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You love it because it takes you to Magic Kingdom. You aren’t overly thrilled when it takes you back to the Ticket and Transportation Center. It’s a complicated relationship. Not familiar with this floating mode of transport? When you drive to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, you park in the lot. Then you … Continue reading "Ferry Service to Magic Kingdom"
Disney Pic of the Week: Water Transportation
Posted onOne of the most interesting forms of transportation at Walt Disney World is the various kinds of water transports used to move guests from place to place. From the large ferries going between the Ticket & Transportion Center (TTC) and the Magic Kingdom to the smaller transports which take guests to the resorts on the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Water Transportation"
Sunny Day at Walt Disney World
Posted onWalking back from breakfast to my room at the Dolphin Resort last Fall, I stopped and watched the comings and goings of the Friendship boats. It was a typical beautiful day in central Florida filled with warm sunshine and blue skies. Something living in the northeastern United States, as I do, is still months away. … Continue reading "Sunny Day at Walt Disney World"
Disney Pic of the Week – it’s a small world
Posted onExtra special, that’s how Disneyland’s it’s a small world looks and feels, and that’s just from afar. Before reaching their boats, visitors enjoy the finely manicured lawn designs, animal topiaries, and a giant smiling clock with toy musicians and dancers that play every fifteen minutes. Wait around and you’ll see one of the Disneyland Railroad … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – it’s a small world"
Motor Cruising on Bay Lake
Posted onMotor Cruiser coming into the Fort Wilderness Campground and Resort dock.Nikon D700/28/300VR, 1/400s, f/10, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 300mm focal length. Motor Cruisers travel between the Bay Lake Resorts and the Magic Kingdom daily. Larger than Motor Launches, Cruisers are a comfortable way to enjoy the ride as they pass over the water bridge between … Continue reading "Motor Cruising on Bay Lake"
Disney Pic of the Week – Mexico
Posted onSaludos, amigos. Bienvenido a Mexico, a country filled with gorgeous desert colors, homemade tortillas, handmade home decor, history and tradition. It’s all packed neat and tidy into one of Epcot’s pavilions, complete with aire acondicionado central. Aqui puedes comprar jewelry, art, tequila, sombreros, snacks, and clothing. Enjoy dinner or lunch by the river as tourists … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Mexico"
Disney Pic of the Week – Fantasmic!
Posted onFantasmic! is a nighttime spectacular show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and at Disneyland. The shows have the same title but have many differences. At Disneyland, Guests spread blankets out on the concrete ground of Frontierland facing Rivers of America. The show takes place on the water and a stage on Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer’s … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Fantasmic!"
Travel Photography at Walt Disney World
Posted onReally, Scott? Isn’t the title redundant? We all take travel photos at Walt Disney World, don’t we? Well, yes and no. While photos taken at any Disney property can be considered travel photographs, do they tell a story? Do they give someone looking at the photo a sense of place? Travel photography should do both. … Continue reading "Travel Photography at Walt Disney World"
Disney Pic of the Week – Disney Cruise Line
Posted onDisney Cruise Line currently has a fleet of four ships: Wonder, Dream, Magic, and Fantasy. Sailings depart from Los Angeles, CA, Galveston, TX, Miami, FL, Port Canaveral, FL, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Barcelona, Spain. Cruises are designed to entertain every age group, singles, couples, and families alike. Broadway-quality shows, comedians, games, lounges, and athletic activities … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Disney Cruise Line"
Disney Pic of the Week: The Three Caballeros
Posted onThe Three Caballeros are the stars of the Gran Fiesta Tour boat ride inside the Mexico pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. Panchito, José Carioca and Donald Duck or, as Lisa would remind me, Pato Donald make up the famous trio featured in Walt Disney’s animated movie of the same name. José is the one on … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: The Three Caballeros"