Happy last day of March! If you visited the resort this month, you definitely saw all the ducks and little ducklings out in full force. With spring break season coming to a close, the chaos is just getting started at the Disneyland Resort. This month, we learned that on top of typical summer crowds, the […] Read more…
Is there anything more quintessentially Disneyland than Main Street USA? This beautiful turn-of-the-century town mixes the old and new: horse-drawn carriages, a steam engine railroad, gas street lamps, and specialized projections in the evening. As visitors explore Main Street, they visit a nostalgic place they never knew, but feel like they remember. Here are a […] Read more…
May 1983 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – The Mad Hatter Fantasyland fits nicely in “Alice Corner”, next to the Alice in Wonderland attraction and the Mad Tea Party. To find the shop from the castle courtyard, keep to the right. You’ll see the shop around the corner, just after Peter Pan. If you’re coming from […] Read more…
January 2001 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen faces the open courtyard between the Uva Bar patio and the Monorail station. You won’t miss the massive building with its wrought-iron detailing, standing across from Tortilla Jo’s. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – dining rooms downstairs, upstairs, and on […] Read more…
Disneyland After Dark returns! The first event, Throwback Nite, kicked off Disneyland’s new ticketed event series back in January. And this May, the park welcomes event #2: Star Wars Nite. Source: Disney Parks Blog On May 3 (the evening before May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day), Disneyland will close early, only allowing in event […] Read more…
Walt Disney’s lifelong obsession with trains became an integral part of Disneyland’s landscape. In the early years of park operation, Disneyland ran two separate train systems – the Disneyland Railroad and the Viewliner. But Walt’s interest in transportation technology extended beyond trains. Disneyland also boasted a riverboat, smaller boat cruises, canoes, cars, rockets, and an […] Read more…
This summer, the Disneyland Resort is celebrating Pixar unlike ever before. Leading up to the grand opening of Pixar Pier on June 23, both Disneyland and California Adventure will host Pixar Fest, a new resort-wide festival celebrating all things Pixar. Both parks will offer all new merchandise and Pixar-themed snacks, and the festival will usher […] Read more…
January 2001 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Wetzel’s Pretzels claims an ideal corner spot next to the Uva Bar. To find it, head toward the center of Downtown Disney, near Marceline’s and Catal. You’ll find Wetzel’s on the north side, after the path around Uva narrows from an open circle. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type […] Read more…
January 2018 – present BACKGROUND California Adventure proudly debuted its largest land, Paradise Pier, on opening day in 2001. Over time, the land went through an extensive refurbishment, becoming a Victorian beachside playground. In 2017, Disney announced plans to split Paradise Pier into two new lands. The first, Pixar Pier, would encompass the southern section […] Read more…
December 1992 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – The It’s A Small World Toy Shop meets up with the attraction exit. Head toward Mickey’s Toontown, past the Matterhorn. You’ll see the gift shop to the left of the Small World entrance; it’s the open gazebo. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Small World, Fantasyland, and princess-themed toys and […] Read more…
Even with all of Disneyland’s chaos, Critter Country somehow manages to stay a serene little land. This little forest tucked behind New Orleans Square boasts waterfront views, a confectionary, a mountain, and in between…tons of little details. By Winnie the Pooh, little cottages surround the creek. Near the Hungry Bear, statues and signs invite you […] Read more…
October 2008 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – You can find the Fortuosity Shop right in the middle of Main Street. If you’re walking down the street toward the castle, keep to the left side. You’ll see the shop on the corner, just before the Carnation Café patio. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Jewelry, watches, […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 28, 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. What time does Tom Sawyer Island close? (submitted by Greg) The island closes around dinnertime, so that cast members can start setting up […] Read more…
Can you believe it’s already March? Disneyland is now officially in its spring season, and the park’s flowers are bringing in fresh color and energy. Compared to the last few months, February ended up being fairly quiet when it came to major announcements and news, but a few new announcements popped up between construction progress. […] Read more…