Disney Pic of the Week – New Orleans Square

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It’s funny how our topic for this week is in line with my first visit to New Orleans. Soon I will be able to draw comparisons between Disneyland’s homage and the real French Quarter and surrounding area. My friend has already informed me that finding a non-alcoholic mint julep will be impossible. I guess we’ll … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – New Orleans Square"
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Halloween at Disneyland

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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"
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Haunted Mansion Holiday

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13 years of Haunted Mansion Holiday.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/160s, f/6.3, ISO 200, EV 0, 16mm focal length. The Haunted Manison in Disneyland, California is celebrating 13 years of delightfully frightful fun of the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay for the Halloween season with new effects to enchant fans of the attraction and movie. For the Disney … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Holiday"
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My Disney Story (Repeat)

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As I mentioned in my last article, I am taking a few weeks off to get moved into an apartment while my new home is being built. During this time, I will be posting some of my older blogs. The following article first ran on November 29, 2009. Usually when I write a blog or … Continue reading "My Disney Story (Repeat)"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Musical Performances

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Did midnight sadness creep through your window? Head to Disneyland and surround yourself with melodies that will have you dancing like no one is watching. As if you stepped into a movie where people suddenly break into song with rehearsed choreography, bands and singers alike enter from all directions. You simply can’t be blue under … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Musical Performances"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Haunted Mansion

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Do you like ghost stories? Well then, come closer and listen as I make up a spooky story about Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Back in the 1960’s, many years before my parents met, Walt Disney began building the Haunted Mansion in Anaheim, CA. As construction began on the house, strange noises could be heard in the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Haunted Mansion"
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New Orleans Bayou Bash – 2/10/12

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Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos of the New Orleans Bayou Bash from his trip to the parks on Friday, February 10, 2012. The Bayou Bash festivities will run over the next five weeks on February 10-12, 17-21, 24-26, and March 2-4 and March 9-11. New Orleans Square is decked out for … Continue reading "New Orleans Bayou Bash – 2/10/12"
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You Break It, You Buy It

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Cristal d’Orleans is a specialty shop located in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. Owned and run by Arribas Brothers, the store sells etched glass mugs, stem ware, and glasses featuring Disney characters. They also create jewelry and blown glass figures. Canon EOS 30D with Canon 17-40mm L USM Disney Pic of the Week – Storefronts
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Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee

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Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee premiered at Disneyland on Friday, November 6. This colorful celebration features the stars of the the upcoming film The Princess and the Frog in a jazzy procession through New Orleans Square to the Mark Twain Riverboat. The show continues on board the riverboat as it steams around the Rivers of America and … Continue reading "Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee"
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