DDW Pic 2492. Frontierland

Frontierland

While walking thru Frontierland the other day, I saw this view of the Rivers of America. I like the way the Tom Sawyer Island raft sail helped to outline Thunder Mountain in the distance. This raft was parked, but you can see two other full rafts in this shot.

DDW Pic 2491. Chef Mickey’s

Chef Mickey’s

Some of the most popular Disney restaurants aren’t actually in the theme parks. Chef Mickey’s can be found at The Contemporary, not far from Magic Kingdom. I took this shot of the restaurant entrance yesterday, while visiting this resort.

DDW Pic 2490. The Boneyard

The Boneyard

The Boneyard is a fun playground in the Dinoland area of Animal Kingdom. It is themed to a "dig site," where kids can dig up the bones of a mammoth. There are some great props in this area, including this boom box that resembles one that I owned in the 80s.

DDW Pic 2489. Tomorrowland Terrace

Tomorrowland Terrace

Tomorrowland Terrace is a quick service restaurant at Magic Kingdom that is only open during the busiest times of year. However, this large seating area is almost always open. Although it is open to the outside, it does have air conditioning. It is a great place to take a break on a hot Florida day.

DDW Pic 2488. Main Street Railroad Station

Main Street Railroad Station

The Walt Disney World Railroad has three stations at Magic Kingdom. They are all themed very well, but the most authentic is the Main Street Railroad Station. It is filled with antiques, like this old-time football arcade game, from the early 1900s.

DDW Pic 2487. Lion

Lion

One of my favorite parts of Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom is the lion area. Disney did a great job of creating a natural habitat, without putting an obvious barrier between these African beasts and the guests. Although they sleep for most of the day, it is common to see them walking around on a nighttime safari.

DDW Pic 2486. Rey

Rey

Hollywood Studios has a big focus on Star Wars, especially with the new Galaxy’s Edge area opening next year. There is currently a show at the center of the park called Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away. I took this shot of Rey, near the backside of the stage. Disney did a great job of casting, as this girl looks a lot like the "real" Rey, Daisy Ridley.