Tours Departing Daily – Page 56 – Disneyland photography blog

Monorail at the Tomorrowland Station

The Monorail is one of the coolest looking things at the Disneyland Resort. I always imagine it should travel much faster like a bullet train, with its sleek, aerodynamic curves. I’m certainly not complaining, however. I would never want to rush the many unique views you get of the Disneyland Resort while riding the Monorail. A lot of times I wish it would go slower so I could spend more time enjoying its perspective. Either that or I wish someone would let me honk the horn. No request is too extreme, right?

Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom

Disneyland, Main Street USA

Late night lingering at the Partners statue is one of those really magical experiences at Disneyland. It’s wonderful to sit there in the hub anytime, but when the stars can be seen above the radiant glow of a tranquil Sleeping Beauty Castle, it’s different. Walt and Mickey stand there, a testament that dreams really can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. And the notion of wishing upon a star greets you like an old friend.

Jumping Jellyfish

Disney California Adventure, Paradise Pier

I love all the colors of the Jumping Jellyfish ride in Paradise Pier. I also love the twinkling lights at the top and could probably watch them for hours (or at least until World of Color starts). I really wanted to capture the vibrancy and the feeling of watching those lights twinkle against the night sky. It was exciting to see the results after taking a few pictures. As the ride went through its motion, up and down, it gave me a jumping rainbow of color.

A Storm Over New Orleans Square

Disneyland, New Orleans Square

Gloomy, foreboding clouds have such a cool feeling around New Orleans Square and Adventureland. I took this shot on the bridge we all love bouncing across in Tarzan’s Treehouse (which was an adventure in itself!). There’s something about the way the vibrant, mysterious jungle leads into the cold stone and iron scroll of New Orleans. It’ll have you singing about “really bad eggs” in no time!

The Vintage Hollywood Tower Hotel

Disney California Adventure, Hollywood Land

It seems like forever since we’ve been to the Hollywood Tower Hotel. I shouldn’t complain though, because it’s my fault. I chicken out on the crew for this one. I love roller coasters of all shapes and size, but when it comes to dropping straight down, my stomach is not a fan. Couple that with the fact that this ride is themed so well for the creepy factor and you’ll find me suggesting other activities. I have ridden it several times and had fun, so don’t be too mislead. And I love taking pictures of it. I just need proper motivation and encouragement. Art deco anything is something you will find me staring at and drooling over for hours. That’s partly why I decided to take this one the vintage sepia/black & white direction. It felt right for the Art Deco era and I really wanted this to be reminiscent of a vintage postcard.

Evening River

Disneyland, Frontierland

Sometimes I think the Rivers of America are the most peaceful place at the Disneyland Resort. We’ve been spending a lot of time during our recent trips at the Hungry Bear Restaurant, overlooking this view. It’s easy to let the hours pass and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the river, and the circling of the Mark Twain and Sailing Ship Columbia. If you hang around long enough on a Fantasmic! night, you can see the crew going back and forth on rafts and give them a friendly wave. They like that.