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Goodbye to the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights

Posted on by Scott Thomas
After a 20 year run, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will go dark for the last time after the 2015 holiday season. Jennings Osborne, a Little Rock, Arkansas, businessman, began putting up lights at his residence in 1986, at the request of his young daughter. Each year, Jennings would … Continue reading "Goodbye to the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Holiday Lights

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Frozen Holiday Wish returned to the Magic Kingdom for the 2015 holiday season. During the show, Queen Elsa uses her power and two hundred thousand LED lights to transform Cinderella Castle into a frozen palace. In my mind, this is the greatest Disney holiday light display. Cinderella Castle transformed into an ice palace in the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Holiday Lights"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Holiday Shopping

Posted on by Scott Thomas
This week starts the official beginning of the holiday shopping season with Black Friday (the Friday after Thanksgiving Day in the United States). Though it seems each year, it is more like as soon as Halloween is finished, Christmas shopping commences. Well, no sense complaining as we jump into Holiday Shopping at Walt Disney World. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Holiday Shopping"
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Disney Springs Celebrates its First Holiday Season

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Press Release: Disney Springs receives a sprinkle of holiday magic as the shopping and entertainment location is transformed into a festive wonderland for the holiday season. With familiar favorites, new seasonal offerings and sparkling decor reflective of the unique Disney Springs neighborhoods, Holidays at Disney Springs will dazzle guests as they complete their seasonal shopping and enjoy the dining and entertainment offerings available during this cheerful time of year.
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Countdown to New Year’s with Sensational Entertainment, Extended Hours and Dining Options at Walt Disney World Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Walt Disney World Resort is the perfect place to ring in the New Year. With spectacular fireworks shows, world-class entertainment, and endless dining options, guests can celebrate New Year’s Eve with a touch of Disney magic. Here’s a look at some of Disney’s entertainment and dining celebrations planned for New … Continue reading "Countdown to New Year’s with Sensational Entertainment, Extended Hours and Dining Options at Walt Disney World Resort"
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Scarecrows of Town Square

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Today being Halloween, I thought I would share with you a different angle on the Scarecrows of Town Square. Most people photograph the scarecrows you see upon entering the Magic Kingdom standing up. When you do it that way, you have to be very careful of what is happening in behind the scarecrows. People will … Continue reading "Scarecrows of Town Square"
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Checking in at the All-Star Sports Resort

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Checking in at the All-Star Sports Resort.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/25s, f/3.5, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 18mm focal length. There is nothing like checking in at a Walt Disney World owned resort. You can just feel the magic in the air as you wait your turn with a Resort Cast Member. Kids, both young and old, watch … Continue reading "Checking in at the All-Star Sports Resort"
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Snowflakes on Main Street USA

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Snowflakes on Main Street USA.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 6s, f/16, ISO 200, EV 0, 16mm focal length, tripod. Wishing You a Magical & Merry Christmas! Who says there is never any snow(flakes) on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom? I found some on my last trip. Do you notice anything unusual about this photo or … Continue reading "Snowflakes on Main Street USA"
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Gift Ideas for Disney Fans

Posted on by Lisa Berton
If you or a loved one are a Disney enthusiast (aka geek) and are stumped at what to buy for a birthday or holiday present, then continue reading. I have a whole gamut of gift solutions for you (and me). For the Disney Parks Repeater (someone who visits Walt Disney World or Disneyland over and … Continue reading "Gift Ideas for Disney Fans"
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Halloween at Disneyland

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Partners Statue decorated for Halloween in Disneyland.Nikon D700/Sigma 15mm, 1/320s, f/9, ISO 200, EV 0. Disneyland for Halloween was just as much fun as its Florida counterpart. Decorations were found up and down Main Street USA and throughout the Lands. Even the Partners Statue in the Hub area in front of Show White’s Castle was … Continue reading "Halloween at Disneyland"
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