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Have any photographers here used prime lenses in the parks? If so, which focal lengths did you use and why? I'm seriously considering giving that a try - at least at the wide and standard ends. I think I'll still want my 50-210 zoom for AK because of the animals, and various facial expressions...

We will have five days at DLR beginning next Monday and will be in DCA on Tuesday. Our goal the first day is to hit the new stuff we haven't seen since our last trip in 2009 as well as focus on unique to DCA attractions for the first DCA day since we know WDW like the backs of our hands. I'm...

Anybody know if there's any teeth to the rumor that DVC will discontinue the AP discount? https://twitter.com/CentralMorgan/status/532662864679829506 I haven't seen reference elsewhere, but I've seen this tweet cited a few times. Dirk

Does the MK run the opening ceremony on EMH mornings? I've heard there is an abbreviated version at about 7:50 for the 8:00 AM EMH opening. If so, what is it like? Do they do the full ceremony again at 8:45 for day guests? I'm curious because on our last day (which is an MK EMH Thursday)...

Dreamworks SKG to Disney? Just saw this at the New York Times. Click here for more.

Anyone know when Disney officially releases dates for these events? We want to go down 9/23 - 10/2, which should give us a week of Food & Wine and a couple of opportunities for MNSSHP if past history can be a good predictor of future behavior. However, with the economy and Disney's whims. . ...

Does the Holiday Tag for Illuminations end on 1/1 or earlier? We arrive on 1/1 and are considering Osborne lights instead with Epcot on 1/2, but don't want to miss the holiday tag if it's still offered. Dirk

Does anyone have confirmation or debunking of an internet rumor that the table serve restaurants are removing filet mignon or beef tenderloin from their menus during free dining? If so, do they plan on bringing it back after free dining? Posts I've read elsewhere imply this goes for the...

We have a 3:40 lunch ADR at Sci Fi on Monday, May 5, and we want to be sure to see the Block Party Bash, which is at 3. Any advice on best location to be so we can get tot he 3:40 ADR on time? I'm assuming the parade is short enough that if we are in the first 1/3 or half of its route, we'll...

I just called for ADRs today for our trip begining 9/23. We wanted to eat at Kona upon arrival before going to Epcot for Illuminations, but they are fully booke the entire week until about 9 pm each night. We've always gotten in right at opening at 5 pm before, if we walk up at 5 this time...

NPR's "Weekend Edition- Saturday" has a feature story, "Slower, yet Scarier: A New Roller Coaster Era?," on slower roller coasters which focuses on Disney's Expedition Everest. ExE is held up as a standard for a new breed of coaster that uses theming and other techniques to enhance experience...

Here's a link to an Orange County Register tour of Walt's apartment over the firehouse at Disneyland. It's really cool, with pictures of collectibles and extended commentary. Walt apparently was a big fan of Grilled Cheese sandwiches. MMmmmm...

Rode Soarin' at Epcot for the first time last week. I like the WDW version's logo better than DCA's logo, and I hope the 4 (5?) climate regions in the queue are a sign of things to come for a new film. Now the question: has anyone noticed that the original Battlestar Galactica movie theme...

For my first serious effort at getting shots of Wishes, I'm going to try f/16 or f/22 from what I've read. Should I use the bulb setting on my XT to control the shutter speed (perhaps leaving it open for 20-30 seconds as recommended in one book) or just put the camera on aperture priority and...

We're going to WDW in 1/8 - 1/13, partly so I can put my new Rebel XT through its paces for some night-time shots. (I'm blown away by how much sharper the images are at ISO 400, 800 than on the Powershots, which only go to 400 anyway.) I've been practicing around NYC and can get some OK...

I'm starting to plan for WDW after a 7 day cruise. Our park dates are 5/6 - 5/12/2006. A few weeks ago, only Coronado Springs showed no availability (due to a Wednesday night full occupancy). Now, every resort (deluxe to value) shows no availability at the WDW site, even when I remove the...