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Disney Pic of the Week: Favorite Holiday Resort Decoration

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I have admired it from buses, ferries and monorails on previous trips. This year, I finally got off the monorail at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and walked out to photograph the large Christmas tree outside the resort. The timing was perfect as the Sun had set and blue hour was coming on. I did not have … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Favorite Holiday Resort Decoration"
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Photographing the Christmas Parade in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
As I mentioned a few days ago in the Disney Pic of the Week on Holiday Parade Floats, I would be telling you about my experience photographing Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade for the first time. Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade. Seeing it might be a long time before I could see the … Continue reading "Photographing the Christmas Parade in the Magic Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Holiday Parade Float

Posted on by Scott Thomas
My favorite time of year is Christmastime. Saying that it should come to no surprise my favorite holiday parade float would involve Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade which is part of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Up until last week, I had never photographed the parade. I quizzed a Disney fan photographer, whose Christmas … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Holiday Parade Float"
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Photographing Holiday Lights at Home and at Disney

Posted on by Scott Thomas
It is that time of year when cities, towns, villages and, yes, even us put up our holiday light displays to celebrate the season. Whether it be Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or something else, photographing these displays can be a challenge. For outdoor lighting, it is best NOT to wait until it is totally dark out. … Continue reading "Photographing Holiday Lights at Home and at Disney"
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Disneyland Resort Updates – 11/23/16

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his pre-Thanksgiving trip to the parks on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. There is now a preferred parking option at Disneyland. They had the first 20 spots of the 4 or 5 rows closest the escalators blocked off on each floor. The preferred parking area on … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Updates – 11/23/16"
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Disneyland Resort Updates – 11/19/16

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Saturday, November 19, 2016. A quick check of the Star Wars Construction from the Mickey and Friends parking structure, for a more in depth look check out my full picture set. The backstage marina is moving along. Notice the … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Updates – 11/19/16"
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Disney Springs Treats Holiday Guests to Festive Entertainment, World-Class Shopping, Special Events and More

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
With its multi-year makeover from Downtown Disney nearly complete, Disney Springs at every corner will be unwrapping its very first full-on holidays gala. For the first time, the just-expanded shopping, dining and entertainment district will be filled with festive decorations, the merriest of special events, and fun for the whole family.
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Disney and Intel Light Up the Skies at Disney Springs With Hundreds of Twinkling Choreographed Show Drones

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Guests at Disney Springs now have the chance to see Disney and Intel exploring remarkable new technology as hundreds of lighted show drones take to the nighttime sky in "Starbright Holidays - An Intel Collaboration." The first-of-its-kind light show featuring 300 Intel Shooting StarTM show drones invites guests to gaze skyward and make a special wish this holiday season. The synchronized choreography of the new Intel Shooting Star drones is set to a specially orchestrated arrangement of classic holiday music. In the nostalgic and stirring medley, Disney Springs guests can listen for a few bars of classic Disney melodies.
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Disney Springs Celebrates Black Friday (And Saturday) This Thanksgiving Season

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Disney Springs will open two hours earlier than usual on "Black Friday", November 25, and Saturday, November 26, to mark the start of the holiday shopping season. More than 60 Disney Springs shops will open at 8 a.m. on those days and will feature a variety of special deals, promotions and bargains. Some of the specials include: - Pandora Jewelry: Free bangle with $125 purchase - Savannah Bee Co.: Receive a free jar of Whipped Honey with Passion Fruit with every purchase, while supplies last - Superdry: Buy 2 items, get 1 free in store - The LEGO Store: Save up to 50 percent off select merchandise, while supplies last (November 25 only) In addition, at the Ghirardelli Chocolate and Ice Cream Shop from 7 to 9 a.m. on November 25, you can receive a free coffee when you spend $4.95 or more on your purchase.
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