Tag: resorts
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"
Walt Disney World Dining Bits and Bites
Posted onIt 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"
Disney Pic of the Week – Close Up and Macro Photography
Posted onClose up and macro photography let you to show detail in your subject that may not be noticed when looking at the big picture. This is especially true at Disney where great attention is paid to the creation of that detail. When in the parks, most of us tend to take pictures that encompass as … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Close Up and Macro Photography"
Disney’s Boardwalk Villas
Posted onCopyright © 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"
Disney Pic of the Week: Daytime Resorts
Posted onWalt 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"
AllEars.net 15th Anniversary Photo Essay
Posted onThis 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"
Where in the World #207
Posted onHello 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"
Four Seasons breaks ground at Walt Disney World Resort
Posted onLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 6, 2011 – Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts kicked off construction of its luxury resort at Walt Disney World Resort today, in a groundbreaking ceremony with joint venture partners Silverstein Properties and Dune Real Estate. The 444-room resort will create about 2,000 construction jobs and hundreds of resort positions when … Continue reading "Four Seasons breaks ground at Walt Disney World Resort"
Beach Club and Yacht Club Holiday Decorations at Walt Disney World
Posted onOn our way to the RADP 16th annual meet and greet (more on RADP at the end) we stopped by the Yacht and Beach Club to see the holiday displays. The lamposts were wound with garland, balls and lights – I’ll have to swing by one evening to see how pretty the entrance way looks. … Continue reading "Beach Club and Yacht Club Holiday Decorations at Walt Disney World"
Beach Club Villas – Disney Vacation Club
Posted onToday I’m going to discuss Disney’s Beach Club Villas. This resort is considered part of the Yacht & Beach Club property and was the fourth Disney Vacation Club (DVC) to open (July 1, 2002) at Walt Disney World. Like the Yacht & Beach Club, this addition was designed by Robert A.M. Stern of New York. … Continue reading "Beach Club Villas – Disney Vacation Club"
