Disneyland Picture of the Day #2

[DisneySuiteFreak]

I do try to keep track of it but it's basically a confusing little system I keep in my head and is based on my previous trip dates, time of year, etc.

As far as posting the EXIF, I'm happy to provide it to anyone who wants to know. But, since smugmug strips it from the jpegs resized from the originals, it's a few extra clicks to copy/paste I normally don't take. If I post a shot that is abnormal in the camera settings, I'll try to include the EXIF.

At least you have a system. :) I was just kidding in my post above. I know smugmug strips the EXIF 'cause I started using it recently too. It's a good photo hosting site though but losing the EXIF in the resized JPEGs is a PITR. :goodvibes

[DisneySuiteFreak]

I'm sure the staff at DL is thrilled that there's a picture out there of one of their employees urinating on Main Street! :lmao: That is PRICELESS!!!! Give the poor horse a break...they have to go potty, too! :rotfl2: If only we could be so lucky to just be able to urinate while we're walking down the street. :rotfl: On second thought....:scared:
:laughing:I thought it was pretty funny and ironic at the same time...

[Mayra]

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[NostalgicDad]

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[eym]

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[DisneySuiteFreak]

From my Jan 2008 trip:
http://suitefreak.smugmug.com/photos/504988794_Ehmte-XL.jpg

[Mayra]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q133/mireyah/Disneyland%202009/Disneyland%20Park/ene09-disneylandfrontierlndpirat-6.jpg

[DisneySuiteFreak]

http://suitefreak.smugmug.com/photos/475450854_YQ4f8-XL.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/314082631_cympb-XL.jpg

[KCmike]

Anyone else miss Parade of Dreams?

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4788.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

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[KCmike]

Great shot Danny. I can't wait to take my slr to the land this year.

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[NostalgicDad]

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[DisneySuiteFreak]

Fantasmic!
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[EmmersIsTheMommy]

I hope it's okay if we do past trips? I'm doing it anyway..yell at me later :p

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[KCmike]

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[adaliabarclay]

I'm sure the staff at DL is thrilled that there's a picture out there of one of their employees urinating on Main Street! :lmao: That is PRICELESS!!!! Give the poor horse a break...they have to go potty, too! :rotfl2: If only we could be so lucky to just be able to urinate while we're walking down the street. :rotfl: On second thought....:scared:

Lol this is Really A great snap shot

[NostalgicDad]

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[PigletGurl]

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ahhhh

i love it!!!

Sulley is my second favorite character :banana::banana:

this pic is now my wallpaper

[DisneySuiteFreak]

Lol this is Really A great snap shot

Thanks! I had a good chuckle over it too! :goodvibes

[DisneySuiteFreak]

F!
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[Belle Ella]

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[KCmike]

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[NostalgicDad]

ahhhh

i love it!!!

Sulley is my second favorite character :banana::banana:

this pic is now my wallpaper


Thanks PigletGurl! :)

[prettyprincessbelle]

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[KCmike]

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[eym]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3476808574_b21728bfb9_b.jpg

[KCmike]

Does anybody ever have any issues with your dslr and getting into DL? I know it says you can't bring in professional cameras. Just wondering how strict they are? Nostalgic have you ever had any issues with your Nikon and/or tripod?

[eym]

Does anybody ever have any issues with your dslr and getting into DL? I know it says you can't bring in professional cameras. Just wondering how strict they are? Nostalgic have you ever had any issues with your Nikon and/or tripod?

i have never had any problem i have taken a tripod and two diferent dslr cameras with me

[Sarah84]

More fantastic photos :)

[NostalgicDad]

Does anybody ever have any issues with your dslr and getting into DL? I know it says you can't bring in professional cameras. Just wondering how strict they are? Nostalgic have you ever had any issues with your Nikon and/or tripod?


Never. :)

[Belle Ella]

Does anybody ever have any issues with your dslr and getting into DL? I know it says you can't bring in professional cameras. Just wondering how strict they are? Nostalgic have you ever had any issues with your Nikon and/or tripod?

Nope, not a once. Did have a lot of CM's talk cameras to me though :rotfl:

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[Mayra]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q133/mireyah/Disneyland%202009/Disneyland%20Park%201/ene09-disneylandfantasylandsleep-11.jpg

[DisneySuiteFreak]

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[NostalgicDad]

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[prettyprincessbelle]

Nope, not a once. Did have a lot of CM's talk cameras to me though :rotfl:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3403090890_dfa83f4021_b.jpg

Omg, I freaking LOVE this! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[perlster]

Omg, I freaking LOVE this! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

That's a special one - I've never seen that particular pose before.

[KCmike]

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[eatmypixiedust]

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Freakin Awesome! :thumbsup2 :cool1: Love the pic! :goodvibes

[eatmypixiedust]

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[eatmypixiedust]

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[NostalgicDad]

Freakin Awesome! :thumbsup2 :cool1: Love the pic! :goodvibes

Thanks eatmypixiedust! :goodvibes

[NostalgicDad]

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[Mayra]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q133/mireyah/Disneyland%202009/California%20Adventure/ene09-disneyscaliforniaadventure-4.jpg

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/DL%20March%202009/DisneylandMarchJPGs14of35.jpg

[Disneyluvr2]

Sleeping Beauty walk through...

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q417/Disneyluvr2/DisneylandApril2008JessieNancy034.jpg

[MommyWithDreams]

Disneyland isn't all about the princess!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/Nelliez/Disneyland%202009/IMG_0911.jpg

[MommyWithDreams]

Love this one too...
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[eym]

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[NostalgicDad]

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[eym]

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[wdwnut4life]

great pics!!!!! i luv ya disneyland!!!

[KCmike]

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[Grumpy'sWife4Ever]

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[Kayla's Mom]

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[stitch1986]

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I LOVE THIS picture!!!!

[Mayra]

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[NostalgicDad]

I LOVE THIS picture!!!!


