I've been photographing Walt Disney World for years … some of which has been changed, or, removed altogether. I've decided to begin going back through hundreds of photos to see how many "relics" I can find.
The last time I went with my family to WDW, Epcott had been partiallly finished, and I think we went on the ride that is inside that globe. (I hope I'm not just dreaming thinking there was a ride inside it.) I think it was around 30 years ago.
As I said before these watering trucks here play out loud "It's a Small World" all day long as they water, until this month, when they play "Jingle Bells". In the malls here, believe it or not, this month they play Jiingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and, of all things for a anti-religion country, Silent Night.
I’m here at the parks until Friday. The four Disney parks are so enormous that even if you spent seven days from open till close trying to cover them, you would still not finish the job ... and your feet would hurt like a mofo. In fact, anyone going here really needs to do some homework first, especially if you are with a large party. There are 14 of us, and we are not staying in a Disney resort. Getting that many people from our resort to the parks, while trying to utilize as much complimentary transportation as possible, minimize parking fees, and account for the youngest ones who need car seats, is a logistical nightmare.
Make a mistake like bringing a wagon and it will complicate your experience tenfold, as wagons are prohibited. We spent about 3 hours one day trying to get back to our resort because of that stupid wagon, because they wouldn’t let it into the park, even though it was the flexible kind that could be folded up and not used. It had to be stored at the stroller rental, which wasn’t in a convenient location when hoping from one park to another. My theory is that one negligent parent wasn’t watching their kid, who was standing in a wagon when they pulled it, and the kid fell backwards off the wagon and hit his head on the concrete. Law$uit. Consequently, millions of people get hugely inconvenienced and the stroller rental industry gets a massive cash infusion. Reminds me of an old joke - what do you call a million lawyers at the bottom of the ocean? A good start.
Pleasure Island was an area of the Disney Springs shopping, dining and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort . It officially opened on May 1, 1989. In September 2008, all of its clubs were closed, but its retail stores and restaurants remained open. The area is now called The Landing as is the middle part of Disney Springs.
Heading there in February with my son and sister. We haven't been for almost 10 years, and I know things have changed since then. He's also now old enough to go with us to Downtown Disney, which I've never seen.
I've been photographing Walt Disney World for years … some of which has been changed, or, removed altogether. I've decided to begin going back through hundreds of photos to see how many "relics" I can find.
Remember the Skyway? I remember when they shut it down, it was because of some idiot in CA who decided he'd jump out of the thing and kill himself.
Tom Saywer Island, where they would take you by raft to the island.
Pirates chasing women, instead of the other way around, lol..
The submarine
I'll have to think about more..
Apparently this is not a sphere of influence … so far …
Really nice shot Mac. I love Epcot as did my kids.
The last time I went with my family to WDW, Epcott had been partiallly finished, and I think we went on the ride that is inside that globe. (I hope I'm not just dreaming thinking there was a ride inside it.) I think it was around 30 years ago.
Indeed! There is a ride that goes up and around the inside of the sphere, Buzz.
Nice picture Amac.
I've never been to WDW but I've been to Disneyland in Anaheim many times, (I can't bear hearing ''It's a Small World'')...
Great photo Mac.
And now …
ENJOY!!!!!!!*
*WARNING! You will be hearing the song for days … errruhmmm … FOR EVER!
Oh thanks...NOT
As I said before these watering trucks here play out loud "It's a Small World" all day long as they water, until this month, when they play "Jingle Bells". In the malls here, believe it or not, this month they play Jiingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and, of all things for a anti-religion country, Silent Night.
I’m here at the parks until Friday. The four Disney parks are so enormous that even if you spent seven days from open till close trying to cover them, you would still not finish the job ... and your feet would hurt like a mofo. In fact, anyone going here really needs to do some homework first, especially if you are with a large party. There are 14 of us, and we are not staying in a Disney resort. Getting that many people from our resort to the parks, while trying to utilize as much complimentary transportation as possible, minimize parking fees, and account for the youngest ones who need car seats, is a logistical nightmare.
Make a mistake like bringing a wagon and it will complicate your experience tenfold, as wagons are prohibited. We spent about 3 hours one day trying to get back to our resort because of that stupid wagon, because they wouldn’t let it into the park, even though it was the flexible kind that could be folded up and not used. It had to be stored at the stroller rental, which wasn’t in a convenient location when hoping from one park to another. My theory is that one negligent parent wasn’t watching their kid, who was standing in a wagon when they pulled it, and the kid fell backwards off the wagon and hit his head on the concrete. Law$uit. Consequently, millions of people get hugely inconvenienced and the stroller rental industry gets a massive cash infusion. Reminds me of an old joke - what do you call a million lawyers at the bottom of the ocean? A good start.
I thought it was a thousand lawyers. It gets more serious all the time. LOL
You know why the sharks won't touch the lawyers at the bottom of the sea? Professional courtesy.
By the way, what's the difference between a lawyer and a prostitute? A prosititute can fuck you only when you're alive.
Second image posted.
Another good one Mac...
Not so sure Pleasure Island is a good name for a place for kiids. Lots of people get pleasure out of things that kid's shouldn't see.
Not so sure Pleasure Island is a good name for a place for kiids. Lots of people get pleasure out of things that kid's shouldn't see.
It was actually mostly a night life area for adults.
That makes sense.
Pleasure Island was an area of the Disney Springs shopping, dining and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort . It officially opened on May 1, 1989. In September 2008, all of its clubs were closed, but its retail stores and restaurants remained open. The area is now called The Landing as is the middle part of Disney Springs.
I think it was going to open just after my last WDW visit.
Heading there in February with my son and sister. We haven't been for almost 10 years, and I know things have changed since then. He's also now old enough to go with us to Downtown Disney, which I've never seen.
Now called “Disney Springs” ... I may have some photos.
Disney Springs, formerly Downtown Disney is primarily shopping and restaurants .
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