Best Spot on Monorail Loop for Family Photo

[MerMom1981]

My family will be celebrating my MIL's 70th Birthday this summer. One of the few things she's asked for is a nice family photo of all 10 of us. We have dinner ADR's at The Wave and dessert at Cali Grill on the big day. Is there a particular spot at The Contemporary or another monorail resort that would make for a good family photo?

My husband will be bringing his Nikon DSLR & a tripod

Thanks in advance!

 

[wdwmagic]

My family will be celebrating my MIL's 70th Birthday this summer. One of the few things she's asked for is a nice family photo of all 10 of us. We have dinner ADR's at The Wave and dessert at Cali Grill on the big day. Is there a particular spot at The Contemporary or another monorail resort that would make for a good family photo?

My husband will be bringing his Nikon DSLR & a tripod

Thanks in advance!

I would go with the beach at the Grand Floridian or Polynesian. Both would have a water view behind and likely the castle. It is also pretty calm there, where you could take the time to setup the tripod etc. I can't immediately think of any good spots at the Contemporary.

 

[MerMom1981]

I would go with the beach at the Grand Floridian or Polynesian. Both would have a water view behind and likely the castle. It is also pretty calm there, where you could take the time to setup the tripod etc. I can't immediately think of any good spots at the Contemporary.

Thanks!

 

[kbmum]

The Cali Grill has an observation deck with a beautiful view of the Magic Kingdom. Depending upon how crowded it is, you could have trouble setting up a tripod and setting a timer, though. Other possibilities are the bridge between the Contemporary and Bay Lake Tower (you'd have to look at the angles and see if you can fit 10 people and have the castle as a backdrop) and the smoking area deck on the fourth floor of the Contemporary. The deck is fairly big and not often crowded. Framed right, you could get the whole family and the castle.

 

[mouse_luv]

I second the beach at either the Poly or the GF

 

[MerMom1981]

The Cali Grill has an observation deck with a beautiful view of the Magic Kingdom. Depending upon how crowded it is, you could have trouble setting up a tripod and setting a timer, though. Other possibilities are the bridge between the Contemporary and Bay Lake Tower (you'd have to look at the angles and see if you can fit 10 people and have the castle as a backdrop) and the smoking area deck on the fourth floor of the Contemporary. The deck is fairly big and not often crowded. Framed right, you could get the whole family and the castle.

Thanks for the suggestions! We just might try all these spots and see what turns out best!

 

[RMichael21]

If you look on the map below (middle leftish), there's a little inlet of water between Sugarloaf Key and Sago Key that offers a very nice view of the castle and Bay Lake and is steps from the main lobby.

 

[MerMom1981]

If you look on the map below (middle leftish), there's a little inlet of water between Sugarloaf Key and Sago Key that offers a very nice view of the castle and Bay Lake and is steps from the main lobby.
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Look like a great spot!
This is the Grand Floridian, correct?

 

[mouse_luv]

Look like a great spot!
This is the Grand Floridian, correct?

yes

 

[RMichael21]

Look like a great spot!
This is the Grand Floridian, correct?

Yep! Sorry, forgot to mention that in my post.