Scott Thomas

Scott's "Photographic Innoventions" blog focuses on intermediate to advanced photography concepts and techniques relevant for Point and Shoot and Digital SLR cameras.


50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle

Cinderella Castle Through the Years

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Just like with Spaceship Earth, I have been photographing Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom since my first trip to Walt Disney World back in 1983. For my first few trips, my photographic equipment was not much to talk about. Everything was shot on film or slides until 2004 when I used a digital camera,  … Continue reading "Cinderella Castle Through the Years"
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Saratoga Springs Resort Treehouse Villa

Disney Pic of the Week: Treehouse Villa

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While riding on a Sassagoula River Ferry Boat between Disney Springs and the Port Orleans Resorts, you pass by some of the Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Treehouse Villas. The Treehouse Villas was featured as one of The Craziest Places You Can Stay at Walt Disney World. Someday I would like to spend a few … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Treehouse Villa"
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BB-8 in Rise of the Resistance

New Experiences and Photo Opportunities at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Walt Disney World is always changing and evolving. While I do not enjoy saying goodbye to a cherished ride or attraction, for the most part, I have liked the new ones the Imagineers have replaced them with. Case in point is the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway inside the Chinese Theatre at the end … Continue reading "New Experiences and Photo Opportunities at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Character Boat

Disney Pic of the Week: Character Cavalcade Boat

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Finishing up the month of characters at Walt Disney World with the newest way Disney is presenting the characters to the guests during this time of COVID-19. The Character Cavalcades have been well received at all the parks. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, they found the most unique way of all the cavalcades by using the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Character Cavalcade Boat"
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Character Cavalcade Mickey Mouse

How to Get Great Photos of the Character Cavalcades at Walt Disney World

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Currently, the only way you can see and photograph Disney characters at Walt Disney World is during the many Character Cavalcades at each of the themeparks. The Character Cavalcades come out randomly during each of the park’s operating hours. With the reduced attendance in the parks, once you see a Character Cavalcade coming towards you, … Continue reading "How to Get Great Photos of the Character Cavalcades at Walt Disney World"
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Family Walking in Magic Kingdom

Autumn Vacation at Walt Disney World

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Scott is on vacation at Walt Disney World over the next few days. He will be posting photos during his stay on his Twitter account @Scottwdw and/or his Instagram account. Give Scott a follow! Be sure to follow @allearsnet on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Click below to subscribe to the AllEars® newsletter so you don’t … Continue reading "Autumn Vacation at Walt Disney World"
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Walt Disney World Themeparks

My Walt Disney World Trip in September, 2020

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Next week, I will be traveling to Orlando and taking Magical Express to my Walt Disney World resort. Arriving in the early evening. In past years, I might have gone out to one of the parks for a fireworks show and a late meal. This year, all the parks will be closed by the time … Continue reading "My Walt Disney World Trip in September, 2020"
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Character Stitch

Disney Pic of the Week: Stitch

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When Lilo and Stitch came out in 2002, I had no idea what Disney was doing. It did not take me long to become enthralled by the movie with Stitch as one of the more lovable Disney characters (though it took until the end of the movie for that to happen). Do you still yell … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Stitch"
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