June 2012 – present LOCATION Cars Land – Ramone set up his shop at the very end of Cars Land’s main street. You’ll find the shop’s tall marquee on the right side of the street, just as the road curves into Radiator Springs Racers’ entrance. If you’re coming from the back path through Pacific Wharf, […] Read more…
June 2018 – present BACKGROUND In both Disneyland and California Adventure, Pixar never really had its “home”. Sure, the Toy Story gang wandered Paradise Pier, the Cars cast owned Cars Land, and Nemo and friends swam in the Tomorrowland lagoon, among others. But compared to Disney animation features, Pixar was significantly underrepresented at the Disneyland […] Read more…
In 2018, Disneyland kicked off the year with an exclusive ticketed event series called Disneyland After Dark. After the holiday season dies down, Disneyland After Dark 2019 kicks off with two new events: Sweethearts’ Nite and 90s Nite. Sweethearts’ Nite – February 7 This event pays tribute to the popular “Date Nites” hosted in Disneyland’s […] Read more…
Mickey’s Toontown never earns the title of “Most Visited Land”. And that’s especially true after the sun goes down. In the evenings, Toontown becomes a quiet, peaceful spot at the park, with lots of places to sit down and rest your feet. The street lamps light up the town square, and you can sit and […] Read more…
June 1958 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Mad Hatter faces the Town Square Courtyard on Main Street. You’ll find the little shop in the northeast corner of the square, to the left of Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Hats, headbands, and small accessories Price Range – Most items […] Read more…
Source: Disney Wiki February 2001 – June 2012 BACKGROUND California Adventure celebrates the spirit and beauty of California. So what land could possibly be more fitting than “Golden State”? This expansive land resembled several vastly different parts of California: Redwood forests and mountains San Francisco and Monterey cannery rows and wharfs Central California farming Mojave […] Read more…
Take a spin on Dumbo the Flying Elephant, and you’ll have a panoramic view of Fantasyland – with a beautiful soundtrack in the background. So, where does this music come from? Source: Dismodo Meet the magical Dumbo Organ, standing right behind the attraction and queue. This authentic organ, built by Gavoili, dates back to 1915. […] Read more…
Source: Disney Mamas March 1956 – September 1959 LOCATION Main Street USA – Jimmy Starr’s Show Business Souvenirs faced the Town Square on Main Street’s flagpole. The shop was just north of the Opera House, as the street narrows. Today, this space houses the Mad Hatter of Main Street. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Set photos, […] Read more…
It’s that time of year again! Between polishing off the last of that Halloween candy and prepping Thanksgiving dinner, a lot of us have already started our holiday shopping. (After all – if Disneyland already has the holiday spirit – why can’t we?) If you’re looking to add some Disneyland into your shopping list, here […] Read more…
Before Luke Skywalker and Captain Jack Sparrow, Disney fans had another major action hero to obsess over: Zorro. From 1957-1959, ABC ran a Zorro television series, which became overwhelmingly popular and a massive opportunity for Disney, who owned the rights. Walt saw another opportunity to entertain Zorro fans – right in his own park. Source: […] Read more…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In just a few days, California Adventure kicks off its 3rd annual Festival of the Holidays, a global celebration of the merriest season of all. Source: Disney Parks Blog The festival, which covers all of Paradise Gardens Park, celebrates Christmas (& Navidad), Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali. Along […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 36, 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. Where is Be Our Guest restaurant in Disneyland? (submitted by Brielle) Unfortunately, Disneyland doesn’t have a Be Our Guest, just the Magic Kingdom in […] Read more…
And just like that, it’s November. As you’re recovering from your candy coma, Disneyland is already hard at work transforming the resort into a holiday wonderland. But don’t let the impending festivities overshadow Disneyland’s Halloween finale; this month went out with a bang. Between tiki mug madness, Downtown Disney openings, and attraction rumors, Disneyland kept […] Read more…