Disneyland Resort Lunch Options – Your Recommendations

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In preparation for my upcoming week long trip to the Disneyland Resort, I’ve been asking for meal recommendations. Yesterday I shared your Breakfast Suggestions. Today is LUNCH! Thanks to everyone on Twitter and Facebook for posting lunch at Disneyland Suggestions. Here is what you recommended: Blue Bayou Barb: Blue Bayou is our favorite all the … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Lunch Options – Your Recommendations"
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Walt Disney World at f/2.8

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Fast lenses for digital SLR cameras have a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or bigger. Except for the Nifty-Fifty which are 50mm prime lenses at f/1.8, fast lenses are expensive. Most of the lenses in this class are considered some of the best ever made. Over the last three years, I have purchased two f/2.8 lenses … Continue reading "Walt Disney World at f/2.8"
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Where in the World #128

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This was Challenge #127: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/2000s shutter, f/5.6 Got a sweet tooth? Head on over to Seashore Sweets on the Boardwalk. In this old-time candy store you’ll find all kinds of sugary delectables like saltwater taffy, fudge and of course, ice cream. The Sweet … Continue reading "Where in the World #128"
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Archery Experience Review

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Normally when I use the word “shoot” in my blogs I’m speaking about photography but this time I’m talking about archery. Stand back kids because I’ve got a bow and a handful of arrows and I know how to use them (again). Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground offers archery lessons every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday … Continue reading "Archery Experience Review"
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Where in the World #125

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This was Challenge #124: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/40s shutter, f/5.6, ISO 1600 Disney legend and artist Mary Blair designed this 90 foot tall mural at the Contemporary Resort. It consists of nearly 18,000 hand-painted tiles, and is said to be the largest mural in the world. … Continue reading "Where in the World #125"
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Old Key West

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Old Key West DVC Resort is beautifully landscaped. A few years ago, generous friends of my family lent us their DVC points. The first couple of days, we enjoyed staying at the first DVC resort, Old Key West and it’s beautiful landscaping which makes for my Disney Pic of Week on DVC Resorts.
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Disney Pic of the Week – Disney Vacation Club

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Copyright © 2003 Barrie Brewer, Nikon E3100, 1/470 sec, f/5.6, ISO 100 Welcome Home! Our Pic of the Week topic this week is Disney Vacation Club (DVC). Old Key West was the first DVC resort built and the first one where I ever stayed. I remember being SO impressed. I was thrilled that we had … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Disney Vacation Club"
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Where in the World #123

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This was Challenge #122: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/2s shutter, f/5.6, ISO 200 Oh, so many of you guessed that this was part of the model train display outside of Germany in World Showcase. I’m so sorry. That was a good guess, but this model of a … Continue reading "Where in the World #123"
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Zeroing Out

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Ever get to the Magic Kingdom and your family rushes up to get their photo taken in front of the Main Street Train Station. You snap a few shots and head into the park. You are half-way down Main Street USA when you take a peek at the photos and they are all overexposed. We … Continue reading "Zeroing Out"
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A Short Stay at the Contemporary Resort

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by Emily Owens-Pickle I could name a couple of million reasons I love to visit Disney. One of the top ones is the feeling of nostalgia and timelessness I get driving through the Disney Main Gates, walking down Main Street USA and strolling through the Epcot World Showcase, to name a few. Life changes fast, … Continue reading "A Short Stay at the Contemporary Resort"
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