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Walt Disney World Photo Spots and Opps

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I haven’t met one person yet who doesn’t LOVE to take pictures at Walt Disney World.  After each trip, we seem to out do the first with the number we can fill our digital cards with. What did we ever do without the memory card?  I can’t even imagine the amount of film I would have to buy to equal the number of pictures we take now.  Join us as we talk about our favorite photo spots and fun picture opportunities we have taken on our magical vacations.

Our Favorite Spots at the Magic Kingdom:

  • Cinderella’s Castle from the Tomorrowland Bridge- Great view of the lawn around it and the water.
  • Left or right side of the Castle view, especially at sunrise or dusk.
  • Main Street U.S.A.
  • Cinderella’s Carousel at night through the Castle archway
  • The arch ways of Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Outside Big Thunder Mountain Railroad after we have ridden
  • 2nd floor of Columbia Harbor House-great view of the Haunted Mansion and River Boat
  • In front of the River Boat
  • Waiting line of Winnie-the-Pooh Ride
  • Cosmic Ray’s balcony-great view of the Castle
  • Path that leads to Tomorrowland from Fantasyland- great view of Space Mountain and the Train
  • On the TTA- great view of Tomorrowland
  • The Tomorrowland Sign itself-at night or during the day
  • Tom Sawyer Island
  • Swiss Family Robinson Tree House

 

Our Favorite Photo Opportunities at the Magic Kingdom:

  • Liberty Bell in Frontierland
  • The Stocks outside Hall of Presidents
  • By the old-time Main Street Clock
  • Train Station stairways
  • In front of the Train Station by the Mickey Head of flowers
  • The mast by the Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Wishing well on the side of the Castle
  • Judges Tent where most of the Characters hang out
  • In front of Mickey’s Toontown sign
  • Sitting in the rocking chairs in Frontierland
  • On any of the many bridges
  • With Zurg after we exit Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
  • In front of the Carousel of Progress sign
  • Inside one of the teacups
  • Pet Cemetary outside the Haunted Mansion
  • Ariel’s Grotto
  • Riding Dumbo with your child
  • Kids with their 3D glasses on at Philharmagic
  • Sitting in Minnie’s heart chair, or at her kitchen table
  • Standing on Mickey’s porch or by his mailbox
  • In front or inside Donald’s boat
  • In your car on the Speedway
  • Wishes Fireworks show
  • Pooh’s Playground

 

Our Favorite Spots at Epcot

  • In front, behind, on the side, underneath, and in Spaceship Earth
  • Anywhere around the Fountain of Nations
  • The Pyramid Structure of the Imagination Pavillion
  • The Waterfalls that fall up
  • The Jumping Fountains
  • Sunshine Seasons Food Court
  • Somewhere in the Soarin’ line, we always take a picture
  • In the clam shell on the Nemo and Friends ride
  • Outside Test Track
  • The water in between Future World pavilions reflects the beauty of the landscapes
  • International Gateway
  • Outside Mexico
  • The architecture of Italy
  • Gardens in UK
  • Bridge in Japan
  • In front of the landscape in China
  • Mousegears

 

Our Favorite Photo Opportunities at Epcot:

  • Large Sombrero in Mexico-always good for a laugh
  • Viking hat and Trolls in Norway
  • Trying on Kimonos in Japan
  • Playing with the puppets in China
  • In front of the Earth, Wind, Fire Japanese structure
  • The gazebos in the UK gardens
  • The red phone booths in UK
  • Free email postcards in the Imagination Pavillion
  • Nemo and Friends Garden outside the ride
  • Shark Playground inside the Nemo Pavillion
  • Trying the Cokes from around the world at Club Cool-especially the “Beverly.”
  • Getting a picture of our screen at the end of Spaceship Earth

 

Our favorite spots at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Down the Boulevard, view of the large Mickey Sorcerer’s Hat
  • Graumans Chinese Theater
  • Inside the Disney Animation Building
  • Pixar Place
  • Inside Toy Story Mania
  • Out and inside of Star Tours
  • Back streets
  • Muppets Building
  • Pizza Planet
  • Fantasmic

 

