Are you feeling adventurous today? I’ve heard there’s a boat company in Adventureland that will take us on a river cruise. We might be able to spot some wild animals! Let’s head over to the boat house and see if they’ll take us. The boat house is home away from home for jungle explorers. Check […] Read more…
June 2021 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – The WEB building is one of the largest in the campus, so it’s hard to miss. The best way to get there is by entering through the land’s “main” entrance – walk from Buena Vista Street toward Pixar Pier, turn left into the campus, and you’ll see […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Savi’s Workshop is nestled beneath the walkway up to the marketplace, next to the Droid Depot. If you’re entering Galaxy’s Edge from the Frontierland side, head toward Ronto Roasters and the upper level, and keep right before the walkway starts to climb. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise […] Read more…
It’s that time of year again! As you start browsing for holiday gifts, you may be in search of some magical items for fellow Disneyland fans. Here are some of my picks, sorted by category. Hopefully this list gives you some ideas and inspiration as you start filling those stockings or thinking through your secret […] Read more…
BACKGROUND The first hint of a Marvel-themed area arriving at the Disneyland Resort came in 2017, when the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror transformed into Mission: BREAKOUT!. At the time, this building sat in Hollywood Land, and soon, superheroes began making meet and greet appearances in the area. But given the massive success and overwhelming […] Read more…
 Source: Daveland Web 1956 – 1986 LOCATION Frontierland – The American Rifle Exhibit & Frontier Gun Shop’s location is weirdly murky in Disneyland lore. Photos and early souvenir maps place the Gun Shop in a storefront now part of the Golden Horseshoe building, but some maps later in the decade listed a separate rifle exhibit […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 61, 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. Go to snacks that aren’t popcorn/churros? (submitted by Chad) Sweet: Beignets in New Orleans Square, a […] Read more…
Now that we’ve reached November, Disneyland (and virtually every other store you’ve been in lately) is full steam ahead to the holiday season. But October had quite a few things to celebrate – and Halloween came to an end with some truly stunning decor and entertainment. Let’s take a quick look back at this month […] Read more…
After missing out on Halloween season last year, I couldn’t wait to attend Oogie Boogie Bash! This after-hours event is a costume-filled villain wonderland, complete with specialty entertainment and some amazing decor and effects. Oogie Boogie appears throughout the party above Carthay Circle, inviting guests to join in on the fun. And nearby on Buena […] Read more…