Tag: Fireworks

Preparing for Illuminations

Posted on by Lisa Berton
People love watching Epcot’s fireworks, laser show, worldly images, flaming spectacular every single night at 9 PM EST. To get ready for the show, crew members prep the centerpiece globe as well as barges from where the fireworks shoot out on World Showcase Lagoon. The show can be seen from any country pavilion in World … Continue reading "Preparing for Illuminations"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Illuminations

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The current Illuminations fireworks show, Reflections of Earth, is a fabulous show right in the heart of Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon. I believe it it the closest guests get to a Disney fireworks show at Walt Disney World. I recently shared with you photography tips and a new favorite location for Illuminations. For this Disney … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Illuminations"
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Wishes Christmas Card from the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Wishes Christmas Card from the Magic Kingdom. A scanned image of my family’s Christmas card for this year. My friend and Disney contract photographer, Bob Desmond, who was kind enough to take on the challenge when I first proposed a photo of my family during the production of Wishes, the nightly fireworks show in the … Continue reading "Wishes Christmas Card from the Magic Kingdom"
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Illuminations from Showcase Plaza

Posted on by Scott Thomas
As you walk from Future World to World Showcase in Epcot along the central promenade, there is an open area between the two stores called the Showcase Plaza. The plaza angles downward to the edge of the World Showcase Lagoon. At night, some of this area may be roped off for special groups and events … Continue reading "Illuminations from Showcase Plaza"
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More Halloween Fun in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
It is that time when I can get out photos from past Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties I have attended the last two years. Remember last year when the Cadaver Dans paid us a visit and those great special effects at the Haunted Mansion? Here are a few more photos to share with you. … Continue reading "More Halloween Fun in the Magic Kingdom"
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Best places to see Disney World fireworks outside Magic Kingdom

Posted on by AllEars
A view of Magic Kingdom’s fireworks from the Polynesian beach. Some of the best places to watch the Fourth of July fireworks at Walt Disney World, in my opinion, require planning ahead a bit — or a touch of pixie dust. With America’s birthday just around the corner, you may need to wish for that … Continue reading "Best places to see Disney World fireworks outside Magic Kingdom"
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Illuminations over Imagination in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I follow many photographers who enjoy perfecting their craft in Disney parks all over the world. These men and women come up with many photo ideas I often make note of these photos to try an attempt myself. These help to push my photographic skills as I try to master new techniques and see things … Continue reading "Illuminations over Imagination in Epcot"
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Continuing a grand Disney tradition from past years, New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest fireworks evenings of the year at Walt Disney World Resort, a place where fireworks are both spectacular and an every-night event. Magic Kingdom presents “Holiday Wishes” at 8:30 p.m. and the classic “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks display at … Continue reading "New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Walt Disney World"
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Fireworks Photography eBook Review

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A new eBook shows you how to photograph firework shows like Illuminations in Epcot. My friends at the Disney Photography Blog (formerly the WDW Photography blog) have released an eBook called Fireworks Photography. The 55-page eBook is something I wished I had when I started to photograph fireworks. It would have saved me much time … Continue reading "Fireworks Photography eBook Review"
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