Posts filed under 'Alice in Wonderland'
Curiouser and Curiouser: Alice’s Labyrinth
When we first visited Disneyland Paris in 2005, I would not have imagined how enchanted my then-8-year-old son would be with Alice’s Curious Labyrinth. Somehow though, this simple attraction is an absolute must-do for us now, which we wandered through twice on our recent trip.
It’s very simple really: A hedge maze sprinkled with characters from Alice in Wonderland, finishing up at the castle of the Queen of Hearts. There are a few water features (watch out!), several characters that pop up from out of sight, and a small Queen of Hearts Castle.
(All pictures below are sized down for your convenience, and linked to larger versions with far more pixels than you’re ever likely to need. Ditto was true for my opening trip report yesterday.)
He's late, he's late!
I never know which way to turn
Honk!
Much like a scene from a sidewalk cafe in the 1st district of Paris, actually
Time for the caucus race! This section of the labyrinth comes shortly after water fountains that'll soak you if you're not careful or lucky (hence, I kept my camera covered there)
Every caucus must have a leader, n'est-ce pas?
Once again, I'm baffled
She is always so cranky! This figure pops up at you (slowly), yelling in French
We're almost there....
....and finally, we arrive at the Queen of Hearts' Castle
Give my regards to the Dormouse on your way out!
1 comment September 2, 2009
Disney and Star Wars Cosplay at ConnectiCon 2009
Most of the cosplay at ConnectiCon is either anime or gaming characters, but since it’s a multi-genre conference, all sorts of characters show up! Here are a few Disney costumes I spotted last weekend at the Hartford Convention Center (and captured with my sub-optimal camera phone, unfortunately).
Alice in Wonderland, with the Cheshire Cat
Tink and Peter, woot!
The 501st Legion Connecticut Garrison! I was lucky enough to interview a representative; watch for this on the Those Darn Cats podcast in coming weeks.
Carl Fredricksen, from Pixar's Up. After I took his picture, he gave me a balloon. <3
The ultimate nerd showdown!!!
Prince Ali, fabulous he
Kiki, from Kiki's Delivery Service (an ever-popular costume for sure)
Maleficent, evil incarnate, seems strangely out of place against the backdrop of Convention Center striped carpet
4 comments August 4, 2009
Cosplay at Anime Boston 2009
Hmm, didn't I meet his brother at ConnectiCon last year?
Methinks this is the caterpillar from the book, not the movie. Supercool.
You never know who you'll run into at these conventions. Like, maybe even Darkwing Duck.
I still haven't played Kingdom Hearts, but I recognize this character for sure.
How do I love Totoro? Let me count the ways.
Kiki, from another great Miyazaki film: Kiki's Delivery Service.
2 comments May 27, 2009
Hey Goths and Lolitas! Alice in Wonderland Mad Tea Party
The LAist, via BoingBoing brings us news of a fabulous fashion opportunity in Culver City, California:
When Scot Reyes, owner of the pop culture doll shop The Valley of the Dolls (see LAist’s visit to this store), announced his plans for a Mad Tea Party at Royal/T, LA Lolitas and doll collectors took notice. Then “lolitamom” posted the event information in this Live Journal entry on the la loligoth page prompting several lolitas to discuss their costume plans for the big party. Variations on the Queen of Hearts costume is sure the be popular and a some goth Cheshire cats too.
LA Lolitas, doll collectors, and other Alice in Wonderland fans have until Saturday, March 21 (from 3-9pm) to get dolled up and ready for the Mad Tea Party at Royal/T. With music by International Pop Conspiracy, high tea, a raffle, and a Valley of the Dolls pop up shop, it is sure to be a magical day. LAist will be there to check it out.
If any of y’all go, you simply must share your pictures with me! I imagine there will be plenty of overlap between this and the Bat Day in the Fun Park event. I must say, those West Coast types have way better alt/Disney events than I’ve ever seen back here in the Northeast. Just look at the show my friend Geoff blogged about recently. Damn. At least I can console myself next week with Japan Nite US Tour, even if it’s totally Disney-free.
Add comment March 16, 2009
Ice Capades Alice in Wonderland Album Cover
This fabulous, disturbingly-adult album cover comes to us from LP Cover Lover, via BoingBoing.
1 comment August 11, 2008
