Source: Disney and More July 1955 – August 1956 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Guests could find the Phantom Boats in roughly the same place as today’s submarine lagoon, in the rear left corner of the land, beside Autopia. BACKGROUND The “Tomorrowland Boats” debuted on Opening Day, as one of the land’s main attractions. However, the boats […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Pacific Wharf – When you crossed the bridge to the central dining area in Pacific Wharf, you’d find the Pacific Wharf Café on the left corner. EXPERIENCE Pacific Wharf Café was one of the quick-service restaurants located in Pacific Wharf’s central dining area. Diners grabbed food at the service counter, […] 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…
March 1997 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – As you make your way from the Town Square to the castle, you’ll find the Carnation Café on your left, about halfway down the street. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – outdoor enclosed patio and indoor dining room Reservations – yes, up to 60 […] Read more…
June 1992 – present LOCATION Adventureland – You can find the Bengal Barbecue across from the entrance to Indiana Jones Adventure. When entering from New Orleans Square, the Barbecue will be on your left, just beyond the River Belle Terrace. If you follow the path from Adventureland’s Main Street USA entrance, the Barbecue will be […] Read more…
February 2001 – January 2018 LOCATION Paradise Pier – If you followed the main path, across the bridge, you’d find the Cove Bar on your right, just beyond the entrance to Ariel’s Grotto. You could also reach the Bar from the rear of Paradise Pier, by following the path next to the California Screamin’ launch […] Read more…
January 2001 – June 2018 LOCATION Downtown Disney – Take the monorail from Tomorrowland and you’d find yourself only feet away from the ESPN Zone. If you were walking from the park gates, you’d see it on the main walkway; the ESPN Zone was one of the last buildings on your right. EXPERIENCE Sports fans […] Read more…
Source: DLD History December 1955 – May 1997 LOCATION Frontierland – Guests looking for a trip around the Rivers of America could board the Keel Boats from the dock on the far side of Frontierland, on the same dock as the rafts to Tom Sawyer Island. To reach the dock, guests followed the waterfront from […] Read more…
If you’ve been to Disneyland a bunch of times, you may be getting bored of your favorite rides. When you follow the same touring plan during each visit, it can be difficult to maintain the feeling of excitement about the park. This touring plan is specifically designed for guests familiar with the park; instead of […] Read more…
Most of Disneyland’s rides offer guests the chance to experience their favorite movies and stories firsthand. But did you know that inspiration sometimes works the other way around? With so much detail and storytelling in every Disney ride, it’s not surprising that some have inspired major movies! The following is a complete list of every […] Read more…
Source: PhotoBucket June 1956- November 1994 LOCATION Fantasyland – The most popular Skyway entrance could be found in the rear of Fantasyland, behind the entrance to the Casey Jr. Circus Train. Tomorrowland – Guests could also board at the Tomorrowland station, located roughly where the Tomorrowland Railroad station sits now. BACKGROUND The Skyway was one of the […] Read more…