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[mom2mudmonsters]

We are heading for the world an a few weeks and I was wondering if you would share your favorite spots to have your pictures taken. I want to try to get lots of family pictures on this trip and would love to have them taken in the "best" spots.

Thanks,

[crystalloubear]

When you walk around, there are Kodak spots marked by signs on posts. In the MK, There is one on the walkway from the hub to Tommorrowland that is really good and another good spot is on the walkway behind the castle from Cosmic Rays just past Belle's Fairytale Garden on the left is Snow WHite's wishing well. Its a great place for a photo!! Have fun!!

[Jennifer2003]

I'm constantly taking pictures!!

One of my favorites is to hop into Zurg's jail cell after the Buzz ride!

[DISNEYGOOF]

I have a suggestion that isn't really the best spot but just a neat photo idea. Pick a spot (doesnt' matter where) and take a picture of your kids in that same spot every year. I do this at the gift shop at the Yacht Club. They have this boat with Mickey Mouse and I have 5 years of pictures with my boys in front of it. It's cool to see how they've grown with that same setting.

[WillCAD]

I have a few I like.

MK
On Main Street there is a bench with a statue of Roy O. Disney and Minnie Mouse. Sit on the bench with them for a nice shot.

The bridge from the hub to Liberty Square is the best place to get a castle pic with the castle reflecting in the water below.

The Partners statue in front of the castle is the best spot for a pic, but it's always crowded. For fun, have your kids pose like Walt and Mickey.

Standing at the rail of the MK ferryboat as it's crossing the Seven Seas Lagoon can put either the castle or the Contemporary in the background. Time it right and get a shot of another ferryboat passing by, too.

EPCOT
Everybody likes to take a pic in front of the fountain at the entrance plaza with Spaceship Earth in the background. Try kneeling to get all of SE in the shot.

The walkway from Future World to World Showcase is another great spot for a shot with SE in the background. Time it so that a monorail is passing above for added interest.

In front of Mission: Space, you can get a pic of the family leaning on the Moon.

In front of the Living Seas, get a shot of everyone 'swimming' with the Dory and Marlin statues.

In front of Imagination, try to get a shot of the kids reaching for the water blasts from the dancing fountains.

Canada has a spectacular waterfall with a walking path beside it that makes for a beautiful shot.

Norway has a Viking ship outside that makes for a great background. There is also a giant troll inside who is a nice addition to family portraits; rub his nose for luck.

That's all I can think of at the moment.

[mom2mudmonsters]

Wow, I am going to have to print this out to take with me. (maybe I can drive dh crazy trying to take them all!) Keep the ideas coming!

[ladyt]

Downtown Disney has some cool places - there is a scene outside the Christmas shop that has statues of the characters that is neat. There is also a statue of Minnie and Mickey in the pin shop (I think) and the lego statues outside make good picture spots too. If you staying on site, maybe make a trip to the AllStar Movies resort or Pop Century. There are some great icons to take pictures with!

Just some ideas for outside the parks.

[krisk11]

We did a great Christmas card photo sitting in Santa's sleigh at the WinterSummerland mini golf. It drives people insane to open a Christmas card and see a picture of your family on a bright sunny day in shorts & tshirts when they are freezing during winter (at least that is how it is here in PA).
I've gone to WDW twice so far and have a picture of Kelsey sitting on some prop from Star Wars (not sure what it is since I'm not a Star Wars fanatic). It was nice to see how she had grown in 2 yrs.

[Disneybound!]

Agreeing with everyone that there's soooo many, you might try....

Having hubby or the kids try to pull out the sword from the stone in MK (Fantasyland)

Anyplace that will put the globe at Epcot or Cindy's castle in the backround!

In front of Bluebeard's (?) tombstore outside of the Haunted Mansion in MK

Sitting with Goofy on that bench just inside of MK...I believe it's on the right going in, in front of Town Hall

Anywhere in Andy's Room (one of our favs!) **That's in the Toy Story bldgs. of ASMO Or check out RC just outside of Andy's Room!

Ok, tapped out without some more serious consideration! Good luck! Ruth

[Caldercup]

There's also "Goofy's Pose-o-matic" on the porch of Exposition Hall near the entrance of the MK.

