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  1. Sands611

    Trip Report That Guy's Report 8-1 to 8-9 2014

    Dumbo, Long Exposure for about 5 seconds... I got stopped by security back here shooting. No issues they just wanted to make sure I was not in the way of other guest- (I talked to the Sheriffs deputy today at Hollywood Studios and asked IF I could shoot fireworks photos out in front of the...
  2. Sands611

    Trip Report That Guy's Report 8-1 to 8-9 2014

    tonight was "my" night to go shooting. My oldest daughter wanted to run with Dad tonight and watch what I do on my photo excursions. We did 400 photos in Magic Kingdom in 4 hours. Parade, Eat, Wishes, a few more Parade shots, some other stuff and boom, out of there as I now sit with 2 bud light...
  3. Sands611

    Trip Report That Guy's Report 8-1 to 8-9 2014

    Shoot with a Nikon D800 and a 24-70 lens. We did the breakfast at the castle and I'll admit it was pretty cool. Plus side of doing this we were in park early and I it some spectacular images going to breakfast. (Main Street empty). Once done with our breakfast we did walk on for splash...
  4. Sands611

    Trip Report That Guy's Report 8-1 to 8-9 2014

    Headed off to breakfast with "my" princess(s) at Magic Kingdom this AM. Yesterday was a nice day as the kids arrived. More updates later but a Pic for now!
  5. Sands611

    Trip Report That Guy's Report 8-1 to 8-9 2014

    That guy... (A continuation of my Pre Trip report for "Pretrip to the Beach Club" Flights down to MCO were uneventful and got it 20 minutes early, to have a open gate available and our car service waiting. I love Magic Express but I just want my bags and to get to the property. Arrival at Beach...
  6. Sands611

    Pre-Trip Pre Trip to the "Beach Club"

    Packed, and the list of "stuff to do" for a week vacation is done. Dog to boarding/family- Bank- Haircut Emails, work and all things that need done to hit that glorious point of OOO (Out of OFFICE). and this list goes on…. (and on) Spending the rest of today on my Harley in the wind. 4 AM wake...
  7. Sands611

    Pre-Trip Pre Trip to the "Beach Club"

    I am used to vacationing in the winter to go to warm cheerful places. I am looking forward to leaving this dreary summer behind for a week. Ohio has been in a doom and gloom weather pattern for over a week now and it's more Octoberfest like than summer? Florida in 3 days. Maybe I'll score a...
  8. Sands611

    Mears Shuttle v. towncar

    I always do towncar w/ mears for 85 bucks for us arriving at WDW from MCO. I want my luggage before sunset :-) then we utilize DME for the return to airport. Every time I have used DME I have had a great experience but it takes them hours to get stuff to rooms. My opinions is that when I hit...
  9. Sands611

    Pre-Trip Pre Trip to the "Beach Club"

    Displash its no more lavash than the floor below it- The amenities are nice with a slight personal touch. IT USED to be much better but it's getting to the point of not being worth the extra cost. For me that benefit of club is the light breakfast fare, beer and wines at night and some better...
  10. Sands611

    Pre-Trip Pre Trip to the "Beach Club"

    Arrangements. Spoke with concierge today and they are so good. They got me in touch with the Disney Floral folks and since they are so helpful , well hell- I have gone nuts with flowers and other stuff for our arrival sans kids this weekend. I have specifically requested a room with balcony at...
  11. Sands611

    Pre-Trip Pre Trip to the "Beach Club"

    I am looking forward to doing limited photography while on vacation. It's what i do. Trying to balance out the time with family, being in "THE" moment while trying to take away breathtaking pictures. It's a tightrope act. My last trip down to WDW was a nightmare. On the first night there we...
  12. Sands611

    Pre-Trip Pre Trip to the "Beach Club"

    Aghhhhh, suitcases came out this morning and my wife is packing things in her ever orderly fashion on what is to be a fast week. Me, I am again laughing at them all. shorts, t's a few hats and camera gear. Ready, whats taking them so long? For anyone into photography, this shot of bands is at...
  13. Sands611

    Pre-Trip Pre Trip to the "Beach Club"

    Thanks so much Tuvala and Acrab3T. Much appreciate the feed back and guidance. "couples only" stay- Nice to be at the stage in life to be able to do these things- just a few days before the kids arrive but enough to appreciate us time! Thanks!
  14. Sands611

    Pre-Trip Pre Trip to the "Beach Club"

    Cars- reserved a car service today for my daughters since they are flying in without parental supervision. 19 and 12? How much trouble can they get in. One is like Cinderella. Polite, responsible, beautiful, kind and compassionate with a very serious way about her. My youngest, is mine, all mine...
  15. Sands611

    Pre-Trip Pre Trip to the "Beach Club"

    Have finally spent some time to look at the places were eating this coming trip and installed the app on my phone. Pretty nice interface and having things planned out is something I can't stand but take with acceptance at Disney. Le Cellier Liberty Tree Tavern Rose and Crown Tutto Italia...
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