Tag: Splash Mountain

Is it the Disneyland Resort or WDW? — A Quiz – Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday I asked you to determine whether a picture was taken at the Disneyland Resort or at Walt Disney World. But besides picking the resort, I asked you to determine “why” it belongs in one park and not another. Here are the answers. I hope you scored 100%. . Like all of my quizzes, no … Continue reading "Is it the Disneyland Resort or WDW? — A Quiz – Answers"
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Disney Common Bonds 2 – Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
I’ve created a second “Common Bonds” quiz. Here is a reminder of how the game is played. I will be giving you three words or phrases that have something in common. It will be your job to figure out where at the four Walt Disney World theme parks these words would all be applicable. For … Continue reading "Disney Common Bonds 2 – Answers"
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Where in the World #249

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
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! Happy Birthday, Karen Ramirez! May you have a magical year! James And Kathy Berry, you’re at Walt Disney World the week … Continue reading "Where in the World #249"
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Riding Attractions When They Break Down

Posted on by Lisa Berton
A few months ago, I was at Sea World San Antonio with my friend and her family. Her husband, three year old daughter, and I climbed into a swinging fish with bench seating. It moved like it was modeled after a skateboarder on a half pipe. Well, a few seconds into the ride, we stopped … Continue reading "Riding Attractions When They Break Down"
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A Dozen Helpful Hints for the Disneyland Resort

Posted on by AllEars
by Guest Blogger Art Gallego I have been visiting Disneyland for nearly 40 years. For the first time in my life, I became a Disneyland Annual Pass holder in March of 2010. By no means do I consider myself a Disney or Disneyland expert. I’ll admit that I know more than a lot of people … Continue reading "A Dozen Helpful Hints for the Disneyland Resort"
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Splash Mountain Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
We all know that Song of the South and Splash Mountain were based on the characters of Joel Chandler Harris. But most of us don’t know the background story that the Imagineers gave this fabled mountain. Legend has it that deep in the “New-nited States of Georgia,” live critters that walk and talk in the … Continue reading "Splash Mountain Part Two"
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Splash Mountain Part One

Posted on by Jack Spence
As I so often do, I must start today’s blog back at Disneyland. And to begin the story of Splash Mountain, I must first discuss the Carousel of Progress. By 1970, this transplant from the New York World’s Fair was experiencing a decline in attendance. General Electric, the attraction’s sponsor, felt that the majority of … Continue reading "Splash Mountain Part One"
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Where in the World #126

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #125: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 4/10s shutter, f/8, ISO 1000 Next time you’re in the Briar Patch merchandise shop, be sure to look up at the living quarters by the ceiling. Wouldn’t it be fun to hang out up there and watch all the … Continue reading "Where in the World #126"
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Splash Mountain, This Way

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 1/25 sec, f/8, ISO 400 This is one of just a few Splash Mountain pictures I have. There are some attractions that I just don’t make it to very often and Splash Mountain is one of them. I love this attraction, but I tend to avoid rides that … Continue reading "Splash Mountain, This Way"
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La Montaña de Pasión

Posted on by Lisa Berton
When I traveled to the Magic Kingdom en el Enero with my list de las fotos that I needed for upcoming Disney Pic of the Week blogs, Splash Mountain was cerrado. This meant I couldn’t get the new shots I wanted and I had ideas, ideas that are awaiting my next trip. I dug through … Continue reading "La Montaña de Pasión"
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