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    Vic and I arrived about noon. We wanted to see the Halloween decorations. We skipped DCA this trip, but here's a shot of the sign



    Disneyland was all decked out for Halloween, even before you entered!



    Even the Mickey floral has been changed.



    Main Street USA is definately in the Halloween Time mode!



    City Hall



    It had been awhile since we rode any of the Main Street vehicles, so we climbed aboard Uncle Walt's Firetruck for a ride to The Hub.



    Then it was over to Frontierland to see The Haunted Mansion's holiday overlay.



    What a way to go!



    It had been a while since we'd been to Tom Sawyer's Island, so today we decided to make a visit.



    I had forgotten just how beautiful and nice TSI was.



    The Mark Twain rounds the bend...



    The end of the line...



    My favorite shot of the day...



    It kind of reminds me of a vintage Disneyland postcard...



    Then it was over to Splash Mountain. Here's a shot taken from the ride



    Soon, we were plummeting down the waterfall!



    Back in Big Thunder Ranch, Woody's Halloween RoundUp was going on



    We've never eaten at Pizza Port, so we wanted to walk through just to take a look. While we were there, we saw a bunch of Disney people and a cameraman. I have no clue why they were filming. There were no actors, so I doubt it was for a commercial.



    The Tomorrowland Terrace is back!



    Then we went to Space Mountain!





    Back on Main Street, we wanted to see the Flag Retreat Ceremony. Along the way, I snapped this photo of the street lamps. Tink is gone along with the flower pots. HalloweenTime takes their place.



    The Dapper Dans conducted the ceremony. The "Million Dreams" team was there too. A pair of young Disneyland guests got to be honorary CMs for the ceremony and hold the flags.



    After the Flag Retreat Ceremony, we met up with Dusty Sage and Fishbulb for a few more rides. First, we all got Fast Passes for Space Mountain, then headed to Frontierland for a ride on BTMRR. After that, we went on the Jungle Cruise. We still had some time to wait for Space Mountain, so we all took a spin on the Astro Orbitor.

    That's Victoria in the nearest rocket and Dusty just ahead of her.



    After Space Mountain, it was time to go.



    The four of us headed to Downtown Disney to enjoy a nice dinner and a chilled adult beverage at the Uva Bar. The evening was over too quick.

    Victoria and I had a wonderful time at Disneyland... and it was made even more enjoyable by connecting with Fishbulb and Dusty Sage.

    We gotta do this more often!












    Last edited by Tom Chaney; 10-18-2006, 01:13 AM.
    "Yesterday, a man walked up to me and said, 'Isn't it a shame that Walt Disney couldn't be here to see this?' and I said, "He did see this, that's why it's here."
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    Thats nice to see the kids helping out in the flag re-treat. Great photos espically the Mark Twain one!
    "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." Walt Disney

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      Nice report Mr. Chaney! I love the Twain shots! Big fan of the Mark Twain.:clap:
      I enjoyed following your story through your lense.
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        Great pics, Tom! Looks like you guys had a lot of fun that day!
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          great pictures

          i love the "postcard" one

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            Awesome photos! Like everyone said, the mark twain one was great!
            "I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it. "Groucho Marx

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              Very nice photos. I agree with the others, the Mark Twain one is really nice. Thanks for sharing.
              Stalking is when two people go for a long romantic walk together but only one of them knows about it.

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                Excellent postcard shot. Now I'm going to have to book a raft to the island next time we're there.

                Thanks for the great report!

                Lu

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                raised money enough to buy a quarter share in my little dog."

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                  Great report. I love the photos. We were there last weekend and made the trip over to TSI. It is a really beautiful setting. My camera wasn't with me the day we made the trip so I missed out on being able to take the wonderful pictures like yours.
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                    You done good!!! I loved the Tom Sawyer Island Pictures. It's been closed the last few times I've been there.
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                      Great Pics, but where did you get your time machine? Isn't today 10-18


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                        Thanks for the report and great photos. You have inspired me to take a hike around Tom Sawyer Island on my next trip!

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                          Again like everyone said, the Mark Twain one is really cool.
                          -Jack :geek:
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                            Originally posted by snorkeld View Post
                            Great Pics, but where did you get your time machine? Isn't today 10-18
                            Woops! Ya caught me. I posted these after midnight and just looked at the Taskbar for the date.

                            But: I'll bet Disneyland will be just a fun today too!
                            "Yesterday, a man walked up to me and said, 'Isn't it a shame that Walt Disney couldn't be here to see this?' and I said, "He did see this, that's why it's here."
                            -Art Linkletter July 17, 2005-


                            When you wish upon a star your dreams come true.

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                              Great report - I loved that you got the splash mountain shot!

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                                Tom these pictures are gorgeous!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing them. Glad to hear you were able to connect with the Dustyfishbulbs!!!
                                Katie :yea:
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                                  awesome pics! thanx for sharing! :thumbup:
                                  :love: :ghug:

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                                    Tom- great report and pics. I love the Mark Twain too...miss being able to ride it after dark when the shows are on. Hope to see you again soon.

                                    --Barry
                                    God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

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                                      Great Job!!
                                      "Happiness is a state of mind...." Walt Disney


                                      "You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you." Walt Disney



                                      thmar

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                                        Really nice!
                                        I am glad I got to see the park for Halloween, I never had.
                                        The Haunted Holiday at night is really something.
                                        Goin around the world...and back to Disneyland!

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