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Wordless Wednesday – Disney Weenies!

My favorite Disney Weenie!
My favorite Disney Weenie!

Welcome to my Wordless Wednesday post!  As always, special thanks goes out to my friend Deb from Focused on the Magic for hosting this weekly series!  This week, I have a little better idea of what a Disney Weenie is, so let’s get right to it!  The picture at the top is my favorite picture of Spaceship Earth, the Weenie that I think of for Epcot.  I love the different colors displayed on the dome in that shot, it is so cool how Disney makes everything so vibrant, and it focuses on one of the best times to visit Disney — in the evening!

To me, seeing Expedition Everest in the distance is the perfect Disney Weenie for Animal Kingdom!
To me, seeing Expedition Everest in the distance is the perfect Disney Weenie for Animal Kingdom!

I know that many people use the Tree of Life for their Weenie for Animal Kingdom, but not me — to me, the Tree of Life just blends in too much.  But when you are walking, and you see Everest off in the distance, it feels like your pace quickens as you are drawn towards it!

I know many people don't like it, but I like the Sorcerer Mickey Hat at Hollywood Studios -- this is my Weenie!
I know many people don’t like it, but I like the Sorcerer Mickey Hat at Hollywood Studios — this is my Weenie!

I know that the Sorcerer Mickey Hat isn’t a big draw for many people; and it’s true, it is probably the least of the Disney Weenies in my opinion.  But it does make for some incredible nighttime shots, and I like the look of it. So it’s my Hollywood Studios Disney Weenie!

What I think of as the Disney Weenie for California Adventure!
What I think of as the Disney Weenie for California Adventure!

To me, my favorite part of Disneyland’s California Adventure was Paradise Pier; oh, I know Cars Land is incredible — and it is.  But I really like Paradise Pier.  That’s why Mickey’s Fun Wheel is my Disney Weenie!

Who doesn't love seeing Cinderella Castle in the distance!
Who doesn’t love seeing Cinderella Castle in the distance!

For Walt Disney World, though, no other Weenie compares in my mind to Cinderella Castle.  It is truly incredible to see it at the start of Main Street, U.S.A. and to walk towards it!

The original Disney Weenie, Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland!
The original Disney Weenie, Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland!

Of course, no look at the Disney Weenies would be complete without looking at the original Weenie — Sleeping Beauty Castle!  Although it is a very small Castle, it does have some incredible things about it that you don’t find at Walt Disney World, and it would be to your regret if you didn’t explore them when you are there.  Look for an upcoming post about the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough — it really is a unique attraction!

Thanks for stopping by and visiting today!  Now, if you haven’t seen the rest of the entries, please click on the button and read about all of the others at Focused on the Magic!  Make it a Disney Day, everyone!

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Mike Ellis
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August 21, 2013
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Categories: Disneyland, Vacation Planning, Wordless Wednesday Blog HopTags: Cinderella Castle, Disney, Disney Weenie, Expedition Everest, GBTW, Paradise Pier, Spaceship Earth, Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World Resort

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  1. Lori Ketcherside

    August 21, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    The partners statue and Sleeping Beauty Castle never get old, do they?

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    • Mike Ellis

      August 21, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      Absolutely right, Lori! Thanks for commenting and following along today!

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  2. J Stites

    August 21, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    Love these!!

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    • Mike Ellis

      August 21, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      Thanks! I love sharing my photos, that’s part of the reason I love the Wordless Wednesday hop so much — although, I’m almost never speechless! 🙂

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  3. KJ @PlustheMagic

    August 21, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Spaceship Earth is my favorite too! Great shots all around…

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    • Mike Ellis

      August 21, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      Thanks, KJ! I’m glad you like Spaceship Earth also!

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  4. Melissa

    August 21, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    Love that shot of Spaceship Earth. I can’t wait to hang out at Paradise Pier.

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    • Mike Ellis

      August 21, 2013 at 11:29 pm

      Thanks Melissa! Have fun at the Pier!

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  5. Hilary

    August 21, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    I love Everest as the weenie for Animal Planet!

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    • Mike Ellis

      August 21, 2013 at 11:29 pm

      Thanks Hilary! I do too, it’s such a great structure!

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  6. James @ Home is Where the Mouse is

    August 24, 2013 at 2:16 am

    Great pictures Mike!

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