Thank you! :)

[NostalgicDad]

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[DisneySuiteFreak]

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[eym]

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[Teki]

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[eatmypixiedust]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3484556089_6fc8ee1dc7_b.jpg

Nice shot! I like the angle. :thumbsup2

[PrincessYessenia]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3484556089_6fc8ee1dc7_b.jpg

Love it!
:lovestruc

[Robert TG]

Just back from three weeks in Disneyland. The big news is that heaps of California Adventure is under construction.

Here is a Picture of "Mickey's Fun Wheel"

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1360084c.jpg

[Robert TG]

Here is a close up of the cars. The ride will soon be open.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1360095.jpg

[KCmike]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4588.jpg

[PigletGurl]

awesome pic Robert!

[NostalgicDad]

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[eym]

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[eatmypixiedust]

Just back from three weeks in Disneyland. The big news is that heaps of California Adventure is under construction.

Here is a Picture of "Mickey's Fun Wheel"

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1360084c.jpg

Nice photo! :thumbsup2 I like the Mickey face. :) Even though they put Mickey's face on the swinging gondolas of death, it doesn't make me dislike the ride any less! :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[Robert TG]

Paradise Bay is Drained and under construction for the new "World of Color" water and light show which will open the Summer of 2010. But there is a lot more being done (in progress) and planned through 2012.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300440.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300446.jpg


The "Blue Sky Cellar", near the Golden Vine Winery, has maps, plans and a short film of the changes happening to the park... including a new "Cars Land" with a new "E ticket" Cars ride. Cars Land look to me as it it replace the Timon Car Park which is behind A Bugs Land. This will make California Adventure quite a bit bigger.
They are redoing the enrty area... to look like the 1920's when Walt first arrived in LA. The front ticket gate looks like the "Hollywood Studio" ticket gate in WDW Florida.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300662c.jpg

[Mayra]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q133/mireyah/Disneyland%202009/Downtown%20Disney/ene09-downtowndisney1-1.jpg

[Disneyluvr2]

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[NostalgicDad]

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[eym]

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[KCmike]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4618.jpg

We'll be there in less than a month!!!

[Robert TG]

Games of the Boardwalk

Casey at the Bat
The Concept drawing...
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300599.jpg

And The Reality...
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1320713.jpg

The outside of the building...
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300518.jpg

There are four new "Games of the Boardwalk" all with new fronts and more of a Disney theme.
The other three feature... Dumbo fire brigade... Bullseye Stallion Stampede... Goofy about Fishin

[Mayra]

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[Teki]

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[eym]

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[Grumpy'sWife4Ever]

Robert TG - your photos from the DCA referb are AWESOME, I especially enjoyed seeing the map of "DCA yet to come!" Please keep sharing what you have, it is the next best thing to being there to see the transformation in person! :goodvibes

[Robert TG]

Robert TG - your photos from the DCA referb are AWESOME, I especially enjoyed seeing the map of "DCA yet to come!" Please keep sharing what you have, it is the next best thing to being there to see the transformation in person! :goodvibes

Thanks for your kind comments. I get excited seeing what will be happening there. I hope everyone doesn't mind me posting more than one photo.

The Orange Stinger (which is such an icon of the park) will loose it's peel and have a Mickey Silly Symphony facelift. (They are planning a Goofy facelift for the Mulholland Madness.)

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/PICT0374m.jpg


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[kaoden39]

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Where is this located? I don't remember ever seeing it.

[Disneylvrforever]

I'm guessing it's at Tarzan's Treehouse.

[kaoden39]

I'm guessing it's at Tarzan's Treehouse.

I hadn't thought of that. I haven't been on it since they changed it over.

[eeyoresnr]

Robert TG...I for one don't mind at all...keep em coming:thumbsup2

[Grumpy'sWife4Ever]

Robert TG...I for one don't mind at all...keep em coming:thumbsup2

I second this! You are actually providing us a service, keeping us updated and educated on the changes at DCA...You are our eyes and "ears!" :earboy2: :rotfl:

[KCmike]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4668.jpg

[Disneyluvr2]

The back side of Walt's apartment and the firehouse.

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q417/Disneyluvr2/DisneylandApril2008JessieNancy189.jpg

[Grumpy'sWife4Ever]

The back side of Walt's apartment and the firehouse.

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q417/Disneyluvr2/DisneylandApril2008JessieNancy189.jpg

Oooooh! Very cool! The only time I ever saw the back side of anything at DL was the "backside of water" on the Jungle Boat Cruise! :rotfl:

[Robert TG]

The back side of Walt's apartment and the firehouse.

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q417/Disneyluvr2/DisneylandApril2008JessieNancy189.jpg

Wow! That is Cool. :thumbsup2
How ever did you get that photo? Were you on a "Backstage tour"?

I asked at the Tour Guide Office and was told that there was a "Walk in Walts footsteps" tour... (which my wife went on a few years ago) but I didn't think it had any "backstage" treats.

[Mayra]

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[NostalgicDad]

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[Robert TG]

The new entrance to the park will be called "Buena Vista Street", This will reflect the 1920's Los Angeles as Walt Disney Experianced it.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300678m.jpg




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[KCmike]

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[Disneyluvr2]

Wow! That is Cool. :thumbsup2
How ever did you get that photo? Were you on a "Backstage tour"?

I asked at the Tour Guide Office and was told that there was a "Walk in Walts footsteps" tour... (which my wife went on a few years ago) but I didn't think it had any "backstage" treats.

No it wasn't a tour. I was leaving the park when the afternoon parade was going on. It was so crowded they were ushering people down the alley behind Main Street to get out of the park. I've only got to do this once before. There's not much to look at back there...some lockers, water meters, dumpsters, extra Jungle cruise boats and what not. It was still pretty cool though!

