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Disney Pic of the Week: Tiffins

November 13, 2018 by Scott Thomas

The dining rooms in Tiffins were designed to resemble art galleries that celebrate the travels to Africa, Asia and South America that influenced the Imagineers' designs of the park. This upscale restaurant is our featured Disney Pic of the Week.

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Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life Lion Carving

October 23, 2018 by Scott Thomas

There is no doubt the Tree of Life is Disney's Animal Kingdom's "castle". The tree looms over everything as you walk down into the park from the Oasis trials. As one looks closer, the animal carvings found on the tree's massive branches, roots and trunk become apparent.

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Couples Can Now Say ‘I Do’ at Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 10, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom is the newest venue available to couples looking to "tie the knot" at Walt Disney World. Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons calls the park icon "the picture-perfect backdrop for a memorable wedding." Beyond Disney's well-known Wedding Pavilion, other possible settings for Disney World weddings include Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground with views of Seven Seas Lagoon, in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom, and the Chinese Theatre at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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Walt Disney World in Black and White

December 1, 2017 by Scott Thomas

I always associate Disney with color. Which is interesting because I first watched Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color television show on my family’s black and white tv back in the mid-1960’s. With that in mind, this week I decided to visit each of Walt Disney World’s themeparks in Black and White. All of these … Continue reading "Walt Disney World in Black and White"

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Still Using HDR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 30, 2017 by Scott Thomas

Even with today’s software tools like MacPhun’s Intensify, I still find taking a set of photographs to create High Dynamic Range or HDR images worth my time in the field and in the digital dark room. With my cameras from Nikon, it is easy to create a bracketed set of image from -2 to +2 … Continue reading "Still Using HDR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"

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Animal Kingdom Date Night

July 6, 2016 by AllEars

By Guest Blogger Kay Belin Over the years I have been asked many times about where can parents, grandparents, and couples go at Walt Disney World for a fun “date night”. Disney has many superb dining options and lounges throughout the property but I think I found something that will offer you more then just … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Date Night"

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First impressions of new Awaken Summer entertainment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 31, 2016 by AllEars

Our family blogger Kristin Ford and her family experienced a wide variety of Animal Kingdoms new night offerings. Read their impressions!

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Times and tips for Awaken Summer entertainment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 23, 2016 by AllEars

Beginning Friday, May 27, Disney's Animal Kingdom has extended hours from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The longer days take place through Labor Day, Sept. 6. During the extended hours, many attractions will be open, including Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest, Kali River Rapids and DINOSAUR. Here are some things to keep in mind, if you'll be checking out Awaken Summer events.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Introduces the Magic of Nature After Dark With First-Ever Extended Park Hours Starting Memorial Day Weekend

April 20, 2016 by Debra Martin Koma

For the summer, Discovery River becomes the stage for music and pageantry in a limited-engagement show inspired by Disney's hit live-action film The Jungle Book. Jungle Book: Alive with Magic is a live show filled with music and special effects that celebrates the new film and the classic songs, now infused with an Indian influence.

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