Tag: Disney’s Hollywood (was MGM) Studios

Tips on Photographing the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Here are some tips for photographing the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There are three major scenes of the production: Golden Idol, Cairo Fight and Exploding Plane which were all taken from the first Indiana Jones movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark. The Golden Idol scene is the darkest scene with … Continue reading "Tips on Photographing the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Backlot Tour

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios likes to put guests right into the movies. A part of the Backlot Tour gives people such an opportunity to star in a scene out of the movie, Pearl Harbor. Special effects created in large water filled sets are demonstrated including how water cannons are used to simulate a torpedo hit on … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Backlot Tour"
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Where in the World #254

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! It’s Bon Voyage time again, Players! Everybody crowd around and on 3, we say it together. Ready… 1, 2, 3! Bon … Continue reading "Where in the World #254"
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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in HDR

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For those of you who have attended a special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios like Star Wars Weekend or maybe an ESPN Weekend, you know about the area past Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and to the side of the Tower of Terror. I had only been back there during the day previously. Three weekends ago, … Continue reading "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in HDR"
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Tower of Terror 10 Miler at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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I attended the inaugural Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Miler and Disney Villains Hollywood Bash last weekend. The weather was not the best for running with temperatures in the mid-70’s F and very high humidity even though the race was run from 10pm to past midnight. The runners checked in at Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Continue reading "Tower of Terror 10 Miler at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Vacation Time at Walt Disney World

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Are You Ready for a WDW Vacation? Scott is and he will be attending the Disney Villains Hollywood Bash after the Tower of Terror 10 Miler tomorrow night which his daughter is running in. He will be there taking photos to bring back and share with all of us next week. You can follow Scott’s … Continue reading "Vacation Time at Walt Disney World"
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Advanced Dark Ride Photography at Walt Disney World

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I have talked about my attempts at photographing Disney dark rides in the past. I have not been satisfied with my results thus far. So, I contacted an expert. Michael Besant is an accomplished dark ride photographer and I asked him for his secret. Turns out I was not the only one to inquire and … Continue reading "Advanced Dark Ride Photography at Walt Disney World"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Character Interaction

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Most of my Character Interaction at Walt Disney World these days are with my camera. In all the parks you will find willing Disney characters who will pose for your camera. Some you have to wait in line for while others will walk right up to you. In the case of a new Citizen of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Character Interaction"
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Where in the World #244

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! STOP the presses, Players! Carolyn Conway is getting married this weekend! Her fiancee proposed in Walt Disney World while watching the … Continue reading "Where in the World #244"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Rain

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During the months of May and June this year, Walt Disney World had many days of rain. Not the usual afternoon thunderstorm but full days of rainy weather. I had first hand experience during my trip last May when I photographed a couple of my fellow guests walking past the Yellow Cab on Sunset Blvd. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Rain"
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