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Disney Pic of the Week: All-Star Resorts

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The very first Walt Disney World value resort I stayed at was the All-Star Sports Resort. I marveled at the huge icons used throughout the resort. It was so fun to walk around each section. Back in 2011, I stayed in the Touchdown section where you can find football helmet staircases and large three dimensional … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: All-Star Resorts"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Pop Century Resort

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Raise your hand if you owned a Big Wheel growing up? I went through a couple of them. In the 70’s Section of Disney’s Pop Century Resort you will find the Biggest Big Wheel of them all! Big Wheel tricycle in the 70’s Section of Disney’s Pop Century Resort.Nikon D700/24-120VR, 1/125s, f/5, ISO 200, EV … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Pop Century Resort"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Art of Animation Resort

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When I last stayed at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, my room was in The Lion King section. Each time I left and returned to my room, Simba was there overlooking everywhere the light touched from Pride Rock. Simba overlooking The Lion King section of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.Nikon D700/24-120VR, 1/320s, f/8, ISO 200, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Art of Animation Resort"
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Savor, Sip and Sparkle at California Grill

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We attended the Celebration at the Top – Savor, Sip and Sparkle event at California Grill on Sunday, October 1. This was a MNSSHP night at Magic Kingdom, so we started at 9:15PM with fireworks at 10:15. Times vary with the MK fireworks schedule. We arrived and checked in at the California Grill podium on … Continue reading "Savor, Sip and Sparkle at California Grill"
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Disney Hotels Become Pet Friendly at Select Resorts

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EDITOR’S NOTE: For more details on this program, please visit our new Pet-Friendly Hotel Rooms page HERE. The Disney Parks Blog today announced the beginning this Sunday, Oct. 15, for the first time ever, the Walt Disney World Resort will welcome guests — and their dogs — to four of its resort properties! Four Walt … Continue reading "Disney Hotels Become Pet Friendly at Select Resorts"
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Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Various paintings hang on the walls in The Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. This painting is on a rear wall to the right as you enter. Two sets of small circles on the front of this woman’s dress suggest classic Mickeys. One group of circles is near and below her right hand. The other … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World"
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Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I’m updating the Walt Disney World Hidden Mickeys book, so I’m visiting frequently. I check out potential new Hidden Mickeys and verify if old ones are still in place. Here are some images that I’ll add to the book. This first Hidden Mickey has stayed around a while, thankfully. At America Gardens Theatre, classic Hidden … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World"
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Look Up with a Twist at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last week I talked about Looking Down at Walt Disney World. This week we are Looking Up….from Our Phones. Believe me, I appreciate the modern day Smart Phone as much as the next person. Especially in a long queue line for a popular ride or attraction at a Disney park. However, you could end up … Continue reading "Look Up with a Twist at Walt Disney World"
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Looking Down at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
If you are a Walt Disney World veteran, you know when walking around the resort to look up and down and all around as Imagineers have placed details in all directions. This week I want to point out a couple of details you would miss if you did not look down. In Norway, you no … Continue reading "Looking Down at Walt Disney World"
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