Dennis D.
@dd-in-indy.bsky.social
Disney fan and amateur photographer. See all of my photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/ddindy/ Photos are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license.
Oh, how I miss Star Wars Weekends. It's a pity that someone at Lucasfilm put an end to all the fun. flic.kr/p/88aJwi
The Force will be with you, always
Jedi Mickey and his new friend R2-MK welcome everyone to Star Wars Weekends.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Oh, how I miss Star Wars Weekends. It's a pity that someone at Lucasfilm put an end to all the fun. flic.kr/p/88aJwi
Among the many things that Walt Disney World visitors pass without noticing is a series of character statues around the hub. They're relatively small, but it's not hard to make Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse appear as big as a castle. flic.kr/p/7N12io
Statues in the hub
Dumbo and Timothy take a rest between flights at Walt Disney World.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Among the many things that Walt Disney World visitors pass without noticing is a series of character statues around the hub. They're relatively small, but it's not hard to make Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse appear as big as a castle. flic.kr/p/7N12io
The lighthouse on the Yacht Club boat dock welcomes the morning sun on a chilly December morning in 2008. flic.kr/p/5LEuU5
Good morning photowalkers
The Yacht Club's Crescent Lake lighthouse glows in the soft morning light. This photo was taken during a Crescent Lake photo walk sponsored by AllEars.net as part of Mousefest 2008.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The lighthouse on the Yacht Club boat dock welcomes the morning sun on a chilly December morning in 2008. flic.kr/p/5LEuU5
In November 1982, World Showcase was pretty empty at night. There really wasn't much going on after sunset, so guests left the UK pavilion and headed for the exits at the front of the park. flic.kr/p/741LHP
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom pavilion, as photogenic in 1982 as it is now..
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November 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In November 1982, World Showcase was pretty empty at night. There really wasn't much going on after sunset, so guests left the UK pavilion and headed for the exits at the front of the park. flic.kr/p/741LHP
Universal Studios Orlando contains many tributes to movies. The Amity Island Lobster Co. is both a movie tribute and a reminder of the Jaws boat ride that once occupied the space that became Diagon Alley. flic.kr/p/2ohgbZp
Accio Bigger Boat
The Amity Island Lobster Co. falls into the category of tributes to demolished attractions. The Universal Orlando Jaws ride was a star attraction in the park until 2012. Shortly after that, some mis...
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November 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Universal Studios Orlando contains many tributes to movies. The Amity Island Lobster Co. is both a movie tribute and a reminder of the Jaws boat ride that once occupied the space that became Diagon Alley. flic.kr/p/2ohgbZp
It may seen strange, but one of the most popular inhabitants of Disney's Animal Kingdom is a plant. The walking grapevine knows as DiVine always attracts a crowd. flic.kr/p/2nP9cAR
Chlorophyll Time
The walking grapevine known as DiVine soaks up some rays in Disney's Animal Kingdom. It's a great way to produce food and stimulate growth. But she can't stay out too long or she'll get a bad case o...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
It may seen strange, but one of the most popular inhabitants of Disney's Animal Kingdom is a plant. The walking grapevine knows as DiVine always attracts a crowd. flic.kr/p/2nP9cAR
As the Wholidays approach, take extra care to be nice to everyone, even the mean old Grinch who lives on Mount Crumpit. flic.kr/p/2kkhyY1
Happy, Happy Whos
Christmas makes Whoville happy. It's not the gifts, it's the friends and family that make everything bright. They'll sing around the Christmas tree, joined by their new green friend with the recentl...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
As the Wholidays approach, take extra care to be nice to everyone, even the mean old Grinch who lives on Mount Crumpit. flic.kr/p/2kkhyY1
Remember all of those classic Disney "How To" cartoons where Goofy showed you how to golf, fish and hook up your home theater? Some projects, like "How to Ride a Rocket", were never completed. flic.kr/p/2iLtbKT
Bad Advice
"Ride it all the way down" is not good advice if you're The Great Goofini seated in the saddle of a rocket. We can only assume that Goofy pulled off another of his miraculous escapes to survive the c...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Remember all of those classic Disney "How To" cartoons where Goofy showed you how to golf, fish and hook up your home theater? Some projects, like "How to Ride a Rocket", were never completed. flic.kr/p/2iLtbKT
In a scene unique to the original Pirates of the Caribbean, a dead pirate sits atop a huge pile of treasure. At least he died with his boots on. flic.kr/p/2jVY4hz
Booty Pile
No, I'm not talking about a reason to visit a proctologist. I'm talking about this huge collection of gold and other treasures accumulated by a pirate who, sadly, didn't live long enough to enjoy it....