[DisneySuiteFreak]

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[NostalgicDad]

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[Disneygrl36]

No it wasn't a tour. I was leaving the park when the afternoon parade was going on. It was so crowded they were ushering people down the alley behind Main Street to get out of the park. I've only got to do this once before. There's not much to look at back there...some lockers, water meters, dumpsters, extra Jungle cruise boats and what not. It was still pretty cool though!

Wow!!!!!!!!! I was thinking how in the world did you get that pic...glad you explained it. We got to go up into Walt's apartment with our Backstage Magic Adventures by Disney but we weren't allowed any cameras, so you picture gave me a nice memory of being back there getting ready to climb up those steps.

[Disneyluvr2]

Wow!!!!!!!!! I was thinking how in the world did you get that pic...glad you explained it. We got to go up into Walt's apartment with our Backstage Magic Adventures by Disney but we weren't allowed any cameras, so you picture gave me a nice memory of being back there getting ready to climb up those steps.

Oh my gosh!!! That would be my dream come true to get to go into Walt's apartment!!! You're so lucky! I was wondering as I was snapping photos if one of the cast members would tell me to put my camera away, but they didn't.

[Disneyluvr2]

Does this count as a Hidden Mickey? It's from ToT.

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q417/Disneyluvr2/DisneylandApril2008JessieNancy241.jpg

[Robert TG]

Games of the Boardwalk

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300759.jpg

[Mayra]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q133/mireyah/Disneyland%202009/Disneyland%20Park%201/ene09-disneylandfantasylandsleep-13.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

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[thisismyhappyplace]

Hi, I'm new here! but I just wanted to tell you that I've looked at all 208 pages of these, and I LOVEEEE it! :love::love::love: you guys are amazing, and I am amazed. I feel like I know all of you already! I check the site like... daily! :rolleyes1 thanks for all the pictures. keep them coming! so fun!

[Luckymomoftwo]

Hi, I'm new here! but I just wanted to tell you that I've looked at all 208 pages of these, and I LOVEEEE it! :love::love::love: you guys are amazing, and I am amazed. I feel like I know all of you already! I check the site like... daily! :rolleyes1 thanks for all the pictures. keep them coming! so fun!

:welcome: to the DISboards! Don't worry...a lot of us (including myself) check the boards daily, and even more often than that on some days! lol

[Robert TG]

The "Red Car Trolly" will be running from the Entrance of California Adventure and down through Hollywood Blvd. to Near the Hollywood Tower Hotel (Tower of Terror) These Red Cars will be like the old Pacific Electric Red Cars that once traveled through Los Angles County.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300669m.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300666m.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

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[kaoden39]

Hi, I'm new here! but I just wanted to tell you that I've looked at all 208 pages of these, and I LOVEEEE it! :love::love::love: you guys are amazing, and I am amazed. I feel like I know all of you already! I check the site like... daily! :rolleyes1 thanks for all the pictures. keep them coming! so fun!

:welcome: to the DISboards! Don't worry...a lot of us (including myself) check the boards daily, and even more often than that on some days! lol

Me too!:goodvibes

[eym]

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[KCmike]

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[Robert TG]

A New dark Ride of the Little Mermaid is planned in the area where "Golden Dreams" stands
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300596m.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300624m.jpg

[Mayra]

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[NostalgicDad]

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[Robert TG]

Goofy about fishin is based on the 1942 Goofy cartoon "How to fish"
Games of the Boardwalk.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300760.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

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[KCmike]

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[eym]

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[Robert TG]

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[DisneySuiteFreak]

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[Mayra]

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[NostalgicDad]

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[KCmike]

Great shot Danny. Are those your kids in the shot? What time did you take that shot and what day in the park?

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4509-1.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

Great shot Danny. Are those your kids in the shot? What time did you take that shot and what day in the park?

Thanks KCmike. That was from a solo trip about a year ago right around closing time. Don't know the kids......

[bonofreak]

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That is simply breathtaking. :flower3:

[Robert TG]

Work has begun on these buildings to make them into shops. Origionally, when the park was first built, these buildings were to be shops but instead the building was used as a warehouse for storage instead.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1360144.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

That is simply breathtaking. :flower3:


Thank you bonofreak! :)

[NostalgicDad]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/255197082_p5ANE-XL.jpg

[bonofreak]

Thank you bonofreak! :)


You are very welcome, NostalgicDad. :thumbsup2 And may I say thank you for all the beautiful pictures you so generously share with us. :flower3: I look forward to them everyday! You are such a great artist. :worship:

[MUDisneyCouple]

I'm so happy we got to see the "old" CA park, so I can compare all of the changes to what it used to look like. DH and I are really happy about the nighttime show there - we were surprised there wasn't one there to begin with. Thanks for sharing your photos of all the changes...it makes me want to make another trip asap!!!

[Robert TG]

Cars Land is a whole new land to be in finished in 2012.
There seems to be 3 main rides... Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.... Luigi's Flying Tires... and ... the "E" ticket ride "Radiator Springs Racers" which will have cars that travel five times faster than Autopia cars.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300656m.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300810m.jpg

[VallCopen]

What is an E ticket ride??? Cool Pics everyone, it makes me want to go back and we just got home 2 weeks ago.:lmao:

[KCmike]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4549.jpg

[Mayra]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q133/mireyah/Disneyland%202009/Downtown%20Disney/ene09-downtowndisney-1.jpg

[eym]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3515811790_62d30c4e43_b.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/255308016_yXagt-XL-4.jpg

[eym]

ok i don't have a pic for the day but a picture video with audio hope you guys like it. thanks to Danny for letting me use some of his picture hope you like it an leave comments thanks Eddie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDNEXKCf7vw

[TahoeMom]

What is an E ticket ride??? Cool Pics everyone, it makes me want to go back and we just got home 2 weeks ago.:lmao:

When Disneyland first opened you paid for admission and a book of tickets. There were A tickets, B tickets, etc. Each attraction was given a rating (A thru E) and you used the corresponding ticket to go on the ride. E tickets were the premier rides (today they would be Splash Mtn., Space Mtn., California Screamin', etc.) When you were out of E tickets you were out of chances to ride those rides - although presumably you could buy more ticket books. I don't know when Disney stopped using the tickets - I know they were still in use during my first trip in about 1973. Anyway, the premier rides are still sometimes referred to as E-ticket rides - rides that would have taken an E ticket if they were still being used.

