More Polaroid snaps from the Disney Parks

I've been blogging a lot lately about the great hobby of Instant Photography.  It's actually becoming quite a fun hobby of mine that I'm getting very active with. While I've shared some background on the hobby itself.. I'm starting to amass lots of Polaroid snaps and need a platform to share them.

I spend a lot of time at the Disney parks, so the melding of my love for Disney and my new Instant Photography hobby was largely seamless. Now.. taking retro photos at the Disney Parks is pretty much a hobby all unto itself!  The viewership was pretty favorable on the first set of Disney Polaroids I posted, so here's some more for you to take a gander at. Enjoy!

 Panoramic Shot of the Prince Charming Regal Carousel

 My Son getting in on the Instant Camera hobby at Morocco Epcot

 My firstborn Daughter hanging out in Morocco Epcot

 Temple in Japan Epcot Pavilion

 A Templar Knight? Spotted in the UK pavilion at Epcot

 Flower Bed in the Magic Kingdom

 Partners

Disney World has Rats.. but in a good way!

Besides park icons and famous spots to snap pics at, there are endless photo ops everywhere you look.  I'll have to share some of the overlooked features of the parks soon.

The Instant Photography renaissance

A recent Polaroid snap from Toy Story Land - Disney's Hollywood Studios

I love the revival of analog instant photography that had steadily been gaining momentum over the last several years.  I always urge folks to give instant photography a try, as I'd love to see more people join the tribe.

Polaroid 600 series OneStep 
My go-to camera for analog instant photography

Yes.. it's a wonderful time to be alive for fans of instant photography new and old.  I give a lot of the credit to Fujifilm and their little Instax cameras they've been producing for several years.  Their selection of colors, accessories, and ease of use has gotten a whole new generation of people interested in instant photography.  It was enough of a re-emerging market, that Polaroid began making film for their classic cameras once again. They also launched all new camera models with a classic Polaroid look and feel to them.  It feels as if the options are endless if you want to break into the hobby  just look at some of these great choices on Amazon..

In this day and age, so many people have grown up never using a camera of any kind, and simply snap away using their phones. There's just nothing else that can anchor you to a memory like a photograph you can hold in your hand.

Newest edition to the family..

a 1998 Polaroid OneStep Express

There are currently 6 different instant cameras under my roof. My Son and I shoot with vintage Polaroids, and my daughters use Fujifilm Instax cameras.  I'll continue to sing the praises of instant photography, and I plan on sharing more of my snaps here very soon, so keep an eye out!

A couple of great guides
if you'd like to read up on Instant Photography..

Retro Ray Gun Water Pistols

I practically live on Amazon.  One big reason is because of all the retro goodness you can find there.  Check out these retro Squirt Guns I recently bought..

Squirt guns were a staple when I was a kid.  We'd even smuggle our Kool-Aid filled squirt guns into the movie theaters (it was a much different time).  The water pistols served as drink receptacles, so we wouldn't have to buy the soda sold at exorbitant prices.

Heck.. my friend and I once got the idea from a comic strip to fill them with chicken soup so we wouldn't get hungry during a double feature, but the bits of chicken kept clogging up our guns!

These Ray Gun style squirt guns made by Schylling are incredible.  I originally bought them to do a cosplay with, but they look so incredibly cool, and work so well.. I keep them handy all summer long to squirt the occasional flying pest, or to shoot at my bride's derriere as she walks by.  

It's been years since such an affordable toy has brought me so much amusement and nostalgia.  I've added a link below in case you too would like to relive some of your childhood.

Retro Squirt Gun 2-pack

World Food Truck Park in Kissimmee Florida

I had an incredible dinner the other night at a place in Kissimmee that's been right under my nose for the eighteen months I've lived in the area.  I heard rumors recently about an incredible permanent Food Truck lot located across from Old Town Kissimmee on Hwy 192.

While you can get fare such as Sandwiches, Dogs, Hawaiian Shaved Ice, etc.. there are tons of Spanish and Latin Food Trucks there as well.   I saw Mexican, Puerto Rican, Peruvian and Colombian Food Trucks just to name a few.  I had to actually take a couple laps around the park because EVERYTHING looked and smelled so great.

First off, we ordered a couple items from the 'Salsa Queen' Food Truck.  Check them out..

Tripletas Tostones Rellenos

Fried Plantain Cups filled with shredded meats

Tostones Burger
A Puerto Rican style Burger,
with crispy fried mashed plantains for the buns!



Next.. I had to get a couple Tacos from 'Tacos My Guey'. 

I opted for one steak and one fish taco and both were incredible.  These were hands down the best tacos I've eaten since moving to Florida from Colorado.  Their sauces were great as well.

Here's a few other trucks that caught my attention..

The sights and smells here are amazing, because everything is being made fresh to order.
If you're ever in the area of Old Town Kissimmee and are in the mood for some great Latin food.. I highly recommend stopping by the World Food Truck Park. You're bound to find something delicious suited to your taste.

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