As the Disneyland Resort finishes its first month of the summer season, the crowds have flocked to the Jubilee by the masses. While there wasn’t much news in the way of refurbishments, closures, or future changes to either park, there were a few smaller arrivals that kept the Jubilee excitement going through the month. This […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – If you are facing the castle, you’ll find the Main Street Cinema on you right hand side, close to the plaza in front of the Disneyland Railroad station. BACKGROUND Like any classic main road in the American heartland, Main Street USA has its own small movie […] Read more…
Any park guest that has passed from Paradise Park to Grizzly Peak knows how scenic and peaceful the Grizzly Peak trail is. Leisurely travelers can find tons of hidden details, some great photo spots, and this hidden gem: the Pelton Wheel. Pelton Wheels are water turbines, invented by Lester Allan Pelton in the 1870s. Though […] Read more…
June 1963 – present LOCATION Adventureland – The Tiki Room sits just beyond the entrance to Adventureland, on the left-hand side. If you arrive in Adventureland from New Orleans Square, follow the main path and you’ll see the entrance to the Tiki Room on your right, just beyond Aladdin’s Oasis. BACKGROUND When the Enchanted Tiki […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – When you reach the open plaza at the end of the street, keep to the right. You’ll see the Café straight ahead, next to the candy shop and Clarabelle’s Ice Cream. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – interior dining room, limited outdoor seating […] Read more…
 Source: SQSPCDN June 1974 – April 1988 LOCATION Tomorrowland – America Sings occupied the large circular Tomorrowland theater, formerly used for the Carousel of Progress. The theater sat in the back corner of Tomorrowland, next to the Autopia entrance. Given its massive size, the America Sings theater was visible from anywhere in Tomorrowland. BACKGROUND Like […] Read more…
As a recent college grad, I’m in a bit of a nostalgic mood right now. I recently dug through the garage and my closet and uncovered many of my long-neglected childhood toys, including my brother’s train set. I started putting pieces of the track together, and realized one of the bridges looked like the berm […] Read more…
February 2001 – March 2018 LOCATION A Bug’s Land – When you arrived at the main entrance, from the Buena Vista Street path, you’d see the theater on your left. If you entered A Bug’s Land from Hollywood Land, you’d see the theater on your right, at the very end of the land. BACKGROUND It’s […] Read more…
If you’ve ever explored Mickey’s Toontown, you know this land is loaded with gags and cool visual effects, many of which are interactive. One of these hidden gems is somewhat difficult to set off, so many guests never get to see it. Next to the entrance to Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, you’ll notice a […] Read more…
OVERVIEW On July 17th, 2015, Disneyland turned 60. The park’s 60th anniversary, or Diamond Jubilee, was a celebration of the resort’s past, present, and future. Though the park’s official birthday is in mid-summer, the 24-Hour Kickoff on May 22nd officially launched the Diamond Jubilee at the resort. In addition to launching a variety of commemorative […] Read more…
The Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, located off Main Street USA, is one of the most detailed and beautiful areas in the park. With its lively shows, souvenir carts, and princesses roaming the square, details within the Fantasy Faire are easy to miss. But attentive guests can find a hidden gem right in the heart of […] Read more…
Note: As of 2023, this hidden gem is now in San Fransokyo Square, but all else is the same! California Adventure’s smallest land, Pacific Wharf, is best known for its selection of restaurants and waterfront views of Paradise Bay. And though this land may not have any roller coasters or thrill rides, it does have […] Read more…