Disney fireworks

[farrijc]

I'm trying to read up a bit on taking pictures of the fireworks at Disney. My question is this - is it realistic to take a tripod with me? We will have 6 kids (ages 4-11) and 6 adults in our group. I bought an inexpensive remote shutter, but if I don't have anywhere to put the camera, that won't be a lot of help! What have you done on your trips to Disney and any recommendations of good places to view the fireworks?

[Traci Reed]

Nope, wall to wall people

[Traci Reed]

If you have a good view of the front of the castle, that'll be best

[BrattyMeg]

I saw tripods in Disney world but realistically there's way too many people to set one up unless you really scout your location and plan on being there hours early to keep your spot...not to mention lugging it around all day

Make sure to check out the Disney Photography Blog (http://www.disneyphotographyblog.com) they have some great info on fireworks photography (http://www.disneyphotographyblog.com/disney-world-fireworks-photography-101/) and night parade tips

[farrijc]

I saw tripods in Disney world but realistically there's way too many people to set one up unless you really scout your location and plan on being there hours early to keep your spot...not to mention lugging it around all day

Make sure to check out the Disney Photography Blog (http://www.disneyphotographyblog.com) they have some great info on fireworks photography (http://www.disneyphotographyblog.com/disney-world-fireworks-photography-101/) and night parade tips

I did check out the blog, thanks ;) I am definitely not interested in scouting out a location and being there early... I kind of figured the tripod would be unrealistic, so I'll leave it at home.

[NeverendingJen]

I got some decent ones just by taking tons of photos. We found a nice garbage can to prop on, along with a light pole conveniently right next to it. I used those to help stabilize me.

[Arual]

What about taking along a monopod? If you get a sleek one that collapses real small you could toss into a backpack (thats what I do with my cheapie one).

[QuiltyMom]

Great decision. Leave the tripod at home. Have you thought about getting a gorrillapod?

The best photos I ever took of Sleeping Beauty's Castle was when I was sent there for work just to take photos of it with the fireworks behind. I had a beautiful large-format camera and a heavyweight tripod to work with. Since I didn't have to pay to get in (that came compliements of my boss) I just hung around and waited for the show to start.

Now? I just pray I can get at least one good shot because I'll never, ever bring a tripod into Disney again, and also because I don't lug around big cameras, either. I've seen a few tripods, but they are used by people who are there to take photos, not to ride rides.