That parade/party looks so colorful and fun! I have never seen pictures like these. (Except for maybe in your TR last year.) To be honest, I don't need much of an excuse, but
finding new things to do is always a plus. Hee hee hee
We still need to figure some things out, but we booked a room at the Tropicana tonight! We saw rates starting to inch up, so we decided to book now. No deposit down, can cancel up to 48 hrs before..so no reason not to book!
I rented an 18-200 for our last Disney trip and I did use it for the majority of my pictures...so I can definitely see use to owning one for myself and not renting. I'd be open to renting a better low-light lens than the 50mm, though. Maybe renting that 17-55 2.8 would be a good idea.
How are Sigma lenses? I could buy the Sigma 17-55 f/2.8 instead of the canon 18-200...and I can see how that would be a very versatile lens and definitely worth it. The canon version is a bit out of the budget range right now though.
I'm still fairly new to this DSLR world I've used it enough since I got it a few years ago to be able to use it in manual fairly well, but I'd love to take a photography class or 2 at some point to learn more.
Love the 3 Caballeros shots! And I am sad again that the Silly Swings were closed the last time we went. But it's something new for my kids to experience next time. Also, why does Katie look way more grown up and sophisticated and pretty at 14 than I did at like 21? ;-)
What colourful shots this set contain. Love all that 3 Caballeros costuming.
Love your shots with Mickey and Minnie!
Awesome character meets, love it! Seems like a super fun day.
Love, Love, the vibe of the Navidad Street Party/Parade! It looks like a lot of fun- bright and festive. Although, it does kinda look like that drummer is not too happy with the mariachi guitar player encroaching on his space. Maybe he spotted a Hollywood talent guy in the crowd...?
Plus, that Fly Girl Minnie outfit - never seen that before and it's one of the best I've seen her in. It has a great early '50s throwback feel to it. Walt would have loved that one....
Would you say it's magical?
Magic the way it always should be. Absolutely love it
Another very nice day at DCA. Great shots with the characters and especially at the Viva Navidad event at Paradise Pier.
Nice to see you were able to get the good spot to watch the Viva Navidad Street Party. I enjoyed watching the Street Party during the holiday season last year and will definitely have to see it again later this year.
Love those photos of Mickey & Minnie..and Goofy too! And the photo op with the 3 Cabelleros is pretty awesome. The Viva Navidad celebration seems really fun.
I absolutely love the Viva Navidad party/section. We always try to catch the show more than once when we visit during the holiday season.
those photos of the Viva Navidad parade are terrific. You really captured the movement of the dancers with their swirling skirts.
Catching back up and just loving all the pictures. I hope Claire will take time to meet characters this year. She's been pretty iffy with meets the last few years. I guess she is too cool now
How do you find out when the characters will be out? Do you just ask a CM?
Yay!! A new TR!! Off to catch up, but i had to say that although I also have an 8th grade daughter (who is now taller than me) I was shocked at how grown up Katie is!! How did that happen? Especially since we are still 29!!
Edited: All caught up!! Your photos are suburb - as usual!! I have been MIA on the Disboards for a while (and then hung out on the Universal side for our March trip) - what is this I hear about a new camera?? Congrats! Off to stalk the photography board to see what you have now!
Wow -- Belle looked right into your lens!! Beautiful photos - so crisp.
Great shots!
Always a fun read Janet and the pictures this year are outstanding as usual. I'm impressed of what you were able to pull out of the new camera on those WoC images that were HAND HELD! You daughter looks so grown up. Wow. Also glad to hear you had a good experience with LAX. We are doing the opposite this year and are flying into SNA. We got some crazy ridiculous prices out of Denver as we plan a stop there as well this summer. We are officially calling this our last hurrah with the kids. If they go with us on other trips then they will have to pay as the belt has been tightened for my twins college fund. Our plan this summer is to spend 3 days on the beach in Santa Barbara (never been in this area of CA), 3 nights in Yosemite, and then 5 nights in DL. Should be interesting. Now on with the show.....
So excited to read the new trip report!
I will have to see the Candlelight Processional one day. Great pictures from ACF parade. Hopefully ACF parade will be playing this year during the holiay season with the 60th anniversary going on.
Great shots of the Christmas parade. Really enjoying your TR.
Your parade photos are awesome! Those puffy snowmen are the cutest!
Great updates!
Gorgeous photos as always Janet! I love the Matterhorn in the background.