September 1979 – present LOCATION Frontierland – When entering from Main Street USA, you will see the entrance to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on the right, adjacent to the dock for the Mark Twain Riverboat & the Sailing Ship Columbia. If you enter from the Fantasyland path, you’ll see the entrance on your right, after […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – You will see the vehicles making their way up and down the center of the street throughout the day, especially mid-late morning and noon. BACKGROUND The Main Street Vehicles are a collection of cars modeled after early 20th century automobiles: a fire engine, an omnibus, several […] Read more…
May 1998 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – When entering from Main Street USA, follow the main path all the way to the Innoventions building, and you will see Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port on the right, next to the entrance to Space Mountain. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – indoor dining room and […] Read more…
Have you ever noticed how Disneyland seems both giant and kind of small at the same time? You can thank Walt Disney Imagineering for this visual feat, particularly their methodical use of a technique called “Forced Perspective”. With Forced Perspective, buildings and objects look taller than they actually are, and Imagineers can manipulate perceived distance […] Read more…
October 2002 – September 2018 BACKGROUND When California Adventure opened in 2001, the area in the park now occupied by A Bug’s Land was part of the “Golden State” region of the park. The theater, which showed It’s Tough To Be A Bug! was the only A Bug’s Life themed attraction in the park, and […] Read more…
October 2002 – present LOCATION A Bug’s Land – When entering from Hollywood Land, you would find the puddle park in the rear, toward the Route 66 entrance to Cars Land. If you arrived through the main entrance to A Bug’s Land, you’d see the Puddle Park straight ahead, across from Flik’s Flyers. BACKGROUND In […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Cars Land – Follow the main street all the way to the end, and you’ll see the entrance to Radiator Springs Racers around the corner, on your right. BACKGROUND Radiator Springs Racers was one of the first announced rides for Cars Land. Construction began on both the land and the […] Read more…
Frontierland is definitely one of the most scenic spots in the park. From the caves on Tom Sawyer Island to the cabins in Big Thunder Ranch, there are all kinds of cool places to explore. But many guests unknowingly breeze right past this hidden gem: the Petrified Tree. The plaque reads: FROM THE PIKE PETRIFIED […] Read more…
Each year, Disneyland gears up for its most popular and consistently crowded season: summer! To officially kick off summer, the resort hosts a 24-hour day in both Disneyland and California Adventure, usually around Memorial Day. This celebration gives guests unlimited access to all of the rides and attractions in the park for a full 24-hours! […] Read more…
The unfortunate reality of southern California is the occasional heat wave. And when it’s hot in Disneyland, it’s BRUTAL. If you’re planning on visiting the park during a heat wave, here are some helpful tips to keep you safe, cool, and hydrated! THE BASICS This goes without saying, but make sure to have plenty of […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Cars Land – Follow the main drag and you will see the Cozy Cone Motel on the left, across from Flo’s V8 Café. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – outdoor, central patio with seating Reservations – no Entertainment – none Menu The Cozy Cone Motel is a […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Follow the main path, toward the castle, and you will see the Refreshment Corner on your left, just before the circle opens up to all the land entrances. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – outdoors, on adjacent patio Reservations – no Entertainment – […] Read more…
Source: Disney By Mark August 1961 – August 1966 LOCATION Tomorrowland – When entering from Main Street USA, guests following the main path would find the Flying Saucers on the right, just beyond the giant rocket. BACKGROUND For the first few years, Tomorrowland didn’t have a major headline attraction. But in 1961, the Flying Saucers […] Read more…
Source: Theme Park Insider February 2001 – September 2010 LOCATION Paradise Pier – If you followed the main path to the rear of Paradise Pier, on the far side of the bay, you would find the Maliboomer on the right, just beyond the entrance to California Screamin’. BACKGROUND The Maliboomer was inspired by “test your […] Read more…