Daily Photo Tour - California Zephyr Midday

It never ceases to amaze me how often the many beauties of the Disneyland Resort go unnoticed. Even while standing in line for extended periods, a vast majority of people fail to notice the myriad of details poured into Disney theming that create settings which carry us away to both fantastical, and idealistic worlds. When people visit art galleries or museums, it's understood that time must be invested to take in and appreciate a piece. That's how I view Disney. All of this theming is art, put forth from the brilliant minds of Imagineers. If people don't stop to look around themselves, they are truly missing an integral part of the experience that can be had. I realize that many people do not have the luxury of visiting the resort with any kind of frequency, and as such, spend as much time as they have trying to get on all the rides their time allows. I often see these people stressing and hustling around the parks. While the three of us took pictures one day near Thunder Mountain, a father was power-walking his kids through. The kids stopped for a moment to see what we were looking at. Their father quickly noticed their lagging behind and abruptly stated, "We're not here to sight-see, we're here to ride some rides!" It gave us all a good chuckle at the time, but it really enforced this idea in my mind that people don't take time to notice Disney's attention to detail. I love the rides, but rides are not the only treasure within the parks. Sometimes looking up or turning around is all you have to do to see something you've never noticed before, like I did for this picture. Next time you go to DLR, try looking for things you've never seen and take them in. Art is capable of enriching our lives. Enjoy all that Disney has to offer.