Tom Takes Tokyo

I'm a huge fan of Tom Bricker's great Disney Tourist blog. His photography is top notch, and his commentary is at once spot on and funny without being snarky. My guess is he'd be more than a bit embarrassed to have another blogger gush. That said, I am thrilled he and his wife are trip reporting on Tokyo Disney Resort in the midst of winter. You've just got to read it for yourself right here.

(Photograph copyright Tom Bricker.)

Tomorrowland Attraction Poster: Metropolis Science Centre

When it comes to photography, I'll admit it: I'm no Tom Bricker over at the Disney Tourist Blog, but every once in awhile, even a blind pig can find an ear of corn- or something like that.

Here's a shot I took in 1999. Made even more special now with the passing of Robin Williams. 

Timekeeper, a Circle-Vision 360 presentation adapted for a new audience, was a great centerpiece project of Walt Disney World's New Tomorrowland. Gone was the old "let's take an earnest look at the future". In it's place was a world where aliens and humans alike co-existed in harmony with robots and technology. (That is, until the frightfully wonderful  Alien Encounter revealed the truth.)

This poster for the Metropolis Science Centre was too cool a piece of art for me to pass by. I do wish it was available for sale- and that Robin Williams was still around to sign it.

(Photograph copyright Mark Taft.)

In the Eye of the Beholder: Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland

Like most of you, I am on the discussion boards of a few Disney fan sites. Every once in awhile, a poster is also a pretty great photographer. Tom Bricker is one of those rare guys whose articulate on board discussion is only matched by his beautiful snapshots.

Here's his great take on Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at night, the entrance to Tomorrowland in particular. Not only is it beautiful, it highlights just how much care and thought the Imagineers put into how Tomorrowland would look in the evening as well as during the day. Nice work, everyone involved!
Want more of Tom's great photography? Go here.
(Photography copyright Tom Bricker.)