Every photo has a story. One of the newest traditions at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World is not the lighting of the Main Street Christmas tree, but the lighting of “Castle Dreamlights,” the light display covering Cinderella Castle. The numbers are nearly as high as the park attendance.
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Capturing Disney in Pictures: 3rd Day of Christmas at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Every photo has a story. With theme park crowds at some of their highest levels during the Christmas Season, you may need a break from the long lines. Hop a monorail and head over to the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa for some holiday shopping in a fabulous resort
Disney Hodgepodge: Five More Random Disney Things I Learned
Fresh off last week’s list of five Disney things I learned on our recent trip is another installment. Beware of Hidden Fees. This first one isn’t good news, my Disney friends. I was initially charged a $20 processing fee for two cases of water I had shipped to my resort
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 2nd Day of Christmas at Downtown Disney
Every photo has a story. When you need a break from the Walt Disney World theme park holiday crowds, or you would just like to do some Christmas shopping, look no further than Downtown Disney. There’s no better shopping spot for the ultimate Disney fan. With fabulous stores like Once
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 1st Day of Christmas at Epcot
Every photo has a story. The holiday season is a beautiful time to pay a visit to Epcot. This topiary, one of the many artistic floral decorations on display, provides an excellent photo opportunity. You’ll find a wide variety of photographic possibilities throughout Walt Disney World before the New
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 5th Day of Christmas at Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Every photo has a story. Walt Disney World is a busy place during the holidays. That’s probably an understatement; it’s an amazingly busy place. Picture this…there are 12,213 parking spots in the Magic Kingdom parking lot. If you don’t arrive to claim your parking spot by about 10 a.m. on Christmas morning, you’ll
Capturing Disney in Pictures: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
Every photo has a story. I do believe this is what Clark Griswold used for inspiration when he decorated his home in “Christmas Vacation.” The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was created by Jennings Osborne. A successful Arkansas businessman, Jennings and his wife bought a large
Where to get a good cup of coffee at Walt Disney World?
If your a coffee enthusiast like myself there is nothing better than a good cup of joe in the morning. I love coffee so much even when its hot outside I pour my coffee over ice just to get my fix. Most people who have been to Walt Disney World
Disney Hodgepodge: Five Random Disney Things I Learned
Today’s article is quite the hodgepodge. It is a list of random things I either learned or was reminded of while on my last Disney trip. Enjoy! 1. Two Mouths are Better than One. My mom and I have similar taste in food and in the past we’ve tackled the
The 10 Commandments of Walt Disney World Trips
There are some things that you just should not… SHOULD NOT do when you’re at Walt Disney World. They are major time pitfalls! Think of them as being the 10 Commandments of Walt Disney World trips! Commit them to memory, recite them daily if you have to. Just follow them,
Capturing Disney in Pictures: Ceremonial House Waterfall at The Polynesian Resort
Every photo has a story. Back on October 1, 1971, when Walt Disney World first opened, there were only two operational resorts: The Contemporary and The Polynesian. Few people realize that while these deluxe hotels appear as fairly opposite buildings at first glance, they are almost identical in terms of structure. These two iconic vacation
Disney in Pictures: Victorian Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Every photo has a story. One of the more well known Disney Christmas decorations found outside the gates of the Magic Kingdom is the victorian era inspired Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Walt Disney World pastry chefs use a classic gingerbread recipe from Austria to create their gingerbread
5 Snacks to Pack in a Cooler at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World allows you to bring a cooler into Walt Disney World, given you follow a few simple rules. So why not take advantage, you will save money and let your snack credits stretch further – a double win! Snacks are great to keep handy for little ones at
The Holiday Magic at Walt Disney World
Calling the holidays at Walt Disney World “magical” seems a bit cliché; after all, it’s magical 365 days a year; you don’t need twinkling lights and Christmas ornaments for that. Yet, there’s something undeniably special about the Christmas season at Disney World. And, since the holidays come early (festivities usually