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November 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
In a scene unique to the original Pirates of the Caribbean, a dead pirate sits atop a huge pile of treasure. At least he died with his boots on. flic.kr/p/2jVY4hz
At the first Epcot Festival of the Arts in 2017, there was a painting in each of the World Showcase pavilions featuring a character from that country. The character chosen for the UK was the White Rabbit. flic.kr/p/2fx1CFe
Important Lessons
There are two important lessons to be learned from this photo taken during the 2017 Epcot Festival of the Arts: 1. Always carry a pocket watch so you'll know if you are late for a very important date...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
At the first Epcot Festival of the Arts in 2017, there was a painting in each of the World Showcase pavilions featuring a character from that country. The character chosen for the UK was the White Rabbit. flic.kr/p/2fx1CFe
The lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel would be a nice place to visit, if housekeeping would spruce the place up occasionally. flic.kr/p/2kehALv
Peaceful Parlor
The lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel is well lit but very quiet. Not a creature is stirring, except for the spiders maintaining their omnipresent webs.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel would be a nice place to visit, if housekeeping would spruce the place up occasionally. flic.kr/p/2kehALv
Kylo Ren leaves the stage after his performance in *Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away* in Disney's Hollywood Studios. In typical fashion, he has no time for his adoring fans. flic.kr/p/VubVzr
Yeah, I Did It...
...Want to make something of it? Kylo Ren is not in a mood to take nonsense from anyone. If you have an issue with him killing [SPOILER] Han Solo, you'll have to wait in line.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Kylo Ren leaves the stage after his performance in *Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away* in Disney's Hollywood Studios. In typical fashion, he has no time for his adoring fans. flic.kr/p/VubVzr
Blatant commercialism in Disneyland's Town Square, 2016. flic.kr/p/CpHjxv
Carriages for Hire
What better way to tour Disneyland than in a rented horseless carriage? I'm still waiting for the rental office to open.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Blatant commercialism in Disneyland's Town Square, 2016. flic.kr/p/CpHjxv
Disney's Animal Kingdom was extra beautiful on this early morning in February 2016. flic.kr/p/GMvidV
Misty Morning
An extra-early morning Extra Magic Hour at Disney's Animal Kingdom provided several unique photo opportunities but very few attraction opportunities. Even though the park opened at 7 am on this late-...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Disney's Animal Kingdom was extra beautiful on this early morning in February 2016. flic.kr/p/GMvidV
Coral is normally not known for its mobility, preferring the safety of a reef. In the Festival of Fantasy parade, the coral gets up and dances, showing off all of its natural beauty. flic.kr/p/GaoZDA
Colorful Coral
If I could only use one word to describe the costumes in the Festival of Fantasy parade, that word would be "colorful." The designers seem to have scoured the fabric shops of the world for the bright...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Coral is normally not known for its mobility, preferring the safety of a reef. In the Festival of Fantasy parade, the coral gets up and dances, showing off all of its natural beauty. flic.kr/p/GaoZDA
Things in the Star Wars Universe can change quickly. In 2015, Star Wars Rebels was the new and exciting. Captain Rex from the Clone Wars was still around and made a few appearances in the series. He also appeared at Star Wars Weekends. All are now just faded memories. flic.kr/p/RPXRg5
Future Rebel
Young fans of Star Wars Rebels may know Rex as the grizzled stormtrooper helping out Phoenix Squadron. But he is also a veteran of the Clone Wars. Here he is during his younger days.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Things in the Star Wars Universe can change quickly. In 2015, Star Wars Rebels was the new and exciting. Captain Rex from the Clone Wars was still around and made a few appearances in the series. He also appeared at Star Wars Weekends. All are now just faded memories. flic.kr/p/RPXRg5
The villagers around the Forbidden Mountain were marvelous builders. These apartment blocks provide a fantastic view and are reasonably priced. flic.kr/p/2m5xomi
Ancient Ruins
High in the Himalayas, on the route to the Forbidden Mountain, one passes this group of structures that appear to be very old. Who built them? What was their purpose? Enquiring minds want to know.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The villagers around the Forbidden Mountain were marvelous builders. These apartment blocks provide a fantastic view and are reasonably priced. flic.kr/p/2m5xomi
