Magic Kingdom - November 2012

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Last November I had the chance to head up to Orlando solo for a business trip and took advantage of the free time I had before and after my meeting. This was really the first time I was able to get out to the parks at night with the sole intention of getting some nights photography in and was super happy with the results. Here are some pictures from that day.

Got up to Disney super early and decided to walk around the Poly for a little bit.


Polynesian Shower God by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Grand Floridian by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Let the Memories Begin by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Toy Soldier by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Tiki Gods by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr
 
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Was also my first time seeing New Fantasyland in person and worked out perfect that I was able to get in for AP previews. Only thing i really experienced though was the Little Mermaid ride since I wanted to wait until I went back up with my wife and kids


Prince Eric's Castle by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


New Fantasyland by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Gaston's Tavern by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Be Our Guest by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Under da Sea by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Ursula by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Little Mermaid by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


This was also the start of my on ride fisheye shots that I have had some great shots come out of and are super fun to take. Starting to make this a little ritual of mine with these shots lol.


Big Thunder Boneyard (Explored 11-27-2013 ; #234) by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Big Thunder by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Thunder Mountain by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Big Thunder by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Quacktastic by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

To be continued . . . . .
 
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Wonderful stuff Michael!! ; The Grand Flo and the Toy Soldier are my faves, and I love the skull of the T-rex looking at you on BTM.
 
I love your Grand Floridian shot - perfect warm light and reflection - a good time of day for that shot. ; Lovely photos across the board - I'm most jealous of the fact that you seem to have gotten those lovely empty parks that I can't seem to find anymore!! ; I have been going during the 'old' dead times - September, February, first week of January, and so on...but those parks have been packed lately no matter when I go.
 
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Wonderful stuff Michael!! ; The Grand Flo and the Toy Soldier are my faves, and I love the skull of the T-rex looking at you on BTM.
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"zackiedawg" said:
I love your Grand Floridian shot - perfect warm light and reflection - a good time of day for that shot. ; Lovely photos across the board - I'm most jealous of the fact that you seem to have gotten those lovely empty parks that I can't seem to find anymore!! ; I have been going during the 'old' dead times - September, February, first week of January, and so on...but those parks have been packed lately no matter when I go.
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Thanks Guys! I think I lucked out that morning and was relativity quiet that morning. I did luck out with having New Fantasyland previews that morning and that whole sections was a ghost town. Was so quiet back there they were filming a commercial back there,wished now I took some pictures of it but was in a hurry. We try and go during "slower" times which are really rare these days like you said. Early December has been our time to go but also early in the year also.
 
So after my morning fun at the Magic Kingdom I had to run to a meeting by the airport for work but was happy that it was only for half the day. As soon as the meeting was over I hustled back to MK to get some night shots in and had my most successful nights shooting up that point.

Got into the park just as the parade was about to start and decide to camp in this spot for a few min and snap away.


Main Street Electrical Blur by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

Took this while waiting for the parade to start


Main Street by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Main Street Electrical Blur by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


MSEP by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr
 
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After the parade I tried to hustle to the hub area for Wishes and manage to weasel my way up to this point lol


Celebrate the Magic by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Celebrate The Magic by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

Was my first time shooting Wishes and was pretty happy with the result, aside from the not so ideal location


Wishes by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Red Wishes by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Firework Friday by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Wishes by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Wishes by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Wishes by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr
 
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After Wishes I ran around the part like a mad man trying to get in as much as I could. The park was open late that night but since my meeting was at 7am the next morning I didnt have the luxury of staying out all night.


Cinderella's Castle by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Backside of Castle by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Ariel's Fountain by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Cinderella's Castle by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Tomorrowland by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Astro Orbitor by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Hyperspeed Dumbo by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Teacups Spin-O-Rama by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Splash by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Rivers of America v2 by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Looking up Main Street by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Main Street Holiday by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr


Holidays at Disney by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr

My favorite shot of the night


Harper's Mill by Mike Sperduto, on Flickr
 
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