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Disney Fun With Your Pets

Posted on by Gary Cruise
My wife Carol and I have been Disney fans for decades, but did you know that our dogs, Zak and Blue, are Disney fans too? They just love to head to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground with us. It’s a very pet-friendly place. It’s Disney’s only pet-friendly resort. The 788 campsites are arranged in … Continue reading "Disney Fun With Your Pets"
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A Grand Floridian Wish

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Grand Floridian Resort photographed from the Resort Monorail.Nikon D70/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/125s, f/11, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 11mm focal length. Like many, I have visited the Grand Floridian Resort many times. Have enjoyed a special dinner at Narcoossee’s and stopped in to see the beautiful Christmas decorations in the lobby. Oh, how I would love to … Continue reading "A Grand Floridian Wish"
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Characters in Flight at Twilight at Downtown Disney

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Characters in Flight balloon rising from its platform at Downtown Disney.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/30s, f/3.5, ISO 3200, EV 0, 28mm focal length. I have been planning to ride the Characters in Flight balloon from the time it was announced. Yet, since it’s first flights in 2009, I have never been able to find the time or … Continue reading "Characters in Flight at Twilight at Downtown Disney"
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Pluto at Chef Mickey’s

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Chef Pluto visits my daughter during dinner at Chef Mickey’s.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/60s, f/5, ISO 320, EV 0, 28mm focal length, bounced flash at -1.0 power. While enjoying dinner at Chef Mickey’s buffet restaurant in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Chef Pluto stopped by and posed with my daughter right at our table. Makes for my Disney Pic … Continue reading "Pluto at Chef Mickey’s"
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Walt Disney World Dining Bits and Bites

Posted on by AllEars
It is time for another Walt Disney World Dining Bits and Bites. Hopefully, now that we live in Florida, I’ll be able to do these more often. Last week Linda and I stayed two nights at the Contemporary Garden Wing (AP Rate which we got just 10 days prior) and spent both days in the … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Dining Bits and Bites"
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Disney’s Boardwalk Villas

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/1000s shutter, f8, ISO 200 I have to admit, I have an ulterior motive for choosing this particular photo for my Pic of the Week. This image of the Boardwalk Villas is featured as the July picture in my 2012 calendar. You may ask, “What calendar … Continue reading "Disney’s Boardwalk Villas"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Daytime Resorts

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Walt Disney World Resorts are extremely photogenic with award winning architecture, theming, landscaping and use of water like fountains, waterfalls, lakes and rivers. The Saratoga Springs Resort is a prime example using the theme from the famous upstate New York horse race track area. Add easy access to Downtown Disney by water ferry or rental … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Daytime Resorts"
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AllEars.net 15th Anniversary Photo Essay

Posted on by Scott Thomas
This is my account of the AllEars.net 15th Anniversary December to Remember events I attended between December 8 and December 11, 2011. I was not sure if Deb Wills and the All Ears team could pull it off. Read below to see if they did. The kick-off event was held in the Convention Center at … Continue reading "AllEars.net 15th Anniversary Photo Essay"
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Where in the World #207

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
Hello from the World! Betsy Moquin, thank you for your very nice note! And congratulations to new DVC members, Alan Mize and family! Here was last week’s Challenge: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2010 Erin Blackwell Canon PowerShot SD890 IS, 7mm, 1/60s shutter, f/3.2,ISO 250 Yes, it’s the Panchito’s Gift and Sundries gift shop … Continue reading "Where in the World #207"
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