MVMCP Fireworks from Poly Beach?

[sharona]

Are they visible? Do you need to be a Poly guest to watch from the beach? Are the party fireworks worth shooting?

Thinking of taking the monorail over there from EP on a party night to try to get some good shots. Any thoughts, tips, cautions?

 

[mom2rtk]

It used to be a great spot to photograph Wishes. I was unclear on whether there is still a view of the fireworks left that isn't obstructed by the new bungalows out over the water, so I chose to photograph it from the ticket and transportation center when we went back this summer.

The ambience isn't as good at the TTC, but the lights are on so it's really a lot easier to set up your camera and make adjustments as needed.

 

[sharona]

It used to be a great spot to photograph Wishes. I was unclear on whether there is still a view of the fireworks left that isn't obstructed by the new bungalows out over the water, so I chose to photograph it from the ticket and transportation center when we went back this summer.

The ambience isn't as good at the TTC, but the lights are on so it's really a lot easier to set up your camera and make adjustments as needed.

Thanks! I've only been to the TTC a few times. Is there an obvious spot?

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks! I've only been to the TTC a few times. Is there an obvious spot?

From what I saw, there's really only one spot. It's in the area where the ferry unloads, so you'll have to ask the attendant to let you into that area.

 

[Skywise]

The bungalows aren't completely obstructive (per se) - Cinderella's castle itself is just above the roof line when standing on the beach - so the fireworks are all visible but it does mess up the castle + lagoon view.

 

[mom2rtk]

The bungalows aren't completely obstructive (per se) - Cinderella's castle itself is just above the roof line when standing on the beach - so the fireworks are all visible but it does mess up the castle + lagoon view.

If the OP is photographing the show, I wouldn't want the bungalows visible at all in the shot. And I'm sure the bungalows have some lighting that would be distracting in her shot as well.

 

[rhinodadz]

Here's a shot of Wishes I took from the Poly beach in August. Still not a bad vantage point.

Wishes Aug 2015 (71 of 75).jpg by Rhinodad, on Flickr