It’s March folks! And for me, that means I’m ready for spring and sunnier weather…even if the official first day of spring is still more than two weeks away. March also means the Disneyland Resort’s refurbishment season is winding down, and I have to say, this was one of the quietest months I’ve seen at […] Read more…
Here we go! It’s time for my favorite festival on the Disneyland Resort’s calendar: Food & Wine. This year, the party goes from March 1 through April 22, and spans almost 1/3 of California Adventure. Source: Disneyland Resort The Food & Wine Festival happens daily, with no extra/separate ticket required – so you can visit […] Read more…
January 2023 – present LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – The Runaway Railway faces downtown Toontown’s open plaza. When you enter the land, walk straight up the slight hill and toward Toontown City Hall. Look to the right, and you’ll see the Railway entrance; it’s a massive marquee and hard to miss. BACKGROUND The Runaway Railway was […] Read more…
I’m back again with another round of snapshots! Thanks so much to those who keep reaching out to share how much you enjoy this series. I love it too – it’s really fun to dig through my library and rediscover photos I haven’t used in blog posts. Let’s see what I found this go around. […] Read more…
Starting tomorrow, a fan favorite event is returning to the Disneyland Resort: Celebrate Gospel! For 2 Saturdays (the 17th and 24th), park visitors can attend a special gospel music tribute in honor of Black History Month. Usually, this event takes place over in Hollywood Land in California Adventure, but this year, the performers will take […] Read more…
August 2023 – present BACKGROUND Since California Adventure’s debut in 2001, the restaurant hub of the park has had many names. Paradise Pier, Pacific Wharf, and now, San Fransokyo. In the first two versions, this space resembled Monterey, specifically Cannery Row. It was the only land primarily focused on dining options vs. headliner attractions within […] Read more…
When you think about water at Disneyland, what comes to mind? Probably the castle moat, Paradise Bay, and maybe the Grizzly River Run? Well, it might surprise you to learn that the Disneyland Resort has a lot more than that going on, from massive rocky waterfalls to sneaky rivers winding beneath your feet. Let’s take […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 83, 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. Did the Runaway Railway replace Roger Rabbit? (submitted by Kerri) Nope! They are next to each […] Read more…
Hello there friends! I hope you had a lovely start to the new year. While I was on my usual blogging break, the resort was pretty busy. We saw walls go up, walls come down, and a pretty rough period technology-wise. Let’s take a look back at January at the Disneyland Resort. OUTAGES CAUSE MAJOR […] Read more…
Happy New Year’s Eve! In the last month of a pretty busy year at the resort, Disneyland took a decently calm moment before refurbishment season kicks off and events ramp up in the spring. Let’s take a look back at the happenings throughout the month. BRIE LARSON HOSTS THE CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL Each December, Disneyland and […] Read more…
This year, Disneyland did something it has not done before – announce all festival/event dates for the full year. That means we know earlier than usual what to expect for the first festival of the year – the Lunar New Year Celebration. This year’s celebration runs from January 23 – February 13, marking the year […] Read more…
I think it’s safe to say for most of us, this year has been a lot. For me, that’s definitely true. A grandparent’s funeral, a close friend’s wedding, a 460 mile move, travel to new places, and a new role within my same work team…it’s been great and terrible at the same time. But in […] Read more…
Today marks a really cool milestone for this blog. 10 years ago, exactly today, I started a Disneyland blog. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with it or how long it would last; I just knew that I had a lot of Disneyland knowledge and excitement and needed somewhere to put it […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. With a few long term projects ongoing throughout this year and next, 2024 doesn’t appear to be having a conventional refurbishment season. Typically, the quiet time after the holidays (roughly January – March), Disneyland stacks a lot of construction together […] Read more…