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Pluto at Mount Rustmore

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Pluto with his Mount Rustmore likeness on Castaway Cay.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/200s, f/7.1, ISO 200, EV +0.7, 145mm focal length. If you have ever been or will ever go on a Disney Caribbean cruise, a must photo op is at Mount Rustmore (that’s rust, nor rush) where the clever Disney Imagineers re-purposed some all sea junk … Continue reading "Pluto at Mount Rustmore"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Castaway Cay

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Sail away on a Disney Cruise and depending on your location, you might stop at Castaway Cay. What or where is Castaway Cay? It is a Bahamian Out Island previously named Gorda Cay and is one over over a dozen Out Islands. Disney bought a lease on the land from The Bahamian government and restructured … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Castaway Cay"
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Disney Cruise Line continues to improve its Navigator app

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If you haven’t sailed on a Disney Cruise Line ship in the past year, you may be surprised to learn that Navigators — the printed daily schedule of activities that are left in staterooms each night — now are available on a free app that connects to the ship’s WiFi at no charge. I’m among … Continue reading "Disney Cruise Line continues to improve its Navigator app"
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Celebrate true love with a Disney Cruise Line wedding

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With Valentine's Day right around the corner, many of us are thinking about ways to celebrate love. Wedding ceremonies are, of course, a very public declaration of romantic love, and since 1995, Disney has taken the celebrations to a whole new level. Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons is known for the elaborate and customized destination weddings that its consultants plan at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. But what if your dream is to be married in a more exotic locale? Disney Cruise Line can make that happen, too.
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The Flying Dutchman

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Scott came up with our theme this week, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Movies. My original theme, Johnny Depp in Various Stages of Sexy, was vetoed. Bugger! Instead of posting a photo I never took of Johnny, here’s one I took of Davy Jones’ ship, The Flying Dutchman. It was anchored at Disney’s Castaway Cay … Continue reading "The Flying Dutchman"
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Dreaming of a Disney Cruise

Posted on by Scott Thomas
With the release of the 2014 sailings by the Disney Cruise Line, I have been dreaming about my past cruises. Last year, my wife and I enjoyed a 4-night cruise where we found Disney cruises can be romantic and fun. Remember, the golden hour (the hour before sunset) is a great time to photograph even … Continue reading "Dreaming of a Disney Cruise"
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Disney Fantasy’s newest port of call: Puerto Rico

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For Disney guests who book a magical cruise, the island of enchantment now awaits. Disney Cruise Line recently added a new port of call on the Disney Fantasy’s Eastern Caribbean itinerary: San Juan, Puerto Rico. And the cruise line offers passengers a wide range of opportunities to explore the island through its 26 shore excursions. … Continue reading "Disney Fantasy’s newest port of call: Puerto Rico"
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Sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy during its first holiday season

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There’s little doubt that sailing on the Disney Fantasy during its inaugural year is a memorable experience for most, but I recently discovered the holidays make it even more special. As soon as passengers enter the terminal at Port Canaveral, they will notice that the cruise line already has decorated for the season with a … Continue reading "Sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy during its first holiday season"
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