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Disney Pic of the Week: Elephant

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African elephants have been part of Animal Kingdom since it opened. These massive animals can be seen as you ride the Kilimanjaro Safari. The Walt Disney World Resort’s animal care team welcomed the first African elephant calf to be born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in May 2003. You can see photos of some of the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Elephant"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Elephant

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When on the Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the one animal everyone riding with me which seems to bring out the most excitement, are the African Elephants. Especially, if they see the smaller ones as these two are. Two young African elephants photographed on the Kilimanjaro Safari.Nikon D7100/24-120VR, 1/500s, f/4, ISO 100, EV +0.3, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Elephant"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Giraffe

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Did you know that the first animals in Animal Kingdom arrived in the Summer of 1996. They were two young giraffe named Miles and Zari. — Reticulated giraffe will have a pattern of large spots, similar in shape, with little “background” color shown so that you might wonder if the giraffe is all brown. Other … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Giraffe"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Giraffe

Posted on by Scott Thomas
My daughter’s friend came with us to Walt Disney World about fifteen years ago. She brought with her a disposal camera with thirty-six film exposures. I was told she loved giraffes and I made sure we did an early excursion on the Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom the first day of our visit. Well, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Giraffe"
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Adding People to Your Walt Disney World Photographs

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I try to avoid touristy shots when I am photographing at Walt Disney World. Static photos of an empty park while nice is not something I like to do. The parks only come alive when their are people involved. Whether they are cast members or guests, seeing people interact with another person or thing is … Continue reading "Adding People to Your Walt Disney World Photographs"
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Savor the Savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A brand new "Savor the Savanna" experience is now available at Disney's Animal Kingdom. A private safari vehicle takes you around the Harambe Wildlife Reserve. At an exclusive viewing area, you get to sample regional beers and wines (for those 21 and over) with African-inspired tapas. The cost is $169 per guest. Valid theme park admission and each person must be at least 8 years old.
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New Animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Things are always changing at Walt Disney World. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I photographed new residents on my last trip in December of 2015. The entrance to Discovery Island Trails before the bridge over to Africa is the home of the Cotton-top Tamarins (Saguinus oedipus). Cotton-top Tamarins are new world monkeys from Central and South … Continue reading "New Animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Reflective Walt Disney World

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If there is one thing most photographers can not pass up, it is a good reflection photo. Add Disney architecture in the reflection and I can not pass it up. Like the time I walked across the bridge from Discovery Island to Africa on a still morning to see the Harambe Theatre reflected in the … Continue reading "Reflective Walt Disney World"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Cast Costumes in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Cast Costumes Animal Kingdom If you have never ridden the Wildlife Express out to Rafiki’s Planet Watch (formerly Conservation Station), I encourage you to do so. It is usually not as crowded as the rest of the park, the train ride gets you off your feet for a few minutes and the displays, petting zoo, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Cast Costumes in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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