It feels like the calm before the storm right now for Disneyland fans. Tomorrow, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens to the public, and everyone is anxiously waiting to hear about the crowds and chaos as much as the land itself. I’ll have a post dedicated to the grand opening on Saturday, so for this month, […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Lamplight Lounge sticks out over the waterway known as Paradise Bay. To find the restaurant’s entrance, head over the bridge with the Pixar Pier marquee. You’ll see the doorway on your right, before the adjacent patio. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – two levels […] Read more…
Guests wandering Main Street can’t help but notice (or trip on!) the tracks leading down the center of the street. These are trolley tracks, steering the iconic horse-drawn trolleys back and forth between the castle and the train station. Since 1955, Disneyland’s most famous vehicle has been taking guests on magical trips down Main Street, […] Read more…
This year, the iconic Haunted Mansion turns 50. Disney Parks Blog just announced a super exclusive after-hours event to mark the occasion, complete with a private party lasting until the early morning hours. Source: Disney Disneyland will host two Haunted Mansion 50th parties, one on August 7 and one on August 8. Attendees can pick […] Read more…
Paradise Gardens Park hides in a corner spot in California Adventure. The louder, more chaotic Pixar Pier looms across the water, and the sweeping landscapes of Grizzly Peak cover its opposite side. But between those two larger-than-life lands, Paradise Gardens Park still manages to carve out its own little personality. This seaside haven in the […] Read more…
Spring 1957 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Disneyland’s iconic magic shop sits on the eastern side of the street. To find the shop, walk toward the castle and keep to the right; you’ll see the neon marquee just as the street narrows from the open town square. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise– magic accessories, gags, […] Read more…
Spring/Summer 1995 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Little Red Wagon overlooks the busiest part of Main Street. To find the wagon, walk down Main Street toward the central hub. When the street opens into a circle, keep to the right. You’ll see the wagon on your right, just before the entrance to […] Read more…
You’ve planned every detail of your trip, from your touring plan to your dining reservations. You’re all suited up with your ears and spirit jersey and ready to go…and then you catch a cold. Feeling sick at Disneyland is really tough, but there are a few things you can do to mitigate the pain during […] Read more…
Source: Yesterland November 2001 – September 2002 LOCATION Hollywood Land – The Power of BLAST! ran in Hollywood Land’s Hyperion Theater, the large indoor theater at the end of the street. Today, the theater shows a live, shortened version of Frozen. BACKGROUND California Adventure originally opened with a different show in the Hyperion Theater – […] Read more…
Every Disney park has tons and tons of set pieces by necessity, and most of the time, Imagineers DON’T want you to notice them. So how can they hide these towering fixtures, equipment…even entire walls? The answer is a very simple trick. Source: House Beautiful This color is called “Go Away Green”. It’s a special […] Read more…
November 1994 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Photo Supply Co. anchors the northeast corner of Main Street. To find the little shop, walk down Main Street toward the castle. When you reach the end, you’ll see the shop on your right, just as the street opens up into the central hub. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – Mendocino Terrace belongs to the “Golden Vine Winery” complex, overlooking the waterfront. To find the Terrace, walk along the main walkway toward Paradise Gardens Park. You’ll see the Terrace on your right, up the steps next to the check-in for Wine Country Trattoria. EXPERIENCE Details: Service […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 42, 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 can I find MaxPass distribution? (submitted by Sharon) On your smartphone! This feature is […] Read more…