March 2014 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Starbucks faces the front end of Downtown Disney, drawing in visitors coming from and going to the park gates. If you’re coming from either park, you’ll see it on the left side of the street, just after World of Disney. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – Quick Service […] Read more…
If you’ve ever stopped to watch the fireworks or a nighttime parade, you know how stunning Main Street USA looks after sunset. But I personally like Main Street best after the shows, when the crowds start fading and you’re surrounded by dazzling marquees. (If you’ve never done it – I highly recommend an Omnibus ride […] Read more…
June 1990 – present LOCATION Frontierland – Bonanza Outfitters faces into the open courtyard in Frontierland. If you’re coming from Main Street, you’ll see it on your left, just after the log cabin storefront for the Pioneer Mercantile. If you’re coming from the Rivers of America side, you’ll see it on your right, just after […] Read more…
Disney Animation has always been a direct source of inspiration for Disneyland. Some of the most iconic attractions, restaurants, and character experiences leap off the screen and into real life within the park. Disneyland’s magic transports visitors directly into their favorite stories. When the studio flourishes, the park has all kinds of characters and worlds […] Read more…
September 2006 – present LOCATION New Orleans Square – Port Royal marks the start of the winding alleyways in New Orleans Square. You’ll see the shop on the left side of the square, just around the corner from the Royal Street Veranda. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Haunted Mansion & Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise Price Range […] Read more…
Source: Pinterest August 1955 – December 1981 LOCATION Fantasyland – The Mickey Mouse Club Theater (later the Fantasyland Theater) faced the center courtyard, behind Sleeping Beauty Castle. Guests crossing through the castle would find the theater on the left, just after Snow White. Today, this space houses Pinocchio’s Daring Journey. BACKGROUND Every land in Disneyland […] Read more…
January 1987 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Star Trader faces Tomorrowland’s inner plaza. To find the shop, head toward Space Mountain. You’ll see the shop on the right, just after the pathway turns right (by the fountain and seating area). EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Star Wars clothing, toys, mugs, pins, and other souvenirs Price […] Read more…
Long before the days of Disneyland, when Walt first began his career as an animator, he met a woman named Lillian Bounds. Walt and Lillian married in 1925, and together, the Disneys built an empire. While Walt was the creative force behind the animation studio, and later the theme park, Lillian was his unwavering support […] Read more…
Trips to the Happiest Place on Earth get expensive…especially when you’re factoring in food. Many families opt to bring in their own food, which can be a huge money saver. But if lugging around your food all day sounds less than appealing, fear not – Disneyland has its own picnic and rest area between the […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 35, 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. Does Disneyland do anything to celebrate Dia de los Muertos? (submitted by Elena) Yes! Part of the Halloween festivities include Dia de los Muertos. […] Read more…
As September fades into October, Disneyland has once again transformed into a Halloween wonderland. Pumpkins, bats, and cobwebs cover both parks, and even Downtown Disney displays autumn floral arrangements and décor. Let’s take a look at all the September happenings at the Disneyland Resort. THE BUGS GET EXTERMINATED On September 4, A Bug’s Land finally […] Read more…
BASIC INFO App Name: Play Disney Parks Company Name: Disney App Price: Free Free Version: N/A HOW IT WORKS The Play Disney Parks App has three components: interactive queues, games and trivia, and music playlists. To start, you choose your version: Disneyland or Walt Disney World. (For the purposes of this post, I’m just looking […] Read more…
April 1997 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Le Petit Chalet hides in the shadow of the Matterhorn. To find this little gift shop, head toward the Matterhorn’s entrance. Once you’re standing in front of it, start walking as if you were headed to It’s A Small World. You’ll see the Chalet on your left, across […] Read more…
When the sun sets in Disneyland, the park’s atmosphere completely changes. Most lands glow by lamplight, and landmarks and buildings sometimes overlooked during the daytime get their moment in the spotlight. In Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain and the Golden Horseshoe light up the town square. The waterfront quiets down, making Frontierland feel like the quieter, […] Read more…