Daily Photo Tour - Screamin' Into the Evenin'

While the sun sets upon Paradise Pier, the screams from California Screamin' echo across the bay. The glow from the boardwalk lights seems to invite guests a little farther down the pier to take a chance at some interesting games. When the sun goes down the contrasting sky becomes a great addition to the amazing atmosphere. I can't think of a better way to spend an evening than barreling down a track at 55mph. Okay, I can think of a better evening. Barreling down the track holding a Venti Caramel Macchiato and a brand new iPhone 5. Yeah, that's it.

Daily Photo Tour - West Coast Sunsets

Summer is almost here, and I can't wait! The beach is one of those very special places for me. It's a way to de-stress, have some fun, and really embrace the beauty of the ocean. Paradise Pier is such a great foreground to the amazing sunsets that grace the west coast. It blows me away everytime I see a sunset. Yeah, I'm a sucker for them. I always have been, and photographing them never gets old. Long walks on the beach, no thank you. Set up with a tripod in the sand waiting for the sun to go down, now that's my kinda date!

iPhone Wallpapers

We are very pleased to announce that we have launched the beginnings of a Tours Departing Daily iPhone Wallpaper Gallery. Sometimes you just want Disneyland right there on your phone's wallpaper, right? Well we hope that we've made it easier for those of you with iPhones to have just that. You can get there by clicking here. We'll be putting up a bigger and shinier link on our sidebar soon. We'll also be expanding to have an iPad Wallpaper gallery in the very near future, so watch for that!

Daily Photo Tour - Get Ready Screamers

I love roller coasters and I'm grateful that Disney California Adventure has one. But it's not just any roller coaster. It's California Screamin'. It features so many wonderful elements I often wonder why the line isn't longer than it is. As you make your way through the queue, the anticipation builds. Trains keep leaving the station, returning and leaving once more until, finally, it's your turn. You step down into the car and pull the shoulder restraints over you. They click into place to assure you of your safety, but just to double check a ride attendant gives it a good pull. Then comes the "go ahead". You leave the station only to stop again over the water. A somewhat antagonistic voice comes over a set of loud speakers instructing, "Get ready screamers!" and in an instant, the massive train you're in is launched without hesitation. It's a marvel and I love the anticipation. It's awesome to think that we live in a world where brilliant people can apply their intelligence to facilitate an amusement that brings satisfaction to the brave and daring. Are you ready?

Daily Photo Tour - The Time Between Seasons

The seasons are changing and it's finally starting to feel like fall in Southern California. With the weather only bumping down to 67 degrees in some parts, its funny to see people walk around in pants and overcoats as if it were 20 degrees and we lived on the east coast or something. I don't have a favorite season, rather the time between seasons is my favorite. This picture of the bay, although very autumn like, was actually taken between fall and winter. I feel the most inspiration during the changing of the seasons, and for some reason I feel the most alive.

Daily Photo Tour - Details of Disney California Adventure

The richest rewards of the Disneyland Resort are certainly in the details. There is so much thoughtfulness and planning in each and every one of them. It's an adventure just finding them. We're really excited for all the details that are coming to Disney California Adventure and wanted to share some that are currently there.

Dot on the Lookout

Employment Office

Twilight Around the Bend

Daily Photo Tour - Screamin' in Paradise

It's always interesting to be in Paradise Bay during sunset. Every ride and attraction lights up with an amazing golden glow. California Screamin' seems to be the perfect backdrop during this time. The positioning of the entire bay and California Screamin' are in just the right spot to give that beach boardwalk feel. There's no question that Imagineer's did this on purpose. The actual California coast is only several miles directly behind the Paradise Pier facade.

Daily Photo Tour - Fun in the Sun

California Screamin' is an amazing ride. It's themed like a boardwalk out and back style coaster, but it incorporates steel for its construction, a launched start, and an awesome loop. I love how the ride is set up over the boardwalk area so that park patrons are always in the midst of its circuit. From anywhere in the Paradise Pier area, you can hear the roar of a coaster train, quickly accompanied by screams and laughter. When they took the Mickey from behind the loop to be replaced by this sun, I wasn't sure I would like it. It took no time at all for the decision to grow on me. Mickey's smiling face looks great on the Fun Wheel. You can't help but smile when you see him. And this look for Paradise Pier boardwalk roller coaster? Well, it screams fun in the sun.