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[Belle Ella]

Tom Sawyer's Island & Adventureland​

Here's something that I'm glad I got a chance to look around at before it was ever invaded by those filthy pirates! Tom Sawyer's Island. It's not usually on my list of things I must do, but when trying to see and photograph as much as possible I'll usually make my way over. My fear of silly little rafts no withstanding.

And to finish off our whirlwind-photo-tour we'll swing by Adventureland, home of my favorite-cheese-ball ride, the Jungle Cruise!! It's funny to look back at this trip and remember how 100% terrified I was to go on Indiana Jones when nowadays I would love nothing more than to go again and agan and again non-stop these days if I could (and I can thanks to the handy dandy Single Rider thingamajig).

i feel like something's missing

 

[kaoden39]

Wow someone has been busy putting pictures and trip up today.

 

[Belle Ella]

Wow someone has been busy putting pictures and trip up today.

What can I say ... I'm true to my word! I think I have 3 posts left and then July 2006 will officially be put to rest!

 

[Belle Ella]

A Parade of Dreams
Part 15​

If I've said it once, I've probably only said it once (until now) :rolling One thing that I truly, madly, deeply miss is the Parade of Dreams. It as the absolute tops of the tops as far as parades were concerned and with it gone, late afternoons at Disneyland just aren't the same. Hopefully, someday soon, a worthy successor will be introduced, but until then there is no such thing as too many POD photos!

 

[kaoden39]

Pooh Bear and Mary Poppins interesting pairing.....

 

[Belle Ella]

Pooh Bear and Mary Poppins interesting pairing.....

I know, right?!

 

[Belle Ella]

Millions of Happy Faces
Part 16​

Someday I would love to make a mosaic/collage similar to the ones that were up around Disneyland in 2006 (and I believe they were still around during my June 2007 trip as well). Using hundreds and hundred of photos of smiling faces (also known as The Happiest Faces on Earth), these pieces of art were made! Since I would run out of room if I included the description plaques that I photographed as well, I've put the description as well as the number of images used below each photo At least for the ones that I have.

Sleeping Beauty (Maleficent) - 1959
The Sleeping Beauty collage contains 3,606 images, and depicts the evil fairy Maleficent as she summons her dark powers

Alice in Wonderland - 1951
Alice finds herself in the midst of a Mad Tea Party, in an Alice in Wonderland collage that contains 3,360 images

The Little Mermaid - 1989
Ariel imagines what it's like to be "Part of Your World" in this Little Mermaid collage, which contains 2,678 images

Pocahontas - 1995
This collage of Pocahontas, one of Disney's greatest heroines, contains 4,581 images

Cinderella - 1950
It's the stroke of midnight ... and Cinderella has left her glass slipper behind in this Cinderella collage, which contains 4,004 images

Beauty and the Beast - 1991
Belle and the Beast learn the true meaning of love in this Beauty and the Beast collage, which contains 2,448 images

Mulan - 1998
Mulan's greatest wish is to bring honor to her father in this Mulan collage, which contains 2,412 images

Hercules - 1997
Hercules finds himself falling under Meg's spell in this Hercules collage, which contains 2,448 images

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - 1937
Dopey seeks yet another kiss from Snow White in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world's first full length animated feature
Dedicated to the Disney Shareholders, this collage contains 9,696 images

Mickey's Toontown - 1993
Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck vie for votes in a wild and wacky election campaign
Each of these collages contains 2, 886 images

Mickey's Trailer - 1938
Mickey, Donald, and Goofy's vacation doesn't go exactly as planned and Mickey suffers the consequences in this collage, which contains 6,000 images

The Lion King - 1994
Future king Simba and his friend, Nala, have the look of mischief in this Lion King collage, which contains 2,398 images

Jungle Book - 1967
Mowgli and his friend Baloo enjoy the "Bare Necessities" of life in this animated Disney classic
The Jungle Book collage contains 2,302 images

Toy Story - 1995
Sheriff Woody is one of Andy's favorite toys in Toy Story
This collage contains 2,416 images

Toy Story 2 - 1999
Jessie was Woody's co-star in the old TV show, Woody's Round Up
This collage of Jessie contains 2,416 images

