Some of Disneyland’s attractions are globally famous, even among non-Disney fans. Maybe it’s the storytelling, visuals, tales from park visitors…and maybe it’s their catchy theme songs that never leave your brain. While virtually every attraction across the parks features music of some kind, a lucky few actually have specially composed theme songs, leaving guests humming […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities sits at the top of the main Galaxy’s Edge staircase, overlooking the Millennium Falcon area. To find the shop from the Frontierland entrances, head left until you see the staircase on your right. Climb the stairs and you’ll see the Den […] Read more…
April 2019 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – Mickey’s Philharmagic faces the main street, so it’s hard to miss. If you’re coming into Hollywood Land from Buena Vista Street, you’ll see the entrance on your left, one door down from Award Wieners. If you’re confused about the theater entrance, you’re not imagining things! It used […] Read more…
Throughout Disneyland, you’ll find hidden tributes to some of your favorite sidekicks and animal companions: Figaro, Pascal, and the Firehouse Dalmatian, just to name a few. But there’s one hidden gem that pays tribute to a real animal, one that inspired one of the most famous characters of all time. Ready to find Indiana’s Doghouse? […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge has been open to visitors for almost a year now, but it still feels totally new to me. I definitely don’t have my bearings just yet, and I swear I accidentally end up on a new walkway or path every time I wander around. As I continue to get to know this newest […] Read more…
I can’t imagine anyone reading this blog is unfamiliar with the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, or the recent closures of Disney Parks around the world. For the first time in its history, the Disneyland Resort has closed for more than one day, and has suspended the Disney College Program. With announcements and plans changing […] Read more…
 Source: Matthew Luhn A while back, I wrote a post about land concepts for Disneyland that never came to fruition. And of course, lands aren’t the only creative concepts that don’t become reality! Here are a few of Disneyland’s concepts for thrill rides, that ultimately would never see the light of day. Late 1960s Space […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Docking Bay 7 faces the Millennium Falcon, in the northeastern corner of Batuu. To find the restaurant, head toward the Falcon from any direction – almost every path leads to it. Once you’re in the open Falcon plaza, turn to the left. Docking Bay 7 […] Read more…
Dueling pianos, slapstick comedy, dancing…the Golden Horseshoe has hosted many different types of performances and entertainers throughout the years. But no show is as famous as the Golden Horseshoe Revue, the original stage show in the theater. And today, if you walk into the hall and look on the wall to the left of the […] Read more…
Close your eyes and picture Grizzly Peak for a moment. What do you see? For most people, it’s Soarin’ and the River Run. And yes, those two things are super important and beautiful parts of this forested land. But the space has so much more to offer. On my last park trip, I challenged myself […] Read more…
Disneyland has played host to countless events, parties, celebrations, and grand ceremonies since the 50’s. But perhaps its weirdest event was a contest – a competition for decorated Volkswagen Beetles in celebration of The Love Bug. On March 23, 1969, 101 decorated Beetles drove down Main Street and were judged based on different themed categories. […] Read more…
Election years seem to just drag on and on, don’t they? I’m sure you’re as tired as I am of political ads and campaign news. But the 2020 cast of rambunctious candidates has nothing on the 1972 election. You probably know about the major party candidates, but did you know that one candidate campaigned at […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 52, 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. What is the difference between Pixar Pier and Pixar Place? (submitted by Gloria) Pixar Pier is […] Read more…