Dapper Dans

Location: Magic Kingdom

Time: Mid-day

The "Dapper Dans" is an awesome Barbershop Quartet in the Magic Kingdom.  While you may see them performing up and down Main Street USA, they are more often than not found hanging around the Harmony Barber Shop next to the Emporium.  On this day they made a special appearance to sing "Happy Birthday" to a young guest that was also getting a hair cut. 

Cinderella Castle

Location: Magic Kingdom

Time: Late Evening

This is my favorite thing to take pictures of at Walt Disney World.  I have a lot of great pictures of the castle and will try to space them out :)  This particular picture was taken after the Wishes fireworks show.  There are over 200,000 LED lights adorning the castle.

Wishes

Location: Magic Kingdom

Time: Evening

Happy New Year!  Wishes is the current fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom.  The show debuted in 2003 and has been a hit amongst guests ever since.  "Wishes" replaced the 32-year-old "Fantasy in the Sky" fireworks show.

Main Street Musicians

Location: Magic Kingdom

Time: Afternoon

So, my "inner-band nerd" forced me to take and post this picture.  Actually, musicians at Disney World are of the highest caliber selected through a rigorous audition process.  This particular ensemble, made up of brass and percussion, was performing festive music at the front of Main Street USA.  They are professional musicians in every sense of the word, playing with great musicality even on the cheesiest of songs.  They create a fun atmosphere and had my 4-year-old dancing in the street! 

Cinderella Castle

Location: Magic Kingdom

Time: Early Morning

This is the most famous park icon at Walt Disney World.  There are two "attractions" housed in the castle, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Cinderella's Royal Table.  The Boutique is fairly new (opened in 2007) and allows guests to receive a royal makeover.  Cinderella's Royal Table is a highly sought after character dining experience with the Disney Princesses.