During the holiday season, Buena Vista Street follows Main Street’s lead and goes full-out on décor. Garlands, tinsel, ornaments, and a giant tree fill the street with cheer. Head over to the present pile beneath the tree, and you’ll find a special hidden gem with a connection to the Disney family. Somewhere in the present […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 82, 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. Are character dining options worth it? (submitted by Mike) It honestly depends on your priorities. […] Read more…
It’s December, if you can believe it. Just one month left in 2023, and even those that don’t like celebrating the holidays prematurely are in full festive mode. Disneyland kicked off its holiday season with a mixed bag…some exciting new happenings, and some not-so-great developments. Let’s take a look at November at the resort. THE […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Poultry Palace faces the southern boardwalk section of Pixar Pier. If you’re coming from the “main” land entrance over the bridge, keep to the right of the main walkway. You’ll see it after the covered seating area. If you’re coming from the Paradise Gardens Park side, […] Read more…
For me, ride storytelling starts long before you hop into a vehicle. Each room/area of a queue has the opportunity to immerse you in whatever world you’re entering, sharing details you actually have time to absorb while you’re standing around waiting for your turn. One of the rides that had a long, elaborate queue to […] Read more…
Are you an 11th hour holiday shopper, or one to order gifts months in advance? For me, the earlier better so I don’t have to think about it anymore! If you’re working through your list and either have a Disneyland fan to shop for or want some Disneyland items for your own wish list, I’ve […] Read more…
Hidden gems throughout Disneyland are nothing new. From the very first day of park operation to the latest reopenings post-refurbishment projects, park visitors are always finding new details hiding in plain sight. And in Galaxy’s Edge, there are tons to find. Let’s take a look at one of my favorites: the Original Trilogy Boxes. This one […] Read more…
I think you’re officially a Disney nerd when you consider park posters “art”. I just think the illustration style and design of these posters give so much personality. The creepy, foreboding color scheme of a Haunted Mansion poster shares almost nothing in common with the cotton candy cheer of a Dumbo poster – yet these […] Read more…
A while back, I shared that the Disneyland Hotel used to have its own marina. Well that’s not all – it used to have mini golf too! Source: Flickr It’s hard to imagine today with the area so jam packed, but in the 50s and 60s, the Disneyland Hotel had breathing room. And much of […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 81, 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. What are your favorite topics to blog about, and least favorite? (submitted by Jonathan) My favorites […] Read more…
Happy November! And…happy official holiday season for many. Disneyland kicks off its official season on the 10th, but honestly…the decor is all up now. Let’s take a look back at the last of the fall happenings before we fully switch gears into winter wonderland mode. DOWNTOWN DISNEY’S NEW EATS This month, Disney announced a LOT […] Read more…
Happy trunk or treat! (Or if you’re not in Cars Land at the moment, happy Halloween!) The candy supply is running low, Oogie Boogie’s tired, and the castle rooftop is ready for snow. But today, let’s savor the last moments of this year’s Halloween season with a quick look back at some spooky decor throughout […] Read more…
Stroll the Haunted Mansion grounds, and you’ll notice a little detail on the front lawn. This strange pedestal is the Haunted Mansion sundial, with a message engraved for visiting mortals. The sundial reads: GROW OLD ALONG WITH ME – THE BEST IS YET TO BE Source: Disneyland Today So, if you decide not to join […] Read more…
As I was organizing some folders on my computer recently, I realized it has been a while since I shared some snapshots! To refresh your memory (or for anyone who’s new here), from time to time I like to share photos I’ve taken that won’t necessarily fit into a blog post; I just think they’re […] Read more…