DVC Mike at BLT Dec 6-14

[DVC Mike]

About this time, exactly 1 week ago, I was in this nice room with this nice view.

Now... I'm just at home!

I wanna go back!

DM_141212_173751_Sunset_CR by DVC Mike, on Flickr

 

[DVC Mike]

A very peaceful morning on Bay Lake (and they say Disney can't be relaxing!)

DM_141212_064012_BayLakeMorning by DVC Mike, on Flickr

 

[DVC Mike]

OK, besides taking photos, what did we do? Well, we relaxed.

We had six (6) dinners at The Wave, and two (2) at Kona Café. We had seven (7) breakfasts at The Wave and one (1) at Kona Café. Yes, we only ate at two restaurants during the entire 8-night trip. Not much variety, eh? But it was simple and easy, and that’s what we wanted this trip. No California Grill or Citricos.

My goal this trip was to take a lot of early morning and sunset photos using the tripod we have stashed in one of our two Owner’s Lockers. Imagine my surprise when I open the Owner’s Locker on Saturday and find out that the quick-release plate was not on the tripod, making it unusable. I must have taken it home after the last trip. Aargh!

A rush order was placed with B&H Photo on Saturday night and the missing part arrived via FedEx on Tuesday morning – 2 days later. I didn’t feel that bad, as the weather was very overcast and the skies were completely gray. So, even if I had the part, I wouldn’t have been out shooting. The day the part arrived the clouds broke into partly cloudy – perfect shooting weather.

What parks did I visit and what did I do? Well, DW didn’t go into a park at all, and I only managed to make it over to the MK once – to ride the Seven Dwarves Mine Train (my first time), as well as Pirates of the Caribbean (to try some dark ride shots). It kind of makes me wonder why I still have an Annual Pass.

Otherwise, I just got up early for photography or was out at sunset for the same. Oh yeah, we at The Wave a lot (did I already say that?). During mid day, I'd walk around the resort or simply enjoy the view from our room on the 12th floor.

We did enjoy Holiday Wishes from our balcony every night they had MVMCP. And I did attend the DVC Annual Meeting.

But otherwise, it was just another relaxing vacation! That's just how the DVC Mike family rolls.

 

[DVC Mike]

An artistic rendering of the Castle. I took a regular photo from my trip into Photoshop.

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[DVC Mike]

Bay Lake Tower, as viewed from the resort monorail headed to the Contemporary from the Magic Kingdom.

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[Ansky]

Great pics as always. Thanks for sharing!

 

[DVC Mike]

I love eating at California Grill atop the Contemporary mostly for the view (but the food is great too!)

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[DVC Mike]

OK, this one isn't from my December trip, but my March trip. It's just a shot of the Magic Kingdom, as it would look most nights of the year (present holiday season excluded).

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[DVC Mike]

OK, I'm cheating again by posting another photo from my March BLT trip in my Dec BLT trip report.

The Rivers of America in Frontierland at Walt Disney World brings back memories of visiting Disneyland as a kid (I lived nearby).

DM_140302_092544_RiversOfAmerica by DVC Mike, on Flickr

 

[DVC Mike]

Just another nice day at the Grand Floridian, as viewed from BLT. This was taken late in the morning.

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[Buzzsgramma]

I sadly came to the end of the pix and the report.....DH and I have spent years doing the parks and rides....
Now when we go down if we are alone...we veg alot and enjoy the resorts and dinners at different places...
Here's to your good health and next trip....

 

[jo-jo]

Here's a shot I took on an early morning walk to the Magic Kingdom entrance, before the sun came up.

DM_141213_062048_MK_Entrance by DVC Mike, on
Flickr

Mike, how did you get this shot? Don't you have to be on the other side on the entrance gates? Did someone let you in for the picture?

 

[disney ny]

Wow. Amazing pictures. Such beautiful shots of some of my favorite places. Thanks for sharing them!

 

[a742246]

Mike, your pictures are amazing, I say it all the time!

Have you ever approach Disney to sell your picture to them. To be truthful your pictures are so much better than what Disney's uses on their brochures!

 

[mjem216]

Mike,they are some wonderful pictures .. I like staying at BLT and I like my morning strolls around there thanks for refreshing my memories keep up the great work!!

 

[PetePanMan]

Your photos are absolutely amazing!

 

[barngro]

Talk me in to going to Florida! I own at SSR and AKV but have only stayed at VGC because we are from Calif and only bought in Florida to get first crack at VGC! I have 300 points between SSR and AKV but have never been! The photos are so inviting.

 

[barngro]

I have 245 points at VCG, but never enough at 7 months!

 

[loveglobe]

Gorgeous!