On the MK train station platform with the castle in the background - this is the platform opposite the train tracks, that overlooks the flag and the view down Main street

In front of Splash Mountain - if you time it right, you can set your family up to get sprayed!!

On the bridge from Tomorrowland with the Castle in the background - we lucked out one night and there was a gorgeous sunset behind the castle.

Best *Wishes* shot is from dead center on the castle when the big golden plumes cross behind it. (I know -- first you have to snag the perfect spot and then you have to time it perfectly -- but some people on this board have done it to great effect!)

ToonTown has tons of great spots with lots of props - Pete's Garage, Mickey and Minnie's houses (I love sitting on her couch for pics!)

The racecar or spaceship or Pleakly statue in Tomorrowland.

At Epcot, you have to try to get someone to drink Beverly - and catch a picture!

With the Fountain of Nations doing its thing behind you.

By the outdoor Nemo exhibit near the Living Seas.

With the bellydancer in Morroco's sit-down restaurant.

MGM - in the car outside the Sci-Fi Dine In.

All over the place at the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground.

Under the steamroller - if it's still there ... I think that area of the Catering Company is being rehabbed.

At AK, try to find DeVine or Wes Palm.

There's a courtyard of dinosaurs between Restaurantosoraus and DINOSAUR. There are cute opportunities for kids to climb and drape themselves over the critters.

wow... I'm tapped out.
Eileen

[BabieeMelly]

There are so many great photo opportunities at Disney. Get a map when you first arrive and look for the Kodak photo advantage spots. They always offer some great views. In the Magic Kingdom be sure not to miss the Exhibition Hall. There are some really fun photo opportunities in there, as well!

[Luv4My4]

I too am a compulsive picture taker! I had 12 rolls of film when I got back last time and now with a digital camera I am sure it will be even more! I have too many favorite places to list but I agree with all of the above I also agree with Kelly/Disney Goof to get at least one picture of your kids in the same place every time. Our favorite picture of our first trip as a family in 1999 is a simple one of DD#1 & DD#2 sitting on some steps at MGM eating Mickey bars with huge smiles and ice cream on their faces. When we back in 2002 we got another picture same spot with all three DDs all eating Mickey bars with same huge smiles. We are looking forward to getting another picture in November including DD#4!!

[hmears]

My favorite op is in a gift shop wearing silly hats. We could never afford to buy each and every crazy hat the kids ask for each trip, so I tell them to put it on and take their picture with it. They think that's fun, too. It makes a neat couple of pages in your photo album. I always group the hat pics together on one or two pages.

- Lisa

[Laughaholic]

We like to stand across the lagoon from SE and get a picture of someone "holding" SE.

Also, in rides where they don't tell you flash photography is not permitted, we like to have the smaller kids in the party sit behind us that way we can turn around and get great shots of them enjoying the rides! (SE, JIYI)

Another one is as you are getting off the bus to enter MK. Around sunset you can get some great scenery shots, and they can look totally different in a matter of 5 minutes.

Also across the lagoon as you're getting off the bus there is an island with palm trees that is a great show as the sun sets.

The front of the railroad as the sun sets, as well as the castle, and Main Street.

Any rainbows you see.


My favorites are:

Getting the window seat on the airplane and taking shots looking out the window.

A bit of a distance away from M:S.

Right as you go over the boat in Peter Pan's Flight.

The castle as you turn around one of the first bends on TTA.

MY FAVORITE: Just as you enter the RNRC (about the 60 minute wait point) you can get a great shot of ToT. This picture in my signature is from this point, as creepily there was also a rainbow behind it.

(Before the Land was rehabed) Standing near the railing as you enter. Getting pictures of the balloons and the Garden Grill sign in the background, the fountain, and just the balloons.

The monorail going by in front of SE.

A close up of the seahorse in the Finding Nemo exhibit in the Living Seas, as well as a close up of the jellyfish are really cool pictures.

Hope this helps!

[BabieeMelly]

Hey Laughaholic! For a while I've been meaning to write to you to tell you that I absolutely LOVE that picture of TOT. The dark sky and rainbow behind it is really, really gorgeous. What a great pic