It's Goofy!

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 soLeer más
Good Eats!

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

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 whenLeer más
The Director II

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 everyoneLeer más
The Director III

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 seeingLeer más
The Hat

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 ofLeer más
Golden Ribbons

Here's a sort of abstract look inside the Big Blue Sorcerer Mickey Hat inside Disney's Hollywood Studios.
You Oughta Be In Pictures

These old time looking signs and marquees are fantastic! They really bring back the days of old time Hollywood glamour and style!
The Arch

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 seeLeer más
Mulan

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 muralLeer más
Disney's Art of Animation

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 byLeer más
The Hatbox Ghost

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 originalLeer más
Mummy Goofy

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'tLeer más
The Animator

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 theLeer más
Jars of Color

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 hardLeer más
Sorcerer Mickey

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 toLeer más
Strollers

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 rememberLeer más
Bye, Disney Animation

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 thisLeer más
I'm Done Here

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 greatLeer más
Sunset Beverly

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 stopLeer más
The Hollywood Tower of Terror

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,Leer más
Rosie's All-American

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

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 toLeer más
A Relaxing Lunch

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 aLeer más
A Bonus Treat

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!