A DAZZLING DECEMBER Disneyland’s holiday décor joined forces with the existing Diamond Jubilee décor this month, making for an extra sparkly holiday season. The lands in both parks were inundated with wreaths, ornaments, and tons of diamond details, and the tree on Main Street USA was bigger and brighter than ever. I absolutely love this […] Read more…
 Source: Static Flickr June 1962 – April 1993 LOCATION Adventureland – Tahitian Terrace was tucked deep into the jungles of Adventureland, along the river. The terrace entrance sat next to the exit to the Enchanted Tiki Room, in the space now occupied by Aladdin’s Oasis. BACKGROUND The Enchanted Tiki Room was one of Disneyland’s first […] Read more…
While all of the Disneyland Resort brings magic to life, no land is more magical than Fantasyland. This region of the park is so packed with characters, beautiful buildings, and music; there’s always something new to discover. Fantasyland is home to all of Disney’s animated heroes, including one of the park’s most beloved characters: Peter […] Read more…
 Source: Jim Hill Media March 1991 – November 1991 LOCATION Fantasyland – The Rescue Rangers Raceway was a specially revamped version of Fantasyland Autopia. The track wove through the northeastern corner of Fantasyland, a space which is now partly used as the It’s A Small World plaza and partly used for the current Autopia track. […] Read more…
January 2002 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – To find the Wine Country Trattoria, head down the main path at the end of Buena Vista Street toward Paradise Park. You’ll see the Trattoria on your right, across from the bridge to the pier. Hint: It’s the yellow building with the vine trellis! EXPERIENCE Details: […] Read more…
May 1992 – present LOCATION Frontierland – This massive show takes place on the Rivers of America. To find the waterfront, head through the main entrance to Frontierland, and you’ll see the Rivers of America at the end of the walkway. BACKGROUND In the early 1990s, Disney was hoping to bring new excitement to the […] Read more…
November 2012 – June 2018 LOCATION Downtown Disney – The Earl of Sandwich sat at the tail end of Downtown Disney, near the Disneyland Hotel. To find this restaurant, guests walked toward the opposite end of Downtown Disney from the parks. The restaurant overlooked the ESPN Zone at the end of the district. EXPERIENCE The […] Read more…
March 2008 – August 2017 LOCATION Fantasyland & Main Street USA – The parade starts in Fantasyland, at the plaza in front of It’s A Small World. From there, it winds down past the Mad Tea Party and the Matterhorn, along the right side of the castle, and down Main Street USA. The parade then […] Read more…
January 2001 – April 2023 LOCATION Downtown Disney – Whether you entered Downtown Disney from the parks or from the hotels, you’d head straight down the main walkway and find the Uva Bar. The bar was at the very center of Downtown Disney, and the large circular space was hard to miss. EXPERIENCE Uva Bar […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION San Fransokyo Square – The Boudin Bakery Tour is tucked in the restaurant circle of the square. To find this walk through attraction, head toward Ghirardelli, which is to the right of the entrance to Cars Land. You’ll see Boudin on your right, across from Ghirardelli. BACKGROUND The Boudin Bakery […] Read more…
May 2015 – present LOCATION Fantasyland & Main Street USA – The parade starts in Fantasyland, at the plaza in front of It’s A Small World. From there, it winds down past the Mad Tea Party and the Matterhorn, along the right side of the castle, and down Main Street USA. The Paint the Night […] Read more…
Welcome to Vol. 1 of Ask The Duchess, 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 there a difference between an annual pass and an annual passport? (Submitted by Anonymous) Nope! Typically most […] Read more…
November marks a dramatic shift at the Disneyland Resort; the spooky cobwebs and pumpkins slowly vanish in favor of holiday displays, tinsel, and snowflakes. Despite being a crowded day at the resort, Thanksgiving is largely a non-event for Disneyland. Sure, there are some turkeys and cornucopias around, but the parks tend to jump from Halloween […] Read more…