[KCmike]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4565-1.jpg

[Robert TG]

On Buena Vista Street there will be the Carthay Circle Theatre. The theatre where Snow White premiered. Openning date of 2011 for this and the Red Cars.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300799m.jpg

[Disneyluvr2]

ok i don't have a pic for the day but a picture video with audio hope you guys like it. thanks to Danny for letting me use some of his picture hope you like it an leave comments thanks Eddie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDNEXKCf7vw

I loved your video eym! You did a great job! Thanks for sharing.

[DisneySuiteFreak]

ok i don't have a pic for the day but a picture video with audio hope you guys like it. thanks to Danny for letting me use some of his picture hope you like it an leave comments thanks Eddie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDNEXKCf7vw

Cool video eym! What software did you use to make it? Also, I checked out your Flickr account and I noticed that you used a Nikon D3, D70 and Canon 20D in your newer pics. Is there any particular reason why you switched to the 20D instead of the D3 anymore? Just wondering...

[NostalgicDad]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/353479826_Vu62v-XL-1.jpg

[Jennifer03]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/jeniabel/Disneyland%202008/100_1122.jpg

[zeitzeuge]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3407837301_b450e79197.jpg?v=0

[thisismyhappyplace]

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/pianogirl1119/P1000886.jpg

[eym]

Cool video eym! What software did you use to make it? Also, I checked out your Flickr account and I noticed that you used a Nikon D3, D70 and Canon 20D in your newer pics. Is there any particular reason why you switched to the 20D instead of the D3 anymore? Just wondering...


Thanks i use windows movie maker

and i love my D3 is just to big an d70 is not my camera is my sisters so i like the canon 20D is alot smaller

[Robert TG]

Here is a concept plan for a new story overylay for Mulholland Madness ride.
The ride will have a Goofy theme.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/PICT0378m.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/536273616_2NFe7-XL.jpg

[thisismyhappyplace]

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/pianogirl1119/P1000871.jpg

[Robert TG]

What is the future of the Maliboomer?
I'm not sure but this is what is in the Model for Paradise Pier.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300846m.jpg

[ScrapperKimmyD]

Cars Land is a whole new land to be in finished in 2012.
There seems to be 3 main rides... Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.... Luigi's Flying Tires... and ... the "E" ticket ride "Radiator Springs Racers" which will have cars that travel five times faster than Autopia cars.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300656m.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300810m.jpg

Where did you see these? Are they somewhere in the parks to show what's coming?

The first time I read "cars that travel five times faster", I thought "TEST TRACK!" Then I read it again. Oh. Autopia. Wouldn't it be great if it was a TEST TRACK type of ride, instead????

[Robert TG]

Where did you see these? Are they somewhere in the parks to show what's coming?

The first time I read "cars that travel five times faster", I thought "TEST TRACK!" Then I read it again. Oh. Autopia. Wouldn't it be great if it was a TEST TRACK type of ride, instead????

My thoughts went exactly to Test Track in WDW then faded away when I thought of the speeds of Autopia.

I saw all the coming attractions at "Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar". This building was "The Vineyard Room at the Golden Vine Winery" and looks like it will return to that some day. See the temporary signage in the first photo below.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300790.jpg

A more permanent sign is on the building.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300814m.jpg

The invitation to come inside to have a sneak peak at the future of California Adventure.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300586.jpg

Inside there is a "screening room" with a temporary sign over an older sign that said "Tasting Room". Here they show a very informative 6 minute film which inspires the imagination about the future of the park then there is a 30 second break before the film runs again. Lots of Displays, Drawings, Information, etc... Definitely worth the visit.

[Mayra]

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q133/mireyah/Disneyland%202009/ene09-disneylandresort2.jpg

[idyll]

Such great photos! Thanks for contributing guys.

I've only been to the FL one, but the Cali one doesn't look all that different ;)

[DisneySuiteFreak]

The first time I read "cars that travel five times faster", I thought "TEST TRACK!" Then I read it again. Oh. Autopia. Wouldn't it be great if it was a TEST TRACK type of ride, instead????

My thoughts went exactly to Test Track in WDW then faded away when I thought of the speeds of Autopia.

I have to say I thought the same as you two. Then I wondered why they would basically waste the space, money and time on building another glorified Autopia. :confused: Isn't one enough? :confused3
I wish they were building Test Track.:wizard: :idea:Maybe they have plans to do away with Autopia? Those cars are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo slooooooooooooooooooooowwwwww. And the queue is even slower! zzzzzzzzzz ;)

[DisneySuiteFreak]

http://suitefreak.smugmug.com/photos/536915671_w9typ-XL.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

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[KCmike]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4608.jpg

[Robert TG]

Tink in Pixie Hollow on a cool April morning.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1310150m.jpg

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Hey guys! I haven't posted in a while, but here's one I thought you all would appreciate.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3475034095_5fabd6eceb.jpg

[DisneySuiteFreak]

http://suitefreak.smugmug.com/photos/495650725_CYvYm-XL.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

Today is Armed Forces Day. Let's honor all Americans who have served and are currently serving in all branches of the military. The Flag Retreat at DL is a fantastic thing......

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/312320742_4RSZk-XL.jpg

[Minuet888]

What is the future of the Maliboomer?
I'm not sure but this is what is in the Model for Paradise Pier.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300846m.jpg

This looks more like the jumpin jellyfish ride

[Robert TG]

Celebrate! A Street Party. This is a VERY energic Dance party which is performed in 3 locations on the parade route.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1360386.jpg

I wonder how the dancers will cope in the summer as they are dancing fast for the full 45 minutes of the route.

