MVMCP: Veteran Advice on Pics?

MerlinMatt · 09-20-2004

The one constant I've heard about MVMCP is that there are long lines to get pics. Do any of the MVMCP veterans have any advice on how to get pics without waiting too long?

1.) How many picture stations are there and where are they?
2.) How early do they open and how late do they stay open?
3.) Are certain line longer than others?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

sandanv1 · 09-20-2004

Last year there were photo stations at Liberty Square, Adventureland Fantasyland (by It's a Small World)and Tomorrowland (at the Timekeeper). I believe they open when the gates open and are open till almost closing. We usually do the photo first, when we are still fresh.

tigger · 09-20-2004

There is a picture station up front to the left of the flag poll (next to the fire-station I think). We got our picture on the way in. There was a short line because everyone was heading to the rides and parades spots.

Your mileage may differ.

MerlinMatt · 09-20-2004

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Your mileage may differ.

LOL. That's a great phrase.

Well, my car is supposed to get 24 in the city and 31 on the highway and I'm AVERAGING about 32-33 (over 35 in the summer), so hopefully that bodes well for me when trying to get pictures.

tigger · 09-20-2004

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Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

LOL. That's a great phrase.

Well, my car is supposed to get 24 in the city and 31 on the highway and I'm AVERAGING about 32-33 (over 35 in the summer), so hopefully that bodes well for me when trying to get pictures.

My Jeep is suppose to get 16/18...I get more like 14/20. Luck me I can walk to most of the stuff around town (accept when it we are knee deep in snow or rain -- then the Jeep is happy

)

My advice is always look for the tucked away picture locations and get there early on...and level three snow alerts don't apply to Jeep owners.

MerlinMatt · 09-20-2004

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...and level three snow alerts don't apply to Jeep owners.

I just wish folks around New England (who didn't grow up here) realized that even in 4WD, you can't drive fast on icy roads.

tigger · 09-20-2004

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Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

I just wish folks around New England (who didn't grow up here) realized that even in 4WD, you can't drive fast on icy roads.

I grew up in MI driving on rear wheel drive cars (nova SS -- believe it or not it was my my grandfather which got passed to me when he passed on)...only ditched once.

I was known for being able to do a full doughnut in the middle of a street never loosing forward momentum (not that I tried to do it but I could recover pretty fast). Yes I was an idiot kid driver.

Now I drive like an old lady (no offense)...

MerlinMatt · 09-20-2004

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Now I drive like an old lady (no offense)...

No offense taken. That's how I drive.

Hmmm.. interesting path that this post has taken. It's gonna confuse people that simply go to the last post.

tigger · 09-20-2004

Ok I will sum it up:

Drive your way to the head of the picture line at MVMCP by get your picutre taken early in the evening and by finding a little traveled picture spot...but don't drive to fast or else you might end up in a ditch and have to wait for Tigger to pull you out with his Jeep

MerlinMatt · 09-20-2004

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Originally Posted by tigger

Tigger to pull you out with his Jeep

OMG! Could you imagine Tigger behind the wheel of a jeep??!!!

tigger · 09-20-2004

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Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

OMG! Could you imagine Tigger behind the wheel of a jeep??!!!

How about a Hummer or a Maximog!!

MerlinMatt · 09-20-2004

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Originally Posted by tigger

. or a Maximog!!

Oh Lord! LOL That's one outrageous vehicle.

jodilt · 09-20-2004

I went to a picture spot in Adventure land about 1 hour into the party and only waited about 5 minutes.

chris5568 · 09-20-2004

when you go in do you get anything telling you where the different photo locations are?

**roxie** · 09-20-2004

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Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

I just wish folks around New England (who didn't grow up here) realized that even in 4WD, you can't drive fast on icy roads.

Sorry, I know this is a picture location thread, but....
It's not just New England - it's everywhere. I live in Indiana and every snow I get tailgated ALL THE TIME on icy roads. And I drive an....(I know I'll take flack for this) an EXCURSION for God's sake.

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Re: MVMCP: Veteran Advice on Pics? Last year there were photo stations at Liberty Square, Adventureland Fantasyland (by It's a Small World)and Tomorrowland (at the Timekeeper). I believe they open when the gates open and are open till almost closing. We usually do the photo first, when we are still fresh. __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	Re: MVMCP: Veteran Advice on Pics? There is a picture station up front to the left of the flag poll (next to the fire-station I think). We got our picture on the way in. There was a short line because everyone was heading to the rides and parades spots. Your mileage may differ. __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	Re: MVMCP: Veteran Advice on Pics? Ok I will sum it up: Drive your way to the head of the picture line at MVMCP by get your picutre taken early in the evening and by finding a little traveled picture spot...but don't drive to fast or else you might end up in a ditch and have to wait for Tigger to pull you out with his Jeep __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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