With the addition of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Disneyland, Frontierland bent and adapted a little bit to accommodate. Aside from the closure of Big Thunder Ranch, the most noticeable change came on the waterfront. The Rivers of America changed slightly, and the addition of waterfalls and a bridge for the Railroad added some natural […] Read more…
I’ve talked about Pinocchio’s Daring Journey a few times on this blog. I love this attraction so much – it’s charming, beautifully decorated, and the exterior building is one of my favorites in all of Fantasyland. Though Fantasyland’s theme is mostly that of a Bavarian village, Pinocchio’s building brings some charm straight from the Italian […] Read more…
Throughout Disneyland, you’ll find hidden tributes to some of your favorite sidekicks and animal companions: Figaro, Pascal, and the Firehouse Dalmatian, just to name a few. But there’s one hidden gem that pays tribute to a real animal, one that inspired one of the most famous characters of all time. Ready to find Indiana’s Doghouse? […] Read more…
Dueling pianos, slapstick comedy, dancing…the Golden Horseshoe has hosted many different types of performances and entertainers throughout the years. But no show is as famous as the Golden Horseshoe Revue, the original stage show in the theater. And today, if you walk into the hall and look on the wall to the left of the […] Read more…
Any Fantasyland fan knows about Pinocchio’s Daring Journey, a celebration of Disney’s 1940 classic. But the dark ride is not the only Pinocchio tribute in central Fantasyland. In fact, there’s a very important artifact from Pinocchio’s life hidden in plain sight: Stromboli’s Wagon. Walk past the entrance to Pinocchio’s attraction, and turn left as Fantasyland […] Read more…
The largest gift shop in Critter Country is known as Pooh Corner; it’s a place where you can meet characters, shop for handmade sweets, or build your pin collection. Most visitors to Critter Country have undoubtedly wandered through the shop’s sweet smelling rooms or wandered along the old-fashioned porch. But few notice a hidden detail […] Read more…
You know them, you love them. I wouldn’t dare suggest the beautiful mountains of Radiator Springs are themselves a hidden gem – it’s one of the most recognizable views in all of the Disneyland Resort! But look closer at the parts, not just the whole, and you’ll see seven hidden gems inside this landmark. The […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street celebrates 1920s Los Angeles, where Walt and Roy founded Walt Disney Productions and changed the world of animation forever. So where better in the park to hide a little tribute to his legendary team? First, we have to know who we’re looking for. You may have heard of Walt Disney’s Nine Old […] Read more…
Cars Land is the undisputed car capital of Disneyland. Car-themed attractions, restaurants, shops, meet & greets…not to mention the entire place is an exact recreation of the town from the movie Cars! But hop across the park gates and you’ll find another land in the resort is also full of cars, each with its own […] Read more…
A while back, I wrote about a hidden gem in Splash Mountain‘s shadow: Mr. Bluebird’s House. Like its neighboring mountain, this house comes from Song of the South; it’s the home of the “bluebird sittin’ on your shoulder’ in “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Da”. Recently, Disneyland made a few cosmetic upgrades to Critter Country. One of these changes meant the arrival […] Read more…
All the birds sing words and the flowers croon…in the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room! Well…all birds but one. If you’ve ever visited the Enchanted Tiki Room, you’ve heard Jose’s unanswered question: “I wonder what happened to Rosita?” This mysterious lady disappeared long ago from the Tiki Room, but until recently, her fate remained […] Read more…
When most people think of Mickey’s Toontown, they think of Mickey, and maybe Roger Rabbit. But this little land tucked beyond Fantasyland celebrates all kinds of Disney lore. You’ll find a toon version of the Windows on Main Street, tributes to Disney legends, and even a nod to Walt Disney Animation Studios. Toontown’s Department of […] Read more…
Everyone knows the place to find Jack O Lanterns at Disneyland is Main Street during Halloween; they line the windows of shops, adorn balconies, and sometimes sit on restaurant tabletops. But one special pumpkin hides in Disneyland all year long, in a place you probably wouldn’t expect. Swing by Goofy’s Playhouse during any season, and […] Read more…
Downtown Disney isn’t known for its attention to detail in quite the same way as the resort’s two parks. But if you wander the shops, restaurants, and hotels with sharp eyes, you’ll definitely spot some amazing little details. One of my favorites is in the last place you’d guess: Starbucks. Head over to the Starbucks […] Read more…