This section was created
in response to numerous emails we have received here at disneygeek.com
(see we do read and respond to feedback and emails). People kept
requesting pictures of their favorite attractions, shops, areas
of the park, etc.. We have collected a rather large archive of photos
taken over the past couple years (thanks to digital photography
for this). So we have created this section to house pictures that
you have requested.
Disney's Aulani Resort (Sept 2, 2010)
I was out in Hawaii and spent some time walking the perimeter of the Disney Vacation Club property that is under construction. The Aulani resort is slated to open August 29, 2011 so just under a year from when these pictures were taken.
Due to quite a bit of interest I have posted pictures, non-Disney, of my Hawaii trip here.
Disneyland - Main Street Windows (Last additions 3/11/10) Every Disneygeek knows the story of the Main
Street windows and what an honor it is to have one..
but do you know all of them? We did not so we decided
to take a stroll up and down Main Street grabbing
a picture of each and every window that had something
on it. Here is what we found:
Characters @ the Disneyland Resort
We had a request for character shots, so here is a collection of some of our better character shots from the past few years at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Hotel
A walk through of the Disneyland Hotel in February 2008.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel(Updated 3/1/08 with shots of the Lounge)
A walk through of this luxury hotel at the Disneyland Resort. I try to describe where the pictures are taken, so bear with me and my sometimes confusing captions...
Moved to Photo Gallery Section
Disneyland Resort - Trashcans
As any disneygeek knows there are themed trashcans everywhere in Disney parks. We had a request come in for some shots of the trashcans of the Disneyland Resort so here is a first pass at them from a couple visits earlier this year and a couple I dug out of the archive. This section hits most of the current ones around the resort but I know its not 100% complete yet.
Disneyland Popcorn Carts We thought this was an interesting request. Someone wanted to see the Popcorn Carts around Disneyland, specifically they wanted to see the roastie-toasties or "slaves" in the carts. The Disneyland carts all have characters that turn a crank with a small pop corn cylinder. Here is a look at the carts we found on our last few visits.
Walt Disney World Resort - Trashcans
Due to the popularity of the Disneyland section, I started this section with some shots from recent trips. This is just a start and no where near as extensive as the Disneyland collection. Enjoy shots from all four parks, a couple resorts, and Downtown Disney.
Disneyland - Retired Requests (You can re-request if you wish)
Disneyland Park:
Billy Hill and the Hillbillies
Some pictures from their Holiday show.
Believe
Firework show
Some shots from both Believe in Holiday Magic and
Believe There's Magic in the Stars Be patient, the
better pictures are near the middle/end of the section
Characters @ the Disneyland Resort
We had a request for character shots, so here is a collection of some of our better character shots from the past few years at the Disneyland Resort (I tried not to pick show or parade shots but instead shots of them out in the park).
Country Bears
In this section we take a look at a former Disneyland
Classic, the Country Bears. I took these pictures
on its last weekend, one of the last shows..
Fantasyland
Signs (Disneyland)
In our past several updates we have featured several
of the news signs that have sprunk up around the park
the past few months. Here is a collection of many
of the Fantasyland ones.
Fantasmic
A look at the Disneyland version of this incredible
show. Including some rehab shots at the end. From 2000.
Fatasmic (Disneyland)
In this update we take a look at the show, this is
a compilation of shots from several shows from 2005-2007.
Holiday Snowfall @ Disneyland
This couple year old tradition at the Merriest Place
on Earth is the finale to the Believe in Holiday Magic
show. We had a request for what it looked like and
hows its done. You will find a couple pages of the
machines used to make the snow and one page of the
effect.
Indiana Jones Queue
This is a walk through the Indy queue. Some pictures
came out good, others not so good.
Mark Twain
A walk around the decks of the Mark Twain @ Disneyland
Mickey's Toontown
A tour of Mickey's Toontown
New Orleans Square
A quick journey through the square looking at some
of the buildings and courtyards.
New Orleans Square Follow-up
Several pages of pictures from around the square.
Included in this request are some holiday pictures
of the area.
Parade of the Stars
This is the current parade running at Disneyland.
It was originally for the 45th Anniv. and has just
kept running.
Sleeping Beauty Castle @ Disneyland
A look at Sleeping Beauty Castle (2000-2001)
Small
World (Disneyland)
On May 28, 2006 Small World turns 40 Years old. Here
are some pictures from the past several years including
the facade color transformation back to its original
white in 2002 and then some shots from a couple ride
throughs in 2006. (if you'd like to see Small World Holiday click here)
Space Mountain
A look around Space Mountain's queue and exit. Some
of these came out ok, others really dark, so you have
been warned...
Disneyland Resort - Haunted Mansion
I had a request for HM shots, so here are some (more will be coming on future visits as I realized my selection of shots was not that broad, but there are some good ones).
Disneyland Resort - Halloweentime 2006 Pictures
October 2006 marked the first time the Disneyland Resort celebrated Halloween in a big fashion. Here are some pictures taken throughout the month.
