With 2021 being such an unpredictable year, I fully expected December at the resort to be crazy. But honestly, this month was fairly tame. We do have a few new offerings and a recap of the end of the holiday season, but otherwise? Disneyland decided to end the year without much drama (thankfully!). Let’s take […] Read more…
October 2021 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe faces the hub, overlooking the Partners Statue and the castle behind it. To find the shop, head down the street while facing the castle. You’ll see the shop’s entrance on the right, across from the Refreshment Corner. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – […] Read more…
Christmas Eve has always been one of my favorite days of the year. I love the mix of cheer, excitement, and extra sparkle from holiday decorations – especially at Disneyland! From the massive tree on Main Street to the shiny streamers in Cars Land, the resort goes all in on the fun. And that goes […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge isn’t the only place in Disneyland to find hints of Star Wars. You can visit Star Tours and shop at Star Trader in Tomorrowland, and if you wander through Downtown Disney…you’ll see a special hidden gem from the sequel trilogy: Rey’s Speeder. Rey uses her speeder in The Force Awakens to travel to and from […] Read more…
While most people are still totally focused on reaching the end of the year and getting through the madness of the holidays, Disneyland already has eyes on the next event on the calendar: Lunar New Year Celebration 2022! From January 21 to February 13, Paradise Gardens Park will host festivities marking the year of the […] Read more…
January 2020 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Rise of the Resistance is hidden on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost, tucked away from the First Order. To find the attraction, head toward the Critter Country side of Galaxy’s Edge. You’ll see the entrance across the walkway from some docked ships, just before […] Read more…
After a 2-year hiatus, Disneyland is slowly bringing back shows and entertainment. And this spring, that lineup includes a fan favorite series – Disneyland After Dark. These ticketed events are themed parties, complete with special character meet and greets, photo ops, merchandise, and of course, lots of music and dance parties.  Source: Disney Parks Blog The […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 62, 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. If I purchase a park hopper ticket, can I go back to the first park again […] Read more…
Happy December! The year may be winding down, but the Disneyland Resort is not slowing down – there are tons of plans in the works, from land refreshes to show returns to a fan-favorite device coming from Walt Disney World. Let’s jump right in. FRESH FACES This month, a bunch of characters made their Disneyland […] Read more…