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Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre

Posted on by Jack Spence
Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre is located at the Contemporary Resort Marina. This is the spot at Walt Disney World where you can arrange to waterski, parasail, wakeboard, and a number of other activities. Recently, Deb Wills, Deb Koma, and I were invited to experience Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre first hand, as their guests. We arranged … Continue reading "Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre"
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Health and Wellness Suites at Contemporary Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Several weeks ago, when Walt Disney World announced the coming “Royal Guest Rooms” that will be introduced at the Port Orleans Riverside Resort next year, they also announced the conversion of 23 suites in the Contemporary Resort to special “Health and Wellness Suites.” Intrigued at the idea of such an upscale, trendy room type at … Continue reading "Health and Wellness Suites at Contemporary Resort"
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The Contemporary’s Wave Tests a Breakfast Buffet

Posted on by AllEars
During December 2010, the Wave restaurant, in the Contemporary Resort, tested out a breakfast buffet. Guest feedback was very positive so the trial run will continue through January 2011. Cost is $18.49 for adults and $10.99 for children and includes non-specialty beverages. Almost every item on the regular menu is on the buffet, even Eggs … Continue reading "The Contemporary’s Wave Tests a Breakfast Buffet"
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New Gingerbread Tree at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
I haven’t been to Walt Disney World during the holidays for two years, so the big Gingerbread Tree at the Contemporary Resort, located on the Grand Canyon Concourse Level adjacent to the monorail station, was new to me. Said to be inspired by the art of Disney Legend Mary Blair, the Gingerbread Tree is placed … Continue reading "New Gingerbread Tree at Disney’s Contemporary Resort"
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Where in the World #142

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #141: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 0.7692s shutter, f/3.5, ISO 200 This ultra cool lounge can be found at The Wave restaurant in the Contemporary Resort. David Tarbet was the first to send in the correct answer for the challenge! Congratulations to David and … Continue reading "Where in the World #142"
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Magic Kingdom Resort Hidden Mickeys

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I visited the Magic Kingdom monorail resorts one afternoon to look for Hidden Mickeys. Disney characters hide in the marble floor around the Grand Floridian lobby. (Baseer Muqri informed me that Mickey and Minnie are also in the marble floor at the entrance to 1900 Park Fare restaurant). Here’s Mickey near the lobby entrance doors. … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Resort Hidden Mickeys"
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Where in the World #125

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #124: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/40s shutter, f/5.6, ISO 1600 Disney legend and artist Mary Blair designed this 90 foot tall mural at the Contemporary Resort. It consists of nearly 18,000 hand-painted tiles, and is said to be the largest mural in the world. … Continue reading "Where in the World #125"
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The Wave – Contemporary Resort – Photo Blog

Posted on by AllEars
In a previous blog about the Captain’s Grille, I wrote about how I enjoyed having lunch at a nearby resort when visiting a Disney theme park. I went on to express my fondness for dining at the Captain’s Grille on days that I tour Epcot. My favorite place of refuge from the hustle and bustle … Continue reading "The Wave – Contemporary Resort – Photo Blog"
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Welcome Home!

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Do you own DVC? I do. I buy them in packs of 6 from Panasonic for my Canon ZR100 camcorder. Each Digital Video Cassette records for 60 minutes. :looks at the Disney Pic of the Week schedule again: Do you own DVC? I don’t, but I’ve taken a few tours of model units at the … Continue reading "Welcome Home!"
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