There are many beautiful buildings on Main Street, but none have quite the regal, ornate presence as the Main Street Opera House. And it makes sense – this is the building directly facing Walt’s private apartment. If it’s the boss’ view, it has to be good. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this […] Read more…
Welcome back to another round of park snapshots! This edition is a mix of old and new – some photos from this spring, and some I’ve been holding onto for years. I hope you enjoy this virtual walkthrough and it holds you over until your next trip. Fowler’s Harbor is always so quiet. It’s such […] Read more…
November 2015 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – With its rounded shape and two levels of seating, the Galactic Grill is hard to miss. If you’re coming from the land’s main entrance, you’ll see it on your left, just after the Astro Blasters. If you’re coming from the Fantasyland side, you’ll see it on the right, […] Read more…
I swear, I write these posts earlier and earlier every year. We’re not even at the 4th of July, and Disneyland has already announced what’s coming for the Halloween season! From September 2 to October 31, your favorite overlays, spooky treats, and after-hours parties will be returning to the resort. Source: Disney Parks Blog ATTRACTION […] Read more…
An old, mysterious mansion is bound to have quite the library, likely with an equally mysterious librarian keeping things organized. In this case, New Orleans Square‘s haunted home has a librarian willing to share some of those secrets. Let’s take a peek at some stories, as told by Amicus Arcane. Source: Haunted Mansion Wiki PREMISE […] Read more…
If you’ve seen my previous posts on concept art, you know that design evolves over time. These images are not meant to be blueprints – they convey the look and feel of a land rather than exact imagery. In that spirit, Buena Vista Street‘s concept art is quite the mixed bag. Some images could be […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 67, 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. Where does the Disneyland Railroad stop? (submitted by Nora) The Disneyland Railroad has 4 stops. The […] Read more…
We’re now officially in the full swing of summertime, and the Disneyland Resort is packed. If you’re planning a trip this summer, make sure you always have two things with you: water and patience. You’ll need plenty of both! Last month was as busy as ever across the resort. From new characters to new construction […] Read more…