The smallest land in Disneyland has somehow had the most iterations. First there was the “Indian Village“. Then came Bear Country. Next Critter Country. And now, Bayou Country. In all of these themes, the trees outnumbered any buildings, and visitors traveled to a forest along the riverbank. While I’m not sure any bayous outside of […] Read more…
Bonanza Outfitters is Frontierland‘s largest shop (connecting facades out front to look like a bunch of smaller ones). You’ve probably visited and seen the racks and racks of clothing and the giant sock wall. But have you ever noticed the Wild West Portraits? These portraits depict famous figures from the American frontier, including Wild Bill […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 109, 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 I need to pay admission to visit Downtown Disney? (submitted by Raina) Nope! You […] Read more…
Welcome to June! It’s getting warmer, the park is getting busier, and to be honest…there weren’t a ton of news updates this month (thankfully the chemical explosion DIDN’T happen in Orange County…yikes). So here’s a slightly shorter than usual look back at the Disneyland Resort last month. DISNEYLAND CELEBRATES THE 250TH A BIT EARLY Last […] Read more…
If you have spent any time wandering through Adventureland, odds are very high you’ve visited the Jungle Cruise. It’s not one of the most ornate buildings in the park, so it’s quite easy to overlook as you’re rushing around. But the Boathouse, headquarters of the Jungle Navigation Company, helps tie together the theming of the […] Read more…
January 2025 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – GG’s Chicken Shop is located on the western side of the district, as part of the Parkside Market area. To find it, head toward the resort hotels side of the district, near the Monorail station. You will see it within the Parkside Market space, across the walkway […] Read more…
Visitors to Galaxy’s Edge are very familiar with the busy energy of the land – from humming ships docked to passing droids to jedi in training heading to Savi’s workshop. One of the busiest buildings is the central watering hole: Oga’s Cantina. But have you ever noticed that the building shows signs that Batuu wasn’t […] Read more…
After a particularly brutal winter, springtime just felt soooo good this year. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been cherishing the warmer weather, blooming flowers, and renewed energy that swept in over the last few weeks! To celebrate the season, here’s a look back at some of my favorite photos from this spring across the […] Read more…
When guests walk through the tunnels under the Disneyland Railroad, they are immediately greeted by the scent of vanilla and popcorn, the whistle of the steam engine, and the visual splendor of the plaza. While the architecture often takes center stage, it is the horticulture that performs the heavy lifting of setting the scene. At […] Read more…
If you grew up in Southern California, there is a good chance your high school experience ended not with a graduation ceremony, but with a midnight bus ride to Anaheim. Grad Nite is one of the most enduring traditions at the Disneyland Resort, serving as a rite of passage for thousands of students every year. […] Read more…
If you’ve spent time in any Disney park, you’ve probably heard of the hidden Mickey phenomenon. All of the parks include these hidden details, giving guests the chance to have a bit of a scavenger hunt as they explore. For a while, there was another kind of scavenger hunt within Disneyland: Hidden Nemos. When the […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 108, 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. How much walking should I expect to do on a typical Disneyland day? (submitted by […] Read more…
It’s Maaaaaay!!!! This winter has felt so brutally long, and the spring has been mostly crappy weather where I live. So I’m so ready to shift into early summer (which for me starts Memorial Day, no matter what the solstice says!). Bring on the later sunsets and blooming flowers – we’re all ready. But before […] Read more…
If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably someone very interested in Disneyland history. I love seeing early photos, especially during park development and construction. Well, now, Disney+ has a documentary tailor-made for nerds like us, with restored footage and new insights about the very beginnings of the happiest place on earth. Disneyland Handcrafted focuses on […] Read more…