Walt & Mickey - 1966
Walt & Mickey collage contains 5,800 images, including pictures of Walt Disney, photos of Disneyland and early artists' renderings of the Magic Kingdom

Sleeping Beauty (Aurora and Prince Philip) - 1959
Aurora is awakened from the spell by the dashing Prince Philip and "true love's first kiss"
The Sleeping Beauty collage contains 1,657 images

Sleeping Beauty (Dragon) - 1959
The evil fairy, Maleficent, transforms herself into a hideous dragon in this collage from Walt Disney's animated classic, Sleeping Beauty, which contains 1,657 images

 

[kaoden39]

I know, right?!

Well, I am guessing it is that obsession with sweet things. You know a "spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down...." and all that.

 

[Belle Ella]

Well, I am guessing it is that obsession with sweet things. You know a "spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down...." and all that.

I was totally just saying that to myself a second ago right after I posted that (so maybe a few more than seconds ...). Then I got interrupted by a lady from the Census Bureau. Fun.

So, while typing my last update out, I got distracted by "Bare Necessities" and guess what I decided I must watch!!

Oh, and 1 more July 2006 update to go!!

 

[Belle Ella]

Character Sightings
Part 17​

2006 wasn't a year for photos of me, with or without characters, but it doesn't mean that I didn't see my fair share wandering around the Park. This was the summer before Princess Fantasy Faire was introduced to Fantasyland and the Princesses were actually seen wandering around ... where else ... the Castle! It provided a much better backdrop to the silly murals paintings at PFF. Oh, and did I forget to mention that the Princes were usually out with them? And of course I mentioned the Villain's Lair previously, didn't I?

makes me sad one reason i loved snow white growing up was because she's supposed to have brown eyes

Well, thanks for sticking with air B.E. Things may not always be easy to follow, but at least there are lots and lots of colorful photos! There's nothing in the world that photos (especially of Disneyland) can't make worth your while! As the light dims on another installation of my never-ending trip report, I'll give you a few photos of the Castle at night and the special princess additions of 2006!

so long, everybody!​

 

[DisneyStitch626]

I love the mosaic stuff!!! They are so cool. I love to just sit and look at all the little pictures. I've done a couple Mickey Mouse mosaic puzzles, and I just loved them.

I like the looks of that parade too! I wish it was still around so I could see it! What is that Celebrate parade like?

 

[Belle Ella]

I like the looks of that parade too! I wish it was still around so I could see it! What is that Celebrate parade like?

POD was absolutely amazing! You would have loved it As far as Celebrate is conernced ... I've never actually seen it. I've walked by and done my best to avoid it. I have no interest in it whatsoever. It's too loud, and IMO just geared more towards kids and it's supposed to be like a big dance thing. You can find a whole bunch of videos on it all over. Here's one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL1QIVVp8Jo

It's probably too much to hope for, but I really am hoping they do something Halloween-ish for us this year.

 

[Belle Ella]

Methinks it's time for another game

 

[DisneyStitch626]

I get why they want to direct the parades towards kids, but usually where there are kids, there are adults too! Or I would hope. So why not keep the parades exciting for both??

Oooh, a game!!

 

[DisneyStitch626]

BTW I also love the close-ups of the crownds on the castle. So pretty!

 

[FlameGirl]

Holy smokes! You've been busy Jazz!

 

[Belle Ella]

I loved those crowns. I wish I had had a tripod at the time so I could get better photos of 'em. But it'll do for now. I did love that camera that I had before I moved on t my DSLR. The photos of the Princesses that I took? I was all the way on the other side of the castle and yet it looks like I was right there! That camera had a freaking amazing zoom on it (like 12x or something).

Yes, yes I have been busy! But bored. This is what happens when school is out. And I'd like to start focusing my attention on my still forever-ways-away trip!

OK -- here's the new game!! We already did an ABC of all things Disney. Now we're going to play ABC's of Disney characters. Okie dokes? I'll go first:

Ariel

 

[DisneyStitch626]

Bolt

 

[Belle Ella]

Crickee

 

[DisneyStitch626]

Dumbo