Mickey’s Toontown is loaded with tons of gags, visual tricks, and hidden gems, making it by far the most interactive land in the park. But one of these features, tucked away in a second story window, goes unnoticed by most guests exploring Toontown. To find this hidden gem, stop in front of the fire station. […] Read more…
January 1994 – present LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – After crossing under the bridge and into Toontown, you’ll find Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin on the right, behind the large fountain. BACKGROUND After the major success of the 1989 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Disney saw an opportunity to bring the toons into the parks. At […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – When entering from Main Street USA, follow the main path all the way to the Innoventions building, and then turn left. You’ll see Autopia on your right, just before the entrance to the Submarine Voyage. BACKGROUND When Disneyland first opened, massive interstate highway travel was a phenomenon of […] Read more…
March 1995 – present LOCATION Adventureland – When entering from Main Street USA, you will find the entrance to Indiana Jones on the left, just beyond the Jungle Cruise loading building. If you enter from New Orleans Square, you will find the entrance on the right, in between Tarzan’s Treehouse and a fast pass distribution […] Read more…
August 1972 – present LOCATION New Orleans Square – When entering the square from Frontierland or Adventureland, follow the main path toward the Haunted Mansion. You will see Café Orleans on your left, on the corner of Royal St. and Orleans St. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – indoor and outdoor on […] Read more…
The Disney Princess Fantasy Faire is the epicenter of royal happenings at Disneyland, and its detailed décor sets the perfect scene for the princesses and their respective princes. There is so much to take in at the Fantasy Faire, so most guests never notice its hidden gem: Figaro! Figaro, Geppetto’s beloved cat from Pinocchio, sits […] Read more…
September 2009 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Edelweiss Snacks is tucked behind the Matterhorn Bobsleds, overlooking a small pond. To reach this somewhat hidden dining spot, head to the Matterhorn (behind and to the right of the castle). Continue behind the Matterhorn, and you should see Edelweiss Snacks across the walkway from the main entrance […] Read more…
September 1978 – present LOCATION Frontierland – When you enter from the main entrance off of Main Street USA, you’ll find the Stage Door Café on your left, around the corner from the Golden Horseshoe. If you enter Frontierland from New Orleans Square or Adventureland, you’ll find the Stage Door Café on your right, just […] Read more…
May 1977 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – when entering from Main Street USA, follow the main path until it opens up in front of the Innoventions building. Turn right, and you’ll see the entrance to Space Mountain. BACKGROUND Disneyland was originally a much tamer park than it is now, with no real thrill rides or […] Read more…
Every Disneyland guest who heads from Main Street USA to the castle passes by a central garden, right in the hub of the street. But not many stop to appreciate this garden, and the hidden gem within it: the Partners Statue. The Partner’s Statue debuted in Disneyland in 1993 as part of a celebration of […] Read more…
With all of the hustle and bustle in Disneyland, it’s hard to find a quieter place to relax and take in the sights. Main Street USA is the busiest land of them all, with a constant stream of visitors and tons of activities at all hours of the day. But did you know that one […] Read more…
January 2012 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Keep to the left of Main Street USA, and you’ll find the Jolly Holiday Bakery Café at the very end. The restaurant occupies the corner of the central hub at the end of the street and the entrance to Adventureland. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick […] Read more…
January 1987 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – If you walk through the Main Street USA entrance, Stars Tours is the first ride on you right, and sits directly across from Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. BACKGROUND After Adventure Thru Inner Space became outdated and was preparing to close, Imagineers envisioned a simulated outer space adventure based […] Read more…
July 1989 – present LOCATION Critter Country – When you pass through New Orleans Square on your way toward the Critter Country entrance, stop when you reach the Haunted Mansion. The mansion should be on your left, and the Harbour Galley will be on your right. If you can’t find the Harbour Galley (it’s a […] Read more…