Lisa Berton

Disney Pic of the Week – Epcot Entertainers

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Scott and I would like to dedicate our Disney Pic of the Week to the cast of talented actors, musicians, singers, comedians, and dancers who were recently let go from Epcot. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for always making us remember, smile, laugh, snort, clap, dance, and just plain rock out. We miss you already. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Epcot Entertainers"
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This Way to Fantasmic

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios (aka MGM Studios) has a large (get it?) assortment of billboards staggered throughout the park. I don’t think that it’s necessarily very Hollywood since signage on Sunset Blvd and Hollywood Blvd (in Hollywood) consists of moving imagery, flashing lights, and entire sides of buildings. Honestly, they’re extremely distracting for drivers. So, as … Continue reading "This Way to Fantasmic"
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Photo Sequence: Serveur Amusant

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One of the things you can try the next time you set out to take photographs is to tell a story. An easy way to do that is to shoot sequential shots of some physical change or act. It can be anything like a bike ride or a baby trying a new food. If you’re … Continue reading "Photo Sequence: Serveur Amusant"
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Circling Spaceship Earth

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In keeping with our Disney Pic of the Week theme, Spaceship Earth, I’m continuing the subject with tips on photographing the sphere from a moving monorail. First, board the monorail heading to Epcot at the Ticket and Transportation Center. If you board the monorail to Magic Kingdom, well…that’s the wrong line, Charlie. Second, sit facing … Continue reading "Circling Spaceship Earth"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Spaceship Earth’s Exterior

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How many photos do you have of Spaceship Earth’s exterior? A lot, right? The geodesic sphere, lovingly referred to as the giant ball by newbies, is an intriguing piece of architecture. As the central focal point of Epcot, it’s easily recognizable and as such can be found on t-shirts, pins, and mugs. As a matter … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Spaceship Earth’s Exterior"
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Bullseye Stallion Stampede

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After Disney’s California Adventure made over Paradise Pier, boardwalk games became more exciting with Disney themes. By feverishly rolling balls in a skeeball-style game, players earn points depending on which hole the ball falls through. The more points, the further your horsey goes and whoever reaches the finish line first wins. Want to learn more … Continue reading "Bullseye Stallion Stampede"
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Signs that You’re in a Disney Park

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Everything is matchy-matchy, themed, and ensembleized (new word) at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. It’s like each land is wearing Garanimals (way before my time). But that’s what we love, that extreme attention to detail that assists in transporting us to another place where lunch isn’t timed and the only dress code is wear … Continue reading "Signs that You’re in a Disney Park"
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Phineas and Ferb Fan

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New characters emerge from Disney and I try to keep up by at least knowing who they are and where they come from. I was clueless about Phineas and Ferb. Far as I could figure out, they met visitors at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on the set of a radio station and a hat-wearing platypus peered … Continue reading "Phineas and Ferb Fan"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Special Events

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What do Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Star Wars Weekends, and Epcot International Food and Wine Festival have in common? They’re all special events that draw in even bigger crowds to The Most Magical Place on Earth. Also, two of of three have insanely long names. Disney Parks offer limited time and seasonal experiences … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Special Events"
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Donald’s Point

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Farewell. Adios. Au revoir. Aloha. Mickey’s Toontown Fair closed forever over 3 years ago at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World. The local residents liked to garden and, inspired by the incredibly talented horticulturists working at their vacation destination, came up with some cool cacti Don’t get too close. Disney Pic of the Week – Toontown. … Continue reading "Donald’s Point"
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