Was it just me, or did June seem to fly by? It was quite the eventful month at the Disneyland Resort, with special events, new attractions, the ongoing Star Wars Land construction, and newly announced plans for the future. As Disneyland hits the midpoint in the summer season, the heat doesn’t seem to be slowing […] Read more…
Source: Remain Seated Please February 2001 – May 2011 LOCATION Golden State – The Mission Tortilla Factory Tour stood at the corner of Golden State’s Pacific Wharf section (now its own land). Today, its prime corner spot is home to Ghirardelli. BACKGROUND California Adventure had a brand new concept for a Disney park: a tribute to […] Read more…
Disneyland is known for its awesome roller coasters and legendary dark rides, but there are so many awesome things to discover that are somewhat under the radar. One of my favorite things to do in both Disneyland and California Adventure is visit “walkthrough” attractions. These are trails, galleries, or buildings to explore on your own, […] Read more…
I’ve never been a big fan of autograph books. They’re awesome ways to keep track of all the characters you’ve met, but honestly, how often do you sit down to flip through them? So I’m always on the hunt for more creative ways to show off my autographs. A recent trip to Michaels gave me […] Read more…
July 1993 – May 2018 LOCATION Adventureland – This restaurant was tucked in the front corner of the land, next to the exit to the Enchanted Tiki Room. Visitors heading toward the Jungle Cruise would see the Oasis to the left: the tan building with mosaic detailing. EXPERIENCE Aladdin’s Oasis was Disneyland’s most exotic restaurant. […] Read more…
January 2001 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Marceline’s Confectionary is located near the center of Downtown Disney, on the southern side of the street. If you are coming from the parks, you’ll find Marceline’s on the left, just after Anna & Elsa’s Boutique. If you are coming from the hotel end of Downtown Disney, […] Read more…
If you’re a Disney World visitor, you probably think you know what your in for when you book your first trip to Disneyland. And to an extent, you’re right. The Magic Kingdom was based on Disneyland, so there are definitely parallels and similarities. But there are a few key differences between Disneyland and Disney World […] Read more…
When I visit Disneyland, I’m not big on making dining reservations most of the time. Unless it’s a special occasion, or I sign up for a dining package, I’d rather just stop at a quick service place whenever I get hungry. The following is my list of the top 5 quick service restaurants at the […] Read more…
Tomorrowland has been a core part of Disneyland since 1955. Its premise is simple: a land that time travels, showing what life will be like in the future. But for me, the most interesting part of Tomorrowland is that in some ways, it is actually a snapshot of today. Whatever we imagine for the future […] Read more…
October 2009 – January 2018 LOCATION Downtown Disney – RIDEMAKERZ sat right at the center of Downtown Disney, and the building curved to fit the open courtyard. Head toward the open bar in the center of the circle (Uva Bar), and you’d see RIDEMAKERZ; the tall tire signs were hard to miss. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise […] Read more…
Disneyland is known for its exciting coasters and nostalgic rides, but behind the headliners there’s so much more to discover. In fact, Disneyland holds so many hidden treasures, its almost like a museum in and of itself. Some of these treasures include a series of Orchestrions, early 20th century instruments meant to mimic the sound […] Read more…
When a land is set in the future, it has to be constantly updated in order to stay in the future. Tomorrowland has always been tweaked and updated, but has gone through two major overhauls since 1955. Each overhaul not only re-themed the land, but also brought in new headliner attractions, new technologies, and a […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 7, 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! 1. I’ve never been to Disneyland before. What is a “land”? (submitted by Quentin) A land is a distinct section of the park. […] Read more…