Holiday Disneyland

ChrisJ

For Thanksgiving this year, we couldn't go anywhere, and no family could come to us... So what do you do? Go to Disneyland!

Main Street


It was pretty crowded in the morning, and we were worried that it would last all day.

Cinderella's Castle


The castle suffered a freak snow storm which seemed to miss everything else in the park (except the Matterhorn)!

Small World Holiday


I don't think you can really appreciate Small World until you have a toddler.

Inside Small World


Disney really spruces it up for the holidays and they add some variety to the music. Jingle Bells and Deck the Halls.

Small World at Night


When the lights go out, it becomes spectacular.

Dumbo


The crowds cleared out right around dinner time (fancy that on Thanksgiving!). So we were able to stay late and get on some more rides.

Castle Transformation






The castle undergoes a remarkable transformation around 5:30, and it even snows for a little while.

Main Street at Night


After about 11 hours, we were all ready to go home.

I hope you enjoyed this little trip through Holiday Disneyland!

dmmattix

Really neat shots. I had forgotten how cool DisneyLand is after dark.

Thanks for posting

Mike

Elaine

Wow! That's a LOT of lights! I really liked the castle transformation series. Thanks for sharing your fun day!

saurora

Those are great photos of a magical kingdom! I especially like the castle shots!

ChrisJ

dmmattix wrote:

Really neat shots. I had forgotten how cool DisneyLand is after dark.

Thanks, Mike! It's rare we get to stay after dark with our 2-year-old... so I'd almost forgotten, too.

cunarder534

Nice shots. I didn't know they decorated a small wonder like that.

ChrisJ

Elaine wrote:

I really liked the castle transformation series.

Thanks Elaine and Saurora! I think the icicles are new this year (well, I don't remember them from before anyway). I think the snow on the turrets in the daytime looks a bit silly, but the lights at night are pretty cool.

Skippy

ChrisJ wrote:

For Thanksgiving this year, we couldn't go anywhere, and no family could come to us... So what do you do? Go to Disneyland!
Main Street
It was pretty crowded in the morning, and we were worried that it would last all day.
Cinderella's Castle
The castle suffered a freak snow storm which seemed to miss everything else in the park (except the Matterhorn)!
Small World Holiday
I don't think you can really appreciate Small World until you have a toddler.
Inside Small World
Disney really spruces it up for the holidays and they add some variety to the music. Jingle Bells and Deck the Halls.
Small World at Night
When the lights go out, it becomes spectacular.
Dumbo
The crowds cleared out right around dinner time (fancy that on Thanksgiving!). So we were able to stay late and get on some more rides.
Castle Transformation
The castle undergoes a remarkable transformation around 5:30, and it even snows for a little while.
Main Street at Night
After about 11 hours, we were all ready to go home.
I hope you enjoyed this little trip through Holiday Disneyland!

Hi there Chris,
Ohhhhh this is my most favourite place to visit in USA
I just love Disneyland I tell you.
Each time I visit USA I try and tack Disneyland in there some place,
either on arrival or before I depart the country.

You can have sooooooo much fun there, even by yourself.
I go by myself and I just have an absolute ball

Got yourself some beautiful shots there Chris
Thanks for sharing..... Skippy
.

ChrisJ

Skippy wrote:

Hi there Chris,
Ohhhhh this is my most favourite place to visit in USA
I just love Disneyland I tell you.

Thanks Tim and Skippy!

It's not called the Happiest Place on Earth for nothing! I've been there more times than I can count now, and I still enjoy it. I'm sure seeing it again through the eyes my son helps a bit. I certainly spend more time on the slow rides than I ever did before.

Tee Why

I like the dumbo shot the most. I'd consider adjusting the WB to be a bit cooler and reduce the green cast. I take it you were using a tripod?
Didn't know they allow that.

ChrisJ

Tee Why wrote:

I like the dumbo shot the most. I'd consider adjusting the WB to be a bit cooler and reduce the green cast. I take it you were using a tripod?
Didn't know they allow that.

Thanks, Tom. Nope, no tripod... I was resting the camera on the rail right before we got on the ride. I did see a few tripods while there, though. I don't think they're incredibly strict as long as you don't impede traffic too much.

I agree, I'll play with the WB a bit and see what comes out.