If you pay attention to parks news even a little bit, you probably already know the big headline from January: the new Star Wars Land ride opened! The major event drew massive crowds into the park, and completely overshadowed a few other smaller launches and announcements. Let’s take a look back at this month at […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Droid Depot faces Batuu’s south side, making it a little easier to find than most of the land’s shops. If you’re coming from the Frontierland entrances, head toward the staircase leading toward the Falcon and Ronto Roasters. You’ll see the Depot on your right, […] Read more…
Ready to take a dive into Disneyland’s lagoon? There’s so much to explore down there, and I’ve heard Nemo & friends like the submarines and often swim out to say hi. Let’s take a walk over to Tomorrowland‘s aquatic research center. As we walk through the center, you’ll notice a lot of ocean plants. They […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – First Order Cargo is the largest retail shop on the First Order-controlled end of the land. To find the shop, head into Galaxy’s Edge from either of the Frontierland entrances. Turn and walk straight to the right; it’ll be the massive hangar with an open […] Read more…
Cars Land is the undisputed car capital of Disneyland. Car-themed attractions, restaurants, shops, meet & greets…not to mention the entire place is an exact recreation of the town from the movie Cars! But hop across the park gates and you’ll find another land in the resort is also full of cars, each with its own […] Read more…
Source: D23 January – May 1996 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Toy Story Funhouse took over the space in Tomorrowland once used for Mission To Mars. The theater stood next to Space Mountain‘s entrance, on the southeast side of the land. Today, this space houses extra seating for Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port. BACKGROUND Any Pixar fan knows Toy […] Read more…
I have a terrible habit of taking the same photos over and over on each trip to Disneyland…and I’m most guilty of this in Fantasyland. I have far too many photos of the castle from the central hub, or the teacups, or It’s A Small World‘s facade…the list goes on and on. If you find […] Read more…
Source: D23 June 1975 – September 1976 LOCATION Main Street USA & Fantasyland – This parade followed the same route the park’s current parades take. It started at It’s A Small World, continued down by the Matterhorn, crossed onto Main Street’s central hub, and ended down the street in the town square. BACKGROUND 1976 was […] Read more…
A while back, I wrote about a hidden gem in Splash Mountain‘s shadow: Mr. Bluebird’s House. Like its neighboring mountain, this house comes from Song of the South; it’s the home of the “bluebird sittin’ on your shoulder’ in “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Da”. Recently, Disneyland made a few cosmetic upgrades to Critter Country. One of these changes meant the arrival […] Read more…
You’ve undoubtedly noticed Disneyland’s railroad circling the edges of the original park. When people ask, “where does the train go?”, you can probably explain the route without skipping a beat. But have you ever wondered how far the trains actually travel? (Plot twist: the railroad is NOT Disneyland’s furthest traveling train!) Here are some quick […] Read more…
If you’re visiting the Disneyland Resort between January 17 and February 9, you’re in for a treat. California Adventure will be hosting its Lunar New Year 2020 festival, with tons of food, fun, and special merchandise for visitors. Special entertainment: Hurry Home – a bonus prelude to World of Color. This water show, on Paradise […] Read more…
Welcome to the Tivan Collection. You’re so fortunate – the Collector is offering tours of his latest pieces today! Please, come in, but first…his greeters strongly recommend you explore the gardens first. They’re part of the collection. These unusual stones and potted plants are just some of the discoveries the Collector made as he explored […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 50, 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 any areas in Disneyland or California Adventure close before the park officially closes? (submitted […] Read more…