Because Fashion

Gotta "love" the "style" that tends to trend places.  No better place to witness it than in the parks.

Star Wars Weekends 2014
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World, FL

Public [Works] Enemy #1

Hollywood Public Works employee totally gets into the spirit of Star Wars Weekends.

Streets of America
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World, FL

The Watcher IV

I love taking Human Element shots of lifeguards.  Part of the reason is because you can really emphasize the direction of their gaze.  That does a lot to help the storytelling aspect of a pic.

Typhoon Lagoon
Walt Disney World, FL

Chakranadi

Those eyes, man... Look At Those Eyes!!!!

My daughter, who cannot NOT dance when passing live music, found a cute little dance partner here.

On select days, stop and admire this duo if you get the chance.

Chakranadi
Asia
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World, FL

Ashley Eckstein: Creating Her Own Universe

Talk about making the most of good fortune....

Become a part of the Star Wars Universe.... start your own women's clothing line of said Universe (called 'Her Universe')... and show off the cool wears during Star Wars Weekends!!!!

Bravo Ashley... Bravo!!!

Ashley Eckstein
Star Wars Weekends - 2010
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World, FL

Joyful

If you want to have a good time and get into the Christmas spirit, make sure to check out this Gospel Celebration at EPCOT.  It's hard to pass by this and NOT wanna move a little bit, or sing some of the familiar songs.

Joyful
A Gospel Celebration of the Season
EPCOT
Walt Disney World, FL

The Welcome Committee

Officer Peabody waiting for someone to help him complete his sign.

Officer Peabody
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World, FL

Admiration II

One of the best things about Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is that you get the chance to see some amazing costumes.  To me, the coolest sight this night was a group of people who went as Mario Kart characters; and each one had a cardboard car around them.  I guess I should also mention the couple that went as Brazilian tourists.  They had green and yellow tie-dye shirts; and even had the trusty flag.  Pretty tounge-in-cheek; yet very clever.

But this group of Ghostbusters was probably the most dedicated.  They even decked out their cars to look very much like the Ecto-1.  We parked around the same time as them; and you could see that all eyes were in their direction.

This shot here shows a chance meeting of them being approached by the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.  I initially thought they were together.... because... why not?!?!  And the Ghostbusters were just there waiting.  But no, they weren't.  I'm glad that he and I captured this moment though.  ;)

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World, FL

Admiration

When your co-workers at DISNEY are taking time to admire your work, you know you're doing something special.

Last year, I posted a pic of just the artist and Donald.  Thought it'd be cool to show a little something different to this scene.

Star Wars Weekends 2012
Cast Member Joseph
Darth Maul Donald Duck
Studio Catering Co.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World, FL

Marsh-mellowed Out

 

  Excerpt from trip report:

"One of the things we planned to do today was the Yacht/Beach Club campfire. I had seen this scheduled on other days, but we were unable to attend for whatever reasons. So tonight, it was a definite must do. One thing I'd really recommend is to take advantage of the various activities your particular resort might do. I don't think you'd totally kick yourself for not doing them. But they give you an opportunity to add another little element to your trip. It's nice to say, "we roasted marshmallows on the beach".... or "we watched a movie under the stars".... etc.... Anyway, we head down at 6:30, and roasting marshmallows is exactly what we did. And I'm kinda embarrased to say it, but this was the first time I properly roasted them. Even though I've been camping before, I don't recall being shown the proper technique. All other times, I would just put the marshmallow on the stick..... put it in the flames..... let it get totally lit.... blow out the little flame... and chow down!!! I never realized I should be picking the perfect little nook in the campfire, and slowly turning the stick until the marshmallow is nicely/evenly roasted. It took a little longer than expected, but I gotta admit that I really enjoyed that method."

DisBoards Trip Report

Disney's Beach Club Resort
Walt Disney World, FL