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Zooming down the Yacht Club Dock

Posted on by Scott Thomas
While waiting for a Friendship boat to take me to Disney’s Hollywood Studios from the Yacht Club dock, I walked around and photographed the scene below. Technically this photo is fine. Good focus, depth of field and color. When I was using film, I would have taken the photo and moved on. With a digital … Continue reading "Zooming down the Yacht Club Dock"
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Disneyland Hotel Update – 11/18/11

Posted on by Jason Dz
The Disneyland Hotel has been undergoing a lengthy remodel, which is close to completion. Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos his visit to the hotel on Friday, November 18, 2011. At the Disneyland Hotel they are still working on the front drive way. The valet booth is being redone. They rest of … Continue reading "Disneyland Hotel Update – 11/18/11"
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Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 11/11/11, Part 2

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com visited Disneyland on 11/11/11, the first day of the 2011 holiday season. Here in Part 2 are photos from Disney California Adventure, including the holiday decorations, the new Prep and Landing intro to World of Color and a construction update, as well as a look at the progress at the … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 11/11/11, Part 2"
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Jim Korkis’ Mysteries of the Wilderness Lodge Tour

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last month I attended Pixelmania 2011 hosted by TheMagicInPixels.com. Pixelmanaia was four days of fun with some of the best and soon-to-be best Disney fan photographers around the Internet. One of the meets was hosted by Jim Korkis, a former Disney historian and author of The Vault of Walt, called Mysteries of the Wilderness Lodge. … Continue reading "Jim Korkis’ Mysteries of the Wilderness Lodge Tour"
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January Disney Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
We haven’t had a resort calendar for awhile so this month we’ll be enjoying a taste of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. There’s nothing like waking up to a giraffe outside your window! You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the calendar(s). Just click on the photo to download … Continue reading "January Disney Calendar"
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The Hotels of Disneyland – Paradise Pier

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Guest blogger Becky Breiland of the Mousetalgia podcast (www.mousetalgia.com) relates some of her thoughts on staying in the Disney resorts at Disneyland. I really enjoy staying on property when we go to Disneyland. It’s not an all-the-time thing for our family, but if there is a good rate or a special occasion we will make … Continue reading "The Hotels of Disneyland – Paradise Pier"
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reveals New Details on Jobs, Opening Dates and Icons

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 10, 2011 – The first wing of the new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will open to Guests on May 31, 2012, as construction on the 25th resort hotel at Walt Disney World continues on schedule. In size and scope, the construction of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is a … Continue reading "Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reveals New Details on Jobs, Opening Dates and Icons"
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Have a Magical Day!

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2011 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR, 1/1000s shutter, f8, ISO 200 I’ve always liked this sign because its only purpose is to make you feel good. It doesn’t give you any information, offers no direction and doesn’t identify anything. It’s just there to wish you a magical day … Continue reading "Have a Magical Day!"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Food and the Food & Wine Festival

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Guess what time it is? It’s time for the 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! This year’s festival started this past Friday and will continue through November 13. In honor of this spectacular event, our Pics of the Week will focus on a few of Disney’s culinary delights as we bring you “Food and … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Food and the Food & Wine Festival"
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