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I've also been thinking that the 500mm lens + crop factor could make for fun shooting of the MK fireworks from the beach at the polynesian.

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The Walt Disney Company, where the magic lived.

Think $40-$50+/hr senior-level techs, specialized trades, and some stunt performers. With steady OT and union backing, they can absolutely hit $100k+. In some cases, no OT needed. And thanks to how cheap Disney’s benefits are, they’re often closer to $100K take-home than similar roles outside...

I don’t disagree. But I know people at managers and highly specialized hourly CMs at Disney titles pulling six figures, and “directors” making five figures who aren’t anywhere near executive-level. The original post is using a standard American corporate lens - but Disney doesn’t operate like a...

Saying TWDC only cares about directors and up misses the mark a bit. Plenty of Sr. Managers are in the low six figures after years in, and some highly specialized hourly CMs can technically break six figures too with brutal OT and no work-life balance. Also, “Director” at an entertainment...

An update - I picked up a clean Vivitar T-Mount 500mm f8 for $5 at goodwill. All functions seemingly work, and not a spot of fungus or haze on the glass - just a tiny spec of dust that I'm not worried about. 500mm lens + an adapter + Pentax Q's crop factor = 2800mm equivalent. Maybe I'll also...

This is a terrible take. Disney doesn’t "love the heat", they endure it, just like the rest of us. Extreme temps jack up operational costs: more A/C, more staffing, more EMT calls for heatstroke, and higher wear on infrastructure not built for year-round inferno mode. Sure, they’ll sell a few...

That sounds like an issue with an individual CM and not a process issue. And for the record, I've told them to turn the volume down on their bullhorn. I don't need more hearing loss after a lifetime of punk shows.

We activated ours. 4pm express is an amazing perk.

No, it wouldn’t be worth the effort. Just looking at the numbers: it took a $61 billion annual economic engine to justify a 4,200-foot, $1.5 billion tunnel in Miami. A 3.1-mile tunnel to connect both campuses of Universal Orlando would easily cost more - and while Universal’s impact on Florida...

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A tunnel between Universal Studios Florida and the new park by the convention center sounds cool on paper, but in Florida? Not realistic. For it to even work, you'd need at least 40 inches of reinforced concrete to deal with the water table, soil conditions, and structural loads. That’s serious...

Just wondering - anyone else here bringing analog gear into the parks? Over the past year or so, I’ve gotten back into film photography in a big way. There’s something about shooting 35mm at the parks that feels right. The combination of nostalgia and physical media sets a vibe. It’s a...

And a second one, focusing just on the guest experience. Universal Destinations & Experiences: Bedford Resort and Theme Park Executive Summary Focused on Guest Experience Prepared July 2025 🌊 Destination Vision The proposed Universal Bedford Resort is designed to be the UK’s premier...