Disneyland All American College Band (2001-2010)
A look back over the recent years of the All American College Band. The band is celebrating its 40th anniversary on July 17, 2010.
8/12/05
- Disneyland All American College Band - Last Day
(for the band and Art Bartner retires from Disneyland)
Here is a collection of shots from the last day of
the 2005 College Band, which also was Art's Last day,
he retired after this. Art was given the flag that
flew over the park at the conclusion of the flag retreat.
(For those who do not know Art is also the Band director
of the USC Band and he will continue on in that role
for the next couple of years).
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (Disneyland)
In this section we take a quick look at the long running show at the Disneyland Opera house. It originally debutted at the 1964 World's Fair and since then has seen a couple of overhauls. These pictures are from the last running version that ran from 2001 until it was shuttered for the 50th show in 2005. Then we have some pictures of the new version that opened in December 2009.
Columbia Sailing Ship (Disneyland) - Updated 6/5/10
A look around this great vessel that sails the Rivers of America. Including shots from below decks.
Jungle Cruise
Main Building & Show - The request was for some
shots of the main building, so I took those and added
some of the ride itself.
Disney's California Adventure
Disney's California Adventure - California Letters
Here is a look at the California letters (sign) at the entrance to Disney's California Adventure and the different overlays it has taken on over the years.
Disney's Steps in Time
This show used to be in the Hyperion Theater at DCA.
It ran from near opening day until Fall 2001 when
it was replaced with the Power of Blast! Which will
be replaced this December with Aladdin.
Grizzly Peak @ DCA
A look at one of the icons of Disney's California Adventure over the years. This request includes shots from the parks opening in 2001 until 2007 from various angles and vantage points.
Luminaria
I know its not the holidays, but I had several requests
for this show that was at Disney's California Adventure
for the 2001 holiday season. I put up a couple pages
showing the set-up for the show and then several pages
of pictures from a couple shows.
Playhouse Disney
A look at Playhouse Disney performed at DCA.
Other Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Hotel
Here's a walk around the Disneyland Hotel.
Downtown Disney
A look around Downtown Disney. Most of these pictures
were taken when it first opened to the public in January
2001
Disneyland movie clips from 3/04/05
A handful of MPG movie clips from the Mickey's Magic
Kingdom Celebration show as well as a Buzz emailed
shot all from 3/4/05.
Dancing Waters Show
Disneyland Hotel - This show has been around for as
long as I can remember... The last noticeable update
to the show happened sometime around 1989 I think
because the "newest" music in it is Beauty
and the Beast. (The intro seemed a little newer, but
the show itself didn't).
Walt Disney World - Retired Requests (You can re-request if you wish)
All Star Movies Resort
We stayed at the All Star Movies Resort in March 2000.
Here is a selection of shots from the resort.
Castle Series:
Cinderella Castle @ Walt Disney World
Castle (50th Decorations)
Here are some shots of the Golden Decorations that
are currently on Cinderella Castle @ Walt Disney World.
These will be removed in the coming weeks and should
be down by Thanksgiving (I think it was Halloween
I read but I can't remember now).
Disneys Dreams Come True Parade (WDW Magic Kingdom Parade 12/06)
The "globes" are gone, but many of the parade units are back in this "new" parade at the Magic Kingdom.
Dream Along with Mickey (WDW Castle Show - 12/06)
Here are a series of shots taken at the new Castle Show that replaced Cinderellabration in late 2006.
EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion
A look around Mexico at EPCOT's World Showcase.
SpectroMagic (WDW Magic Kingdom Night Time Parade 4/06)
A series of shots taken during our Spring 2006 trip to WDW of this long running Magic Kingdom Parade.
Disney's Magical Express Service
Here are some shots of the Disney Magical Express Service which is bus transportation from Orlando International to Walt Disney World (then back). I have some shots of the checkin area at the airport, the busses, and a couple resort bus stops included.
Port Orleans - Riverside
In this set of shots I try to give an overview of the Riverside Resort, formerly Dixie Landings for those who remember. I try to explain where things are, but I may not be that clear in my writings, so feel free to ask questions.
Hall of Presidents (Walt Disney World)
Walt's Hall of Presidents never made it to Disneyland, but it did make the opening day roster at Walt Disney World. Here is a brief look at this great show that features a brief history of the United States, then a roll call of the Presidents followed by a couple of speeches.
Other Past Requests - Retired Requests (You can re-request if you wish)
Disneyland & Walt Disney World Scans
This section features a handful of pages that contain
some random WDW and Dland scans, including guidemaps,
a fastpass, a room key, and more.
Hollywood
Bowl Celebrates Disneyland's 50th & the Disney
Soda Fountain and Studio Store
This section features a look at the Disney Soda Fountain
& Studio Store on Hollywood Blvd and then at the
Hollywood Bowl Concert that featured the Music of
Disneyland
