DISNEYLAND TURNS 60 On July 17th, Disneyland officially celebrated its 60th anniversary! Though the Diamond Jubilee is a year-long celebration, the 17th was a particularly special day, and visitors experienced several different special activities to mark the date. Source: Disney Parks Blog First, Disneyland encouraged park visitors to show their “1955 side”, by coming in […] Read more…
If you’ve ever taken the time to explore Tom Sawyer Island, you know there are tons of trails, caves, and swinging bridges to discover. But did you know that the island had its own hidden gem, buried amid the pirate’s treasure and shipwrecks? Past Pirate’s Lair and Fort Wilderness, up on the hill, visitors stumbled across […] Read more…
January 1993 – March 2022 LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – When you entered Toontown and head up the hill to the main street, you’d follow the main path to the left. You’d see Donald’s Boat on your left, just after Goofy’s Playhouse. BACKGROUND When Mickey welcomed Disneyland visitors into his Toontown neighborhood in 1993, his best […] Read more…
July 1957 – present LOCATION Frontierland – When you arrive over the bridge from Main Street USA, keep to the right. You’ll find the Shootin’ Exposition on your right hand side, next to Rancho del Zocalo. BACKGROUND When the park first opened in 1955, Frontierland was the quiet section of the park, with little more […] Read more…
January 1993 – March 2022 LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – When you entered the gate to Toontown, you would turn left and follow the main path, toward Mickey’s House. Keep heading down the street all the way to the end, and you’d see the Tree House at the corner. BACKGROUND When Mickey’s Toontown opened in 1993, […] Read more…
Source: Tumblr March 1972 – November 1988 BACKGROUND After the closure of the Indian Village in 1971, Disneyland needed to reinvent this area and generate new interest in a less-visited section of the park. Given its distance from the rest of Frontierland, this section broke off and became its own land, Bear Country. For almost […] Read more…
June 1956 – present LOCATION Frontierland – To access the island, head to the dock on the western side of Frontierland, across from the entrance to the Haunted Mansion. A raft carries guests back and forth from Tom Sawyer Island to Frontierland every 10 minutes or so. BACKGROUND Tom Sawyer Island originally opened in 1956, […] Read more…
If you’re a vegetarian, have food allergies, or any kind of dietary restrictions, figuring out where to eat in Disneyland would seem like a challenge. But have no fear, Disneyland has tons of choices for guests with specific food requirements, and a number of restaurants will also accommodate specialty meal requests with your reservation. The following is […] Read more…
LOCATION Grand Californian Hotel – When you reach the lobby, head to the back of the hotel, by the pools. You’ll exit through the doors and head down a walkway, and the Storytellers Café will be on your left. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – several dining rooms Entertainment – character breakfast […] Read more…
If you’ve ever taken the time to explore Mickey’s Toontown, you know this land is loaded with interactive gags and hidden gems. Perhaps the noisiest hidden gem in the park is tucked within Toontown’s post office, which sits to the right of Toontown City Hall. Walk into the post office and look at the front […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street, like Main Street USA, is lined with tons of window displays, showcasing everything from candies to old-fashioned home wares. But did you know that one of these window displays pays tribute to Disneyland concept art? If you walk along the right-hand side of the street, toward the central plaza, you’ll find this […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – If you enter Hollywood Land from Buena Vista Street, you’ll find the Fairfax Market on your left, about halfway down the block. If you’re coming from A Bug’s Land, keep to the left at the fork, and you’ll see the Market on your right. EXPERIENCE Details: Service […] Read more…
Despite its small size relative to other Disney parks, Disneyland boats tons of shortcuts, back walkways, and hidden paths. The smallest of these trails leads guests right to a land entrance, without the hub traffic. To find this hidden path, start in the Disney Princess Fantasy Faire. If you’re facing the central square, turn to the […] Read more…
Mark Twain: July 1955 – present Columbia: June 1958 – present LOCATION Frontierland – Both ships occupy the waters of the Rivers of America, and share a dock at the edge of the waterfront. The dock sits at the end of Frontierland’s main pathway, across from the Golden Horseshoe. BACKGROUND Walt envisioned a Mississippi steamboat […] Read more…