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Disney Vacation Club Announces New Development Project at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
CELEBRATION, Fla. (December 8, 2011) – A new resort development announced today will expand Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, distinguished as the flagship hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort, and continue the growth of Disney Vacation Club, Disney’s innovative vacation-ownership program. Disney Vacation Club plans to build an estimated 147 villas as part … Continue reading "Disney Vacation Club Announces New Development Project at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa"
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Jim Korkis’ Mysteries of the Wilderness Lodge Tour

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last month I attended Pixelmania 2011 hosted by TheMagicInPixels.com. Pixelmanaia was four days of fun with some of the best and soon-to-be best Disney fan photographers around the Internet. One of the meets was hosted by Jim Korkis, a former Disney historian and author of The Vault of Walt, called Mysteries of the Wilderness Lodge. … Continue reading "Jim Korkis’ Mysteries of the Wilderness Lodge Tour"
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Zooming In and Out at Bay Lake Tower

Posted on by Scott Thomas
It is a something you have heard before: There are two photos for each scene. This normally refers to the orientation of the camera in either Landscape (horizontal) or Portrait (vertical). There is another method to getting two photos from most scenes as it does not always work depending on your distance to what you … Continue reading "Zooming In and Out at Bay Lake Tower"
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Bay Lake Tower Grand Villa

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/1000s shutter, f3.2, ISO 800 Last May I took a tour of Bay Lake Tower, including a look at one of the Grand Villas, which is the subject of my Pic of the Week for resort rooms. Here you can see the living room and dining … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower Grand Villa"
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The Lion Sleeps at Kidani Village

Posted on by Lisa Berton
During a visit to Saratoga Springs to learn about DVC, Disney Vacation Club, I was shown model rooms for Kidani Village before it opened. Alas, I did not buy in due to a lack of cash flow. Nonetheless, I was rather impressed with what I saw. Perhaps someday when my prince shows up. Kidani Village, … Continue reading "The Lion Sleeps at Kidani Village"
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Where in the World #169

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
First, the shout outs to Claire Gregory for a classic note on Goofy’s driving, and to Jacquelyn Law, kudos for having this as your screensaver! And Barrie? Thanks for the note. 🙂 Now, this week’s contest! This was Challenge #168: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Erin Blackwell Canon PhotoShot SD890 IS, 20mm, 1/200s … Continue reading "Where in the World #169"
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Old Key West

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Old Key West DVC Resort is beautifully landscaped. A few years ago, generous friends of my family lent us their DVC points. The first couple of days, we enjoyed staying at the first DVC resort, Old Key West and it’s beautiful landscaping which makes for my Disney Pic of Week on DVC Resorts.
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Disney Pic of the Week – Disney Vacation Club

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2003 Barrie Brewer, Nikon E3100, 1/470 sec, f/5.6, ISO 100 Welcome Home! Our Pic of the Week topic this week is Disney Vacation Club (DVC). Old Key West was the first DVC resort built and the first one where I ever stayed. I remember being SO impressed. I was thrilled that we had … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Disney Vacation Club"
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New Wing Opens at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
On Wednesday morning, September 23, the new wing of the Grand Californian Resort and Spa opened, just a little over two years after Disney announced the expansion of the resort. Speaking at the Grand Opening ceremony were Disneyland Resort President Ed Grier, Disney Vacation Club President Jim Lewis and Anaheim City Manager Tom Wood. The … Continue reading "New Wing Opens at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa"
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Vacation as You Wish

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Everyone needs an escape from their own reality. If we didn’t then Disney parks would be empty and movie theatres would never sell tickets. I was ready for an escape myself and when I found out that Disney was bringing some Pixie Dust to Boston I asked if any of my fellow Disney fans were … Continue reading "Vacation as You Wish"
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