Concept art is never an exact architectural plan for a land. Instead, it’s more like a stylized vision board conveying the land’s story, major elements, etc. Concept art brings the written and technical ideas to life in a visual way. I love looking through concept art to see how a land’s ideas eventually translate into […] Read more…
Have you ever wanted to go behind-the-scenes of your favorite attraction – discover the stories behind the ghosts haunting a certain mansion, or explore what it takes to fly into space? Welcome to Disney+’s newest series: Behind the Attraction. Behind the Attraction covers 10 different fan favorite rides. Only the first 5 have been released, […] Read more…
Source: Matterhorn 1959 July 1955 – Summer 1960 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Town Square Realty office was part of the Main Street Opera House building, in the town square by the train station. Visitors arriving on Main Street from the park gates saw the Opera House on the right, across from the Town Square’s […] Read more…
It’s impossible to miss Radiator Springs Racers when you visit Cars Land. Visitors come back for race after race, and after a while, the walkways and rock formations feel like home. But there’s one little rock formation you’ve probably walked by a million times and never thought twice about – and it has a back […] Read more…
A few weeks ago, I shared the first of a new series highlighting some amazing Imagineers that shaped Disneyland. For this post, I’d like to share the contributions of a lesser-known Imagineer: Alice Davis. Source: The Kingdom Insider Alice Davis, born 1929, never set out to be an Imagineer. As a student as the Chouinard […] Read more…
Hey there, fellow visitor to Radiator Springs! Are you headed to the race track today? We’ve been invited to join the race – come on, I’ll show you the way. Honestly, the path to the racetrack is one of the most stunning parts of Radiator Springs. We’ll pass under bridges, around clusters of cacti, and […] Read more…
As the Disneyland Resort continues to reopen and expand offerings, fans have been waiting with baited breath to hear about this year’s Halloween lineup. Finally, we know what to expect, with this year’s season running from September 3 to October 31. Let’s see what’s coming. OOGIE BOOGIE BASH RETURNS Source: Disneyland Resort This year, California […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 57, 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. Does Disneyland sell pajamas? (submitted by Erin) Yes! You’ll find them in random shops all over the […] Read more…
There’s no denying it now – the Disneyland Resort is roaring back after a year of closure. More attractions are opening, the mask mandate ended, and we have a brand new land! Let’s take a look back at June at the happiest place on earth. NOW SEEKING RECRUITS AT AVENGERS CAMPUS Source: The Mouse and […] Read more…