Saturday, December 6, 2014

What's This? Jack Skellington's Walt Disney World Trip Selfies

What's this?

Jack Skellington's Walt Disney World Trip Selfies Magic Kingdom


After my recent book release, I decompressed with a trip to Walt Disney World.  This wasn't my first trip.  In fact, as much as I love globetrotting and exploring my favorite European cities, there are times when I just need to unwind, give my brain a vacation, and be a kid again.

Ever since my writing schedule has demanded 2-3 books per year, I've managed to make at least one annual escape to Disney.  At first I took TONS of pictures.  For this trip, I decided to shake things up a bit and try to make my photos more fun.  But how to make vacation photos interesting when it's a repeat destination?  That's where Jack comes in.

Say hello to my friend, Jack Skellington.

Jack Skellington's Walt Disney World Trip Selfies Memento Mori


A friend gave me a Day of the Dead Jack Skellington for Halloween, and I couldn't resist bringing this little guy to the parks with me.  Best idea EVER.  If you haven't tried something like this before, I highly recommend it.

What are you looking at?

Jack Skellington's Walt Disney World Trip Selfies Epcot Mexico Sombrero


I should warn you that I did receive some strange looks.  I thought it was hilarious, but then again, I'm easily amused.  Jack made his way around each of the Disney theme parks.  He managed to take selfies in all of the countries around the World Showcase at Epcot, with Mexico being his favorite.  Hint: They had mini sombreros!  

Jack Skellington gets around...

Jack Skellington's Walt Disney World Trip Selfies Beasts Castle New Fantasyland

There were so many photos by the end of my trip, too many to share here in one blog post.  So I've uploaded a best of album to Photobucket.  Check out Jack Skellington's Disney Vacation Slideshow and let me know what your favorite photo is.  Have a request?  I might bring Jack along next year...

New Disney Attractions

Jack Skellington's Walt Disney World Trip Selfies Maleficent steampunk dragon Festival of Fantasy Parade

I also caught some great shots of new Disney attractions.  Even if Jack selfies aren't your thing (he's not for everybody), you'll want to check out the slideshow for pictures of the Festival of Fantasy Parade, the new flag performers in Epcot's World Showcase Italy pavilion, the Frozen Ice Castle Lighting, the Jingle Cruise, and the new Haunted Mansion themed gift shop Memento Mori.

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    1. Thank you! I'm so glad you liked them. I had SO much fun carrying Jack around the parks.

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  2. Like Melanie, I enjoy Jack Skellington. I also like the idea of decompressing with a trip to Walt Disney World.
    Mike Draper

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    1. Yes, I think Jack was the *perfect* pocket pal to take on a Disney vacation. In fact, Disney had a Santa Jack Skellington in their gift shops that I wish I'd purchased. I think this needs to become an annual holiday ritual. :)

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