[KCmike]

Hey Robert TG....how much actual disney music is played in the parade? Do they incorporate Walt's voice into the parade like parade of dreams? Did you like
it? Now on with the Picture of the Day...


http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4464-1.jpg

[Grumpy'sWife4Ever]

Hey Robert TG....how much actual disney music is played in the parade? Do they incorporate Walt's voice into the parade like parade of dreams? Did you like
it? Now on with the Picture of the Day...


http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4464-1.jpg

KC Mike - I just read about your father's passing in the other post....I wasn't sure where to post my condolences but I guess this as good a place as any?!? Anyway, thanks for sharing your love of Disney with us and keep on doing so, you are so right that life is too short..... And we can all use a little daily dose of Disney magic....:wizard:;):hug:

[Chriistiinaaa]

The invitation to come inside to have a sneak peak at the future of California Adventure.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300586.jpg

Inside there is a "screening room" with a temporary sign over an older sign that said "Tasting Room". Here they show a very informative 6 minute film which inspires the imagination about the future of the park then there is a 30 second break before the film runs again. Lots of Displays, Drawings, Information, etc... Definitely worth the visit.

Do we just walk inside?? or we actually need an invitation to go inside.

[Robert TG]

Do we just walk inside?? or we actually need an invitation to go inside.

Yes, The Blue Sky Cellar is a walk thru...and no line to get in. Nice and cool inside, great during the heat of the day with seats to watch the film.

[Robert TG]

Hey Robert TG....how much actual disney music is played in the parade? Do they incorporate Walt's voice into the parade like parade of dreams? Did you like it? Now on with the Picture of the Day...



Did I like it? I loved it!!!
No, Walt's voice is not in this parade.

There is some origional music for this parade.
It starts with the Celebrate song with is catchy and new.
Then there is some short selections of songs.
Swing Music: "Jump and Jive" and "Jungle Book" music.
The next section is Rock and Roll: With "I love rock & roll" and "Twist again". On to Latin music: "Do you really want it", "Conga"
Party music: "You can't stop the beat"
and finishes with "Celebrate you". All within 15 minutes.
Then starts again.

There are 3 major floats, each with 8 Characters, who Dance along with the 24 dancers and about a dozen colorful stilt walkers and huge tricycles that circulate the characters around near the end of the show.

So, if you would like to see your favorite character, swing dance or do the twist or join them in the conga line, this is your chance.

The Characters dancing in the show are...
(just imagine them dancing)
Mickey and Minnie
Chip and Dale
Lilo and Stitch
Mary Poppins and Bert
Tigger and Pooh
Woody and Jess
Alice and the Mad Hatter
Donald and Daisy
Pluto and Clarice (The Female Chipmunk)
Goofy and Claribelle
Wendy and Peter Pan
Pinocchio and Geppetto

The guide Map shows where the dance party stops, and it is best to be in the area if you want to see the show...otherwise it passes very quickly.
Out the front of the Bakery on Main Street is a good location.
This parade starts either in Main Street going toward It's a small world or starts near It's a small world heading toward Main Street.... and it's important to know which way it is going otherwise you could have an extra half hour wait before it arrives at your location.

OK, Here is a picture of Alice doing the Twist
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1330378m.jpg

[PetitePixy]

Did I like it? I loved it!!!
No, Walt's voice is not in this parade.

There is some origional music for this parade.
It starts with the Celebrate song with is catchy and new.
Then there is some short selections of songs.
Swing Music: "Jump and Jive" and "Jungle Book" music.
The next section is Rock and Roll: With "I love rock & roll" and "Twist again". On to Latin music: "Do you really want it", "Conga"
Party music: "You can't stop the beat"
and finishes with "Celebrate you". All within 15 minutes.
Then starts again.

There are 3 major floats, each with 8 Characters, who Dance along with the 24 dancers and about a dozen colorful stilt walkers and huge tricycles that circulate the characters around near the end of the show.

So, if you would like to see your favorite character, swing dance or do the twist or join them in the conga line, this is your chance.

The Characters dancing in the show are...
(just imagine them dancing)
Mickey and Minnie
Chip and Dale
Lilo and Stitch
Mary Poppins and Bert
Tigger and Pooh
Woody and Jess
Alice and the Mad Hatter
Donald and Daisy
Pluto and Clarice (The Female Chipmunk)
Goofy and Claribelle
Wendy and Peter Pan
Pinocchio and Geppetto

The guide Map shows where the dance party stops, and it is best to be in the area if you want to see the show...otherwise it passes very quickly.
Out the front of the Bakery on Main Street is a good location.
This parade starts either in Main Street going toward It's a small world or starts near It's a small world heading toward Main Street.... and it's important to know which way it is going otherwise you could have an extra half hour wait before it arrives at your location.

Yea, the parade is pretty sweet. Short and sweet!
When I went for my birthday on March 31st, I saw it for the first time and was really excited about the new parade! And also about the confetti that was shaped like mickey heads all over the place.
I especially liked the music and dancing. :cheer2:

[mechurchlady]

This looks more like the jumpin jellyfish ride

It is the Jumpin Jellyfish. The latest D23 stuff shows the Jumpin Jellyfish still intact but the SS Rustworthy gone and in its place a patio area for a large restaurant. It is in the way for expansion of the restaurant on the west side where McDonald's was located. It may stay as it can be rethemed and is a kid friendly ride.

