Tag: resorts

Pirate-Themed Guest Rooms Debut

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Landlubbers and scallywags alike can live like Captain Jack in a pirate-themed guestroom specially created for Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. More than 350 guestrooms are getting an “Extreme Makeover: Pirate Edition” with new décor and furnishings fit for a buccaneer. Walt Disney World guests can reserve the special rooms through 407 W-DISNEY, www.disneyworld.com or by … Continue reading "Pirate-Themed Guest Rooms Debut"
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Disney Vacation Club Construction Update

Posted on by Jack Spence
I was out and about on Saturday (1/10/09) and thought I’d snap a few pictures of the three Disney Vacation Club properties currently under construction. Let’s start with the Treehouse Villas which will be part of the Saratoga Springs complex when completed. I was only able to get one picture without taking the boat along … Continue reading "Disney Vacation Club Construction Update"
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Wide World of Disney

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A wide angle lens for a digital SLR camera is usually considered a lens of focal length 24mm lens or less (for full frame SLR it’s about 1.5 times more or 35mm). Wide angle lenses can take in a wider field of view then normal, telephoto or telephoto zoom lenses. On my last trip to … Continue reading "Wide World of Disney"
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Celebrating the Holidays at Walt Disney World – Resorts

Posted on by AllEars
My husband and I are back from celebrating the holidays at the happiest place on earth, Walt Disney World. You may recall I began blogging prior to our trip in December. I had hoped to give live updates throughout the trip, but I ran into some technical difficulties. Now that I’m home, I’m ready to … Continue reading "Celebrating the Holidays at Walt Disney World – Resorts"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Restaurants

Posted on by Scott Thomas
This week’s Disney Pic of the Week is on Restaurants (and not food). Walt Disney World has a feast (pun intended) of places for you to eat at to meet anyone’s culinary tastes. Disney puts in as much imagineering into their restaurants as they do their parks. Such that you can be in Downtown Disney … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Restaurants"
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Where in the World #66

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #65: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/160s shutter, f4.8, ISO 800 This abstract looking photograph is a picture of the chandelier that hangs over the escalators in the Dolphin Resort. Since you had a couple of extra weeks to figure it out, I thought I’d … Continue reading "Where in the World #66"
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Polynesian Breakfast Favorite

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Tonga Toast, here presented by my lovely daughter, is my Disney Pic of the Week for the theme of Food. This decadent, deep-fried breakfast favorite has been served at Kona Café in Disney’s Polynesian Resort for more than a quarter of a century. Sourdough bread, bananas, sugar and cinnamon are all it takes to make … Continue reading "Polynesian Breakfast Favorite"
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Boardwalk Wakes Up

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Disney’s Boardwalk comes to life after sunset.Nikon Coolpix 995, 1/15s, f/2.6, 400 ISO, 0 EV Disney’s Boardwalk Resort Area comes alive after sunset with arcade games, entertainers and kiosks selling popcorn, drinks and other yummy snacks. I took this from a balcony overlooking the Boardwalk with my Nikon Coolpix 995 digital camera. Due to the … Continue reading "Boardwalk Wakes Up"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Boardwalk

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Everyone has that one special thing that they have to do on every trip to Walt Disney World. It might be a particular ride that can’t be missed or a favorite snack that just doesn’t taste as good anywhere else. For me, a Disney vacation just isn’t complete until I spend some time on the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Boardwalk"
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Flag Family at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Posted on by AllEars
Sue, Mick and Sam Farrell, May 30th 2008. On Friday 30th May 2008 we were invited to be the Flag Family! After breakfast we were escorted to the roof of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge by Ranger Stan. He gave us a guided tour of all the sights from the roof and then we took it in … Continue reading "Flag Family at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge"
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