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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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Disney Pic of the Week: Grand Floridian Lobby

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Depending on the time of year, my senses come come alive in the lobby at the Grand Floridian. From the smell and taste of fresh gingerbread, to looking up at the beautiful ceilings, to listening to wonderful music. If you happen by on select evenings, there is a piano player in the lobby. I always … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Grand Floridian Lobby"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Grand Floridian Lobby

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When you step into Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort lobby, it is like taking a step back in time to the elegance of Victorian era Florida resorts from the late 19th century. You may hear the sounds of an orchestra playing from a balcony overlooking the lobby adding to the timelessness of the resort. Details abound … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Grand Floridian Lobby"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Polynesian Lobby

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When the new Polynesian Village Resort lobby was revealed it sported a more open one from the last one which was dominated by a large tropical landscape including a waterfall cascading down through beautiful flowers. A few months later, a Tiki god was added to the center of the new lobby. The Tiki god is … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Polynesian Lobby"
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Disney Magic Cruising

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Upon walking on to the Disney Magic, the first ship of the Disney Cruise Line, I immediately compared it to the Disney Dream which I had been on several times. That comparison makes the Disney Magic feel small and is not fair. I found the Disney Magic different and smaller but just as enjoyable to … Continue reading "Disney Magic Cruising"
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Monorail Resorts at Walt Disney World

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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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Lobby Flag at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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United States of America flag hanging over the lobby of the Wilderness Lodge Resort.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/13s, f/4.5, ISO 6400, EV 0, 55mm Focal Length, edited. Tomorrow is the day America celebrates its birthday. It has been 239 years since July 4th, 1776. One of the greatest foresight’s America has had was to create its National … Continue reading "Lobby Flag at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Wood

Posted on by Scott Thomas
For the next four weeks, Deb and I will be doing some abstract subjects. I did not go photographing specifically for these subjects but found them in my archives when they were proposed. That is the lesson I taught about adding Captions and Metadata to your photo databases and libraries. We start off with Wood. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Wood"
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Checking in at the All-Star Sports Resort

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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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Sunny Lobby of the Tower of Terror

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Normally one thinks of the lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel as a gloomy, dusty place. This is not always the case on a sunny day in late October when the Sun’s angle at times sends its bright rays through the lobby doors. Guests throw eerie shadows in the Tower of Terror lobby.Nikon D700/Sigma 15mm, … Continue reading "Sunny Lobby of the Tower of Terror"
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