Disney California Adventure

Screamin' in California

One of the great things about walking around Paradise Pier is when riders go whizzing overhead on California Screamin’. It’s a driving force to the... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Sunset at Grizzly Peak

The first time I saw it from the Disneyland parking lot, I thought this peak resembled a wolf... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

An Afternoon River Run

Today marks 6 years for TDD. In that time, I’ve taken hundreds (and hundreds) of pictures all around Grizzly River Run. It’s ironic, really, considering it’s an attraction I’ve never been on... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

The Bakery Tour Entrance

Ahh… the Boudin Bakery at DCA. Its aromas hook us all by our noses like something out of a classic Disney cartoon. Thank goodness for... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

The Bakery Tour Entrance

Ahh… the Boudin Bakery at DCA. Its aromas hook us all by our noses like something out of a classic Disney cartoon. Thank goodness for... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

The Bakery Tour Entrance

Ahh… the Boudin Bakery at DCA. Its aromas hook us all by our noses like something out of a classic Disney cartoon. Thank goodness for... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

An Afternoon at Flo's

Flo’s Cafe doesn’t need its neon to glow. It’ll find a way in just about any light... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Here We Are

Sunday marked the fifth anniversary of “Tours Departing Daily.” Can you believe it’s been 5 years? In some ways it’s crazy to think that... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Afternoon Fly 'n' Buy

With the closure of Condor Flats, an afternoon Fly ‘n’ Buy is no longer possible. I imagine the shop itself will remain, rebranded to the Grizzly Peak theme. There must be... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Gold, Timber and Twilight

The Grizzly Peak area remains one of my favorite in the whole of the Disneyland Resort. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the re-themed... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Debuts

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit made his meet and greet debut at Disney California Adventure on Sunday. I wish I could say that I’d planned it that way because I’m just that good but the timing was really a happy accident. We were there primarily to celebrate my dad’s birthday. My dad is a... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Carthay Circle Restaurant Night

The view of Carthay Circle Restaurant from Hollywood Land is unexpected and unique. The way the tower lines up and peeks over the balcony is seamless. The tiled walkway glistens from the delicate glow of the light fixtures hanging above. The reddish hue almost seems to... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

California Screamin' Sunset

One of my favorite sunsets is a California Screamin’ sunset. Its placement in Disney California Adventure was really well thought out to have the Western horizon as its backdrop... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Screamin' at the Station

Maybe it's weird, but I really like the California Screamin' station. When I was a teenager I was really into roller coasters and used to go to Six Flags Magic Mountain a lot. The lack of theming there to me was... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Eureka Sky

There's nothing quite so beautiful as a cloudy sunrise at the Disneyland Resort. It's an incredible feeling to be inside the resort as the sun starts to make its way over the horizon; a fresh start to a new day. During the... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Seaside Souvenirs

There's something about being by the sea that promotes a sense of calm and well being. You're not that far from the sea to begin with in Anaheim, but Paradise Pier manages to bring it a little closer. My favorite thing to... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

The Thrill of the Race

One of the highlights of Cars Land is watching people as they ride Radiator Springs Racers. There's so much life and exuberance in the thrill of the race. People laugh and smile. They shout and raise their hands. Perfect strangers wave to... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Sunset at the Cozy Cone Motel

Cars Land is not a great land because of its attractions. They're fun, sure. But that's not what draws many of us back again and again. Cars Land is a great land because of its atmosphere. It feels like... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

The Award Goes To...

As I sifted through pictures earlier in search of one to post, I happened upon this shot of the Award Wieners counter service restaurant in Hollywood Land. I knew this was it, fitting the bill perfectly with the Academy Awards this evening. I've never... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

The Wonderful World of Water Color: Part 4

Here's another of my favorite shots of Mickey's Fun Wheel reflecting on Paradise Bay before World of Color starts. It may, in fact, be my favorite with the color palette and the bit of sparkle on the right. Up next... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

The Wonderful World of Water Color: Part 3

I have to admit that I'm really enjoying this series. It's different for me and sometimes, scratch that, often times you need to change things up so you don't get stuck in habits. A fresh perspective is worth the effort because our habits have a way of gradually turning our passion... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

A Morning at the Grizzly River

Morning is the best. It brings possibility and promise. Yesterday is gone. It's no more than a story now. Everything is fresh. Everything is still as though the world were... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

The Wonderful World of Water Color: Part 2

This is another shot showcasing Mickey's Fun Wheel from the bridge at the entrance to Paradise Pier (taken before World of Color). The Fun Wheel lights up in an array of colors at night creating quite a... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

The Wonderful World of Water Color: Part 1

When I was 13, I made a discovery after my grandmother (who is an artist herself) and grandfather took me to a Van Gogh exhibit at LACMA. It was an extraordinary show. Many people are familiar with... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Sunset Over the Old Eureka Mine

Grizzly Peak encapsulates my favorite aspect of California — its great wilderness. The beaches are great, sure. Disneyland is, of course, magical. But the... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Take a Look in the Five & Ten

In the midst of a cold and wet Winter night, Buena Vista Street manages to impart a glistening warmth through its charming atmosphere and swinging music selection. While I know that BVS isn't limited to one decade in particular, I have often imagined what it would be like to... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Christmas in Tinseltown

The Christmas tree on Buena Vista Street has such a cool retro feel to it. Although it's quite rich and vibrant in person, when I sat down to... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily

Last One to Flo's Buys

We've all heard, at one time or another, that it doesn't matter if we win or lose. It's sort of a ridiculous statement that never seems to be uttered with sincerity. If winning doesn't matter, why, out of instinct, do we all want to win so badly? I think we deceive ourselves and... Read more here at Tours Departing Daily