Theme Park Thursdays feature photos from one of our theme park adventures in the past.

Fair Be Gone (2011)

Mickey's Toontown Fair doesn't exist anymore at the Magic Kingdom (thank goodness), but here's a look at the entrance sign in January 2011!

Theme Park Thursdays feature photos from one of our theme park adventures in the past.

Welcome Space Travelers! (2009)

This sign inside Walt Disney World's version of Space Mountain (which is the original) refers to the fictional location as "Starport Seventy-Five". Believe it or not, there is actually significance to this number.

Space Mountain opened in 1975. And now you know…

Theme Park Thursdays feature photos from one of our theme park adventures in the past.

Behind the Trigger (2009)

Fort Langhorn is located on Tom Sawyer Island, situated within Frontierland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Dad sets up a shot (2009)

One of the fun aspects that still remain (surprisingly) are the air rifles that make sound effects when triggered.

It's Mom's turn! (2009)

One bank of guns gazes across the Rivers of America, setting up the perfect shot against Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Theme Park Thursdays feature photos from one of our theme park adventures in the past.

Disneyland Railroad Seating Configuration (2005)

When I first visited Disneyland in January 2005, one thing that really surprised me was the configuration of the seats on the Disneyland Railroad. Having my entire Disney theme park experience up to that point being focused on Florida, where the seats face forward on the Magic Kingdom's version of the ride, I found it silly that we were forced to look out one direction.

Walt Disney World Railroad Seating Configuration (2009)

Granted, Walt Disney World's take doesn't feature such elements such as the Grand Canyon and Primeval World dioramas, so there isn't need to direct your attention to one side of the tracks… but still, it's just silly. Real trains aren't configured that way!

Theme Park Thursdays feature photos from one of our theme park adventures in the past.

Roaming the Netherworld (2007)

During the summer of 2007, the Magic Kingdom's Haunted Mansion was closed for a massive refurbishment. We were camping at Walt Disney World in September of that year, and the Mansion reopened towards the end of our trip. But prior to it coming back online, the construction walls showcased this note from the "Ghost Host." I appreciated how it was written "in theme."

Theme Park Thursdays feature photos from one of our theme park adventures in the past.

Tea for Two (2007)

We spotted these tea crates at the entrance to Liberty Square during a September 2007 to Walt Disney World. They sit right below a "Liberty Square" sign in front of a bridge into the land. Obviously, they reference the origins of American independence against the British… or someone at Disney really likes tea!

Theme Park Thursdays feature photos from one of our theme park adventures in the past.

Jonas Graffiti (2009)

During a December 2009 trip to Walt Disney World, we spent some time on Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom. It was there that I discovered this graffiti that made me laugh.

Two days prior, the Jonas Brothers had been in the park filming segments for Disney's Christmas Day TV special. Apparently, Alexa needed to know about it!

Theme Park Thursdays feature photos from one of our theme park adventures in the past.

Join the Pumpkin Band! (2007)

It's a Pumpkin Band Leader on Main Street! The area is all decked out for Halloween… and isn't scary at all! I took this photo during a September 2007 trip to Walt Disney World. What's interesting about this scene is that it seems like the skies are going to open up with rain at any second!

Theme Park Thursdays feature photos from one of our theme park adventures in the past.

Neon Mickey (2007)

Main Street Station is decked out for Halloween in this night shot from September 2007. Note the orange/brown/yellow bunting on the structure, along with the stacked pumpkins in front. The oddest thematic choice, however, was to illuminate the Mickey floral area in neon, with blue and orange light outlining a Mickey pumpkin head.

Theme Park Thursdays feature photos from one of our theme park adventures in the past.

Mapping Your Way (2009)

If you were ever wondering how to best navigate the Bay of Bengal, this map might be quite helpful in your travels. Of course, you'll need to climb up the Swiss Family Treehouse at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to find it!

I took this photo in December 2009 while we were walking through this iconic Adventureland attraction in late afternoon. Of the two U.S.-based Disney properties, Orlando is only one that maintains the Robinson storyline. The treehouse at Disneyland was re-themed to Tarzan in 1999.

Trust me, it's not as good.