Halloweentime in Instagrams

I really love the iphone app, Instagram. It is such an easy way to share pics, with fast editing filters. In the year 2011, the most popular location for Instagrams taken was none other than Disneyland Resort, CA! This post will be all about Instagrams taken in Disneyland during Halloweentime!

Feel free to follow me @samara0nvr0slps. (I don't only take Disney pictures, but I always take some when I am there!)

Halloween Tree

Sparky's empty grave

Haunted Mansion Holiday

Art of Frankenweenie exhibit 

Hidden Mickey Monday!

This hidden Mickey can be found at the Thunder Ranch pumpkin patch behind Thunder Mountain.

I particularly love this Mickey for 2 reasons.

1) I found this one on my own, without prior knowledge, rumors, or online hunting. While taking pictures of the decorative lanterns, I happened to look at this one. (Only a couple lanterns had the Mickeys)

2) One of my favorite things about Disneyland is their attention to detail and the atmospheres they provide. When decorating this area for Halloweentime, how easy would it have been to purchase normal orange or jack-o-lantern paper lanterns to hang around? These were obviously specially printed to include the Mickeys. It's not even a prominent decoration, the lanterns hang high above in the trees and I'm sure most people don't even notice them at all. I just love Disney details!

Hidden Mickey Monday!

It's finally October! I LOVE Halloweentime at the park!

This hidden Mickey is part of the Thunder Ranch pumpkin patch display. It moves around each year, but there's always lots of new Mickeys to be found around holidays.

Pixie Hollow: Periwinkle

Recently, Disneyland has invited a new fairy into the story of Tinkerbell, 

and now into the Disney parks. Periwinkle will be introduced in Disney's new movie, 

Secret of the Wings, set to release straight to DVD and Bluray on October 23.

I love how Disney really goes into detail when decorating for special occasions. 

There are snowflakes hung all over Pixie Hollow with snow drifts 

and many of the flowers have been frozen blue.

I also really liked Periwinkle's outfit design. 

It's so cute, and I happened to match her when I visited!

Since Periwinkle has arrived a little early for cold weather in SoCal, 

Tinkerbell was clever enough to build a snow machine to make her feel at home in the heat. 

Periwinkle is scheduled to be at the park for meet-and-greet through the winter. 

If you are a Disney Fairies fan I recommend you go check it out!

Hidden Mickey Monday!

This hidden Mickey is placed along the wall of Gadget's Go Coaster queue in Toontown.

Almost immediately after entering the queue, at the first turn in the route this Mickey sits about knee-high in the wall. The bright colors make it pretty easy to find.

Rainy Season

Fall is here, and that means rainy season.

But don't let this keep you from spending time in the parks! There are pros and cons to getting caught in the rain.

Pros: No lines, no crowds, NO LINES!

Also rain allows for great pictures :)

Cons:
You will get wet, just embrace it and let yourself have fun even though you're a bit soggy!

Some rides do shut down for safety reasons, these are usually the outdoor attractions like Thunder Mountain, Casey Jr. Circus Train, and Astro Orbitors. (Outdoor rides like Storybook Boat Ride, Finding Nemo Submarines, Splash Mountain and Small World remain open since they have water elements already)

Many of the cheaper food at the outdoor vendors close, but you probably want to eat under shelter anyways.

The fireworks will likely get cancelled if it's still raining in the evening, but World of Color usually will still show.

So if the forecast predicts rain, pack a poncho and have some fun!

Disney Secrets: The Jaguar

Today's Disney secret can be found while walking through Tarzan's Treehouse.

Did you know that if you touch the book in front of the Jaguar perched in the tree he will growl and blow air in your face? Tell your unsuspecting friends to stand up and touch the book for a good laugh.