If you have taken the monorail through the center of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you’ve seen it: the massive mosaic that covers three walls in the resort’s Grand Canyon Concourse and stands 90 feet tall. Created by Disney legend Mary Blair (it’s a small world) when this resort opened in 1971, this is a truly beautiful and amazing work of art. Next time you head to Chef Mickey’s for breakfast, take a few minutes to check out this famous piece of Disney art and history. Read more
Author: Nancy
Thrifty Thursday: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Disney’s newest resort, Art of Animation is a value provides that provides so much “extra” for your vacation! From the moment you arrive, it truly takes your breath away..from the colors to the beautiful Disney sketches that adorn the walls of the main building, you know you have just walked into a Disney Wonderland. Read more
Wordless Wednesday: They Don’t Look Frozen to Me
The new Frozen themed ride in Epcot’s Norway is scheduled to open sometime this spring, but in the meantime while we wait, it’s nice to see that Queen Elsa and Princess Anna are greeting Disney guests in these lovely topiaries at the Flower and Garden Festival. Read more
Wordless Wednesday: Loving the Land
One of my goals on my visits to Walt Disney World is to notice the details. Some are small, and some are pretty big…but fun, beautiful, and interesting details are everywhere at the Disney parks. A favorite of mine is the mosaic leading into the Land Pavilion at Epcot; it is just beautiful! The next time you head over to Soarin’, take a few minutes to check this out first! Read more
Wordless Wednesday: Driving on the Tomorrowland Speedway
Tomorrowland Speedway: the place where many children learn to drive……. Is there anything better than seeing the look on the face of a five year old, as she realizes that SHE is about to drive DAD around for a change? 🙂 Read more