[MUDisneyCouple]

Robert TG and PetitePixy - This sounds similar to how the Block Party Bash is...do you or anyone else happen to know if the parade in Magic Kingdom is the same? I thought it was still the same old parade, but with different decorations??? :confused3

[Robert TG]

Yea, the parade is pretty sweet. Short and sweet!
When I went for my birthday on March 31st, I saw it for the first time and was really excited about the new parade! And also about the confetti that was shaped like mickey heads all over the place.
I especially liked the music and dancing. :cheer2:

Here is some more Mickey confetti for you to enjoy :goodvibes
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1360346.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/359050364_jmE5m-XL.jpg

[PigletGurl]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/359050364_jmE5m-XL.jpg

^ is now my wallpaper :)

thats my fave ride in DCA and im 19 :rotfl:

[NostalgicDad]

^ is now my wallpaper :)

thats my fave ride in DCA and im 19 :rotfl:


Thanks PigletGurl! I like the part where one of them mentions "He picked me up with his mind powers and shook me like a dawg".

Don't worry.....It's one of my favorite rides as well and I'm 41! ;)

[prettyprincessbelle]

Thanks PigletGurl! I like the part where one of them mentions "He picked me up with his mind powers and shook me like a dawg".

Don't worry.....It's one of my favorite rides as well and I'm 41! ;)

:rotfl:

I like that part too.

[PetitePixy]

Here is some more Mickey confetti for you to enjoy :goodvibes

Lol, thank you! :cheer2:


I really liked this picture I took on one of my trips:
http://i44.tinypic.com/24x2gc4.jpg
Pirate ship from Fantasmic!

[KCmike]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4428-2.jpg

[DisneySuiteFreak]

I love the sense of anticipation while waiting for one of my favorite shows to start! Look at all the people! (And that's not counting the ones that are ghosting, either!)
ETA: the light in the top right corner is the moon...
http://suitefreak.smugmug.com/photos/498106279_BFpk7-XL.png

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Okay - not sure what happened to my photo in the last post, but it's worth repeating....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3475034095_5fabd6eceb.jpg

[wazowskiLOVER:)]

I just got back from DL on Sunday from my birthday weekend and was in love with taking pictures of the new Mickey's Funwheel :) I LOVE IT!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/jazzilla/DL%20Birthday/DSC_0181.jpg

[Robert TG]

I just got back from DL on Sunday from my birthday weekend and was in love with taking pictures of the new Mickey's Funwheel :) I LOVE IT!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/jazzilla/DL%20Birthday/DSC_0181.jpg


WOW! Beautiful :lovestruc :wizard:

[DisneySuiteFreak]

Okay - not sure what happened to my photo in the last post, but it's worth repeating....

It's back on page 211, post 3163 I think. Things move pretty fast around here!;) Cool shot though!
I just got back from DL on Sunday from my birthday weekend and was in love with taking pictures of the new Mickey's Funwheel :) I LOVE IT!

WazowskiLOVER, that's a beautiful shot!

[NostalgicDad]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/354119493_KDnRk-XL.jpg

[prettyprincessbelle]

wazowskiLOVER:), Jasmine that is an awesome picture. I love it.

NostalgicDad, Little bread-and-butterflies kiss the tulips! Great picture!!

[bama106]

I just got back from DL on Sunday from my birthday weekend and was in love with taking pictures of the new Mickey's Funwheel :) I LOVE IT!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/jazzilla/DL%20Birthday/DSC_0181.jpg

WOW!!! That is an amazing picture! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[NostalgicDad]

Yep, nice picture there Jasmine! :thumbsup2

[NostalgicDad]

NostalgicDad, Little bread-and-butterflies kiss the tulips! Great picture!!

Thank you prettyprincessbelle!

[wazowskiLOVER:)]

WOW! Beautiful :lovestruc :wizard:

Thank you Robert TG, DisneySuiteFreak, Courtney, and Danny !

I know there has been some debate on whether or not people are happy about the change of the sun wheel to mickey's fun wheel, but I completely LOVE it.

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I am really enjoying looking at these pics, dreaming of our first trip to DLR. I was wondering if anyone has pics of the crowds? Trying to get a visual of what to expect for our August trip. I remember seeing a pic from Christmas day at WDW and that was the best visual!

[Sarah84]

I am really enjoying looking at these pics, dreaming of our first trip to DLR. I was wondering if anyone has pics of the crowds? Trying to get a visual of what to expect for our August trip. I remember seeing a pic from Christmas day at WDW and that was the best visual!

Thats makes 2 of us, i love looking at this threading dreaming about what its going to be like to finally see all the things in peoples shots in person :)

[VallCopen]

When Disneyland first opened you paid for admission and a book of tickets. There were A tickets, B tickets, etc. Each attraction was given a rating (A thru E) and you used the corresponding ticket to go on the ride. E tickets were the premier rides (today they would be Splash Mtn., Space Mtn., California Screamin', etc.) When you were out of E tickets you were out of chances to ride those rides - although presumably you could buy more ticket books. I don't know when Disney stopped using the tickets - I know they were still in use during my first trip in about 1973. Anyway, the premier rides are still sometimes referred to as E-ticket rides - rides that would have taken an E ticket if they were still being used.

Thanks TahoeMom. I should have figured that out since I just bought some old Disneyland booklets on ebay to hang in our rec room (someday when we build). I just saw it posted about the soon to be coming Cars land and the new rides and wasn't sure what it meant. I hope the ride is good.

[Robert TG]

A new viewing area is planned for the new Water show "World of Color".

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/PICT0379m.jpg

What is exciting is seeing that the changes are actually underway!!!

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300453.jpg

[Robert TG]

SPECIAL REQUEST
The flowers at The Hub were replanted at the end of April as shown in the picture below. My wife has asked me many times to find out what colors those flowers turned out to be. Can anyone, please, post a recent photo (May 2009) of these flowers? Many many thanks for your efforts.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1360802m.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/354409913_UTyt8-XL.jpg

[DisneySuiteFreak]

http://suitefreak.smugmug.com/photos/475469133_kmAhh-XL.jpg

[PetitePixy]

That is a beautiful shot DisneySuiteFreak!! And it's my favorite color!! That castle is a loverly shade of blue. ;)

And here it is in Pink!
http://i39.tinypic.com/28vyote.jpg
Hehe, I feel like Sleeping Beauty. BLUE!PINK!BLUE!PINK!

