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Disneyland Ushers in Summer 2017! Summer of Heroes and Pirates of the Caribbean’s 50th anniversary!

Lolli — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:37:40 +0000

My recent #PiratesLifeEvent press trip would not have been complete without a visit to the ride that inspired the movie franchise – Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland! My travel, accommodations, and activities during the press event were covered by Disney. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland

Did you know? The Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, was the last ride that Walt Disney personally worked on, though he never had the chance to ride the completed ride. Pirates of the Caribbean has not only thrilled kids and adults alike for the last 50 years, but it has inspired a hugely popular movie franchise as well as and entire Pirates Land at Shanghai Disney.

Photo courtesy of DisneylandNews.com

There are several Disneyland and Disney World rides and attractions that have been inspired by movies over the years, but Pirates of the Caribbean remains unique in that the ride came first and inspired everything that followed!

Photo courtesy of DisneylandNews.com

After riding Pirate of the Caribbean as a group, we had some free time to spend at the park. I explored the park with two friends – Captain Jack and Emily from CleverHousewife! We had a blast, despite the crowds!

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

The newest ride at Disney California Adventure Park – Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! – is NOW OPEN! I missed the opening of the ride by days, but I know that it is epic! The new Guardians of the Galaxy ride is now a permanent attraction at Disney California Adventure!

Photo courtesy of DisneylandNews.com

About Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!: the brand new ride launches guests into an action-packed adventure that’s full of irreverent humor, combining a breathtaking free-fall sensation with all-new visual and audio effects. The action jumps to the beat of the attraction’s “awesome mix tape” of music, inspired by the films’ soundtracks. Guests will discover multiple ride experiences as they help Rocket in a daring plan to free the Guardians–a band of extraterrestrial misfits–from the fortress of The Collector, Taneleer Tivan.

Photo courtesy of DisneylandNews.com

Summer of Heroes

In Disney California Adventure:

“Avengers Training Initiative”: Black Widow and Hawkeye assemble young recruits for a series of tests to see if they have what it takes to join the ranks of the Avengers.
Heroic Encounter: Black Widow: Black Widow arrives on the scene several times throughout the day in an armored Avengers vehicle for her heroic encounter with park guests.

Grab a Piece (or Bite) of the Action: Special themed merchandise, plus food and beverage items, will be available throughout Hollywood Land.

Photo courtesy of DisneylandNews.com

“Disney Junior Dance Party!”: This fun concert experience invites adults and kids to dance and sing along to the music. Popular Disney Junior characters from Disney Junior TV shows “Doc McStuffins,” “Sofia the First” and “The Lion Guard” are joined by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from the new series “Mickey and the Roadster Racers.”

“Pixar Play Parade:” presenting the colorful and exciting worlds of the Disney•Pixar pals from “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.” “Finding Nemo,” “Cars” and others, the Pixar Play Parade has returned to Disney California Adventure with daily performances full of fun and surprising movement and effects.

Princess Elena: the adventurous heroine of the Disney Channel series “Elena of Avalor” and the first Disney Princess inspired by diverse Latin American cultures will greet her fans in the patio of Paradise Garden Grill.

**Guests will enjoy these Super Hero experiences year-round:**

Super Hero Encounters: Meet Groot, the First Avenger, Captain America, and the friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man up close and personal!

“Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off!”: Join Star-Lord and his old-school boom box as everyone (including Groot, of course!) gets in the groove and shows off their moves!

Photo courtesy of DisneylandNews.com

In Disneyland:

Main Street Electrical Parade: the classic parade has been extended by popular demand through August 20, 2017! This nighttime parade features half a million twinkling lights and favorites like Cinderella’s ball, Elliot from “Pete’s Dragon” and the “To Honor America” finale.

“Fantasmic!” is coming back: the popular nighttime spectacular will be re-opening this summer on the Rivers of America, featuring Genie from “Aladdin,” and characters from “Tangled,” “The Lion King” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.”

Returning this summer are the Disneyland Railroad and these Rivers of America attractions: the Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia, Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes and Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island.

Star Wars Launch Bay: In Tomorrowland, Star Wars fans can meet some of their favorite Star Wars characters and take a look at replica props and models from Star Wars movies, including the latest “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Work is continuing on the new Star Wars-themed land, set to open in 2019!!

For more information, visit DisneylandNews.com.

