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Where in the World #125

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
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

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
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

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
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

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
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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Don’t Judge a Resort by its Cover

Posted on by Mike Scopa
A few weeks ago I attended a media event sponsored by Walt Disney World. While covering the event I stayed at Kidani Village. When I visited Kidani Village last year I did not come away very impressed with the resort”¦but then again I did not stay at the resort. My first impression was that it … Continue reading "Don’t Judge a Resort by its Cover"
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King of the Wild Frontier

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I enjoyed a stop at the Trail’s End restaurant in Fort Wilderness for a hearty all-you-can-eat buffet. Before I left, I explored Crockett’s Tavern which is inside Trail’s End and is a small bar where you can enjoy some spirited drinks. Next to the bar is a wall of paraphernalia from the life of Davy … Continue reading "King of the Wild Frontier"
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Calypso Abstract

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/40 sec, f/8 Abstract photography concentrates on texture, form and color rather than the bigger picture, leaving more to your imagination. Here’s another look at that giant xylophone outside the Calypso building at Disney’s All Star Music Resort. Last time, I showed you the big picture. … Continue reading "Calypso Abstract"
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Where in the World #117

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #116: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/40s shutter, f/5, ISO 800 Donald’s nephews are having a good ole time over at Fulton’s General Store at Port Orleans Riverside. That’s Louie climbing the rope. Huey is cheering him on while Dewey holds the rope steady. Do … Continue reading "Where in the World #117"
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