Now that 2015 is in full swing, Disneyland has shed its holiday persona and is back and busier than ever. In between all the refurbishments and Frozen-themed activities, cast members are working behind the scenes in preparation for this summer’s 60th anniversary celebration: the Diamond Jubilee. REFURBISHMENT LAND Disneyland’s heavy refurbishment season is always in […] Read more…
March 1995 – present LOCATION Adventureland – When entering from Main Street USA, you will find the entrance to Indiana Jones on the left, just beyond the Jungle Cruise loading building. If you enter from New Orleans Square, you will find the entrance on the right, in between Tarzan’s Treehouse and a fast pass distribution […] Read more…
August 1972 – present LOCATION New Orleans Square – When entering the square from Frontierland or Adventureland, follow the main path toward the Haunted Mansion. You will see Café Orleans on your left, on the corner of Royal St. and Orleans St. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – indoor and outdoor on […] Read more…
If you follow me on Twitter, you probably know that I visited Walt Disney World in Orlando for the first time since I was very small (I had no memory of it!). I definitely had a magical week, and during my visit I felt an interesting mix of familiarity and newness, particularly in the Magic […] 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…
Since it’s opening in 1955, the Disneyland Resort has had its fair share of mishaps, some of which have unfortunately left guests and cast members severely injured. In a number of cases, some of these incidents ultimately lead to the death of either a guest or a cast member, prompting a series of investigations into […] Read more…
September 2009 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Edelweiss Snacks is tucked behind the Matterhorn Bobsleds, overlooking a small pond. To reach this somewhat hidden dining spot, head to the Matterhorn (behind and to the right of the castle). Continue behind the Matterhorn, and you should see Edelweiss Snacks across the walkway from the main entrance […] Read more…
 Source: Daveland Web July 1955 – July 1960 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Kaiser Aluminum Hall of Fame stood at the front right corner of Tomorrowland, visible from Main Street USA. The building that housed the Hall of Fame is now part of Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. BACKGROUND In the early years of Tomorrowland, […] Read more…
 Source: PhotoBucket July 1955 – January 1962 (Main Street USA) June 1962 – January 1982 (Adventureland) LOCATION Main Street Shooting Gallery – Guests could find the shooting gallery on the left-hand side of Main Street USA, in the space used as the Gibson Girl kitchen today. Safari Shooting Gallery – Like the Main Street gallery, […] Read more…
Source: DLD History  June 1956 – May 1963 LOCATION Frontierland – Guests could find Mineral Hall by keeping to the right of the main path from Main Street USA to Frontierland. Mineral Hall sat adjacent to the Mine Train track, roughly where Rancho del Zocalo sits now. BACKGROUND Mineral Hall was a walkthrough exhibit that […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Paradise Park – Whether you arrive in Paradise Park from Grizzly Peak or Pacific Wharf, follow the path on the right hand side, toward Goofy’s Sky School. You’ll see the Corn Dog Castle on your right, across from the Jumpin’ Jellyfish. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – […] 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…
December is always a hectic time for the Disneyland Resort, and this year was no exception. Christmastime tends to draw in massive crowds to the parks, and guests enjoyed the 60-foot tree on Main Street USA and the snow-covered castle. In California Adventure, December brought the World of Color Winter Dreams spectacular and Buena Vista […] Read more…
Source: PhotoBucket May 1960 – January 1982 LOCATION Fantasyland – When entering through the castle, guests could follow the main path and find Skull Rock straight ahead, in the area now occupied by Dumbo the Flying Elephant. BACKGROUND Skull Rock was a scenic lagoon inspired by Captain Hook’s Lair from the 1953 film Peter Pan. […] Read more…