Shootin’ Galleries

Posted on
Shooting galleries have been a part of county fairs, carnivals, boardwalks, and amusement parks for more than 200 years, and Disney Parks are no exception to this tradition. Here's a look at the history of such shooting galleries around the Disney Parks.
15 Comments

Guest Powered Transportation in Disneyland

Posted on
Guests paddling a Davy Crockett Explorer Canoe at Disneyland.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/250s, f/8, ISO 200, EV 0, 50mm focal length. Here is a scene you will not see in Walt Disney World, the Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes are found in Disneyland on the Rivers of America where guests provide the power to take a tour around … Continue reading "Guest Powered Transportation in Disneyland"
One Comment

Photo Album – Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen

Posted on
Travel back in time to October, 2009 at one of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s Walk in the Park at Disneyland. Along the route, fundraisers could stop and take photos of many beloved characters. Cast Members wanted people to keep moving so you could not obtain autographs or pose with characters until the park … Continue reading "Photo Album – Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen"
No Comments

Disney Pic of the Week: Frontierland Entertainment

Posted on
While wandering around Disneyland’s Frontierland, I heard music and laughter coming from the Golden Horseshoe Saloon. Upon entering, I saw the place full of guests and a troop calling themselves the Laughing Stock Co. doing a show. Well, I strapped on my fisheye lens and headed to the balcony. I wanted to capture the Golden … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Frontierland Entertainment"
No Comments

Halloween at Disneyland

Posted on
Partners Statue decorated for Halloween in Disneyland.Nikon D700/Sigma 15mm, 1/320s, f/9, ISO 200, EV 0. Disneyland for Halloween was just as much fun as its Florida counterpart. Decorations were found up and down Main Street USA and throughout the Lands. Even the Partners Statue in the Hub area in front of Show White’s Castle was … Continue reading "Halloween at Disneyland"
No Comments

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Rock Formations

Posted on
Imagineered rock formations on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/160s, f/8, ISO 200, EV 0, 105mm focal length. After leaving Disneyland, Scott is now in the American Southwest photographing colorful rock formations like those seen around the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom. You can follow Scott’s adventure on his Twitter account @sthomasphotos … Continue reading "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Rock Formations"
No Comments

Disney Pic of the Week – Kidcot

Posted on
Kidcot Fun Stops are located in each of Epcot’s 11 World Showcase pavilions. Their purpose is to get kids involved in arts and crafts. A Cast Member at each pavilion will stamp whatever the current cutout character on a stick or mask is. If you purchase a World Showcase Passport, the Cast Member will not … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Kidcot"
No Comments

Where in the World #285

Posted on
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! I’m writing this on the first official day of Summer! Who wants to join me in my convertible and head for … Continue reading "Where in the World #285"
No Comments

Splash Mountain Motion in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on
For the next four weeks I am going to go around the World of Disney and share a photo from each of the Walt Disney World parks starting with the Magic Kingdom. I will tell you how I took each photo and link to relevant posts for research if you wish to find out more. … Continue reading "Splash Mountain Motion in the Magic Kingdom"
No Comments