Haunted Mansion Hidden Mickey

I would not have found this one without help from a Hidden Mickey book.  It is located in the Haunted Mansion lobby area.  I had to take the picture quickly, so it's not quite lined up perfectly.  I was the only guest in there and wanted to use the flash before others came in.

April 2010

Ending My 13 Year Disneyland Drought

I experienced a 13 year Disneyland drought as an adult.  This is one of the first pictures I took upon my return.  I remember standing at the end of Main Street, tears streaming from eyes hidden behind sunglasses, thinking, "I can't believe I finally made it back."

It was a trip of many firsts.  First trip as "the mom," and having responsibilities like sitting out with a scared child while everyone else rides Splash Mountain.  First trip watching my children discover that Disneyland magic.  First trip during a different season other than summer.  First time to see Disneyland dressed for Christmas.  First time to use a FastPass.  First time to stand in multiple ride lines for less than 15 minutes each (quite a treat, when standing in line to ride Pirates of the Caribbean for 90 minutes was my norm).  First time to meet longtime Disneyland cast member Oscar Martinez (has been there since 1956) and try his famous loaded baked potato soup at Carnation Cafe.  First time to see the Disneyland property with the imposter park next door.  ("Wow, it looks so different without the huge parking lot...I wonder if I'll ever like that new park that replaced it?")  And the list goes on.

November 2009

The Old Ones Were Better

 I much prefer the old Matterhorn Boblseds.  My youngest will still ask if we can sit Matterhorn-Style if he wants to be cozy on the couch while watching a movie.

November 2009

One Of My All Time Favorites

I'm still using this one as my wallpaper after 3 1/2 years.  

It's my 5-year-old-at-the-time looking out over the entrance as guests pour in.  I like seeing his little fingers curled around the edge of the train and his Mickey ears slightly askew.

April 2011

It All Started In 1964

My family's trips to Disneyland, that is.  My dad asked my mom how she felt about spending their family vacation in Anaheim, California.  Her reply...  "Anaheim?  What's in Anaheim?"  She soon found out.  Disneyland became our family's favorite vacation spot.

I don't have any pictures from their trip in 1964, so this one taken in October 2012 will have to do.