Tag Archives: Resorts

Photo Spot: Is this the BIGGEST Hidden Mickey EVER?

I’ll leave you to decide why this, may I say, BIGGEST Hidden Mickey, is on the side of the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World. But it was, and it was hard to miss: I’d hate to be the guy … Continue reading

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Lighting Fixtures

It’s no secret that Disney goes all out for theming in the Parks and Resorts. I always find something to photograph when I visit. And I photograph a LOT! My tip to other amateur photographers: Don’t forget to look up! … Continue reading

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Photo Spot: Roger Rabbit Statue at POP Century Resort

Disney’s All-Star Resorts are a marvelous place to take pictures. Everything is larger than life and colourful and oh-so heavily themed! I took this shot in 2007 while staying at the POP Century. I don’t want to simply go around … Continue reading

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Disney’s All Star Movies Resort Hidden Mickey Towel Art

We’ve stayed on property at Walt Disney World several times but the first time was the most memorable. We spent 15 days and 14 nights on one of the most extensive and fun vacations ever! As always with a Disney … Continue reading

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Vintage HOLIDAY INN Key on Fob

Kemmons Wilson, a resident of Memphis, Tennessee, was inspired to build a motel after being disappointed by the poor quality of roadside accommodations during a family road trip. Now that might just be the most reactive and extreme thing to do just … Continue reading

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Photo Spot: Mickey’s Ear at Contemporary Resort

Mickey’s ear at the Contemporary Resort is certainly hard to miss! Are the ears of Mickey Mouse the most iconic in the world? Maybe second only to Evander Holyfield’s nibbled appendage, perhaps. I guess it’s subjective. But I think we … Continue reading

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Pressed Pennies from Disney and Elsewhere

Pressed Pennies are unique little collectibles that are fun to create and cheap to obtain. For just 50 cents and an old penny, you can own one of these brass beauties. I did a post covering some of the offerings … Continue reading

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Disney’s Sing-Along Songs – Disneyland Fun

This playful little VHS tape was released on August 14, 1990 to tie-in with Disneyland’s 35th anniversary. The premise of the series, this is Volume Seven, is that we can all sing along to the on-screen lyrics as we enjoy classic Disney characters in … Continue reading

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POP! Town Sleeping Beauty Castle & Mickey Mouse

We recently went to the Scarborough Town Center to say goodbye to one of the last Disney Stores in Canada. It was bitter sweet. Unfortunately, they hadn’t lowered the prices yet to make a purchase worthwhile, so we left with … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Resort Soap and Sundries

Sundries are defined as miscellaneous small items, usually of no large value and too numerous to mention separately, such as toiletries. Each room at a Disney Resort, or any hotel chain for that matter, will supply ‘numerous’ small items designed … Continue reading

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