February 15, 2012
Daily Photo Tour - Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is a Disneyland staple. It's difficult to imagine one without the other. Like so many Disney attractions, Pirates has myriad treasures waiting 'round every cove. The adventure is finding them. This fountain in the queue is one of my favorite treasures, in particular the plaque, and if I could own a piece of Disneyland, this may very well be it.
Photo by Matthew Hansen
Comments (4)
Now I will need to pay attention to the plaque next time I am in the queue!
Thanks for the great work Matthew!!!!
I have to say this may be my new favorite. The interplay of light and shadow is great on this one. What gives Disneyland so much charm over other amusement parks is the way certain natural elements are allowed to become part of the atmosphere. The limescale on the tile of the fountain is a perfect example. The fact that it doesn't look to "clean" or "sanitary" gives the waiting queue so much character - it belongs. Disney was a master of this, creating an environment, not merely entertainment. This is where California Adventure went horribly wrong in its initial concept. Walt wanted things to look aged and antiqued when it was necessary, or in the case of Tomorrowland, sleek and ultra-modern. You just can't neglect those details. Thank you for so elegantly capturing them here.
@ Anonymous - :) Thanks!
@Elaine - Thank you so much for your input and kind words. I totally agree, it's these details that create an immersive experience for us to get lost in. :)
Love this spot too. It's one of the few places in Disneyland where my grandfather, Roger Broggie's name is displayed. As an avid photographer (me too) he would have been absolutely been enamored with your collection of photos. Disneyland in HDR is as good as good as it gets.