Vacation Photography Tips for Beginners: Summertime

Vacation Photography Tips for Beginners: Summertime

Quick basic tips for getting the most out of your summer pictures.

The Earffel Tower

The Earffel Tower

Take a look at one of the original icons of Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Grey Goose and Grand Marnier Slushes in France

Grey Goose and Grand Marnier Slushes in France

Try this fan favorite drink from Epcot's France Pavilion.

Disney Cruise Line: Breathtaking New Adult-only Space Planned for the Disney Magic

Disney Cruise Line: Breathtaking New Adult-only Space Planned for the Disney Magic

Disney Magic's adults-only space to get a facelift during dry dock.

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

Help Buzz Lightyear defeat the evil Emperor Zurg in Tomorrowland!

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Two New Dining Experiences at Disney

There are two new dining experiences on the horizon for Walt Disney World guests - a character lunch and a holiday dinner.

First off, the Animal Kingdom's Tusker House will be expanding the Donald and Daisy-themed character breakfast to include a character lunch. Starting December 4, the Donald's Dining Safari lunch will let guests enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet with African touches in a character dining atmosphere. Reservations for this new experience began September 15.

Disney Fined $69,000 by OSHA for Safety Violations

OSHA has cited and fined Walt Disney World for safety violations following the March death of a worker on the Animal Kingdom ride Primeval Whirl.

Russell Roscoe, a maintenance employee, was killed by one of the ride's vehicles in March as he was working on the roller coaster. The Primeval Whirl, originally closed in January for refurbishment, remained closed after the accident.

Disney Hires New Head of Casting

Disney got a new head of casting when it hired Randi Hiller to fill the slot of VP of casting. The post had been vacant since February's layoffs.

Hiller, an independent casting director with more than twenty years of experience, has worked on Marvel pictures in the past, including "The Avengers," "Thor," and "Iron Man 2." Her resume also includes a few past Disney pics - "Miracle" and "Race to Witch Mountain." She is also noted for her work on the Oscar-winner "Crash."

Looking Back: Legend of the Lion King

We are traveling back to the 90's (and early 2000's) today to reminisce about The Legend of the Lion King. This attraction was the predecessor to the successful Lion King show on Broadway.

Background
Legend of the Lion King opened in 1994 in Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland Theater and replaced the Magic Journeys 3D movie, which had been the main attraction at the Fantasyland Theater since 1987. Interestingly enough the Lion King show and the Lion King movie were being developed at the same time.

The Show

Swan and Dolphin to Host Second Annual Food & Wine Classic in October

Walt Disney World Foodies, take note: the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is gearing up to host its second annual Food and Wine Classic next month. The Classic looks to combine great food, wine and music along the causeway near Crescent Lake.

Along with the bevy of treats and eats from the resorts' award-winning restaurants, guests will have the opportunity to meet celebrity chef Todd English as well as many other resort chefs.

Walt Disney World Special Events, Park Time or Party Time?

Time is precious when you're on a Walt Disney World Vacation, and creating your touring strategy is an important part of making the most of it. How do special events that you want to attend factor into your schedule?

Catch Irish Band Na Fianna at Raglan Road

Fans of Irish music, take note. Now through October 1, Na Fianna will be playing nearly every evening at Raglan Road in Downtown Disney.

Some of you out there might be asking who exactly is Na Fianna. Turns out, the band is pretty popular in Ireland and came in second on a televised competition called "All-Ireland Talent Show."

Na Fianna is described as a "four-piece traditional/ballad group performs music that's enhanced by mandolin, accordion, guitar and bodhran."

Catch the Irish band at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Raglan Road.

Dressing for Vacation Photography

There are several schools of thought when it comes to dressing for a Walt Disney World vacation. Some folks just want the most comfortable options available while, for others, dressing up is part of vacation.

Construction on Four Seasons to Begin in December

Earlier this summer, we brought you a snippet about the Four Seasons hotel opening being delayed until 2014. Now, news out of Orlando is that the upscale hotel company has the funds in place and expects to begin construction this December.

The amount of financing Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts now has to start the long-planned project is said to be $360 million.

Staying Healthy While Traveling

There are several reasons that traveling can leave you feeling under the weather, especially when traveling to a convention or gathering. Being in a different environment, hectic schedules, lack of sleep, stress, and contact in the form of handshakes and hugs with hundreds of your closest friends can stress the immune system to its limit. It's important to help your body keeping working at its best. Here are just a few simple home remedy tips that could help strengthen and protect your body for a fantastic vacation.