I was not sure where exactly the fireworks shot off the top of the Disney Fantasy, so I gambled and guessed that this area on Deck 13 in the "Adults Only" area of the ship would be best. There is a little curving area that juts out that I thought would be perfect... I asked a few cast members, and they told me to be over on the starboard side, but I tried to explain that I wanted to get the boat in the shot too -- this confounded them... so, anyway, I was over in this spot pretty much by myself... which is fine with me!
- Trey Ratcliff
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I've been waking up at Ouch-o'clock every morning to see the sunrise off the front of the boat. It's always been worth it... listening to music, moving around the boat, pretty much totally alone except for a few members of the crew out doing their morning duties.
This morning, we went to Castaway Cay, which is Disney's private island in the Bahamas. I thought it would be kind of lame (I'm both cynical and optimistic!) -- but it was really awesome... we had a great time there!
- Trey Ratcliff
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Which city do you think this is??
This is the coolest bar on the ship. I was in here this night with John Lasseter (I think!) - but he was sitting with a group of people and I didn't want to interrupt him to say hello. Anyway, these walls are filled with images of different cities that change out every 12-14 minutes or so. And, if you get up close to these hi-def walls, you can see movement! People walk around the streets, cars move, lights flicker, people go about their days inside their homes, etc. It's endlessly fascinating. I also have some video of this too -- I'll release that as soon as I have more bandwidth at dock!
- Trey Ratcliff
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Here is one more photo from the Fantasy! I've been going photo-crazy. Not only is the cruise kind of expensive, but the internet costs 75 cents a minute... so, many Bothans died to bring you this image! But... it is so amazing I wanted to share it ASAP.
See those tubes there on the right and left? It's a huge waterslide that even extends out beyond the edges of the ship! Amazing... and that huge movie screen there? They play movies on it regularly... so you can relax at the pool while seeing something more interesting than what always seems to end up on my airplanes: Miss Congeniality 2.
- Trey Ratcliff
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I am here on the maiden voyage of the Disney Fantasy. It's an amazing ship (50% bigger than the other ships) and a great playground for photographers! Forget the kids! In fact, I almost did a few times… but they are having fun in all the kids' clubs… Well… I have a ton to talk about and show… but busy busy busy with photos and not much internet! Anyway, debate away on whether or not this is HDR… Either I'm tricking you, I double-tricking you, or something unknowable... I look forward to coming back and seeing what you think!
- Trey Ratcliff
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