Tripod at Disney attached to a stroller

[jgarvas]

Anyone have any genius tricks for strapping a tripod to a stroller when not in use?

My first thought is to use mini bungee cords.

[Foggiest]

Perhaps some Zefal Doodads ?
http://www.damourbicycles.com/images/products/4809012.gif

[rick_reno]

are you sure you want to take a tripod in a Disney park?

[Fricks]

Get a gorrila pod. http://joby.com/gorillapod

[coldcuts113]

are you sure you want to take a tripod in a Disney park?


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[Heath]

I would get some of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Highland-90041-Black-Toggle-Bungee/dp/B000E7YP9Q

And I would definitely bring a tripod to the park, especially in the twilight/night hours.

[bikeboynate]

Rent a locker, don't lug it around during daylight hours. :p

[Heath]

Just found this.

Disneyland
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/plan/items.htm

Disney World
http://www.wdwinfo.com/tips_for_touring/dress-code.htm#prohibited

Does this mean that cameras and tripods are not allowed in Disneyland, but they are not an issue at Disney World?

[JayCee Images]

Just found this.

Disneyland
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/plan/items.htm

Disney World
http://www.wdwinfo.com/tips_for_touring/dress-code.htm#prohibited

Does this mean that cameras and tripods are not allowed in Disneyland, but they are not an issue at Disney World?

I dunno but you are not allowed to bring them into Disneyland... I tried a few years ago and got denied.

*it was semi-hidden in a stroller too* :oops:

My advice... don't lug it around with you, shoot what you can without it and enjoy your trip.

[bikeboynate]

Just found this.

Disneyland
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/plan/items.htm

Disney World
http://www.wdwinfo.com/tips_for_touring/dress-code.htm#prohibited

Does this mean that cameras and tripods are not allowed in Disneyland, but they are not an issue at Disney World?

I didn't see anything that said cameras are not permitted in the Disneyland one.

I brought both my 60D w/70-200 f/2.8L IS II and a 055XROB into the park and they had no issues with it at Disneyland. They restrict the MM of the lenses to 250 though. Also, tripods are not allowed to be used during peak hours during peak seasons. (I've been there 3 times this year... :p)

Edit* I just saw it on the bottom, but I have been there 3 times this year with the aforementioned equipment, and I have seen others with equipment similar to mine in Disneyland park.

I think that by "professional cameras" they mean big cameras that maybe studios use.

[mattmus4357]

You should just get a super clamp and attach it to your stroller. Problem solved :D

[Jon]

Just found this.

Disneyland
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneyland/plan/items.htm

Disney World
http://www.wdwinfo.com/tips_for_touring/dress-code.htm#prohibited

Does this mean that cameras and tripods are not allowed in Disneyland, but they are not an issue at Disney World?

Says "Professional cameras". Unless you have a 1D series and/or a bunch of white lenses you're probably going to be reasonably safe. If in doubt, remove the grip. If you're pushing a stroller with offspring and (obvious) spouse, you probably won't have to worry about the camera. (Extra offspring clutching hands or on leash get you extra points :{)# ) But rather than a tripod, if you're taking a stroller, take a clamp you can attach to it.

[20DNewbie]

Super clamp plus this and your sorted, just tuck it to the side when not in use.

http://www.adorama.com/BG2929QR.html

[S.Horton]

are you sure you want to take a tripod in a Disney park?

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[gmcoulton]

Thanks for posting the link, I am planning a trip to Disney land later this year and wondered if I was able to take my 5D3. It seems I should be fine with that but must remember to leave my nun chucks, ninja stars and grandpas ashes at home.

[crn3371]

I'm an annual pass holder. I've brought my tripod before, and I see them all the time. Don't worry about it. That being said, if you're going with family and kids you may want to just travel light with the camera gear.

[jgarvas]

Wow! I clearly wasn't paying attention to my own thread. There are some great replies in here.

I've taken a tripod into WDW (Disney in Florida) numerous times. It is simply not an issue at all. I've checked it at will call at the Magic Kingdom at times when i knew I'd want it at night for the fireworks, but didn't want to lug it around all day.

There has been at least one issue where a guy was hassled by security near Downtown Disney for taking some landscape shots of the all the theme stuff down there. Apparently there is a concern over image / logo copyright etc. I got daring and stood in a wide open area of downtown disney with a tripod setup and while it was obvious I was being watched nobody even approached me.

We have a six year old who in years past has sat in a stroller that had a nice bar across the top. I could literally collapse the induro tripod and lay it across the push bar and go on my way without any issue (other than my wife hating that). So every year I've sat there trying to come up with some genius way to strap the tripod to the frame of the stroller. I need to go back through this thread and read all of the suggestions to see if anyone had a great idea.

