Magnolia Park Bandstand

So much of Disneyland takes place in fictional worlds: enchanted kingdoms, an all-encompassing jungle, an outer planet. But Main Street USA brings you right back home to classic Americana. Main Street boasts quaint popcorn carts, horse-drawn trolley cars, and in the 1950s, a magnificent bandstand.  Source: Farm 4 Originally, Walt and his team envisioned the […] Read more…

Lunar New Year 2017

Lunar New Year 2017

Happy Lunar New Year! January 28th marks the beginning of the year of the rooster, and California Adventure is hosting a huge party to celebrate.  Source: Find The Mouse Head over to Paradise Pier to join in on the fun. You can listen to live Chinese and Vietnamese bands, watch acrobats, get your face painted, visit […] Read more…

The Main Street Electrical Parade Returns

Disneyland Twitter exploded over the last two days, flooded with pictures of a nighttime parade. It’s not Paint the Night, and people are EXTREMELY excited about it. So what’s going on?  Source: TWIMG Thursday night marked the limited return of a classic Disneyland parade: The Main Street Electrical Parade. This nighttime show debuted in Disneyland in […] Read more…

Service Animal Relief Areas

Service Animals

Disneyland has tons of resources available for guests with disabilities or special needs, including care centers, ECV rentals, and even accommodations for service animals. Disney defines a service animal as a dog or miniature horse specifically trained to support an individual with a disability, and service animals must wear their vests at all times in […] Read more…

Elias & Co.

Elias & Co.

June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – Elias & Co. anchors the end of Buena Vista Street, right where it opens up to the larger plaza. You’ll find it’s stylish marquee on the corner, between the entrance to Hollywood Land and the main street. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Clothing, accessories, Disney collectibles Price Range […] Read more…

Refurbishment Season 2017

Mid-January through early March is Disneyland’s unofficial refurbishment season. Holiday overlays come down, and with lighter crowds, attractions in need of more complex maintenance shut their doors for a few weeks. With all of the closures due to Star Wars Land construction, additional refurbishments are actually significantly lighter than usual. But there are still some […] Read more…

MaxPass Announcement – Is Fast Pass Changing?

Disneyland sent shock waves throughout its community this morning with the announcement of a new fast pass option: MaxPass. What is it, and how will it affect the existing system?  Source: OC Register First of all, this is NOT FastPass+, which is used in Walt Disney World. You will still not be able to book […] Read more…

Top 5 Hidden Seating Areas

When you spend all day running from attraction to show to parade, it’s easy to get really tired, really fast. Sometimes you just need a quiet place to rest, think, and regroup before you jump back into the action. So where should you go? Here’s my picks for the top 5 hidden seating areas at […] Read more…

Upjohn Pharmacy

 Source: Upjohn.net July 1955 – September 1970 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Upjohn Pharmacy stood at the southwest corner of Main Street’s intersection, halfway between the railroad station and castle. Today, this space houses the jewelry shop, and bumps up right against the Carnation Cafe patio. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Vitamins, postcards Unique Features – Window display […] Read more…

Spirits of America Miniatures

Spirits Of America Miniatures

Disneyland’s Opera House is most closely associated with animatronic President Lincoln. But deep inside its curtained, Mr. Lincoln is not the only representation of the American spirit. These statues might look familiar to EPCOT fans. They’re tiny versions of the Spirits of America, which appear at the end of the American Adventure show. These figures represent traits at […] Read more…

Ask the Duchess – Vol. 14

Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 14, 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. Do the Red Car Trolley performers do meets & greets? (submitted by Janet) Not traditional ones. They will wave to you as they ride […] Read more…

Resort Updates – December 2016

Happy Holidays! I hope that your holiday season has been merry & bright. The Disneyland Resort just sparkles at this time of year, and the cheer is just contagious (see my post here for lots of holiday photos!). Even the shops get in on the holiday fun! Main Street USA‘s little boutiques have wreaths, lights, […] Read more…

Ringing in 2017 at the Disneyland Resort

Ringing In 2017 At The Disneyland Resort

2016 is winding down, but the holiday party at the Disneyland Resort is still going strong! If you’re visiting the resort for New Year’s Eve, you can participate in several special events, purchase limited edition merchandise, and enjoy the last of the holiday decorations before they disappear in January. THE RIGHT EXPECTATIONS Before you head into […] Read more…

Frozen Live at the Hyperion

Frozen Live At The Hyperion

May 2016 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – Frozen Live plays multiple times per day at the Hyperion Theater in Hollywood Land. To find the theater, head all the way down the main street until you reach the large stage doors. BACKGROUND The Hyperion is the Disneyland Resort’s largest theater, and has always been home […] Read more…

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