Our Favorite Photo Opportunities at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • By the busts outside the Great Move Ride
  • Putting our hands in the famous handprints in the cement outside the Great Movie Ride
  • The snowman by the Christmas Shop
  • The Muppet props in the Muppet Gift Shop
  • Near the large Star Wars figures in the Star Tours Shop
  • At the foot of the At-At outside Star Tours
  • On the Speed Bike across from Star Tours
  • When Mike and Sully aren’t there, in front of Boo’s door at the Monsters Inc Meet and Greet
  • We take our kids pics with their drawings from the Animation class and usually the Animator from the class
  • On the large ant at the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground
  • The Narnia backdrop near Pixar Place
  • There is usually a picture taken of one of the girls with a large sucker or some kind of candy
  • Buzz and Woody Meet and Greet – lots of opportunities in here

 

Our favorite spots at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

  • Tree of Life, anywhere around it
  • The view of Africa from the bridge
  • Pangani Forest Trail-Gorilla pictures are our favorites
  • On Kilimanjaro Safari-just have to have a fast shutter-the ride doesn’t allow much time or steadiness
  • Everest, up close or far away
  • In front of the Dinosaur ride
  • Front row at the Lion King show
  • The Boneyard with our youngest daughter

 

 Our Favorite Photo Opportunities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

  • The family in safari hats
  • Dancing with the musicians outside Tusker House
  • Playing the drums along the paths
  • Hidden Mickeys
  • Running scared photos from the Dinosaurs in Dinoland
  • Hidden trails and animals
  • Everest from the Flame Tree Barbeque
  • The girls eating their Mickey Ice Cream bars

 

As the song goes “Making memories, taking pictures is, making memories….” and that’s just what we did every trip. Didn’t see your favorite on the list? We would love to hear yours. Have a magical day.

~Carl and Ellie Peters~

“I’m Walking Right Down The Middle Of Main Street USA”

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“When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are…anything your heart desires can come to you.” This song resonates in my heart the minute I walk into my favorite Disney Park… The Magic Kingdom.

No matter how many times I have been there, I still get choked up getting off the monorail. The feeling builds as I walk down the walkway, my daughter’s hand in mine…rounding the bend, through the gate, and then I hear “Welcome, welcome, welcome.” The show starts in front of the Train Station, and as the Cast Members sing and the train pulls in with all of my Disney friends.. they begin the countdown. This is where I lose it every time. The countdown can barely get out, I choke up every time. The confetti flies, and we are on our way in.

Did you ever think about how incredibly cool it is that we can’t see the park AT ALL until you walk in? I realize from the monorail you can get a small glimpse, but it’s such an awesome experience to walk under the train station, walk around the courtyard, and there before you is the most beautiful sight in the world, “Cinderellas Castle.”

 Before you even get up close and personal to the Castle, Main Street U.S.A. itself is meant to be explored. As the park opens, the Shop Vendors come out and greet you as you walk down the middle of Main Street. I would compare it to walking the red carpet..you are in the most magical place on earth, and all of these wonderful people want to greet and meet you. You even get the paparazzi…well the Photopass people aren’t quite that, but you get what I mean.

Did you know that the Magic Kingdom has the most rides than any other Disney park? Just for that alone I would love it, but it’s so much more. Where can you ride a Pirate ship in the air and on the high seas? Where else can you live out your childhood stories with Winnie-the-Pooh and Snow White? I can’t begin to explain the butterflies in my stomach I feel when I approach the “Haunted Mansion”…not because I’m scared, but because I get so excited to ride it! So many rides, so many memories.

 Besides the incredible rides, let’s talk food. We can all agree…we love to eat at the Magic Kingdom. Whether it be at Cosmic Ray’s or Pecos Bills, we find something that tickles our taste buds. But one stands out more than the rest…the infamous Dole Whip. We were told on ’Keys to the Kingdom’ tour that there are only 4 other Dole Whip Stands in the world- which makes this one at MK so special. No trip would be made without it! Next time you are in Adventure Land, stop by the stand and try one out.

But the best thing about this park, the thing that stands out in my mind when I think of it, is the fireworks show called “Wishes.” I challenge anyone to watch it and not cry. What is it? It’s the best fireworks show known to the Disney fan, well to me anyways. Nothing makes me more giddy then getting my spot, seeing the lights go down in the park, and hearing the sweet voice of Jiminy Cricket. If you have never seen the show, make time for it, you won’t regret it.

The rides, the food, the sights, even the sounds…I can never get enough of this magical place. I would love to hear from all of you-what is your FAVORITE thing about The Magic Kingdom? Sound off here or on our fan page on Facebook. Have a magical day!

Ellie Peters