The Walt Disney Archives: A Fascinating Look Into the History of the Walt Disney Company

Lolli — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:41:35 +0000

I had the opportunity to visit the Walt Disney Archives during my latest Disney press event for the recent theatrical release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. All travel, accommodations and activities were covered by Disney, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Walt Disney Archives were created in 1970 to collect, preserve, and research the rich and unique history of the Walt Disney Company. The Archives are fascinating collection of Walt Disney memorabilia – from some of the first Disneyland souvenirs, admission tickets, and badges, to movie props and costumes, to sketches, designs and plans. I could spend hours looking at the individual pieces in the collection, each with a story behind it.

An original animator’s desk from the 1930s

I could have spent weeks – no years! – looking through the shelves and shelves full of books written about or inspired by everything Disney – some of which I recognized from my own childhood. I was amazed but not entirely surprised to learn that what we saw in the Archives was just a small representation of the collection of Disney-inspired books, for children and adults!

Although the Pirates of the Caribbean items were already packed up to get ready for D23, we learned some interesting facts about the ride, including the fact that Pirates was the last ride that Walt Disney himself personally over-saw before his death, though he was sadly never able to ride the completed attraction. I think the most interesting piece of Pirates trivia that we learned was the fact that Pirates of the Caribbean was originally planned and designed to be a Wax Museum! In fact, one of the reasons that you start the ride by going down a series of waterfalls is that they needed to utilize the space under the building to accommodate the ride.

Walt Disney thought that a boat ride using animatronics instead of stiff wax figures would be much more engaging. He was right! Even 50 years later, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland is one of the most beloved and sought-after rides in the park. I know I never leave Disneyland without riding it!

Among the exciting drawings and memorabilia in the Archives was one of Walt Disney’s Oscars – one he won for the 1958 film White Wilderness(you can watch it on Disney Movies Anywhere or rent it on Amazon! – affiliate link). Our guide uncovered the Oscar and was talking to us about it when all of the sudden I found it in my hands. I happened to be standing right next to him when he said that we could each take a turn holding the award and pose for a picture with it. I was totally caught off guard and wish that I could have captured the look my face when he handed it to me or when I walked across the room holding it. If you’ve never held an Oscar before, they are MUCH heavier than you would ever imagine. The physical weight of the award was a small example of the symbolic weight I felt for what I was holding in my hands – an actual award presented to Walt Disney himself!

I’m holding Walt Disney’s Oscar!!

What a fascinating experience it was to spend time surrounded by so much history – history of a man and a company that has inspired so many people!

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales {Activity Sheets & Special Announcement}

Lolli — Fri, 05 May 2017 17:23:21 +0000

I’m heading to the Red Carpet!

I’m thrilled to officially announce that I’ll be heading to Los Angeles for the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales red carpet premiere May 17-20! This trip is courtesy of Disney and all travel and activities during my stay are covered. All thoughts and excitement are my own.

I can’t wait to see the 5th installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, plus meet and interview some of the talent involved in the film (WOW!). I’ll be updating this post as soon as I learn who is on the interview docket! I’m sure you can imagine who I’m crossing my fingers we’ll get to interview!

While in LA, we will also stop by the Disney Archives to learn about the history of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction (which is my childhood favorite ride at Disneyland!) and then we’ll get to experience the ride first hand with a trip to Disneyland!

We also get to cover the newest Walt Disney Signature Collection release – Bambi. Not only will we get to celebrate this Disney Classic’s 75th anniversary, but we’ll have the opportunity to speak with with two members of the original voice cast – Donnie Dunagan, the voice of young Bambi and Peter Behn, the voice of young Thumper. How cool is that??

Be sure to follow along with the official event hashtags: #PiratesLifeEvent and #BambiBluRay

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Activity Packet

To print this free Pirates-themed activity packet, simply click HERE (or on the image below) and download the full sized PDF booklet. Print as many as you’d like and enjoy!

About Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Johnny Depp returns to the big screen as the iconic, swashbuckling anti-hero Jack Sparrow in the all-new “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” The rip-roaring adventure finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea—notably Jack.

Jack’s only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario), a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry (Brenton Thwaites), a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” also stars Kevin R. McNally as Joshamee Gibbs, Golshifteh Farahani as the sea-witch Shansa, David Wenham as Scarfield, Stephen Graham as Scrum, and Geoffrey Rush as Captain Hector Barbossa.

Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg are directing “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” with Jerry Bruckheimer producing. The executive producers are Mike Stenson, Chad Oman, Joe Caracciolo, Jr., Terry Rossio and Brigham Taylor. The story is by Jeff Nathanson and Terry Rossio, and Jeff Nathanson wrote the screenplay. “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” drops anchor in U.S. theaters on May 26, 2017.

