Photo of the Week

New Fantasyland Theatre Sign

Photo of the Week: Fantasyland Theatre Sign



The new Fantasyland Theatre sign has been installed as we get closer to the May 25 opening of Mickey and the Magical Map at Disneyland
Grizzly River Run

Photo of the Week: Grizzly River Run



Disneyland Photo of the Week: Grizzly River Run
Sailing Ship Columbia

Photo of the Week: Sailing Ship Columbia



The Sailing Ship Columbia sets sail around the Rivers of America
Disneyland Band

Photo of the Week: Disneyland Band



Main Entrance, Disneyland Atmosphere entertainment is one of the most enjoyable aspects of visiting Disneyland, and Disneyland Band is the crown jewel of the random “streetmosphere” entertainment you may encounter. Here the band marched it’s way, along with Alice and the Mad Hatter, down Main Street USA and formed in front of the famous Mickey [...]
Springtime in Central Plaza

Photo of the Week: Springtime in Central Plaza



Disneyland Photo of the Week: Springtime in Central Plaza Central Plaza, Disneyland Springtime at Disneyland is a beautiful time of year. The horticulture department really shines this time of year, planting colorful tulips around the ‘hub’ – Central Plaza and Town Square on Main Street. The entire resort shines and glows with color. Southern California [...]
Independence Hall – Bryan Pugh

Photo of the Week: Independence Hall



Here’s something a bit different from me this week… Independence Hall Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA There’s no doubt in my mind, I love and miss the Old Knott’s. For those of you who don’t know, Knott’s Berry Farm is an amusement park located a few miles north-west of Disneyland. The place started out [...]
Fantasy Faire Royal Theatre Disneyland

Night Falls on Fantasy Faire



The construction walls came down this past week, unveiling Disneyland’s latest creation, Fantasy Faire.
Disneyland Mad Tea Party – Bryan Pugh

Disneyland Photo of the Week: This Tea Party is Mad!



Disneyland Photo of the Week: This Tea Party is Mad! Fantasyland, Disneyland Disneyland’s Mad Tea Party – not to be confused with the Mad ‘T’ Party at DCA – just came out from a short refurbishment looking more vibrant than ever. This classic Fantasyland attraction is definitely a guest favorite. You can hear the kids [...]
Partners Sunrise – Disneyland

Disneyland Photo of the Week: Partners Sunrise



Disneyland Photo of the Week: Partners Sunrise Partners Statue, Central Plaza – Disneyland I was having trouble sleeping on the morning this photo was created. Knowing that I had to get to the parks at opening to take photos for this week’s DlandLive and MousePlanet weekly columns, I decided to give the Annual Passholder early entry [...]
Raidator Springs Racers

Race Through Ornament Valley



Cars Land, Disney California Adventure Beautiful white clouds and a rising morning sun over Ornament Valley in Cars Land sets the scene for this week’s Disneyland Photo
Cozy Cone Motel – Cars Land

No Vacancy at the Cozy Cone Motel



Cars Land, Disney California Adventure I’ve been spending a lot of time recently with my camera in California Adventure, especially in Cars Land. It’s proven to be quite the challenge to actually venture out of these areas and because of that I am beginning to look forward to this spring’s scheduled opening of the Fantasy [...]
Radiator Springs Racers Cars Land

A Lit Track on Race Day



Cars Land, Disney California Adventure I love this view. Probably my favorite place to be in the evenings at the Disneyland Resort. This night was quite unique, which in turn makes this photo unique.
Stanley – Founder of Radiator Springs

Stanley – Founder of Radiator Springs



Cars Land, Disney California Adventure As guests walk down Route 66 in Cars Land they are greeted by a statue of Stanley, the founder of Radiator Springs.
Christmas on Buena Vista Street

So Long, Buena Vista Street Christmas



Buena Vista Street, Disney California Adventure I am truly sad to see the first Christmas on Buena Vista Street fade away. The 1920′s entrance to Disney California Adventure was by far my most favorite place to be this past holiday season. For what was Buena Vista Street’s first Christmas season, it was magnificent. I can’t [...]
Disneyland Crowds

Holiday Crowds at the Disneyland Resort



We are in the middle of the last two weeks of December, the most crowded time at Disneyland. Long lines, closed turnstiles and packed out shows are a reality this time of year. One only has to look to Twitter to see the reports and photos of the massive crowds at the parks, but listening to the plight of guests at [...]
Cars Land Christmas

Season’s Speedings from Cars Land



Merry Christmas…or as they say in Cars Land… Season’s Speedings!
Christmas on Main Street

Prepare for Holiday Crowds at Disneyland



It’s the most wonderful time of year. The Holidays at Disneyland are by far my most favorite time of year to visit, and likewise they are for most. We are on the cusp of what could be the busiest time of year to visit the parks. Not to discourage you from visiting, actually I say [...]
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Photography from the 2012 Disneyland Candlelight Ceremony



With the 2012 Candlelight Ceremony and Processional, Disneyland not only held a record 20 nights of the event, but also opened up all of the reserve seating to an Annual Passholder drawing. In years past only VIPs and those who purchased dining packages were able to obtain such amazing seats to this traditional Disneyland event. The Candlelight [...]
Cars Land Christmas

Photo Tour: Cars Land Christmas



Tour the Cars Land Christmas Decorations at Disney California Adventure
Buena Vista Street Christmas Tree

Photo Tour: A Buena Vista Street Christmas



Tour the Buena Vista Street Christmas Decorations at Disney California Adventure