2019 is shaping up to be a huge year for the Disneyland Resort. Between the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a huge festival and event lineup, and lots of Downtown Disney refurbishments finishing, this year will bring the resort some fresh new energy. Let’s recap month 1 of this busy year. PROJECT STARDUST As […] Read more…
June 2000 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Winner’s Circle hides way in the back of Tomorrowland, near the walkway to the Tomorrowland railroad station. To find this shop, head toward the Autopia entrance, which faces Tomorrowland’s open courtyard. You’ll see the gift shop on the right, next to the bathrooms. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – […] Read more…
Source: Disney Parks Blog In anticipation of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (a.k.a. Star Wars Land) this summer, Disneyland has been making both minor and major improvements to prepare the park for an influx of crowds, perhaps unlike ever before. Technically, this work began before this year, but Disney finally confirmed all the construction activities have […] Read more…
Disneyland finally took down its holiday season décor, but the new year celebrations are still going strong over in California Adventure! Starting January 25, Paradise Gardens Park celebrates the year of the pig with a huge block party. Source: Disneyland Resort No ticket required for this party – just stop by Paradise Gardens Park during […] Read more…
January 1956 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Silhouette Studio draws in visitors by Main Street’s hub, facing the castle. If you’re coming from the hub and heading toward Main Street’s train station, you’ll see the little shop on your left, next to Crystal Arts. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – hand cut silhouettes Price […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Angry Dogs faces the center of the Promenade in Pixar Pier. To find the food stand, head toward Pixar Pal-A-Round, the giant ferris wheel in California Adventure. You’ll see Angry Dogs immediately to the right of the loading area, across the path from the boardwalk games. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
May 2017 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – The Disney Junior Dance Party is hard to miss; its neon marquee is the largest in Hollywood Land. To find the theater, keep to the right side of the street. You’ll see the marquee about 1/3 of the way down, just before the Disney Animation building. BACKGROUND […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – Gone Hollywood occupies much of the block on Hollywood Land’s main street. If you’re coming into the land from Buena Vista Street, you’ll see Gone Hollywood on your left, across the walkway from the Disney Junior theater. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – mostly Mickey & Minnie, Marvel, and […] Read more…
In the 1950s, space travel was still an adventure for the future. Visitors to Tomorrowland had the chance to take a rocket to the moon before NASA’s astronauts, and excitement about the “final frontier” was at an all-time high. Disney humanized the excitement around space travel with Space Man and Space Girl, a couple visiting […] Read more…
When I set out to capture photos of the little details in Pacific Wharf, I wondered if I’d be able to fill an album. This land doesn’t have much real estate compared to other lands in California Adventure, and most of it’s area is seating for all the dining options. But as I wandered Pacific […] Read more…
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to spend a few days exploring New Orleans. Yep, the real New Orleans, not the Disneyland square I rave about so often on this blog. If you’ve ever been, you know the city has so many distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality and highlights. But of […] Read more…
January 2001 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Napolini is the quick service part of Naples, Downtown Disney’s Italian restaurant and bar. Visitors coming from the parks side of the district will find Napolini on the right side of the street, just after the entrance to Naples. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 38, 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. Is there alcohol in California Adventure? (submitted by Ashleigh) Yes! Both California Adventure and Downtown Disney serve alcoholic beverages to guests over 21. 2. I’m […] Read more…
We finally made it into 2019! Disneyland’s holiday season wraps up in just a few days, and soon the resort will shift its focus to this year’s most anticipated event: the launch of Star Wars Land. 2018 ended fairly quietly at the resort, but the crowds definitely picked up and made for an out-of-control week […] Read more…