[Grumpy'sWife4Ever]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/354409913_UTyt8-XL.jpg

Danny, thank you for this! Not only is it an awesome shot, but my DS 7 is planning on this for a Halloween costume, and this is a great photo for me to study (We have the hat and gloves......Hmmm........) :thumbsup2

[KCmike]

10 more sleeps till I'm in California....please shut off those quakes!

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4415-2.jpg

[blackjackdelta]

I just got back from DL on Sunday from my birthday weekend and was in love with taking pictures of the new Mickey's Funwheel :) I LOVE IT!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/jazzilla/DL%20Birthday/DSC_0181.jpg
Would like to know your EXIF on this photo..beautiful.

Jack

[Robert TG]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1310749m.jpg

[Minuet888]

10 more sleeps till I'm in California....please shut off those quakes!

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4415-2.jpg

Me too!! just ten more!!!

[eeyoresnr]

Me too!! just ten more!!!

I'm so jealous

[wazowskiLOVER:)]

Would like to know your EXIF on this photo..beautiful.

Jack

Thank you :)

I tweaked the colors a little bit in photoshop using curves under the adjustment layers, but otherwise: 8 sec @ f 14, ISO 200, 31 mm :)

[NostalgicDad]

Danny, thank you for this! Not only is it an awesome shot, but my DS 7 is planning on this for a Halloween costume, and this is a great photo for me to study (We have the hat and gloves......Hmmm........) :thumbsup2


Thanks a bunch Val! Same deal here.......my wife used this picture last Halloween to make my (then) DS7's costume. It looked really cool. ;)

[NostalgicDad]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/312118029_xgLgm-XL-1.jpg

[DisneySuiteFreak]

That is a beautiful shot DisneySuiteFreak!! And it's my favorite color!! That castle is a loverly shade of blue. ;)

Thank you! I liked your photo too! :goodvibes

[PNWmom]

The fun wheel looks great, what does Screamin' look like now?

[KCmike]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4406-1.jpg

[Robert TG]

The fun wheel looks great, what does Screamin' look like now?

Someone is bound to have a better photo... and perhaps a night time shot?

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300428m.jpg

[DisneySuiteFreak]

Someone is bound to have a better photo... and perhaps a night time shot?
I'd love to see a night time shot. I still miss the Mickey Ears!

[NostalgicDad]

http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/201550665_Gh2pC-XL-1.jpg

[PetitePixy]

*sigh*
I miss Screamin's old look.

[Robert TG]

I'm posting 3 pictures today, because it is a mystery to me as to WHAT is being built. Is there anyone who has a clue to what sort of construction this is. The large black platform is not solid, but looks like a grid pattern. Perhaps its made of some form of plastic. I'm wondering if this is to let the water flow thru ... or if it is just a frame for a concrete pore. I also don't understand what the Black and Blue Boxes are about, that are attached to the bottom of the frame. All of this will be below water and I wonder if divers will swim underneath to access whatever they are doing ... or if this will be bone dry underneath with easy acess to all the workings and only a shallow layer of water above.
Can anyone shed any light upon what looks to me like some unusual construction?
THE PLATFORM (photo taken while on the Golden Zepher)
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300564.jpg

A close up of the construction
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300753.jpg

The Blue boxes before assembly
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1300751-1.jpg

[NostalgicDad]

Wish I could help you on that Robert but I'm as clueless as they come. :confused:

[NostalgicDad]

Here's a spot I could stand in for hours, just watching the variety expressions and emotions. I don't know these ladies but I think they are having fun and are at peace with themselves.


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[KCmike]

great shot danny. Kind of a neat photo op for families.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4389-1.jpg

[road2disney]

Here's a spot I could stand in for hours, just watching the variety expressions and emotions. I don't know these ladies but I think they are having fun and are at peace with themselves.


Great photo! How long were you standing there?

I showed my daughter the pic and she thought the red haired girl in the back was Ariel.

KCmike, nice shot of the Mickey head. I sure miss it! I missed seeing that and TSM together. We went in May when it was already the sun.

[PNWmom]

[QUOTE=Robert TG;31951066]I'm posting 3 pictures today, because it is a mystery to me as to WHAT is being built. Is there anyone who has a clue to what sort of construction this is. The large black platform is not solid, but looks like a grid pattern. Perhaps its made of some form of plastic. I'm wondering if this is to let the water flow thru ... or if it is just a frame for a concrete pore. I also don't understand what the Black and Blue Boxes are about, that are attached to the bottom of the frame. All of this will be below water and I wonder if divers will swim underneath to access whatever they are doing ... or if this will be bone dry underneath with easy acess to all the workings and only a shallow layer of water above.
Can anyone shed any light upon what looks to me like some unusual construction?

It is all in preparation of the World of Color show. Here is an article on it.
http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/disney%E2%80%99s-wor-957/

[DisneyXiao]

the blue and black plastic boxes look like float boxes, the put them under boat docks when they build them so they'll float. That's my guess...

[prettyprincessbelle]

Here's a spot I could stand in for hours, just watching the variety expressions and emotions. I don't know these ladies but I think they are having fun and are at peace with themselves.

:rotfl: at the girl in the back. How fun!!

[NostalgicDad]

great shot danny. Kind of a neat photo op for families.


Thanks Mike. :)


Great photo! How long were you standing there?

I showed my daughter the pic and she thought the red haired girl in the back was Ariel.

Thanks road2disney. :)

That particular time I probably stood there a good half an hour or so. There have been other times and I have tons of pictures like that.

