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Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part 1

Posted on by Jack Spence
I have written several blogs touching on the various activities found at the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, but two recent events have prompted me to revisit this resort in-depth. First, I stayed in one of the cabins for the first time. And second, while I was there, I created a comprehensive video of this … Continue reading "Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part 1"
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Royal Guest Rooms Open today at Port Orleans Riverside

Posted on by AllEars
Disney Parks Blog has announced that the Royal Guest rooms officially opened today at Walt Disney World. 512 rooms are being transformed with all renovations expected to be completed by the end of June, 2012. The rooms will have will have immersive decor and include stars from films such as Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast … Continue reading "Royal Guest Rooms Open today at Port Orleans Riverside"
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Where in the World #218

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
Caroline Burmester: Diane Ramos left on her first Disney cruise yesterday! Quick, everyone wave Bon Voyage and she’ll see it when she gets back! Chris Kelly, I would send you a candy apple if I could! 🙂 Here was last week’s Challenge: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2011 Erin Blackwell Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 … Continue reading "Where in the World #218"
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Rainy Night at the Yacht Club

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A rainy night outside the Yacht Club Resort.Nikon D70/50mm, 1/15s, f/2, ISO 800, EV +1.0. The sidewalk outside the Yacht Club Resort on a chilly rainy night in December. I have not found myself often on a night like this at Walt Disney World but, when I do, I try and take advantage of the … Continue reading "Rainy Night at the Yacht Club"
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Where in the World #217

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
Players, especially Mary Beth Tarbet, Danielle Ciotti Harsley, Kathy And James Berry, Claire Gregory, Maja Kodani, Agnes Ciotti, and Susie Howard: thank you SO much for all the anniversary wishes! You had such wonderful things to say; it means a lot to me. Of course, Danielle had to start singing “We’re off to see the … Continue reading "Where in the World #217"
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Disneyland Hotel Stay Thoughts & Observations

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com shares some of his thoughts and observations from a stay at the newly renovated Disneyland Hotel He has a full set of pictures on his website as well as an extended look at the renovation progress in his Construction Progress Section dating back to March of 2009. I had not … Continue reading "Disneyland Hotel Stay Thoughts & Observations"
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Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels to Reward A+ Teachers in 4th Annual Contest

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Students can nominate favorite teacher for chance for both to win Disney vacation ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2012 — The Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels has partnered with Walt Disney World® to once again honor outstanding K-12 teachers with its 2012 A+ For Teachers at Downtown Disney essay contest. The fourth annual contest, which kicks … Continue reading "Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels to Reward A+ Teachers in 4th Annual Contest"
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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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