Fantastic shots of the castle and fireworks! I think that MK is just so magical all lit up at night and then capped off with beautiful fireworks going off.
Love the M&G pictures. Talking Mickey would be so fun!
I love all Disney fireworks. But it really is hard to beat Wishes in the MK.
Talking Mickey still had a bit of the creepy vibe going (which is what I sort of expected). But I was more entertained by him than I thought I would be. It was fun, definitely worth doing.
The castle projections move so fast that I think that bumping up the ISO and taking short shutter speed shots are better than a long exposure.
You left the ND in the room? At least you didn't leave the tripod.....which I HAVE done before!!
I ended up going with a high(er) ISO and short(ish) shutter speed.
But I was happier with those shots than what I have gotten in the past. I have no CLUE what I'll do with the fireworks shots at DL since I think they combine projections with the fireworks. I mean, how am I supposed to make THAT work?
And I've made about all the possible mistakes now on the fireworks. Left the tripod on the bus. Left the filter size adapter in the room. Left the tripod bracket in the room. Left the VC on and got soft shots. And now I left the ND filter in the room. LOL. I suppose it was just a matter of time. It's just so hard to pack for evening fireworks so early in the morning before a long park day.
I now have my remote, bracket and ND filter in my tripod bag. I probably ought to add a small bag with my adapter rings and keep those in there as well.
Nice to know I'm in good company though!
Just as PiO said that the projections move so fast, you will have to use higher shutter speed in order to get the shot. I have learned from that with "The Magic, The Memories, & You!" the old version of Celebrate the Magic at the MK where it was at DL IASW and MK Cinderella Castle. At least the projections are still at DL during
Disneyland Forever fireworks and the Clock show on the facade of IASWH during the holiday season.
The main thing is that you have the tripod. I have left the ND filter in my room as well. So I know how you feel.
When you say the projections are still, can I assume you mean they stay the same for a bit of time? That would certainly be a huge help and gives me some hope. I'm not sure I have it in me to stake out a spot more than one night on our trip.
Excellent finish to the day! And free cinnamon rolls, nice. Although yeah, I agree, I've had some dry ones from there too which is too bad. Pour some more butter on those people!
I love Celebrate the Magic, more than Wishes at this point.
Looking forward to trying our Wishes FP in two weeks! What time do you think I should get there for 10 pm Wishes? Would 930 be ok? We're not picky about where we stand necessarily.
That's funny that people shouted at the guy to take the kid off his shoulders LOL. I don't get that, my husband always just held the kids at his hip to give them a boost.
Celebrate the Magic really is wonderful, isn't it? One of the few add-ons in recent years that I can absolutely give a thumbs up.
If you're not picky about your spot, I see no reason you shouldn't get to the Wishes area just in time for Celebrate the Magic. I would think 9:30 would be fine. Just stay to the back and try to find a pocket of space. From our experience, and what I've seen posted, I think there still should be some pockets in the back.
I don't get kids on shoulders up in a crowd like that. But I really don't get it in a preferred viewing section.
He was fine with it.. Jack wasn't interested in me ::sniff:: Though Cruella Deville tried stealing my husband, totally shoved my out of the picture. I was redeemed on our one year anniversary trip to WDW when Mr. Incredible shove amy husband in a corner and wouldn't even let Mrs. Incredible be in the pic LOL
The resort is MUCH smaller (smallest on property), so no matter what room you have it is just a short walk to the food, or boat/bus. There is no special themed rooms but they are very nice and the property is fun to stroll around at night.
LOL. I love when the characters play like that. Adults should get to have fun too.
And thanks for the clarification on that. It makes total sense now. FQ is the one I have heard so much about through the years. Not that it matters, POR was great and I really wanted to stay in a Royal Room. But I would probably try FQ next.