Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

The renovation of the lobby of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort was completed in 2014.  One of the most noticeable features of the new lobby is the lighting.  As you enter the lobby your eyes are immediately drawn upwards to see the fishing village inspired lighting.

This is an HDR image taken from the second floor of the lobby area.  The normal exposure image was taken at aperture f/5.6, 1/50 sec shutter speed, ISO 100 and 86mm focal length. 

Have fun capturing the magic of Disney.

Happy Holidays - Epcot

During the holidays everywhere you look around the World Showcase at Epcot at Walt Disney World, you'll find something festive.

Just a quick snapshot with my camera set to aperture f/8.0, 1/640 sec shutter speed, ISO 100 at 16mm focal length.

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Mission Space - Epcot

Disney At Night

Mission Space is located in Epcot at Walt Disney World.  Your journey to Mars begins aboard the X-2 Deep Space Shuttle from the International Space Training Center.  Aboard each rocket is a 4 person crew, each having an important role: navigator, pilot, commander, engineer.  The ride has two levels, Green and Orange.  For the Orange level, the ride is spun in a centrifuge to simulate the speed and G-forces of spacecraft launch and re-entry.

Morocco - Epcot

Disney At Night

One of the dominant features of the Morocco Pavilion in Epcot at Walt Disney World in the the tall prayer tower called a Minaret.  This tower can be seen across the World Showcase lagoon and is ubiquitous in Islamic countries.

The Big Guy

To find Santa climbing the building, you have to go to Disney's Hollywood Studios, at Walt Disney World, then wander toward the back by Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano.  I actually don't know if he is there year round since we only go during Christmas.  The case for him being there year round is because he is also right near a Christmas Shop that is opened year round.