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Disney Social Media Moms Celebration

Those Magical Nikon MOMents

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It’s always a game-day decision whether I’ll bring my DSLR camera with me to Walt Disney World. On one hand, it’s never a bad idea to capture gorgeous, high quality memories while on vacation with the family – especially when one is surrounded by the magic, colour and splendour of Disney. However, it can be cumbersome to tote a larger camera around, especially while juggling a double stroller, a packed tote bag, and a handful of Disney-centric food (insert churro, Dole Whip, or barbecued turkey leg here).

Nevertheless, after finding so many stolen moments during our Mayan Riviera vacation last year, I decided I once again wanted to capture the memories that are often relegated to “B roll”; the moments when the boys don’t know I’m about to take a photo; the opportunities to capture a sweet smile or a friendly snicker; the landscapes I want to preserve in my mind for years to come.
DSC_0954So, beyond fabulous vacation photos, the ability to enlarge memories and take crisp scenic shots – why else should you release your inner shutterbug? It’s simple! The Nikon 3300 makes it fun and easy to preserve those moments in the lifelike beauty they deserve: stunning 24.2-megapixel photos and 1080p Full HD videos with tack-sharp details, vibrant colors and softly blurred backgrounds.

(Plus, if you love sharing photos like I do, D3300 photos can appear instantly on your compatible smartphone or tablet for easy sharing with the optional WU-1a Wireless Adapter.)

Today, I’d love to share with you the stolen moments from our recent vacation at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. …

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The Memory Maker

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If you caught my recent post, Things We Don’t Do, you’ll know that one of our struggles, both as a couple and as a family, is taking photos together.

Hence, I was ecstatic to be awarded with a complimentary Memory Maker in Walt Disney World as part of the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. Memory Maker allowed me to download all of my favorite digital photos taken at the park, on rides, with Disney characters and while dining.

We took a ton of photos. 

Scanning through the downloads, there are really iconic shots in front of Cinderella’s castle, and thrillingly hilarious photos taken on some of our favourite rides. But my very favourite photos – the ones I will be printing, framing and hanging on my memory wall – are the ones where we’re simply posing as a family. Like this one.
image2 (2)The boys were sweaty from the heat. I was covering up a bad hair day. The background was not nearly as captivating as one you’d expect to see at a Disney Park. But it’s family, and we’re together, and we’re spending time away from the daily grind to enjoy each other. And the moment was captured, for us to cherish for years to come. …

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Current Location: Lagoon View, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

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We’ve been in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World Resort for just about 24 hours. And in that time, we have:

1) Discovered our new favourite resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
2) Enjoyed burgers and drinks by the pool
3) Fallen asleep in the sun (me) while (the boys) made sand castles and floated down a lazy river
4) Walked to Epcot simply to enjoy a Dole Whip
5) Savoured the best New England Clam Chowder

And just when I thought I’d had the perfect 24 hours, I enjoyed a coffee on the balcony in the morning with this view:
20150506_165045I am officially in my element. Tonight, the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration begins! We’ll be spending the day in Magic Kingdom before the festivities this evening. Have a wonderful day, all!