Connect with Pirates of the Caribbean:

Follow PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyPirates

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Visit the official PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES website here: https://pirates.disney.com/

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES opens in theaters everywhere May 26th!

Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration

Lolli — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:03:29 +0000

I had the opportunity to celebrate 60 years of magic at Disneyland last week as part of the #Disneyland60 | #AladdinBloggers | #TomorrowlandBloggers media event. Although travel and accommodations were covered, all thoughts are my own.

I don’t remember the first time I went to Disneyland. Growing up in California with grandparents that lived a few minutes away from the park meant that I was there at least once a year. Disneyland is part of my childhood – some of my happiest memories were made at Disneyland – and no matter how old I get (ahem…birthday coming up!) Disneyland is still a magical place for me. I step into the park and I’m flooded with happy memories (from my childhood as well as more recent years).

Mickey & Minnie in their finest Diamond Celebration attire with me and Shelby from ocmomblog.com

It’s hard to believe we’re celebrating Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. 60 years!? While so much has changed in the last 60 years, part of what makes Disneyland so magical for me is the fact that so much of the park has stayed the same since I was a kid.

Here’s a quick video of my latest visit:

While I was at Disneyland last Monday, I tried to run around as fast as I could to fit in as many of my favorite rides as possible (including Radiator Springs Racers, Indiana Jones Adventure, Soarin’ Over California, Space Mountain – decked out for Halloween, and more). There’s never enough time to do everything I’d like to do at Disneyland in one day, much less a half day. I really need to make plans to come to Disneyland for several days – with my family this time.

Our fabulous group of bloggers at the entrance of Tomorrowland

“Few companies have both a legendary past as well as a limitless future. But we had the great fortune to be founded with the spirit of creativity and innovation – one that continues to define this phenomenal company, allowing us to keep moving forward to meet the future without ever losing sight of who we are and where it all started.” – Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company

Here is just a glimpse into my day at Disneyland:

You’ll find magical, diamond-studded decorations throughout the park!

I loved watching this Disney artist at work…and she gave several prints away at our lunch at Disneyland!

On the boat to It’s a Small World (we didn’t find the secret passageway to Tomorrowland this time)

As if Disneyland isn’t magical enough, we were there for Halloweentime – so much fun!

Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy is a blast!

I could spend a whole day at Disneyland just enjoying the treats…this time I “Settled” for cookies ‘n cream ice cream in a dipped waffle cone with Halloween sprinkles

I found Goofy, all decked out in his 60th Anniversary best!

I loved seeing the reminders of the 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration throughout the park!

Paint the Night

One of my new favorite things at Disneyland is the new Paint the Night parade. When I was growing up, I had a record with the classic Electrical Parade music, and I would listen to it all the time. As much as I loved the Electrical Parade of my childhood, this new parade blew it out of the water. It was simply spectacular!

Fun Facts About the New “Paint the Night” Parade

“Paint the Night” tells 8 different stories, each represented by multiple floats, props, and performers.
It took Disney design and technical teams 3 years to create the new parade.
“Paint the Night” is the first-ever parade lit almost entirely by LED lights (the only incandescent lights are found at the tip of Tinker Bell’s wand and in Rapunzel’s flickering lanterns).
Including the video screens, the parade contains more than 1.5 million sources of light.
Each costume has its own unique system of lighting controls – some lights are sewn into costume fabric while others are sculpted pieces worn by the performers.

And you must stay for the “Disneyland Forever” fireworks show! What an emotional, uplifting fireworks presentation, filled with some of my favorite Disney songs!

Have you been to Disneyland? What are some of your favorite memories from Disney? If you haven’t been to Disneyland yet during their 60th Anniversary celebration, you’ve still got through Summer 2016 to experience the magic!

Disneyland at Halloween Time #HalloweenTime #WW

Lolli — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:54:13 +0000

While I was on my Los Angeles trip a few weeks ago, I was able to fulfill a life-long dream to visit Disneyland at Halloween Time. Disney gave us tickets to enjoy the day at Disneyland as part of our #VeryBadDayEvent | #DisneyAtHomeEvent. Although travel, accommodations, and activities were covered by Disney, all thoughts are my own.

