May 2012 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – The Magic Key Terrace sits above the vineyards, overlooking Cars Land. To find the Terrace, head toward the Wine Country Trattoria (the large Italian restaurant between Cars Land and The Little Mermaid). The stairs to the terrace are to the right of the Trattoria entrance. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
It’s the middle of summer, so it may seem strange to be talking about Halloween already! But for those of you planning a visit to the Disneyland Resort this fall, you need to plan ahead. Tickets for the largest fall event at the resort – Mickey’s Halloween Party – go on sale today for annual […] Read more…
If you’ve ever been to Disneyland, you’ve almost certainly walked along the Rivers of America. You’ve seen the Mark Twain Riverboat and the Sailing Ship Columbia, and you’ve walked by the dock next to Frontierland. But did you notice that on the other side of the river, there’s another dock? This dock is part of […] Read more…
Source: Disney Mouse Links February 2001 – July 2011 LOCATION Sunshine Plaza – Bur-r-r Bank Ice Cream anchored the end of the train section on Sunshine Plaza’s right side. Guests entered the park, crossed under the Golden Gate Bridge, and kept right. The Ice cream shop stood at the end, just before the entrance to […] Read more…
If you’re a fan of EPCOT at Walt Disney World, you’ve probably heard of “drinking your way around the world”. For those unfamiliar, this means spending a day grabbing a drink at each pavilion, enjoying all that each country has to offer. Disneyland doesn’t have a World Showcase, but it does have a park dedicated […] Read more…
Disneyland is a walking park, with little in the way of transportation from end to end. But if someone in your group needs a little help getting around, there are several options for daily rental. The rental center for wheelchairs, strollers, and ECVs (electric conveyance vehicles) sits right on the esplanade between the two parks. […] Read more…
Disney designed each land in Disneyland so that guests knew instantly they were stepping into a distinct world. Tomorrowland, the land of the future, was no exception. This land’s center courtyard was the gateway to the future, ushering guests into the world of 1985. And this courtyard had a special hidden gem as its centerpiece: the […] Read more…
October 2014 – September 2017 LOCATION Downtown Disney – Anna & Elsa’s Boutique stood just at the edge of the center circle of the shopping district. Whether you were coming from the hotels side or the parks side, you’d see Anna & Elsa’s Boutique on the Grand Californian side of the path, tucked between Sephora and […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 8, a monthly Q&A post covering a variety of resort-related topics. Ask The Duchess answers questions submitted by readers. If you have a question you’d like answered, send me a message here! 1. Is the Matterhorn similar to Expedition Everest in the Animal Kingdom? (submitted by Megan) In some ways, yes. They both share a snowy […] Read more…
Was it just me, or did June seem to fly by? It was quite the eventful month at the Disneyland Resort, with special events, new attractions, the ongoing Star Wars Land construction, and newly announced plans for the future. As Disneyland hits the midpoint in the summer season, the heat doesn’t seem to be slowing […] Read more…
Source: Remain Seated Please February 2001 – May 2011 LOCATION Golden State – The Mission Tortilla Factory Tour stood at the corner of Golden State’s Pacific Wharf section (now its own land). Today, its prime corner spot is home to Ghirardelli. BACKGROUND California Adventure had a brand new concept for a Disney park: a tribute to […] Read more…
Disneyland is known for its awesome roller coasters and legendary dark rides, but there are so many awesome things to discover that are somewhat under the radar. One of my favorite things to do in both Disneyland and California Adventure is visit “walkthrough” attractions. These are trails, galleries, or buildings to explore on your own, […] Read more…
I’ve never been a big fan of autograph books. They’re awesome ways to keep track of all the characters you’ve met, but honestly, how often do you sit down to flip through them? So I’m always on the hunt for more creative ways to show off my autographs. A recent trip to Michaels gave me […] Read more…
July 1993 – May 2018 LOCATION Adventureland – This restaurant was tucked in the front corner of the land, next to the exit to the Enchanted Tiki Room. Visitors heading toward the Jungle Cruise would see the Oasis to the left: the tan building with mosaic detailing. EXPERIENCE Aladdin’s Oasis was Disneyland’s most exotic restaurant. […] Read more…