Tag: Discovery Island

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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Where in the World #358

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Now for Challenge #357: And here’s the answer: Copyright © Erin Blackwell A giraffe statue near the bamboo in Discovery Island … Continue reading "Where in the World #358"
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Photographing around Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I see a lot people when they first walk up to the Tree of Life after crossing the bridge just take a photo or look at the tree for a bit then walk off to either side around Discovery Island. I suggest to many of my friends and family, to take the short trail down … Continue reading "Photographing around Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Tree Of Life

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Whether it is your first time visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom or your fiftyish, seeing the Tree Of Life as you come out onto the bridge to cross over to Discovery Island is an amazing experience. I like it as one of the few places in Walt Disney World where you can frame an attraction and … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Tree Of Life"
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DiVine, in profile

Posted on by Scott Thomas
DiVine, in profile, as she walks around Discovery Island.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/60s, f/5.6, ISO 1100, EV +0.3, 300mm focal length. DiVine, the living and moving vine you see at Disney’s Animal Kingdom moves slowly, often stopping to blend into the vegetation surrounding Discovery Island. She is quiet, serene and always looking afar. When people see her, … Continue reading "DiVine, in profile"
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