Topic: Hyperion Wharf announced for DTD

[Scottwdw]

Gee, think we could use tripods to photograph all these lights at night?    I see they are bringing back the searchlights.

First Look: Waterfront district 'Hyperion Wharf' among plans for Downtown Disney

[Grumpwurst]

Based on my past experiences in the Downtown Disney/Pleasure Island district, I would say that tripod use would have to be a complete guerrilla effort since the security and law enforcement people seem to think it's against the rules

[Scottwdw]

Seeing how tripods suddenly appear for Wishes^[1], I am thinking this area is going to very popular for night photography.


^[1] I am talking about the ones used for P&S cameras from Far East tourists.

[WillCAD]

Based on my past experiences in the Downtown Disney/Pleasure Island district, I would say that tripod use would have to be a complete guerrilla effort since the security and law enforcement people seem to think it's against the rules

If I'm ever using a tripod at DTD, and security approaches and tells me, "We don't allow professional photography here!" I'll just give 'em the standard Jack Sparrow reply:

"I'm terribly sorry, I didn't know. If I see one, I shall tell you immediately!"

I'll enjoy seeing new stuff come to DTD, but I will never forgive Disney for closing the Adventurer's Club.

[jbwolffiv]

I'll enjoy seeing new stuff come to DTD, but I will never forgive Disney for closing the Adventurer's Club.

I totally agree!

[Roger]

I'll enjoy seeing new stuff come to DTD, but I will never forgive Disney for closing the Adventurer's Club.

Well it's gone for good now.  Things change; I still miss Horizons, but it too will never come back.[1]

1.	Even though it was the backbone for the entire Disney Empire:  If you can dream it, you really can do it

[PolynesianMedic]

Here is the comment that I just posted to the blog.  Let's see if it gets through moderation.

"This is wonderful, now can we have the Adventurer’s Club added back in as one of the new establishments?  PLEASE?!"

It was worth a try.

[Roger]

If I'm ever using a tripod at DTD, and security approaches and tells me, "We don't allow professional photography here!" I'll just give 'em the standard Jack Sparrow reply:

"I'm terribly sorry, I didn't know. If I see one, I shall tell you immediately!"

I had to re-reply because I read your post in my mind in Jack Sparrow's voice.  Thanks Dr. Farnsworth!

[Grumpwurst]

If I'm ever using a tripod at DTD, and security approaches and tells me, "We don't allow professional photography here!" I'll just give 'em the standard Jack Sparrow reply:

"I'm terribly sorry, I didn't know. If I see one, I shall tell you immediately!"

I'll enjoy seeing new stuff come to DTD, but I will never forgive Disney for closing the Adventurer's Club.

Well, the many times I've been approached by security, not a single time did they accuse me of being a professional photographer.  I was just told that tripods aren't allowed and it's strictly enforced. When I pressed further on one of the incidents I was told that the rules at Downtown Disney aren't the same as the parks due to the fact that there is not bag checks or security measures coupled with the fact that locals can come and go as they please, it's more of a security risk.

So, in some vague way, that particular security officer made it sound like tripods are tools of terrorists....haha

[hulagirl]

  You guys are crackin' me up!  Even though I have no idea what you're talking about. 

[Roger]

Which item Roni?

In a nutshell, where PI once stood they are planning on making a Hyperion Wharf "destination" at Downtown Disney.  And they are expanding the Lego Store, to encourage people staying at Disney to continue using DME rather than renting a car and going to Legoland which will be opening late next year.

[hulagirl]

Thank you, Roger and hello.    I can always count on you to enlighten me.  I haven't been keeping up very well with my Disney news. 

[WillCAD]

I had to re-reply because I read your post in my mind in Jack Sparrow's voice.  Thanks Dr. Farnsworth!

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That's PROFESSOR Farnsworth to you!

Eh, whaaaaaa?

[RedOctober25]

In regards to the tripod issue, I found this article to be QUITE amusing...http://newsthump.com/2010/08/06/terrorists-sick-of-being-treated-like-photographers/

[RedOctober25]

If I'm ever using a tripod at DTD, and security approaches and tells me, "We don't allow professional photography here!" I'll just give 'em the standard Jack Sparrow reply:

"I'm terribly sorry, I didn't know. If I see one, I shall tell you immediately!"

So... It's not a Tripod, it's a BiPod with Telescopic Leg Envy?  Or a Mutant Monopod?