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Morning at the Beach Club Villa Resort

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Early morning at the Beach Club Villa DVC Resort.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/60s, f/16, ISO 1400, EV 0, 28mm focal length. I photographed this early morning view from my room in the Beach Club Villas Disney Vacation Club Resort as I waited for my roommates to get ready to head to the parks. The calm scene is … Continue reading "Morning at the Beach Club Villa Resort"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Disney Vacation Club Resorts

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Disney Vacation Club is similar to time share in the sense that you own points at your home resort but can trade them to stay elsewhere. DVC, as it is commonly referred to, offers accommodations at Disney theme parks worldwide, hotels and resorts across the USA, and even abroad. At Walt Disney World you’ll find … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Disney Vacation Club Resorts"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Rain

Posted on by Scott Thomas
During the months of May and June this year, Walt Disney World had many days of rain. Not the usual afternoon thunderstorm but full days of rainy weather. I had first hand experience during my trip last May when I photographed a couple of my fellow guests walking past the Yellow Cab on Sunset Blvd. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Rain"
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Solo Trip to Orlando – Outlet Shopping & Disney Resorts

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Yes, gentlemen, I used the “s” word. No need to hide your wallets, I have your credit card numbers memorized and the stores thank you for contributing to Florida’s economy. My morning began when I woke up without any cell phones chiming or buzzers buzzing. I took my time, ate my Cheerios, and enlisted driving … Continue reading "Solo Trip to Orlando – Outlet Shopping & Disney Resorts"
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Disney Vacation Club Announces New Development Project at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
CELEBRATION, Fla. (December 8, 2011) – A new resort development announced today will expand Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, distinguished as the flagship hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort, and continue the growth of Disney Vacation Club, Disney’s innovative vacation-ownership program. Disney Vacation Club plans to build an estimated 147 villas as part … Continue reading "Disney Vacation Club Announces New Development Project at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa"
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Jim Korkis’ Mysteries of the Wilderness Lodge Tour

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last month I attended Pixelmania 2011 hosted by TheMagicInPixels.com. Pixelmanaia was four days of fun with some of the best and soon-to-be best Disney fan photographers around the Internet. One of the meets was hosted by Jim Korkis, a former Disney historian and author of The Vault of Walt, called Mysteries of the Wilderness Lodge. … Continue reading "Jim Korkis’ Mysteries of the Wilderness Lodge Tour"
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Zooming In and Out at Bay Lake Tower

Posted on by Scott Thomas
It is a something you have heard before: There are two photos for each scene. This normally refers to the orientation of the camera in either Landscape (horizontal) or Portrait (vertical). There is another method to getting two photos from most scenes as it does not always work depending on your distance to what you … Continue reading "Zooming In and Out at Bay Lake Tower"
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Bay Lake Tower Grand Villa

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/1000s shutter, f3.2, ISO 800 Last May I took a tour of Bay Lake Tower, including a look at one of the Grand Villas, which is the subject of my Pic of the Week for resort rooms. Here you can see the living room and dining … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower Grand Villa"
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The Lion Sleeps at Kidani Village

Posted on by Lisa Berton
During a visit to Saratoga Springs to learn about DVC, Disney Vacation Club, I was shown model rooms for Kidani Village before it opened. Alas, I did not buy in due to a lack of cash flow. Nonetheless, I was rather impressed with what I saw. Perhaps someday when my prince shows up. Kidani Village, … Continue reading "The Lion Sleeps at Kidani Village"
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Where in the World #169

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
First, the shout outs to Claire Gregory for a classic note on Goofy’s driving, and to Jacquelyn Law, kudos for having this as your screensaver! And Barrie? Thanks for the note. 🙂 Now, this week’s contest! This was Challenge #168: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Erin Blackwell Canon PhotoShot SD890 IS, 20mm, 1/200s … Continue reading "Where in the World #169"
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