Flashback Fridays: The Old Westside

Back before beige and grey were the only color Disney painted with. Back when gift shops had character. There were some outstanding third party retailers at Downtown Disney Westside.

Magnetron sold you guessed it... magnets.

Planet Hollywood On Location was one of four retail locations for the chain on Disney property, now there is just one and with the Chicken Guys expansion coming maybe none?

Starabillias sold movie memorabilia and autographs. Similar to what you find in malls in some of the bigger cities around the country. But remember your not allowed to take pictures inside.

Yeah, I'm a bad boy.

Disney After Dark: Out To Sea

Aboard the Decks of the Disney Wonder.

Making Memories: Shadows along the Riverside

Some black and white photos I took on a trip to Port Orleans Riverside.

Photoshop Fun: Clear Skies into Tomorrow

A beautiful clear day in Tomorrowland.

Disney Dining at Home: Avocado Citrus Salad from the Wave

Avocado Citrus Salad

From The Wave at Contemporary Resort

Ingredients:

4 Cups of your favorite Lettuce Greens

½ cup of frisee or salad green of your choice, hand torn

1 Cup of Diced Haas Avocado

1 Cup of Orange Segments

1 Cup of Grapefruit Segments

1 pinch of salt

1 pinch of pepper

¼ cup of Citrus Vinaigrette

Method of Preparation:

1. Mix all Vegetables and Fruit in a bowl.

2. Season with Salt and Pepper.

3. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.

Citrus Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

2/3 cup Canola oil

1/3 cup White Balsamic Vinegar

1/4 cup Fresh squeezed Orange Juice

¼ teaspoon chopped shallots

¼ teaspoon chopped parsley

¼ teaspoon chopped chives

1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 pinch salt

1 pinch black pepper

Method of Preparation:

1. Combine vinegar, shallots, chives, lemon juice, orange juice and

parsley and add to a blender or food processor. Blend for 3-4 minutes

until well incorporated.

2. Slowly add in oil while the blender is running

3. Continue to blend, an additional 3-4 minutes, adding salt and pepper.

On Canvas: A Walk on the West Side

A Walk on the West Side

Making Memories: Pacific Wharf

An older view from the Pacific Wharf looking at the now-extinct Tower of Terror.


From the Wharf looking out at the also extinct Paradise Pier.


The catch of the day down at the Wharf.

Flashback Fridays: Disney Character Mural

The Disney character mural found outside the Walt Disney Story Theater at the Magic Kingdom. That's me at the podium. If anyone has photos of themselves in front of the mural feel free to share them with me at manifestingthemagic@gmail.com. If I get a few I'll share them in a future post.

Disney After Dark: Tropical Evenings

Along the shores of the Polynesian Village.

Photoshop Fun: Contemporary Walls

A background I designed with the Contemporary Logo. Feel free to download and use it yourself. Just click to enlarge the image. Then right-click and save. Enjoy!