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Disney Pic of the Week: Contemporary Resort

Posted on by Scott Thomas
For the next three weeks, we are going to take a trip around the Seven Seas Lagoon with stop offs at each Monorail resort. And speaking of monorails… Riding up front on the Magic Kingdom Express Monorail heading to Disney’s Contemporary Resort.Nikon D70/18-300VR, 1/200s, f/11, ISO 200, EV -0.3, 18mm (27mm DX) Focal Length. Back … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Contemporary Resort"
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Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Trees

Posted on by Scott Thomas
There is so much going on during the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World. Each park is decorated for the season and special events, shows and entertainment abound. It can get a bit crazy trying to take it all in. I often suggest to friends who seem a bit overwhelemed by it all, to get … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Resort Christmas Trees"
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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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Highway in the Sky Dine-Around Launches Dec. 2 at Walt Disney World Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The new Highway in the Sky Dine-Around will give guests priority boarding on the monorail for a progressive dining journey around the circuit between Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Disney's Contemporary Resort. Highway in the Sky Dine-Around is offered Tuesday, Friday and Sunday beginning December 2. Reservations open November 29. (No dine-around between Dec. 18 and Jan. 3). Cost is $150 plus tax and gratuity. Valet parking is included. For reservations, 407-WDW-DINE.
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Two New Holiday Event Packages Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Groups can Celebrate the Season with a Festive Catered Experience LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Available just in time for the 2016 holiday season, groups can now enjoy two new event offerings at Walt Disney World Resort including the Winter Wonderland Escape package available at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Holiday … Continue reading "Two New Holiday Event Packages Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort"
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Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom Resorts

Posted on by Steve Barrett
As you know, some images seem more convincing than others as Hidden Mickeys. I like to get opinions on the ones that are questionable. In Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, I’ve walked over the following image many times without spotting it. Evidently, some Cast Members consider this group of circles one of the larger Hidden Mickeys in … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom Resorts"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Contemporary Lobby

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Back in 1971 when Walt Disney World opened, Disney’s Contemporary Resort was the signature place to stay. It was ultra-modern and futuristic. The lobby reflected its theme with the use of clean lines and a minimalist style. During the first decade of the 21st century, the resort went through some renovations including the addition of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Contemporary Lobby"
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Monorail Resorts at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Time to take a spin on the Resort Monorail this week. The monorail stops at the Contemporary, Polynesian Village and Grand Floridian resorts. Contemporary Resort on the Seven Seas Lagoon.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/14, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 58mm Focal Length, Polarizer filter. Okay, so this photo was taken from a Motor Cruiser on the Seven … Continue reading "Monorail Resorts at Walt Disney World"
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