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Christmastime at the Wilderness Lodge

Posted on by Steve Barrett
My wife Vickie and I joined Marc Lorenzo and other Walt Disney World Moms Panel members at the Wilderness Lodge Resort to enjoy the Christmas decorations. Vickie found a Hidden Mickey (and Minnie) ornament on the huge Christmas tree in the main lobby. This small ornament is on the side of the tree that faces … Continue reading "Christmastime at the Wilderness Lodge"
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Where in the World #154

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #153: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200mm VR, 1/640s shutter, f/4.5, ISO 400 This is the Dolphin Resort as seen from across Crescent Lake. Wow, there sure were a lot of correct answers this week – 423! A few of you were asking for an easy … Continue reading "Where in the World #154"
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No Tripod? No Problem.

Posted on by Scott Thomas
What if you do not have or want a tripod with you when vacationing at Walt Disney World and you still want to steady your camera? Do a search for camera bean bags or pods like the one pictured here. This model goes by the name of Cam Pod and is a specially designed bean … Continue reading "No Tripod? No Problem."
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Gingerbread House at Grand Floridian

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Each year, the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa hosts a magnificently festive creation — a 16-foot-tall gingerbread house baked with 1,050 pounds of honey that takes more than 160 hours to decorate. I had the chance to see the house the other day as it was near completion. Here are some photos … Continue reading "Gingerbread House at Grand Floridian"
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All Star Props

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A few years ago I posted a couple of articles on using the props you find at Walt Disney World. One was about props found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the other on hats in the shops. I stayed at one of the All Star resorts last month. These resorts feature bigger than life icons … Continue reading "All Star Props"
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Where in the World #147

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #146: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/60s shutter, f/5.3, ISO 200 I was so glad to see this window sticker at the beginning of my stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, rather than at the end when it might have been too late! Frances Phebus … Continue reading "Where in the World #147"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Fort Wilderness

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I have always heard about how campers at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground decorate their camping sites during the Christmas holidays. Last December, after eating dinner at Trail’s End, my family and I took a walk around one of the nearby camping loops. The holiday displays we saw rival, if not surpass, many home displays … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Fort Wilderness"
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Green Treefrog

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea) on a railing at the All Star Sports resort.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/15s, f/5.6, ISO 2000, EV -0.3, 300mm focal length Scott is on vacation this week. Before he left, he wanted to share a photo taken at Walt Disney World but not exactly a Disney photo. As he was leaving his room … Continue reading "Green Treefrog"
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