Disneyland is magical place any time of the year, but it is even MORE magical at Halloween. Maybe it has something to do with earthy oranges and browns and reds and yellows – my favorite combinations of colors. #HalloweenTime was gorgeous to see and so much fun to experience.

Have you ever been to Disneyland at Halloween Time?

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#VeryBadDay Is Very Good News #VeryBadDayEvent

Lolli — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 17:01:44 +0000

I am excited to make the official announcement that in a week’s time, I will be joining 24 other bloggers in Los Angeles for another incredible Disney movie press event. Although my travel and accommodations are covered for this press event, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Here is what I’m looking forward to (and what you will be seeing more about in the coming weeks as I report back):

I’ll be attending the press junket of ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY (which opens in theaters on 10/10) where I will be interviewing the cast of the film including Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould, Dylan Minnette, Kerris Dorsey and Bella Thorne!

Hashtags to follow: #VeryBadDayEvent and #VeryBadDay

I’ll also be taking an exclusive tour of Walt Disney’s former Los Feliz residence and learning about the filmmaking process behind SLEEPING BEAUTY and MALEFICENT. Then we’ll take a peak behind the scenes of PLANES FIRE AND RESCUE (which is coming to stores November 4th) by sitting down with filmmakers.

Hashtags to follow: #FireandRescue | #SleepingBeauty | #Maleficent | #DisneyInHomeEvent

Not only will I be attending a special advance screening of STAR WARS REBELS: SPARK OF REBELLION, but I’ll be meeting the cast including Freddie Prinze Jr., Taylor Gray, Vanessa Marshall,Tiya Sircar and Executive Producer Dave Filoni.

Hashtag: #StarWarsRebels and #DisneyInHomeEvent

Last but not least….I’M GOING TO DISNEYLAND! I’ve always wanted to see Disneyland all decked out for Halloween, and now is my chance. We’ll be kicking off the Halloween season in style. I can’t wait to take lots and lots of pictures!

Hashtag: #HalloweenTime

Let me know if you have any questions that I can ask any of the celebrities that I’ll be meeting on the trip. I’d love to be able to customize some questions just for my readers!

Frankenweenie Wants to Send You to Disneyland

Lolli — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:13:25 +0000

Who wouldn’t love a chance to win a family vacation to Disneyland? When I was growing up, my family went to Disneyland every December, but the idea of enjoying Disney at Halloween sounds like so much fun.

Here are all of the details that you need to know to win a trip to Disneyland:

Frankenweenie Monstrous Sweepstakes

Enter the Frankenweenie Monstrous Sweepstakes between now and October 7, 2012 for a chance to win a spooktacular vacation for four to experience all the fun of Halloween Time at the Disneyland® Resort.

While you’re there, you can check out The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibit at Disney California Adventure Park. The exhibit gives visitors an up-close look at the incredible world of Frankenweenie through sets, puppets, props and more. And for a limited time visitors can see a 4D extended preview of Frankenweenie at the Muppets Vision 3D Theater before the movie comes to theaters in 3D October 5th!

Frankenweenie Monstrous Sweepstakes Prizing:

One (1) Grand Prize – A 4 day/3 night vacation for four to Disneyland® Resort and Disney California Adventure Park to experience the world of Tim Burton and Frankenweenie during Halloween Time.
Five (5) First Prizes – An Autographed Frankenweenie movie poster

How to enter:

Enter online at www.disney.com/frankenweeniesweeps
Enter on your mobile phone by texting EDGAR to DISNEY (347639). (Msg and data rates may apply. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first.)

FRANKENWEENIE arrives in theatres everywhere on October 5th! Follow the film on Facebook: facebook.com/Frankenweenie

Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree at Cars Land

Lolli — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:14:14 +0000

I loved SO much about visiting Cars Land at Disney California Adventure last month, but I went a little over-board taking pictures at Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree ride. Waiting in line and looking at all of the incredible detail in the “decor” was almost as fun as riding the ride itself!

I am utterly exhausted (who knew that Summer was so tiring??) so I’ll let the photos speak for themselves! All I can say is…whoever decorated Mater’s ride must have had a blast coming up with ideas. The details are amazing.

Disclosure: I received an expense-paid trip to Los Angeles from Disney to cover the World Premiere of BRAVE and the opening of Cars Land. All thoughts and opinions (and photos included in this post) are my own.

Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Park

Lolli — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:22:18 +0000

When I took my first stroll down Buena Vista Street, I saw a nostalgic city street. I saw signs of Disney and a time long gone. I noticed quaint little stores, ice cream shops, and an old-time trolley. But, I hate to admit it, I was focused on making it into Disney California Adventure and catching my first glimpse of Cars Land during that first stroll down Buena Vista Street. There was so much I missed.

Once I learned a little bit of the history behind Buena Vista Street, I was amazed at how many “hidden gems” popped out at me the next time I walked past.

The story behind Buena Vista Street

Main Street in Disneyland is patterned after an idealized Marceline, Missouri, which was Walt Disney’s hometown. Buena Vista Street, the entrance to Disney California Adventure Park, is based on the view that Walt Disney would have had when he stepped off the train from Kansas City and into 1920s Los Angeles.

Behind the Scenes on Buena Vista Street

Sometimes it’s the things guests don’t really “see” that tell the story. How have you created an emotional connection for guests on Buena Vista Street?

LISA GIROLAMI – Director, Senior Show Producer, Walt Disney Imagineering: “Every piece has to be there when you walk into a story, to know where you are, what time it is, what’s happening and to really be able to take in the music, the colors and the ornamentation on the architecture. The whole street coming alive is meant to put you right there in the steps of Walt when he first stepped off the train in California and all the optimism and opportunity he felt was there for him at the time.”

“The sense of optimism will be very obvious on Buena Vista Street, and that story is told at the highest level of detail. Then there are many more levels of details, which our Disney fans will recognize and discover. I think we accommodate everybody as deep as they want to go, and the more you want to know, the more you’ll get out of it. I think we’ve covered it, too, for people who may be visiting a Disney park for the first time.”

What’s the Disney history behind the shop names and other items along Buena Vista Street?

RAY SPENCER – Creative Director Buena Vista Street, Walt Disney Imagineering: “At the front of the park, we have the gas station, which is called Oswald’s, and Oswald was an early Disney character … Then we have Los Feliz Five & Dime, a merchandise store that features everyday consumer products. The names of the shops, and the names of the restaurants, are all based on Disney history — and especially the history that surrounded Walt Disney and the Disney brothers’ arrival in the 1920s. We have Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe, which is named after the Three Little Pigs from the Academy Award-winning animated short. We also have a merchandise location called Atwater Ink & Paint. It refers to the Atwater Village district of Los Angeles where Disney and the animators from Disney Studios spent a lot of time.”

Caryn from Rockinmama.net and me with the new ‘Storytellers’ statue on Buena Vista Street

“We have a new Walt and Mickey statue, called ‘Storytellers.’ We made a conscious decision to put the statue down on street level with the rest of our guests, rather than up in a monumental planter, like at Disneyland. Set in this time period, Walt Disney could have been you or I, or anybody at that time, out on the street. It’s part of the story of the street, a story of humble beginnings. It’s a story of a wonderful, inspirational time period with a wonderful, inspirational, gifted man who created what we can now enjoy as The Walt Disney Company.”

Inside the Carthay Circle Restaurant on Buena Vista Street

Tell us about this beautiful restaurant serving Southern California cuisine, and who will be drawn to this experience.

ANDREW SUTTON – Executive Chef, Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge: “Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge is serious Disney, and that means serious fun for the whole family. It’s casual, friendly and the food will feel like old Santa Barbara with all the ethnic flavors. At the Lounge, families will get one of these tapas and try one of those, and there will be a lot of sharing and interaction.”

Buena Vista Street is an experience in itself – part Disney magic, part walk down memory lane. But 100% Mickey (even if he IS an old-time Mickey).

Top 3 Reasons to Experience Disney’s Cars Land by Night

Lolli — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:30:34 +0000

Taking a walk down Radiator Springs during the day was fascinating. I loved the rides, the music, and the general feel of Disneyland’s newest addition. But strolling down Route 66 at night knocked my socks off!

Here are my top three reasons to stop by Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure Park after the sun goes down:

NEON – Radiator Springs takes on a whole new look when dressed in neon. If only to ooh and ahh over the colorful lights, it’s worth a stop.
Less crowded – Enjoy rides like Radiator Springs Racers (best ride ever!), Luigi’s Flying Tires, and Mater’ Junkyard Jamboree without the day-time wait. Plus, I can tell you from experience that Radiator Springs Racers is amazing by night.
Photo opps – BRING YOUR CAMERA when you visit Cars Land at night. The views, while incredible by day, are even more breathtaking at night. Add in my 1st two reasons for coming (the neon lights and fewer crowds) and Cars Land by night is a perfect place for pictures.