Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 106, 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. Is Rise of the Resistance worth the individual Lightning Lane, or should I just rope drop […] Read more…
I am so, so happy it’s March. This winter has been really brutal for me (and I’m sure many of you), and I’m so anxiously awaiting sunshine, warmer weather, and just the energy of spring! in February, the Disneyland Resort didn’t show much winter gloom. With celebrations, new happenings, and a sneak peek at what’s […] Read more…
Adventureland is one of those spaces in the park that’s intentionally dense. You’re surrounded by thick trees, and you don’t get much variation of landscape unless you hop on the Jungle Cruise or venture into the Temple. So when I look through photos of this area (my own included), I tend to see the same […] Read more…
When we think about Disneyland, usually very vivid images come to mind: your favorite roller coasters, the castle, the mountains. But in between these epic moments are the subtler sights and sounds that work together to give Disneyland its atmosphere. And one of the Imagineers that lent her hand to these details is Joyce Carlson. […] Read more…
The 2026 Disneyland After Dark Lineup is well underway, but I still wanted to take a moment to explain everything coming this spring! Disneyland After Dark is a series of ticketed evening parties in Disneyland, on select nights. Like the Halloween parties, these events offer guests smaller crowds, special offerings, character encounters, and unique photo […] Read more…
Since becoming Bayou Country, this area of Disneyland still feels very familiar. You still have the sweeping river views, the mountain (though dressed a little differently), and the creek where Pooh and friends hang out. So for me, Bayou Country is still a wonderful place to visit after the sun goes down. Most of the […] Read more…
Fantasyland can be a little bit overstimulating sometimes. With massive crowds, attractions everywhere, and lots of roaming characters, there are always a million things competing for your attention. So it’s very possible you’ve breezed right past this hidden gem many, many times without ever noticing it. Let’s talk about the stairs to nowhere. In the […] Read more…
In February, Disneyland typically hosts a multi-weekend festival to celebrate Black History Month, Celebrate Gospel. This year, the gospel celebration continues, but the event will be larger than ever, with an expanded lineup and new name: Celebrate Soulfully. Source: MouseInfo The gospel performances will take place across two weekends in Downtown Disney: February 20-21 and February 27-28, […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 105, 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. What are the worst crowd bottleneck spots to keep in mind when trying to navigate […] Read more…
We’re about halfway through refurbishment season, which means spring is just around the corner at the Disneyland Resort! I don’t think I’m alone in being sick and tired of this winter, and can’t wait for more sunshine. Disneyland is revving up for the warmer months too, with the Lunar New Year Festival underway and Food […] Read more…
And just like that, December is winding down and we’re looking ahead to 2026! The Disneyland Resort celebrated in style this month, with beautiful decor, the ever-popular candlelight processional, and a few updates alongside gradual construction progress in Downtown Disney (not much to report there aside from…it’s still going). Let’s take a quick look back […] Read more…
As most of us are winding down holiday celebrations (or looking ahead to new year’s eve), Disneyland is looking an event ahead, as per usual! Up next in just a few weeks, the Lunar New Year Celebration will arrive in California Adventure from January 23 to February 22. Here’s everything you need to know to […] Read more…
Happy holidays, whichever one you’re celebrating! Today, my plans involve indulging in some treats with family…and honestly not much else, which I’m thrilled about. I hope you’re spending the day doing something equally festive and lazy. If soaking in the magic of Disneyland is part of your holiday bucket list, good news, there’s still time! […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. In just a few weeks, Disneyland will slide into one of its unofficial seasons: refurbishment season. Typically running from January through March, this is when the resort schedules a higher number of ride closures than at other times of year, […] Read more…