The Tumbleweed Cabinet and Casket Company provides comfortable furniture for both the living and the dead. flic.kr/p/mJa3Jx
Full service
You can get new furniture. You can get old furniture reupholstered. And you can get a loved one embalmed. It's one-stop shopping at the Tumbleweed Cabinet and Casket Company.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The Tumbleweed Cabinet and Casket Company provides comfortable furniture for both the living and the dead. flic.kr/p/mJa3Jx
The ghosts of the Mellowmen are forever doomed to sing Grim Grinning Ghosts in the Haunted Mansion. One wonders if that is their idea of Heaven, Hell or Purgatory. flic.kr/p/h978Kq
Harmonizing, not shrieking
The Mellowmen are immortalized as busts in the Haunted Mansion, continuously serenading visitors with "Grim Grinning Ghosts." "As the moon climbs high o'er the dead oak tree, spooks come out for the ...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The ghosts of the Mellowmen are forever doomed to sing Grim Grinning Ghosts in the Haunted Mansion. One wonders if that is their idea of Heaven, Hell or Purgatory. flic.kr/p/h978Kq
In a scene reminiscent of the late 1800s, a couple waits for the latest mode of transportation on a lovely spring day. One somehow gets the feeling that they will soon be singing and dancing their way down Main Street. flic.kr/p/f7mrfe
Standin' on the corner...
...waitin' for the tram. A gaily-dressed couple waits along Main Street USA for a horse-drawn tram to come along. I have a feeling that they are about to start singing and dancing.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In a scene reminiscent of the late 1800s, a couple waits for the latest mode of transportation on a lovely spring day. One somehow gets the feeling that they will soon be singing and dancing their way down Main Street. flic.kr/p/f7mrfe
I'm not sure if the Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps is really re-enacting a scene from World War 2, but that's what it reminded me of at the time. flic.kr/p/eto8wn
Raising the flag
The Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps re-enact the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima. The iconic scene from World War II is one of several patriotic vignettes added to the group's several da...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I'm not sure if the Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps is really re-enacting a scene from World War 2, but that's what it reminded me of at the time. flic.kr/p/eto8wn
Remember when Disney's Hollywood Studios celebrated all things Star Wars? They needed security to keep things peaceful, and Gamorrean guards gladly volunteered. The hot, Florida days were much cooler than those on Tatooine. flic.kr/p/GzM4hx
Hog Meet
Kids, back before we were promised Galaxy's Edge, there was an annual event called Star Wars Weekends. Everyone who was anyone gathered at Disney's Hollywood Studios to celebrate and enjoy all things...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Remember when Disney's Hollywood Studios celebrated all things Star Wars? They needed security to keep things peaceful, and Gamorrean guards gladly volunteered. The hot, Florida days were much cooler than those on Tatooine. flic.kr/p/GzM4hx
Crush is going with the flow of the east Australian current during his big production number in Finding Nemo, The Musical in Disney's Animal Kingdom. flic.kr/p/cfLbf9
Surfin' the EAC
Crush (and his voice) are having a great time surfing along in the East Australian Current. This is a scene from Finding Nemo, the Musical at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Crush is going with the flow of the east Australian current during his big production number in Finding Nemo, The Musical in Disney's Animal Kingdom. flic.kr/p/cfLbf9
Donald Duck is preparing to fight off the giant poking his nose into Mickey's shop in the Magic Kingdom. Fortunately, the brave knight has three squires to help him with his armament. flic.kr/p/9VtgbZ
Your shield, sir
One of Donald Duck's nephews holds a shield, in preparation for Donald's attack on a vicious giant. This display is in a window of the Sir Mickey's shop in Fantasyland. Random thought: How does one...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Donald Duck is preparing to fight off the giant poking his nose into Mickey's shop in the Magic Kingdom. Fortunately, the brave knight has three squires to help him with his armament. flic.kr/p/9VtgbZ
Some campers in Walt Disney World's Fort Wilderness Campground go all out for Christmas. This one set up a smaller version of the Osborne Lights, complete with music and synchronized lights. flic.kr/p/92tCru
Fort Wilderness Christmas - Portable Osborne lights
This camper set up their own version of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing LIghts at their Fort Wilderness campsite.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Some campers in Walt Disney World's Fort Wilderness Campground go all out for Christmas. This one set up a smaller version of the Osborne Lights, complete with music and synchronized lights. flic.kr/p/92tCru