Whenever I see pictures of Avengers Campus on social media, I tend to see the same couple of vantage points (the Quinjet with Guardians of the Galaxy behind it being the most popular). And don’t get me wrong; they’re great shots I’ve also taken myself. But on my last few trips, I’ve been really trying […] Read more…
It’s a little hard to declare anything in Galaxy’s Edge unusual when the whole land is designed to be that way. No alleyway, building, or path is supposed to look familiar. That’s the point. So when pulling pictures for this post, I instead tried to think about areas I don’t see much – whether on […] Read more…
As I put together these “Unusual Angles” albums, some lands are just so easy to photograph. Places like New Orleans Square or Grizzly Peak have so many different walkways, vantage points, and different ways to look at the spaces. But others are massively difficult. Pixar Pier has been my biggest challenge so far – how do […] Read more…
Pacific Wharf pays tribute to a massive chunk of northern and central California. From the vineyards of Napa Valley to the canneries of Monterey Bay, this area has so many architectural details and design elements to explore. The next time you visit California Adventure, take some time to really explore this area if you can. […] Read more…
Hollywood Land might be the land in California Adventure with the strangest mix of personalities. The main drag of the street resembles a movie studio backlot, complete with false exteriors and forced perspective murals. But then the rear area mixes superhero meet and greets, Monstropolis, the Beast’s library, a sorcerer’s lair, etc. To explore Hollywood […] Read more…
I know I’ve said it many times before on this blog, but Cars Land remains my absolute favorite part of California Adventure. Even if you’ve never been, you’ve likely seen enough images to picture it in your mind. The long, bustling street leads right up to a tall mountain range. But part of the fun […] Read more…
Close your eyes and picture Tomorrowland. What do you see? Probably the silhouette of Space Mountain, a lagoon, and maybe a lot of grey and blue. Those elements are all huge parts of Disneyland’s futuristic wonderland, but when taking pictures, I get pretty bored with so much grey! On my last trip to the park, […] Read more…
Main Street USA is so easy to picture. Close your eyes, and you can see it: a train station, a castle, and a long, straight street in between. But this land is anything but simple and basic. The storefronts, alleyway, and open plazas on either end add depth to the street, so you don’t feel […] Read more…
Close your eyes and picture Grizzly Peak for a moment. What do you see? For most people, it’s Soarin’ and the River Run. And yes, those two things are super important and beautiful parts of this forested land. But the space has so much more to offer. On my last park trip, I challenged myself […] Read more…
What do you picture when you think of Frontierland? Probably Thunder Mountain, and perhaps the Rivers of America. I was looking through my photos of Frontierland, and realized I had hundreds of pictures of those two spaces, and I’m sure other Disneyland fans do too. I made it my mission to find different perspectives of […] Read more…
I have a terrible habit of taking the same photos over and over on each trip to Disneyland…and I’m most guilty of this in Fantasyland. I have far too many photos of the castle from the central hub, or the teacups, or It’s A Small World‘s facade…the list goes on and on. If you find […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street is California Adventure’s little art deco wonderland. While Main Street USA brings charm and nostalgia, California Adventure’s front street is all about style and glamour. From the cobblestones to the highest railings, every inch of Buena Vista real estate looks fit for Hollywood royalty. If you’ve ever walked down the block, you’ve […] Read more…
Anyone who’s ever had a blog will tell you: you need a LOT of photos. As a result, I’ve easily taken thousands of photos of the happiest place on earth. After a while, you realize you’ve been snapping the same angles over and over again. It’s easy to fall into familiar patterns. So on my […] Read more…