It's Goofy!
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Goofy has always been one of my favorite characters to meet in the parks. He's always lots of fun to clown around with and, since he appears in so many different costumes, there's opportunities for soRead more
Good Eats!
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
This sign was on the side of the sandwich shop ship. Little details like this are everywhere at the Disney Parks so keep your eyes open and your camera ready!
The Director
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
The director in the statue is a generic 1920s/1930s film maker, not based on anyone in particular, especially not a young Walt Disney as some have claimed. It reflects the transition period whenRead more
The Director II
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Here's my second take of the director's statue. It's quite different from my first one. I think that I like this one better because it's different from the first shot, which is the one that everyoneRead more
The Director III
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
This is my third attempt at the director statue. For this shot, I played a bit with lighting, focus and angle. I could easily think of a lot more takes on this statue, but I'm ready to start seeingRead more
The Hat
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
Built to represent "the magic of show business and the entertainment wizardry of Disney" this new icon was formally unveiled on September 28, 2001, as Walt Disney World kicked off its 100 Years ofRead more
Golden Ribbons
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Here's a sort of abstract look inside the Big Blue Sorcerer Mickey Hat inside Disney's Hollywood Studios.
You Oughta Be In Pictures
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
These old time looking signs and marquees are fantastic! They really bring back the days of old time Hollywood glamour and style!
The Arch
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
I think that I've seen just about everything in the main courtyard so let's see what's on this side of the park. I don't go into this section very much because there are no rides. I'm curious to seeRead more
Mulan
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
After passing through the arch, I found myself in the Animation Courtyard. The walls of the buildings are all decorated with giant artwork, like this Mulan sketch. There's something about this muralRead more
Disney's Art of Animation
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
This is an attraction that I've never been to before. I've always wanted to try it but the rest of the people I was traveling with weren't interested, wanting to go on rides instead. Since I'm here byRead more
The Hatbox Ghost
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
While interesting, I was a bit disappointed that one of the major aims of the Art of Animation was to sell expensive pieces of animation art. There was so much to choose from! I saw many originalRead more
Mummy Goofy
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Since it's very close to Halloween, many of the figures being sold were themed for the holiday, like this mummy Goofy. I like them but I don't think that they could be displayed all year. I couldn'tRead more
The Animator
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
This is the sort of thing that I had expected to see at Disney's Animation Studios, real artists working on doing animation and drawings for Disney. I can't understand why this woman is working in theRead more
Jars of Color
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
This was, probably, the most interesting thing that I saw in Disney's Art of Animation. It's a wall of sealed jars that are filled with glowing colors that pulse and change. Watching this wall of hardRead more
Sorcerer Mickey
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Mickey Mouse, dressed up as the Sorcerer's Apprentice, was greeting guests inside the animation center. I've met Mickey Mouse many times but not when he was wearing this costume. I would have liked toRead more
Strollers
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
As soon as I exited Disney's Animation attraction, I walked into a sea of strollers. I'm so happy that our kids are grown up and we haven't had to use one of these things for so many years. I rememberRead more
Bye, Disney Animation
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
I'm glad that I finally got to see this attraction, and experience something new at the Disney Parks, but I must say that I wasn't very impressed by it. I think that I'd probably pass on thisRead more
I'm Done Here
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
This section of the park is done and I'm back in the main courtyard. Although I was disappointed in the Animation attraction I know that Disney Hollywood Studios still has a lot of really greatRead more
Sunset Beverly
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Sunset Boulevard is the next area that I came to. Right on the corner is the Sunset Beverly shop. This is a good place to buy Disney villains merchandise as well as snacks. I'll have to make a stopRead more
The Hollywood Tower of Terror
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
This is what's waiting for me at the end of Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Tower of Terror. When I first started coming to Walt Disney World, I was very afraid of this ride and never got on it. Now,Read more
Rosie's All-American
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
By this time, I was starting to get kind of hungry. Rosie's All-American looked as good as any other restaurant here at Disney Hollywood Studios so I decided to stop here for a quick lunch.
A Good Selection
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
I picked a great place for lunch because Rosie's All-American had a great menu. I decided to go with the macaroni and cheese hot dog with truffle oil. I wasn't sure how the truffle oil was going toRead more
A Relaxing Lunch
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
It felt a bit strange to sit by myself and eat but I guess that I'll be getting used to it on this trip. So far, I'm really enjoying this solo trip to Walt Disney World but meal times make it feel aRead more
A Bonus Treat
October 21, 2013 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
This is the cupcake that I was given with my lunch. This was an unexpected bonus and, as being such, it tasted even better than it normally would. I love little surprises like this!