Also, its very possible to go to Disney and enjoy it with a camera/tripod. Eventually my daughter is just done for the day and my wife will take her back to the room. I camp out at the park and wait for the crowd to leave to get pics. During the day I get pics of my kid having a blast. Occasionally a duck will walk up to me in Epcot. At night the opportunities are just endless.

This is my hobby and some of my favorite pictures are from Disney with my kid. Having my camera there has created a lifetime of photo memories that I wouldn't have had I left all my gear at home. It's also caused me to invest in lenses, filters, lighter tripods, and other stuff I otherwise wouldn't have bought :)

[jgarvas]

One more point on getting past security - its simply not an issue in the Florida parks. I've never been to Disneyland and thats interesting news - because I almost went on a business trip just to play with the camera at a different Disney destination.

When you get to the entrance of any Disney park in Florida there is a mandatory security bag check. Its like any other security theatre - its a joke and with enough thought you could sneak anything you want into Disney.

When I get there I open up a small lowepro backpack and they shine their little flashlight into it. Most of them go "open this" and make me open the outside pouch if I forgot. I've never once in at least 6-7 years of going there been denied entry or told I couldn't have anything in my camera bag. For the longest time I'd take a XTi with a 24-105L lens on it and a Rapid Strap. (you forget you're wearing the camera until you put the flash on)

At night if I wanted to move around Epcot or the studios I've folded up my tripod with the camera mounted and legs extended and walked around with it veritical and leaning on my shoulder. This is exactly how every photopass photographer in Disney walks around, so you blend in.

One night at Hollywood studios a couple asked me to take their picture thinking I was one of the Disney photopass photogs. You just fit in if you walk around acting like you know what you're doing and you belong there. Its extremely common to see tripods lining popular great spots along parade routes and during the fireworks. It'd be near impossible to get meaningful pictures of the parade without a tripod.

Heck, HDR at Disney is huge:

http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=disney%20hdr

[ettsn]

My question is more a case of what to do with your camera while riding rides? I assume you can carry it with on something like Spaceship Earth, but probably not on Space Mountain. Is it just coordinating with the rest of your party to play handoff, or do you trust a $3000 rig sitting in the cubby holes? I know I would never do that!

[aquaforester]

I know a Universal/Disneyworld they have lockers at all the major rides that don't let you carry stuff on. It was pretty easy putting my 60D in these lockers and enjoying the rides.

[Justaddwata]

A roll of this can be very handy. Cut to length! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I97FJ2/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00

[savoirferret]

Just to be clear:

Items not permitted at the Disneyland Resort
•Cremated remains (e.g., urn, vase, box)

Disney World Theme Park lists no such restriction.

If you're planning... something.

:confused:

[jgarvas]

My question is more a case of what to do with your camera while riding rides? I assume you can carry it with on something like Spaceship Earth, but probably not on Space Mountain. Is it just coordinating with the rest of your party to play handoff, or do you trust a $3000 rig sitting in the cubby holes? I know I would never do that!

Many of the rides at Disney are low impact when your only kid is around 44" tall. For instance, if you get on something like the Dumbo ride or Peter Pan or any of the simple "boat" rides like the lands, Snow White, etc. - those are all a no brainer, I just carry the camera in the bag with me. Disney isn't 100% fast roller coasters, its a mix of that and more entertainment based track based rides, dark theatre shows, etc.

Anything high impact or with any risk of actually getting wet I leave the camera with my wife, in the stroller in the lowepro bag, while my daughter and I go do the more daring rides. (Test Track, roller coasters, etc). She has no interest in any of those rides so it works out perfectly. I could see how this wouldn't work out for some families where everyone rides but for us it just works for me.

If we were in that boat I think the camera would stay in the hotel room and come out at night for night photo shoot excursions.

Occasionally she'll grab the camera and try to take a shot of us coming down splash mountain.

[jgarvas]

A roll of this can be very handy. Cut to length! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I97FJ2/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00

HAH! I have a roll of that sitting here at work. :D

[duane0524]

Anyone have any genius tricks for strapping a tripod to a stroller when not in use?

My first thought is to use mini bungee cords.

I had mine in a bag and hung it off the back of the stroller, when it was not in a locker. See if you can get an inexpensive bag or strap and just hang it on the stroller.

[klr.b]

My question is more a case of what to do with your camera while riding rides? I assume you can carry it with on something like Spaceship Earth, but probably not on Space Mountain. Is it just coordinating with the rest of your party to play handoff, or do you trust a $3000 rig sitting in the cubby holes? I know I would never do that!

My sister and her family have an annual pass to Disneyland. I went with her and was amazed that they left the camera, camera bag, and purse all on the stroller and left it in the stroller area. I assume they had security watching with cameras, but there wasn't even a cast member in the stroller area. They probably go 30-40 times a year and never had a problem. I was carrying the camera around my neck, as I don't think I could ever leave it unguarded.