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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Signs that You’re in a Disney Park

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Everything is matchy-matchy, themed, and ensembleized (new word) at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. It’s like each land is wearing Garanimals (way before my time). But that’s what we love, that extreme attention to detail that assists in transporting us to another place where lunch isn’t timed and the only dress code is wear … Continue reading "Signs that You’re in a Disney Park"
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Photo Album – Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen

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Travel back in time to October, 2009 at one of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s Walk in the Park at Disneyland. Along the route, fundraisers could stop and take photos of many beloved characters. Cast Members wanted people to keep moving so you could not obtain autographs or pose with characters until the park … Continue reading "Photo Album – Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen"
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Dining in Disneyland’s Blue Bayou Restaurant

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A table inside Disneyland’s Blue Bayou Restaurant.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/15s, f/2.8, ISO 640, EV 0, 16mm focal length. Back in 1981, my then future wife and I visited Disneyland and rode on Pirates of the Caribbean. We noticed the sit down restaurant in the ride’s beginning as our boat slowly floated past. We promised ourselves … Continue reading "Dining in Disneyland’s Blue Bayou Restaurant"
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Bootstrappers in New Orleans Square

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Bootstrappers performing in New Orleans Square.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 200, EV 0, 16mm focal length. I found The Bootstrappers, a band of scurvy pirate musicians performing sea chanteys, Disney favorites, and even a song about Captain Jack Sparrow, roaming the streets of New Orleans Square in Disneyland. Blending the music and theme of … Continue reading "Bootstrappers in New Orleans Square"
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Disney Pic of the Week – New Orleans Square

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It’s funny how our topic for this week is in line with my first visit to New Orleans. Soon I will be able to draw comparisons between Disneyland’s homage and the real French Quarter and surrounding area. My friend has already informed me that finding a non-alcoholic mint julep will be impossible. I guess we’ll … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – New Orleans Square"
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Halloween at Disneyland

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Partners Statue decorated for Halloween in Disneyland.Nikon D700/Sigma 15mm, 1/320s, f/9, ISO 200, EV 0. Disneyland for Halloween was just as much fun as its Florida counterpart. Decorations were found up and down Main Street USA and throughout the Lands. Even the Partners Statue in the Hub area in front of Show White’s Castle was … Continue reading "Halloween at Disneyland"
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Haunted Mansion Holiday

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13 years of Haunted Mansion Holiday.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/160s, f/6.3, ISO 200, EV 0, 16mm focal length. The Haunted Manison in Disneyland, California is celebrating 13 years of delightfully frightful fun of the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay for the Halloween season with new effects to enchant fans of the attraction and movie. For the Disney … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Holiday"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Musical Performances

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Did midnight sadness creep through your window? Head to Disneyland and surround yourself with melodies that will have you dancing like no one is watching. As if you stepped into a movie where people suddenly break into song with rehearsed choreography, bands and singers alike enter from all directions. You simply can’t be blue under … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Musical Performances"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Haunted Mansion

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Do you like ghost stories? Well then, come closer and listen as I make up a spooky story about Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Back in the 1960’s, many years before my parents met, Walt Disney began building the Haunted Mansion in Anaheim, CA. As construction began on the house, strange noises could be heard in the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Haunted Mansion"
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