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Celebrate Father’s Day at Walt Disney World!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
This Father's Day, June 17, watch for shopping and dining specials throughout the World, such as: -- "T-Bone and Tail" Father's Day meal at Paddlefish at Disney Springs: a 20 oz. T-Bone and cold water lobster tail with a classic bearnaise sauce for $59. -- Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs is offering dads a complimentary beverage this Father's Day; purchase of an adult entree required. -- Also, Amorette's Patisserie will offer dipped "Tuxedo" strawberries and special treats honoring Geppetto, the puppetmaker-father from "Pinocchio," from June 14 to 17.
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Something NEW at Pandora?

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
It looks like something new has emerged on Pandora! Disney just released this snippet of video, shot in the breathtaking Valley of Mo’ara, amid the moon’s floating mountains, waterfalls and native flora. Tune in to the Disney Parks Blog tomorrow, Saturday, April 7, for a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in … Continue reading "Something NEW at Pandora?"
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Honors Two Decades of Wild Encounters With 20th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Disney's Animal Kingdom marked its 20th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22, by launching an expanded Party for the Planet celebration that will run through May 5. To commemorate the milestone year, the 500-acre adventure park is offering animal encounters, family-friendly activities, specialty desserts and more. In addition, the new show UP! A Great Bird Adventure, featuring characters from the Disney-Pixar film UP, debuted on April 22.
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My Favorite Walt Disney World Photos from 2017

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I traveled to Walt Disney World twice in 2017. Here are my favorites from those trips. The first visit included Disney Springs which was still called Downtown Disney the last time I visited in 2016. I finally got to take another ride on the Characters In Flight Balloon (looks like it is now called Aerohile … Continue reading "My Favorite Walt Disney World Photos from 2017"
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Photographing Pandora at Night in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Photographing Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at night poses many challenges. The first one I was lucky to avoid having visited just after Hurricane Irma had passed and attendance was way down. People will be everywhere with long lines for the two attractions which will test any photographer’s patience. Having … Continue reading "Photographing Pandora at Night in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Photographing Pandora Details in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Touring Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom you certainly feel like you are in a different place. Sounds and sights are similar but different. There is a mix of real and imagined flora and fauna found throughout the “moon”. Details are fun to find the first few times one gets to … Continue reading "Photographing Pandora Details in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Waterfalls of Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The first thing I noticed when walking into Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom were the Floating Mountains. The size and the way Disney Imagineers designed them is quite amazing. The second thing I noticed were the waterfalls flowing from them. Disney uses water beautifully in all their Walt Disney World … Continue reading "Waterfalls of Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Pandora reaffirms Animal Kingdom’s commitment to animals, great, small and mythical

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
The head of a Na’vi was on display near the Windtraders souvenir shop inside Pandora: The World of Avatar. [Cavrel Silvera] With the opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar, all eyes are on Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. And well they should be. The new land is everything it was hyped to be … … Continue reading "Pandora reaffirms Animal Kingdom’s commitment to animals, great, small and mythical"
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