Posing for ride photos is half the fun of Disneyland’s coasters, but it’s much harder to capture memories on the tamer rides. Taking photos on moving ride vehicles is a challenge, not to mention very distracting! To remedy this issue, Fantasyland has a number of stationary ride vehicles for guests to pose in, all of […] Read more…
With all of the hustle and bustle of Cars Land, most visitors race back and forth from one end of the street to the other without stopping to take in little details along the way. But in between the winding racetracks and comfort food pit stops, Cars Land is filled to the brim with details […] Read more…
Mickey’s Toontown is loaded with tons of gags, visual tricks, and hidden gems, making it by far the most interactive land in the park. But one of these features, tucked away in a second story window, goes unnoticed by most guests exploring Toontown. To find this hidden gem, stop in front of the fire station. […] Read more…
The Disney Princess Fantasy Faire is the epicenter of royal happenings at Disneyland, and its detailed décor sets the perfect scene for the princesses and their respective princes. There is so much to take in at the Fantasy Faire, so most guests never notice its hidden gem: Figaro! Figaro, Geppetto’s beloved cat from Pinocchio, sits […] Read more…
Grizzly Peak is notorious for its greenery and quiet charm, with a number of different pathways providing views of the landscape. If you take the main walkway by Grizzly River Run toward Paradise Pier, you may notice a plaque along the fence. The plaque marks a great viewpoint of California Adventure’s likely least famous hidden […] Read more…
Every Disneyland guest who heads from Main Street USA to the castle passes by a central garden, right in the hub of the street. But not many stop to appreciate this garden, and the hidden gem within it: the Partners Statue. The Partner’s Statue debuted in Disneyland in 1993 as part of a celebration of […] Read more…
With all of the hustle and bustle in Disneyland, it’s hard to find a quieter place to relax and take in the sights. Main Street USA is the busiest land of them all, with a constant stream of visitors and tons of activities at all hours of the day. But did you know that one […] Read more…
As you explore the shops and restaurants around Buena Vista Street, you may notice stacks of newspapers on tables or counter tops. Take a moment to pick one up, and you’ll discover one of California Adventure’s hidden gems: The Buena Vista Bugle. This Disneyland Resort newspaper began circulation in 2013, in celebration of California Adventure’s […] Read more…
Most park guests visiting Mickey’s Toontown head straight for Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin or Mickey’s House. But those who take time to explore the shops and Toontown’s city center will find a lot of fun gags and optical illusions. This includes a hidden gem: the Toontown Police Scanner. To find the Police Scanner, head over to […] Read more…
As guests head from Paradise Park to Grizzly Peak, many take the back path that winds around the entrance to Grizzly River Run. And though thousands of guests travel this path every day, few notice a hidden gem adorning this stretch of road: the Painted Ladies! The Painted Ladies are a famous row of Victorian […] Read more…
If you ask me, Main Street USA is the most underappreciated land in Disneyland; there are just so many cool details, tons of park history, and some really interesting hidden gems. Everything in this land is so polished and perfect, it’s hard to spot anything that isn’t carefully manicured. But did you ever notice that […] 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…
One of the quieter and more scenic areas in the park has always been Critter Country; its restaurants offer beautiful waterfront views, and its décor is charming. But did you know about its hidden gem? If you follow the Harbour Galley deck, toward the Hungry Bear Restaurant, you will see some corner tables and a few […] Read more…
Do you know how Walt Disney came up with the idea for Disneyland? The origin of his idea has become a legend itself, and hidden within Disneyland is Walt’s Park Bench, where the first concept of the park began. Walt sat on this bench in Griffith Park (now in the Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln foyer) […] Read more…