Disneyland is a magical place where characters from vastly different worlds come together to meet guests. But some of these characters aren’t just passing through; a few actually have homes in the park! There are tree houses, cabins, mansions, and palaces within the park, each with its own unique characteristics and features. The following is […] Read more…
 Source: Quest For Vault Disney December 1967 – August 2008 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The famous gardens were basically stuck right in the middle between Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and Main Street USA. But since they originally belonged to the House of the Future, the space was always classified as a Tomorrowland attraction. Today, this space is now […] Read more…
Those of you who follow me on Twitter or Facebook know that I’m part of a Disney podcast called the Dis-Explorers. One of my fellow Explorers, Adrianne, runs an awesome Disney World blog: WDW Bound. Adrianne is known among our Explorer crew as the “Jedi Master Trip Planner”, and she has an endless supply of tips and tricks […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The two largest Disneyland bands, the Disneyland Band and the All-American College Band, play primarily on Main Street. But they do also play in other lands, and smaller bands perform in other lands. As you roam the park throughout the day, you’re bound to run into […] Read more…
November 2001 – January 2018 LOCATION Downtown Disney – Build-A-Bear stood in a prime location in Downtown Disney…right at the center! Build-A-Bear was on the north end of the main Downtown Disney circle, next to RIDEMAKERZ. QUICK FACTS Details: Merchandise – Teddy bears and stuffed animals, clothes and accessories for the toys Unique Features – […] Read more…
If you’ve been to a Disney park in the last few years, you’re familiar with the all-inclusive admission process. You buy one pass per guest, and it’s good all day, for every ride. But that wasn’t always the case. Disneyland visitors used to pay per attraction, in what was called the A-E Ticketing System. In […] Read more…
June 1956 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The fireworks are designed for the view from Main Street USA, but they don’t technically belong to any particular land. The show lights up the night sky at roughly 9:30 pm every evening, and virtually every land in the park offers at least partial views of […] Read more…
The Disneyland Resort is a welcoming, family-friendly place…but sometimes, guests need a little extra help. Each park is equipped with several different Care Centers, to provide additional support, resources, and safe spaces for visitors and their families. BABY CARE If you have a little one with you at the park, sometimes you need a quiet […] Read more…
When I think back to my first few visits to the Disneyland Resort, I’m amazed at how much I missed out on by making just a few basic mistakes. Disneyland has TONS to see and do, and knowing where to start can sometimes be overwhelming. With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of […] Read more…
Mickey’s Toontown may be one of the smaller lands in Disneyland, but that doesn’t mean it has any less magic. Every time you turn the corner in Toontown, you’re bound to discover some kind of secret or hidden gag. Some of the most popular gags require a little effort, like pushing a button or pulling […] Read more…
 Source: Inside the Magic October 2010 – April 2012 LOCATION Sunshine Plaza & Hollywood Land – When the show first opened, the main stage sat in Sunshine Plaza. The arcade and movie screenings were located in Hollywood Land, slightly separate from the main performances. But after about a month, the entire show moved into Hollywood […] Read more…
Today is a big day for pin traders at Disneyland…it’s the start of Disney Pin Quest! What is Pin Quest, you ask?  Source: WD Pro Media Disney Pin Quest is part scavenger hunt, part pin trading madness. The event launched in Walt Disney World a few months ago, and now the adventure has reached the […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 9, 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. Do I have to go through bag check every time I hop parks? (submitted by Ken) No! The great thing about Disneyland […] Read more…