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Bay Lake Tower Observation Deck

Posted on by Jack Spence
A strange looking structure is being constructed on the top of the rumored Bay Lake Tower, Disney Vacation Club located north of the Contemporary Resort. This is strictly a RUMOR, but I have it on good authority that this will be a private, Magic Kingdom firework viewing area for DVC members staying at this resort. … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower Observation Deck"
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Extreme Makeover: Pirate Edition – Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Posted on by AllEars
Land lubbers and scallywags alike will be able to live like Captain Jack Sparrow in a pirate-themed room specially created for Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. More than 350 rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort are getting an “Extreme Makeover: Pirate Edition” with new décor and furnishing fit for a buccaneer. Guests can start booking rooms … Continue reading "Extreme Makeover: Pirate Edition – Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Recreation

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Believe it or not, there’s a whole lot you can do at Walt Disney World besides spending time in one of the themeparks. Besides swimming at your resort, there are all sorts of recreational activities like golf, minature golf, surfing, tennis, horseback riding, parasailing, waterskiing, driving a race car and fishing. What did you say? … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Recreation"
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Construction Photo Updates – Walt Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
While I was out and about, I took a few pictures of the Bay Lake Tower under construction. This is a rumored DVC that sits prominently next to the Contemporary Resort. It appears that the structure has reached its ultimate height as finishing touches are being added to the top of the building. At the … Continue reading "Construction Photo Updates – Walt Disney World"
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Back to the 50’s

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Pop Century Resort’s 1950’s building and bowling alley pool area.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/4, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 18mm Focal Length As an avid bowler, when I came upon Pop Century’s 1950’s area, I was thrilled. The huge bowling pin stairwells, the sock-hop icons on the buildings and the bowling pin and alley themed pool put … Continue reading "Back to the 50’s"
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Disney Pics of the Week – Resorts

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This week Lisa, Scott and I will be sharing photos from the Disney resorts in our Pic of the Week series. Disney really does it right when it comes to creating beautiful and interesting resorts. Some are fun and whimsical, while others are just plain gorgeous. From the value resorts to the deluxe, there’s no … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Resorts"
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Where in the World #46

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #45: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2003 Barrie Brewer, Nikon E3100, 18-200VR, 1/470s shutter, f5.6 This lighthouse can be found at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. I took this photo from a boat that Sutree and I rented at Downtown Disney. Tooling around on the waterways near the resorts is a … Continue reading "Where in the World #46"
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MouseFest Photowalk Invitation

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Have you heard of photowalking yet? Photowalks are a great way to spend time with other photography enthusiasts, get a little fresh air, exercise, and have some fun taking pictures. Technically, photowalking is defined as “the act of walking [or wheeling] with a camera for the main purpose of taking pictures of things that the … Continue reading "MouseFest Photowalk Invitation"
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Sidelighting

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Sidelighting is light illuminating from a 90 degree angle to the subject. This gives an almost three dimensional effect to the subject being photographed. As seen below in this photo of The ESPN Club at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, the sidelighting creates shadows in the restaurant’s exterior features showing depth in a two dimensional medium. Sidelight … Continue reading "Sidelighting"
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Where in the World? #42

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #41: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/60s shutter, f5.6 This amazing chandelier is located in the lobby of Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. It’s breathtaking the first time you see it. This photo only shows one quarter of the massive fixture. There are actually four giant hippocamps* … Continue reading "Where in the World? #42"
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