The Wandering Disciple

The crash test is one of the many stages of vehicle testing experienced on Test Track at Epcot. While your vehicle will not actually crash into the barrier, the barrier test is the starting point where your test car accelerates through the high speed test track reaching speeds over 60 miles per hour, making it the fastest ride at Walt Disney World. (Photo: January 29, 2011)

Standing in the middle of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, you are quickly transported from Central Florida to the Pacific Northwest. Pine trees, boulders, springs and even a geyser help set make the resort feel like a national park lodge. (Photo: January 29, 2011)

It’s a great big beautiful tomorrow…. It won’t take long for that catchy theme song to be in your head the rest of the day. Disney’s Carousel of Progress has been entertaining guests at the Magic Kingdom since the park opened. In fact it is the longest running stage show and is also one of the only attractions at Walt Disney World to have been touched by Walt Disney himself. (Photo: January 28, 2011)

The old Manatee County Courthouse is one of the many building that can be toured at the Manatee Village Historical Park. The Courthouse, built in 1860, was the main courthouse for the newly formed Manatee County. The rustic courtroom housed all of the government services for the fledgling county. (Photo: January 8, 2011)

A Great Blue Heron sits on the dock railing at Emerson Point Preserve in Manatee County.  The heron can be found along the waterways, looking for their next meal.  (Photo: January 8, 2011)

The iconic Fisherman's Wharf of San Francisco has been recreated there at Universal Studios in Orlando.  It is home to Disaster, a ride on the subway system that is tragically cut short by an earthquake.  (Photo: October 25, 2010)

The Incredible Hulk Coaster towers over the lagoon at Islands of Adventure. The coaster hurls its riders at over 65 miles per hour through seven inversions on the two minute thrill ride. (Photo: October 25, 2010)