Tag: resorts
In the opinion of Guest Blogger Gary Cruise, Walt Disney World offers a wide variety of resorts to accommodate all budgets. He says each resort is designed, finished and furnished in typical Disney fashion and the attention to detail is astounding. Read Gary's reasoning for staying in a Walt Disney World resort.
Ft. Wilderness Christmas — Dave “The Castle Guy”
Posted onGuest Blogger Gary Cruise writes about Dave "the Castle Guy", who shares his labor of love Christmas decorations with visitors to the Fort Wilderness Campground during the holiday season.
Color Composition at Walt Disney World
Posted onThere are many rules of composition in photography, like the Rule of Thirds, symmetry, golden triangle and others. One thing that is often overlooked is using color in composition. Color can be used to lead the viewer’s eye to the subject, create a response in the viewer or even frame an image. When studying this … Continue reading "Color Composition at Walt Disney World"
Morning at the Beach Club Villa Resort
Posted onEarly morning at the Beach Club Villa DVC Resort.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/60s, f/16, ISO 1400, EV 0, 28mm focal length. I photographed this early morning view from my room in the Beach Club Villas Disney Vacation Club Resort as I waited for my roommates to get ready to head to the parks. The calm scene is … Continue reading "Morning at the Beach Club Villa Resort"
Cast Member Magic at Walt Disney World
Posted onDisney parks are wonderful.The attractions and rides are second to none in the world. As Lisa would remind us, without the Cast Members, the MAGIC we all associate with a Disney vacation would not exist. On my last trip, I meet three such Cast Members which created magic for my family and other guests. While … Continue reading "Cast Member Magic at Walt Disney World"
Animal Kingdom Lodge – An Afternoon Outside the Parks
Posted onA photo tour of the 5 savannas of Animal Kingdom Lodge (all from one afternoon).
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness Resort
Posted onThe Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show playbill from the Pioneer Hall balcony.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/50s, f/3.5, ISO 4000, EV 0, 28mm focal length. My wife and I have attended the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show at the Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground six times since our honeymoon back in 1983. Back then the Hoop-Dee-Doo was considered … Continue reading "Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness Resort"
Alice In Wonderland-Themed Water Play Area Opens at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Posted onA new Alice In Wonderland-themed kids' water play area has debuted at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
The area features an upturned Mad Hatter's hat that dumps water when it fills up, as well as an oversized teapot that spills water into a series of teacups, showering the guests below.
A look back at discontinued Haunted Carriage Rides at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Posted onI was surprised, and disappointed, to learn that Walt Disney World has discontinued its seasonal Haunted Carriage Rides at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. When we stayed in the cabins last fall, we took the ride for the first time and enjoyed the special Halloween experience. It was just the right amount of thrill, without … Continue reading "A look back at discontinued Haunted Carriage Rides at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground"
Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge Lunch Review
Posted onWhispering Canyon Cafe at the Wilderness Lodge recently changed all the menus. Be sure to check out the changes and read a lunch review in this blog.
