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Disneyland Paris – Fantasyland — Part 3 — Dumbo, Tea Cups, and Alice’s Curious Labyrinth

Posted on by Jack Spence
Dumbo the Flying Elephant Dumbo is a timeless classic. Both the movie and the attraction have been delighting children and adults for years. And the Dumbo attraction at Disneyland Paris is perhaps the most delightful of them all. Much of the beauty of this ride can be attributed to its location. It sits on the … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Fantasyland — Part 3 — Dumbo, Tea Cups, and Alice’s Curious Labyrinth"
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Disneyland Paris – Fantasyland — Part 2 — The Dark Rides

Posted on by Jack Spence
The Imagineers did an excellent job when designing Fantasyland. They took the charming aspects found in Disneyland, California and expanded them into a larger space without losing any of its appeal. Now, instead of having a small village, you have a lush countryside. A meandering stream runs through the area and unifies the space. Manicured … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Fantasyland — Part 2 — The Dark Rides"
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Disneyland Paris – Fantasyland — Part 1 — Castle Courtyard and Carousel

Posted on by Jack Spence
When I visit a Disney park, it’s not always necessary for me to ride on an attraction. Sometimes, simply being immersed in the wonderful atmosphere is pleasure enough. And for me, Fantasyland at Disneyland Paris is near the top of the list when it comes to ambiance. It is truly a magical place that allows … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Fantasyland — Part 1 — Castle Courtyard and Carousel"
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“it’s a small world” Returns to Disneyland

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
The “it’s a small world” attraction at Disneyland underwent a long rehab in 2008 – it closed in January and didn’t reopen until November. When it did reopen, it was in the holiday configuration, so some of the changes were not yet in place. The most controversial change seemed to be the proposed addition of … Continue reading "“it’s a small world” Returns to Disneyland"
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Sleeping Beauty’s Walk-Through Awakens Again

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Jeanine Yamanaka toured the newly reopened Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-through and shares this description and photos. The Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-Through, dormant since October 7, 2001, has reopened at Disneyland with some shiny new effects, and artwork more in keeping with the Eyvind Earle style of the movie. For those who remember the old walk-through, … Continue reading "Sleeping Beauty’s Walk-Through Awakens Again"
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Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1

Posted on by Jack Spence
I just got back from vacation. A portion of my trip was spent visiting the Disneyland Resort in California. For those of you who have read my bio, you know that I grew up in Anaheim and visited Disneyland often during my childhood. When I turned eighteen I got a job at the Blue Bayou … Continue reading "Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1"
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Black and White – Follow the Lantern

Posted on by Lisa Berton
When I was in photography school, I used to argue with my Photojournalism teacher. I was 100% certain that I only wanted to shoot in color and at the time it was because I was completely entranced by the crystal blue oceans, bright green grass, and constant sunshine of California. No, I wasn’t living in … Continue reading "Black and White – Follow the Lantern"
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Fantasyland Detail

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/13s shutter, f5.6 My Pic of the Week detail comes from Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel in the Magic Kingdom. Along the top of the carrousel are several vignettes, each featuring a different scene from Cinderella’s story. These are just a couple of the panels. I’ll leave the rest … Continue reading "Fantasyland Detail"
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Dumbo’s Night Flight

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 7secs shutter, f10, ISO 200 My ride Pic of the Week was taken while whirling high above the Fantasyland crowds on Dumbo the Flying Elephant. I used an extra long shutter speed to blur the lights of Cinderella’s Carrousel as I passed by.
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Disney Pic of the Week: Horseplay

Posted on by Lisa Berton
This week’s pictorial theme is Rides. An intriguing and famous image we’ve all seen is that of Walt Disney walking through Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in Disneyland. What you see off in the distance behind him is King Arthur Carrousel, one of the park’s original attractions. Sitting in the center of Fantasyland, it draws kids and … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Horseplay"
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