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Walt Disney World - Flower and Garden 2024 - PhotoPass - Is This You? - #FunPhotoFriday

Scrolling through my Photopass pictures I notice that I get a lot of images that are not of me or my family but of complete strangers. Sometimes doing really cool things. Sometimes getting really neat lenses or filters. So, I thought, what if they were looking for their pictures and I have them! I'd love to share them back to their rightful owners. And, thus, I will be posting images of other people or families and hoping they eventually find themselves here. And, if not, it's still pretty fun to see what PhotoPass can offer you if you've been on the fence about paying for the services.

What is Photopass?
For those who have not yet visited one of the Disney Parks or Cruises, Photopass is the photography service that is offered. Basically, a Cast Member with a camera will take your photo at a strategic location (like in front of the Castle). Some will have special filters to add (like a flying Figment or a rainbow). During some events (like the Halloween Party) there will be special filters and effects that they add only during that time. Once your photo is taken, you can view it in the Photo Gallery on your Disney app. If you purchase the Photopass package, you will be able to download or share that photo. If you didn't, you can purchase pictures individually. If you need extra help, there are photopass desks at the parks to help you with any set up, purchases, questions, missing photos, etc.

Can't I just take my own pictures?
Of course! So, the question is - should I pay money for this service? The answer depends on how much you like special filters/effects. I pay for the service so I can get family shots, unique props, unique filters, and the interesting camera effects (like the super-zoom and the 360-degree view). Keep a realistic expectation on the photos that are taken (ie, you may get tons and tons of people or their backsides in your photos).

Can the photopass photographer take pics with my camera?
Yes. But you won't get any of the special shots or the filters.

These were taken at Epcot during the 2024 Flower and Garden Festival. If they are yours, please download them!

Review - Florida - Orlando - Easter Decorations at Yacht Club

Something fun to do at Walt Disney World during holidays is to check out the decorations at the Disney resorts. At Christmastime you will see lots of holiday decor, chocolate-covered art works, and decorated holiday trees. For Easter, four resorts display bakery-created Easter Eggs made from chocolate and other ingredients. This year, I was able to check out the Grand Floridian, Beach Club Resort and the Yacht Club. The eggs will remain on display until April 11th, 2024.

Someone asked me about parking at the resort. Most resorts won't allow non-guests or non-dining-reservation holders to park at their location. For Beach Club, you can either take the skyliner over (the station is right around the corner), you can walk over from Epcot (which is what I did), you can take a Disney bus, you can walk over from the other nearby resorts or even the mini golf location, or you can catch a ride from a rideshare program.

Yacht Club Resort:

	Kakamora Eggs
	Pua
	Heart of Te Fiti
	Chocolate Egg with Te Fiti's heart symbol
	Moana's Boat/Canoe
	Shiny Tamatoa
	Motunui Villagers Scene

Review - Florida - Orlando - Easter Decorations at Beach Club Resort

	"I Am Groot" Easter Egg holding a Green House Mix Vol 1 Cassette Tape
	Robin Blue Egg with Cherry Blossoms and a Bird's Nest
	Tinker Bell's Easter Egg House
	Mickey and Minnie Floral Egg
	Fairy Garden Teapot Egg
	Chip and Dale's Carrot Basket
	Chocolate Egg with Flowers
	Japanese Shinto Shrine Egg

Review - Florida - Orlando - Easter Decorations at Grand Floridian

Something fun to do at Walt Disney World during holidays is to check out the decorations at the Disney resorts. At Christmastime you will see lots of holiday decor, chocolate-covered art works, and decorated holiday trees. For Easter, four resorts display bakery-created Easter Eggs made from chocolate and other ingredients. This year, I was able to check out the Grand Floridian, Beach Club Resort and the Yacht Club. The eggs will remain on display until April 11th, 2024.

Grand Floridian:

Grand Cottage on the ground floor of the main resort building sells Easter treats and goodies to stuff Easter Baskets.

First look when you enter the Grand Floridian resort from the Resort Monorail. You can then take stairs or elevator down to the ground floor.