Month: February 2022

Lands in Pictures: Avengers Campus

Lands in Pictures: Avengers Campus

Avengers Campus draws fans of all ages into California Adventure. From the detailed ruins of the ancient sanctum to the towering fortress housing the Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel fans have a new stomping ground to explore within the park. I’m particularly fond of the sanctum – the architectural details are really stunning and it […] Read more…

Food & Wine Festival 2022

Food & Wine Festival 2022

After a two year hiatus, California Adventure’s most popular annual festival is BACK! Food & Wine, a celebration of California cuisine, will run in the park from March 4 – April 26. This event is open to all guests of the park without a separate ticket, and you’ll find activities across Hollywood Land, Pacific Wharf, and […] Read more…

Pym Test Kitchen

Pym Test Kitchen

June 2021 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – The Pym Test Kitchen faces the central courtyard of Avengers Campus. If you’re coming from the main entrance to the land, walk toward Mission Breakout. You’ll see the seating area on your left before you hit the Quinjet building. And if you’re coming from the Hollywood Land […] Read more…

Snapshots Vol. 3

Snapshots Vol. 3

Here we go again! It’s so wonderful to hear how many of you share my enthusiasm for miscellaneous Disneyland photos. Whether I’m getting excited for an upcoming trip or just strolling through memory lane, I really enjoy looking back at different places throughout the parks. So please enjoy another round of park snapshots from my […] Read more…

Refreshment Corner Bottles

Refreshment Corner Bottles

It’s no secret that Main Street USA is bursting with hidden details for guests to uncover. Some are more interactive, like the Party Line Phones, while others are more subdued, like the Hitching Posts. One of my favorite little details serves like a historical timeline for one particular product: Coca Cola. Let’s head over to […] Read more…

Behind the Building: Mickey's House

Behind the Building: Mickey’s House

In a land as energetic and colorful as Toontown, it’s hard to know what to look at first. But as you leave downtown and head toward the western side of the area, your eye will go to one building above all the rest: Mickey’s House. Let’s take a closer look at the home of Disneyland’s […] Read more…

Ask the Duchess – Vol. 63

Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 63, 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. How do you define what you call a “hidden gem” on the blog? (submitted by Mia) […] Read more…

Resort Updates - January 2022

Resort Updates – January 2022

I am back! After taking a month long break from blogging, I’m catching up on the latest happenings across the happiest place on earth. And maybe I’m just out of the loop, but it doesn’t seem like anything too crazy happened while I was away…? Let’s take a look back at January at the Disneyland […] Read more…