Halloween at Disney

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Disney loves holidays and Halloween is one of its favorites. At Disneyland, every year the Haunted Mansion gets transformed into Haunted Mansion Holiday where Jack Skellington and the rest of the Halloweentown gang take over in a very popular ride transformation. Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland.Nikon D700/Sigma 15mm, 1/160s, f/6.3, ISO 200, EV 0, 15mm … Continue reading "Halloween at Disney"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Red

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Colors is to Disney as air is to breathing. They go hand in hand. For the next few weeks, Deb and I are going to explore colors at Disney. Starting off with Red, I am traveling to Disney’s California Adventure and featuring the Red Car Trolly 717 on Buena Vista Street. Did you know, the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Red"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Lights

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I am confident that when it comes to lights and lighting, Disney uses about any kind of light you could think of and probably a lot we never knew about. From the amazing lights used on Cinderella Castle to create the Ice Castle during the holidays to the lights which illuminate the exit paths if … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Lights"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Paradise Pier

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Paradise Pier in Disney’s California Adventure was a most pleasant surprise. I knew California Screamin’ was going to be a blast but the overall feel of the place did remind me of the East Coast boardwalks with fun games, popular rides with a Disney twist and good food. Like those boardwalks, when night falls a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Paradise Pier"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Toontown

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I did not compare Disneyland to Walt Disney World much when I was in California last year. I preferred to enjoy the differences and the sameness of the parks. But (you knew it was coming) Toontown at Disneyland was far better than the one which was at the Magic Kingdom. Disneyland’s Toontown felt like something … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Toontown"
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Great Photography with Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland

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One of the highlights of my visit to Disneyland in Anaheim, California last year was attending the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln show. A few years ago, the audio-animatronic figure of the 16th President of the United States went through a re-imagineering. In a word, it was impressive. The show borrows elements from Walt Disney … Continue reading "Great Photography with Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland"
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Disney’s California Adventure Animation Building

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The Disney Animation Building in Disney’s California Adventure is a must for the Disney fan. When I was there last fall, it was not a very busy place especially soon after park opening. I virtually had the place to myself. Upon entering the building, you are presented with a large room with big screens showing … Continue reading "Disney’s California Adventure Animation Building"
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Guest Powered Transportation in Disneyland

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Guests paddling a Davy Crockett Explorer Canoe at Disneyland.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/250s, f/8, ISO 200, EV 0, 50mm focal length. Here is a scene you will not see in Walt Disney World, the Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes are found in Disneyland on the Rivers of America where guests provide the power to take a tour around … Continue reading "Guest Powered Transportation in Disneyland"
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Tarzan’s Treehouse in Disneyland

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Broken portrait of Tarzan’s human parents found in Adventureland.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 1400, EV 0, 135mm focal length. Broken glass on a framed portrait remains in a treehouse years after a leopard had attacked Tarzan’s parents. The same place where Karla, a gorilla, found him as an infant to be raised by her. The … Continue reading "Tarzan’s Treehouse in Disneyland"
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