Magic Kingdom Archive
Walt Disney World’s 40th anniversary on October 1, 2011 was a special occasion. Not because there was a ceremony in the morning, limited edition merchandise, and perimeter bursts during Wishes!, but because the fans made it special. Here’s hoping Disney does a bit more for EPCOT Center’s 30th anniversary. To see more of our photos
The Florida Orange Bird was created specifically for the Walt Disney World where he was the representative of the Sunshine Pavilion, which included the Tropical Serenade (known today as Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room) and the Sunshine Tree Terrace, from the opening of Walt Disney World until the mid-1980s. This all was sponsored by the
Aerial photography has always fascinated me, and I find aerial photos of Walt Disney World to be especially interesting, as they emphasize the exquisite urban planning and architecture found in the theme parks. Unfortunately, I’ve never had the opportunity to photograph Walt Disney World from an airplane, so I have had to settle for elevated
Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is frequently cited as the most photographed landmark in the world. Given this status, it can be difficult to take a unique photo of it.Realizing this, I’ve tried to find different angles, focal lengths, and composition to capture a unique (or at least less common) photograph of
The Main Street Electrical Parade returned to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in 2010 for the “Summer Nightastic!” celebration. It came from Disney California Adventure (before that, Disneyland), and had its name changed to Disney’s Electrical Light Parade there due to Disney California Adventure having no Main Street. The Main Street Electrical parade is a
Shortly after sunrise in the Magic Kingdom, as I was passing from Liberty Square to Fantasyland, I saw some rays of light striking the ground through this heavily-wooded area. I noticed a bit of clearing, so I leaned over the rail here and saw the top turrets of Cinderella Castle peaking out from behind the
Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is breath-taking. This post contains photos of the back of Cinderella Castle, which is especially beautiful, although it’s something a lot of guests miss! Many people stop, dead in their tracks, when they first see the Castle and simply stare in awe. After composing themselves, they photograph
The next morning was our last at Walt Disney World. This trip felt especially short, and for good reason: it was! We arrived later on our first night than we normally do, and we stayed for one less day than we normally do. Going forward, we’ll probably have to do this, due to our work
We got to Disney’s Hollywood Studios before the sunset, but unfortunately, there wasn’t a beautiful sunset to photograph from any of the places I scoured in the park. I’ve had this issue many times at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: it appears the sunset will be gorgeous as the sky leading up to it looks great, but
Ahhh, the “Disney Details.” These are what separates Disney theme parks from the competition, and are a big reason why Sarah and I love returning to the parks. They’re the little things that are overlooked by 99% of guests, but that add such a rich layer to the theme park experience. Sometimes, they exist to
I was, in fact, able to access the upstairs ImageWorks. As the Cast Member escorted me upstairs on the elevator, I felt like pinching myself to make sure it was actually happening. If you read this blog even occasionally, it’s little secret that the original Journey into Imagination is my all-time favorite Walt Disney World
