Tag: Discovery Island

Disney Pic of the Week: Signature Restaurant

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Signature restaurants at Walt Disney World stand for fine dining and feature unique experiences, menu choices and are the most expensive places to eat on property. For those on the Dining Plan, meals at a signature restaurant take two dining credits per meal. It has been my experience the extra cost at a signature is … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Signature Restaurant"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Favorite Animal

Posted on by AllEars
It didn’t take me long to decide what animal to feature in this week’s Pic of the Week, it has to be the collared lemur! I have been going to Animal Kingdom every year since it opened in 1998. In all that time, I have only seen the collared lemurs ONCE! They are nocturnal and … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Favorite Animal"
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Hidden Mickeys in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Steve Barrett
We continue to be intrigued by circular images on Disney property, like the ones below. Are some of these images purposeful – planned and placed by the Imagineers? I’d like to know what you think. In the Riverside Depot store on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a mural on the wall behind the cashier’s … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Close Up

Posted on by AllEars
I had a fun time finding a photo for this week’s topic. One of my absolute favorite things to do is wander around Animal Kingdom with my zoom lens! Here is one of my favorite shots of the ring-tailed lemur. “Look Ma No Cavities!” Click on the photo for a closer dental inspection 🙂
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Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life

Posted on by AllEars
I vividly remember the first time I saw the Tree of Life. It was mid-April during a Cast Member preview. I stood in awe – overwhelmed by its magnitude and all the carvings. The photo below is from a Disney Media Relations “newspaper” that was sent to journalists during the construction phase of the park. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Tree of Life continues to dominate people’s attention as they emerge from the Oasis and travel over Discovery River bridge into Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. Imagineers over time have added new viewing locations, waterfalls and animal carvings. While I like the new ones, my favorite view of the Tree of Life is this waterfall … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life"
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Vacation Photography at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
While I take the time to do all types of photography when I visit Walt Disney World. My family is around often being patient as I set up a shot or look for a different angle. I want to thank them this week. So, for those who remember them, I want you to imagine settling … Continue reading "Vacation Photography at Walt Disney World"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Changes are in the air over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, too, as Disney prepares the park of a new night time entertainment experience. Even the Tree of Life is having every one of its leaves replaced. That is like 103,000 of them! The image below was taken in October of 2014 before the leaf changeover … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Memories of Discovery Island

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Before I begin, I have a confession to make – I have never been to Discovery Island. Sad, but true! Fortunately, Carol and Rob enjoyed several short boat rides from Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground to Discovery Island, so once again they have acted as my consultants! 1979 Postcard Bay Lake, which surrounds Discovery Island, … Continue reading "Memories of Discovery Island"
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