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Disney Pic of the Week: Polynesian Lobby

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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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Photographs from a Cruise on the Disney Dream

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I live in upstate New York near Lake Ontario and it has been a brutal past six weeks from late January to early March. In fact, not only was February of 2015 the coldest one ever, it was the coldest MONTH ever recorded for my area. So, I hope you will forgive me if I … Continue reading "Photographs from a Cruise on the Disney Dream"
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Using Hyperfocus at Walt Disney World

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This is the first of three blogs about subjects being taught at the Focus on Epcot Photowalk held on Monday, February 9, 2015. Click the link for more information. If you look at any travel magazines or websites, you will notice many of the photos showing such exotic places as tropical beaches, snowy mountain peaks … Continue reading "Using Hyperfocus at Walt Disney World"
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Sleeping with the Lion King at Walt Disney World

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I know I go on and on about photographing details while at Walt Disney World. Even the resorts are full of such details. Some are subtle. Some are not. While staying in the Lion King area of Disney’s Art of Animation resort, I walked under the scene you see below taken directly from the animated … Continue reading "Sleeping with the Lion King at Walt Disney World"
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Scenes from a Coronado Springs Hammock

Posted on by Lisa Berton
On a bright and sunny Florida day, I spent some time walking the grounds at Coronado Springs. Although I had previously stayed at this particular Walt Disney World resort, I didn’t have free time to go exploring. So, I made time, eventually, years later. While wandering around I found myself thrilled at the sight of … Continue reading "Scenes from a Coronado Springs Hammock"
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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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Disney Pic of the Week – All-Star Resorts

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Family-friendly, enjoyable for solo travelers, and kitschy fun for friends, the various All-Star Resorts at Walt Disney World are considered value resorts given they’re priced lower than the rest of the on-property accommodations. Themed from top to bottom, inside and out with ginormous character icons, toys, athletic gear, musical instruments, and more, All-Star Resorts are … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – All-Star Resorts"
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Kitchen Sink Stuffed at the Beach Club Resort

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Like most Americans, I am recovering from stuffing myself at yesterday’s Thanksgiving Day feast with my family. For those of you not living in the United States of America (USA), I equate it to the feeling after one devours a Kitchen Sink sundae at the Beaches and Cream restaurant in the Beach Club Resort. Remnants … Continue reading "Kitchen Sink Stuffed at the Beach Club Resort"
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Motor Cruising on Bay Lake

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Motor Cruiser coming into the Fort Wilderness Campground and Resort dock.Nikon D700/28/300VR, 1/400s, f/10, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 300mm focal length. Motor Cruisers travel between the Bay Lake Resorts and the Magic Kingdom daily. Larger than Motor Launches, Cruisers are a comfortable way to enjoy the ride as they pass over the water bridge between … Continue reading "Motor Cruising on Bay Lake"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Resort Dining

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Whether you are a chocoholic, a pizza aficionado or content with a tender filet minion accompanied by garlic and olive oil sauteed red bliss potatoes, and broccoflower baked with parmesan, you’ll find something to eat at Disney Resorts. At the very least, each resort at Walt Disney World has a food court. Most of the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Resort Dining"
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