[Robert TG]

Here's a spot I could stand in for hours, just watching the variety expressions and emotions. I don't know these ladies but I think they are having fun and are at peace with themselves.


http://ddbimages.smugmug.com/photos/354682068_dkZ5a-XL.jpg

What great fun! And a really cool photo. I just wonder how "at peace" they were when they recieved the non-spiritual "Splash" at the bottom. :scared: :rotfl:

[Robert TG]

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[DisneySuiteFreak]

Fromthis article: http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/disney%E2%80%99s-wor-957/ Unlike Fantasmic, World of Color will feature no boats, performers or — most important — fireworks (lest visitors recall the ill-fated LuminAria water show whose smoke and ash choked and irritated the eyes of viewers along the shores of Paradise Pier in 2001).
I'm not quite sure I understand how bad the smoke was in 2001.:confused3 How could it be so bad? Illuminations at Epcot is on the water in the middle of the park and it wasn't like that at all. I never smelled smoke, even though you could see it. I do realize that Epcot is a lot bigger, but if the fireworks went off high in the air like the castle fireworks then wouldn't it simply dissipate or blow away w/ little to no impact? ...Have any of you ever seen the Luminaria show? Just curious... I was kind of hoping the new show would be like Illuminations...

[NostalgicDad]

What great fun! And a really cool photo. I just wonder how "at peace" they were when they recieved the non-spiritual "Splash" at the bottom. :scared: :rotfl:

Thanks Robert and great point! :goodvibes

[NostalgicDad]

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[Robert TG]

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[NostalgicDad]

I always like this one for a red, white, and blue day. Remembering those who have given their lives in our armed services.


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[jory29]

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Your work is so remarkable, Danny - I can always tell the photos that you have taken even before I see your name on the left hand side of the pic.; you capture the entire essence of Disneyland, etc., through the camera lens. I don't know how you do it! Another awesome shot, thanks for sharing!! :) I feel like I am right there in the moment, as I view the shot, and feel that I am seeing/sensing/feeling the same things that you did at the time. Amazing work!

Can I ask you something? How come when I take a photo sometimes, I look at it once taken, and am surprised that it didn't capture what our kids actually look like, etc.? Is it because we are working with people in the shots, OR is it because we need to focus on setting the right settings to capture the depth/dimensions, etc.? I have sometimes had to take numerous pics. to know that I caught the essence of a shot... for you, it seems to come naturally to you. A true gift, for sure. And, I imagine, a lot of hands on work as well.

:)

[NostalgicDad]

Your work is so remarkable, Danny - I can always tell the photos that you have taken even before I see your name on the left hand side of the pic.; you capture the entire essence of Disneyland, etc., through the camera lens. I don't know how you do it! Another awesome shot, thanks for sharing!! :) I feel like I am right there in the moment, as I view the shot, and feel that I am seeing/sensing/feeling the same things that you did at the time. Amazing work!

Can I ask you something? How come when I take a photo sometimes, I look at it once taken, and am surprised that it didn't capture what our kids actually look like, etc.? Is it because we are working with people in the shots, OR is it because we need to focus on setting the right settings to capture the depth/dimensions, etc.? I have sometimes had to take numerous pics. to know that I caught the essence of a shot... for you, it seems to come naturally to you. A true gift, for sure. And, I imagine, a lot of hands on work as well.

:)

jory29......Those are very kind words and I very much appreciate it. :goodvibes

As far as getting those shots you speak of......your last sentence kind of sums it up. Shoot and shoot some more! But, on the technical side, it can sometimes have to do with your settings with regards to making the subject "pop". People are not easy to get shots of but kids in particular are much harder as well. In a lot of situations, a larger aperture (smaller number) can mean the difference. That will allow some blurring of the background which will make the subject stand out. Another thing is just to have some patience when looking through the viewfinder. What their movements and sort of get in motion with them. I'm not sure if that made sense but might help a bit. Thanks again for the super nice comments! :)

[NostalgicDad]

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[jory29]

jory29......Those are very kind words and I very much appreciate it. :goodvibes

As far as getting those shots you speak of......your last sentence kind of sums it up. Shoot and shoot some more! But, on the technical side, it can sometimes have to do with your settings with regards to making the subject "pop". People are not easy to get shots of but kids in particular are much harder as well. In a lot of situations, a larger aperture (smaller number) can mean the difference. That will allow some blurring of the background which will make the subject stand out. Another thing is just to have some patience when looking through the viewfinder. What their movements and sort of get in motion with them. I'm not sure if that made sense but might help a bit. Thanks again for the super nice comments! :)

Thanks, Danny, for your reply it makes a lot of sense! I'll try what you suggested. I LOVE the monorail pic. you just posted, as well; total clarity. Amazing!!! Thanks for taking the time to post such awesome pics. on this website!! :)

[Robert TG]

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[NostalgicDad]

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[NostalgicDad]

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[Robert TG]

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[Robert TG]

A picture of "Rosetta" taken in Pixie Hollow

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1310143.jpg

[prettyprincessbelle]

The fairies don't always wear leggings/tights do they? I think only when it's cold out? I'm guessing it was cold/early morning by her pretty jacket.

I just love character pictures! :)

[NostalgicDad]

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[KCmike]

This will be my last one for about a week and a half as we're off to California. See you all soon.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x145/KCmike1969/DSCN4237-1.jpg

[wdwnut4life]

goin to disneyland? have fun in CA! have a lovely wknd everyone! :)

[NostalgicDad]

This will be my last one for about a week and a half as we're off to California. See you all soon.



Have a great trip KCmike! Can't wait to hear how you also like Yosemite.;)

[wazowskiLOVER:)]

Happy Friday Everyone!

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[Robert TG]

This will be my last one for about a week and a half as we're off to California. See you all soon.



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Enjoy yourself at the happiest place on earth. I'd be interested to see how the construction has come along in California Adventure. Have fun

[thisismyhappyplace]

A picture of "Rosetta" taken in Pixie Hollow

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Robert_TG/Disneyland%209/P1310143.jpg

she has pretty hands.... :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: i know i'm weird for noticing those little things.

[Stacerita]

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