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Sanaa Brings Flavors of India, Africa To Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Fans of Jiko – The Cooking Place and Boma-Flavors of Africa have a new reason to dine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge as Sanaa debuts May 1 in the resort’s new Kidani Village expansion. (Editor’s Note: Disney previously released photographs of many of Sanaa’s new dishes, which you can find … Continue reading "Sanaa Brings Flavors of India, Africa To Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge"
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Grand Californian Villas Hard Hat Tour

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
On Thursday I had the opportunity to take a “Sneak Peek Hard Hat Tour” of the DVC Grand Californian Villas. These villas are still under construction – they are scheduled to open late this fall – November according to some of the literature we were given. Our tour began with a continental breakfast and an … Continue reading "Grand Californian Villas Hard Hat Tour"
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On the Seven Seas Lagoon

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A Ferryboat and Resort Motor Launch on the Seven Seas Lagoon.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/125s, f/14, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 56mm Focal Length Walt Disney World was designed to use watercraft as a major way to move people around the huge entertainment and resort complex. In my Disney Pic of the Week on Watercraft I choose this … Continue reading "On the Seven Seas Lagoon"
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Disney Pics of the Week – Watercraft

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Water, water, everywhere – it’s Florida after all! Our Pic of the Week theme this week is watercraft. One of the things I love about Walt Disney World is how many different opportunities there are to ride on the water. Ferries and water taxis of all sorts transport guests from resorts to the theme parks … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Watercraft"
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Indulgance

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/80s shutter, f5.3 I can sum up this week’s Pic of the Week in one word – yum! Head on over to the Boardwalk Bakery to experience this little piece of decadence.
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Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Villas to Open May 1, 2009

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Sanaa (pronounced sah-NAH), the new table service restaurant at Animal Kingdom Villas’ Kidani Village is set to open May 1, 2009. Named for the Swahili word for “artwork,” Sanaa will feature African-inspired cuisine with an Indian touch and will be open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant will serve familiar foods prepared in tandoor ovens, … Continue reading "Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Villas to Open May 1, 2009"
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Rule Breaking with Symmetry

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Symmetry in it’s purest sense is an object which, if cut directly down the middle, would be mirror images of each other. It’s one of the ways to break the Rule of Thirds correctly. Hope that doesn’t confuse you. It’s easy to find a symmetrical object but the images I’ve chosen to show you here … Continue reading "Rule Breaking with Symmetry"
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Auto White Balance Adjustment

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I have my camera set up to enhance colors. Most of the time it captures what I want and gives me bright, vibrant colors. Then there are those times the photos have a color cast to them I don’t like. Take for instance the photo I took at Beaches and Cream of Cast Member Kristen … Continue reading "Auto White Balance Adjustment"
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Where in the World #71

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #70: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2005 Barrie Brewer, Fuji Finepix S5000, 1/20s shutter, f2.8 This is one of the doorplates at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. Saratoga Springs is one of the Disney Vacation Club properties. If you mentioned Saratoga Springs in your answer this week, even if you … Continue reading "Where in the World #71"
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Pretty in Pink

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 0.1666s shutter, f5 Here’s my Pic of the Week for merchandise. It’s easy to be a Princess for a day – just make your way to one of the many gift shops at Walt Disney World. My attention was caught by the color and dreamy look … Continue reading "Pretty in Pink"
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