Disneyland

Behind the Building: Haunted Mansion

Behind The Building: The Haunted Mansion

If you’ve ever walked through the western side of Disneyland, you may have noticed a little white house on the riverbank. Okay, maybe it’s not so little…it’s a mansion. Long before New Orleans Square joined the park in the 60s, Imagineers had conceptualized some kind of haunted manor house – though at first, it was […] Read more…

Unusual Angles: New Orleans Square

Unusual Angles: New Orleans Square

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of New Orleans Square? You probably go straight to Pirates and the Haunted Mansion. For me, it’s actually the little streets. I just love walking up and down Royal Street, Orleans Street, and winding my way back to the train station. The balconies have […] Read more…

Stanley's Oasis

Stanley’s Oasis

It’s impossible to miss Radiator Springs Racers when you visit Cars Land. Visitors come back for race after race, and after a while, the walkways and rock formations feel like home. But there’s one little rock formation you’ve probably walked by a million times and never thought twice about – and it has a back […] Read more…

Unusual Angles: Mickey's Toontown

Unusual Angles: Mickey’s Toontown

It seems a little silly to describe anything in Toontown as unusual…everything is unusual by design! You’ll be hard pressed to find a building without crooked windows or doors, a street that moves in a straight line, or even a car without a flat tire or two. So for this round of unusual angles, I […] Read more…

Dianoga Water Fountain

Dianoga Water Fountain

The marketplace is always buzzing in Galaxy’s Edge. In between shopping, ronto wraps, and droid building, visitors can’t help getting thirsty as they wander. Thankfully, there’s a massive water fountain located next to the open courtyard. But wait…there’s something a little strange about this fountain. When you push the button, it’s not just the water […] Read more…

Queue Closeup: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

Queue Closeup: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

It’s a warm, sunny day in Tomorrowland. The skies look clear and perfect for a flight. Shall we visit the Space Rangers over at Star Command? Our journey into the galaxy starts in Star Command’s base. Here, you’ll find massive murals depicting Buzz Lightyear on missions. Most murals feature Crystallic Fusion Batteries, which fuel Evil […] Read more…

Behind the Building: Main Street FIrehouse

Behind the Building: Main Street Firehouse

On the western side of Main Street, there’s a little red building you’ve probably walked past a thousand times. The little Main Street Firehouse quietly watches over Main Street without much fanfare. But this small building boasts a lot of details, from a secret apartment to an authentic turn-of-the-century fire engine. Let’s take a closer […] Read more…

Black Spire Outfitters

Black Spire Outfitters

May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – It’s easy to miss Black Spire Outfitters, since this little shop is right between two busier storefronts. You’ll find it in the marketplace, the semi-covered shopping area next to the large Ronto Roasters rounded building. Black Spire Outfitters is on the north side of the […] Read more…

Queue Closeup: Smuggler's Run

Queue Closeup: Smuggler’s Run

There’s a rumor swirling around Galaxy’s Edge…Hondo Ohnaka, a smuggler from the outer rim, is recruiting new pilots to help with some covert deliveries. He actually prefers crews without experience – that way he knows no one is suspicious of them. I think we should go for it…there’s no way I’m turning down a chance […] Read more…

Behind the Building: Toad Hall

Behind the Building: Toad Hall

The more you visit Disneyland, the more you notice the amazing details from land to land. In the last few years, I’ve found myself looking closer and closer at specific buildings hidden in the parks, noticing architectural elements and styling that help shape the world within each area. Welcome to Behind the Building, a new series […] Read more…

The Milk Stand

The Milk Stand

May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Milk Stand is tucked away in Galaxy’s Edge’s eastern corner, the one controlled by the First Order. To find the stand, head over to the Frontierland entrance closest to Fantasyland. You’ll see the Stand on your left, across the walkway from First Order Cargo. […] Read more…

Dapper Dans

Dapper Dans

One of the best parts of roaming Main Street is the sound of a barbershop quartet. You never know where they’ll pop up – in front of a random store, by the Refreshment Corner piano, or in the town square. Those wonderful harmonies draw in crowds and always create some excitement on the street. You […] Read more…

Fantasy Faire Gifts

Fantasy Faire Gifts

Approx. 1996 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Despite its name, Fantasy Faire Gifts is actually nowhere near the Fantasy Faire itself. This little shop faces It’s A Small World, just before the walkway starts winding into Mickey’s Toontown. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Bubble wands, popcorn, candies, and other miscellaneous goods Price Range – Most items […] Read more…

Queue Closeup: Indiana Jones Adventure

Queue Closeup: Indiana Jones Adventure

I don’t know if you heard, but Indiana Jones recently uncovered a map revealing the location of an ancient Bengalese temple! His friend Sallah has been hosting tours of the temple to raise money for its excavation. Seems like a perfect day for a jeep tour! Before we can hop into the jeep, we’ve got […] Read more…

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