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7. Mel’s Drive-In

Mel's Drive-In

Mel’s Drive-In is great if you want a shot with a bit of a retro feel. Get those Instagram filters ready! There are several classic cars parked out front that you can pose with. At the right angle, you can get the restaurant in the backdrop as well. Climbing on the cars is discouraged, but you can lean a little for a cute pose.

8. The Hollywood Signs

Hollywood Sign Photo Op

From a distance, it’s difficult to figure out what the Hollywood Sign photo spot is all about. Across the street from Mel’s Drive-In and facing the Horror Make-Up Show, this photo spot is designed to make it look like you’re standing in the streets of Hollywood.

Hollywood Photo Op

There are helpful directions on hand that spell out the whole process for lining up your camera, standing in the proper spot, and snapping your photo. This is a fun trick of the eye that’s easily overlooked and often has little to no line.

9. The Disaster Tank

Disaster Tank

You don’t have to get in line for Disaster to enjoy this fun photo op. Though the creature is fenced off, you can get a nice horrified picture standing in front of the tentacles that are crashing through the wall to grab the tank.

10. The Streets of New York

New York Subway

Universal Studios Florida features several New York facades that offer great photo ops. Perching on nearly any of the steps along these streets will give you a good photo. The steps of the New York Library used to be a popular pick, but the backdrop is getting so faded this is no longer a prime spot. Instead, try the subway photo op. You can take a picture of someone going up or down the steps to the subway. If you angle your camera just right you won’t be able to tell that the steps only go a couple feet down.

New York Street

Along one of the side streets, you can also get a surprisingly picturesque photo in front of a brownstone. Flowers, trees, and a well-maintained corner of street offer a backdrop that looks like it’s from another environment entirely. You’ll never guess this picture came from a theme park.

11. Twister Wreckage

Twister Tractor

Outside Twister, you can snag a picture with a tractor that’s crashed into a building. You can get creative with your pose here. Shock or dismay play best. In front of the Twister gift shop, you’ll find the Dorothy equipment for another fun photo.

12. The Electric Chair

Electric Chair

The Classic Monsters Café is impossible to miss with its towering sign. However, this restaurant isn’t always open so you might not walk up to the doors if you’re not planning to head in for a bite. It’s worth it to get a little closer, however, because this restaurant has an electric chair out front. You won’t want to smile for this pic. Make your best horror film face, appropriate to your circumstances. A black and white filter with some grittiness works well for this pic.

13. ET’s Closet

ET's Closet

The ET gift shop has two fun photo ops inside. You can pose on the flying bike or hide in the closet with ET. These are pretty popular so you will probably have to wait in line, but they’re worth the effort for any fans of the film.

14. The Circus Animals

Curious George Circus Animals

Head back toward the Curious George Goes to Town playground and you’ll find some perfect photo spots for children. In front of the playground are two circus billboards you can pop your face in for a cute picture.

Hit up these hot spots around the park for some cute and creative shots that are sure to be popular on your social media sites or in scrapbooks. With the right pictures this is one trip you’ll never forget.

 
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Comments

how hard would it be to put one of those fake cardboard hills behind springfield Orlando?? Wouldnt a giant springfield sign just be so eye catching?

Is that Hollywood sign still there for the photo op? I've done the photo op before but I was there last week and didn't notice it? Anyone know?

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