Capturing Disney in Pictures: A Fan’s View of Epcot

Every photo has a story… This picture of the Epcot’s Spaceship Earth was taken by Chip & Company fan Jennifer Sorrentino.  Jennifer took her niece and nephew, ages 13 and 15, on their very first vacation ever, and she chose Disney for their first trip. While there, they celebrated a couple

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: A Fan’s Character Encounter

Maleah Moskoff’s character encounter at Epcot Every photo has a story. This scary image was captured by Chip & Company fan Maleah Moskoff, Disney enthusiast and owner of www.chachatea.net September of 2011 was Maleah’s first trip to WDW with just her husband and son. Maleah, a resident of Madison, WI, related the story.

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Disney in Christmas: Oh, Key Chain Tree!

Every photo has a story. One of my all time favorite souvenirs from Walt Disney World has to be key chains.  They generally run from $5.95 to $8.95, which is a pretty good bargain considering my favorite Disney sweatshirt was $49.95.  Even Disney Christmas ornaments (which are spectacular!) will run you upwards

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: 12th Day of Christmas on Main Street U.S.A.

Every photo has a story. Walt Disney designed Main Street U.S.A. to be representative of Hometown America, an idealized main street based on memories from his childhood home in Marceline, Missouri.  You feel like you have been here before; the shops are familiar, warm, and inviting.  Yet there’s excitement and adventure in the air.  Standing on Main

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: 10th Day of Christmas on the WDW Monorail

Every photo has a story. “Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas. Ladies and Gentlemen, please collect your belongings and watch your head and step. Please assist small children by the hand.” If you’ve ever ridden on a Disney monorail, this simple speech is etched into your Disney memory forever.

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: 9th Day of Christmas at the Contemporary’s Gingerbread Tree

Every photo has a story. Lou Mongello reports in his Walt Disney Trivia Book that the Contemporary Resort was originally referred to the “Tempo Bay Resort Hotel.”  He cites early picture postcards of the Contemporary with a written description listing the name as the Tempo Bay Resort Hotel.  Mongello says

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: 8th Day of Christmas Riding the WDW Monorail

Every photo has a story. “Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas. Ladies and Gentlemen, please collect your belongings and watch your head and step. Please assist small children by the hand.” If you’ve ever ridden on a Disney monorail, this simple exit speech is etched into your Disney memory forever.

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