Month: November 2022

Little Details: Avengers Campus

Little Details: Avengers Campus

With an estimated 27,000 comics, the world of Marvel is RICH. There are so many stories, characters, and plot lines Disney can pull from as they continue to build Avengers Campus in California Adventure. Even now, in the land’s early stages, there are many little details for fans to discover. But Avengers Campus’ little details […] Read more…

Holiday Shopping Guide 2022

Holiday Shopping Guide 2022

How’s your holiday shopping going? I’m actually fairly organized this year and mostly done. But if you’re still working on it – or just needing some inspiration, I’ve gathered some Disneyland inspired items that may help you shop for your Disney-obsessed friends/family…or even yourself 🙂 Note: If you’re looking for even more ideas, many of […] Read more…

Queue Closeup: Star Tours

Queue Closeup: Star Tours

Galaxy’s Edge is Disneyland’s best known destination for a trip through a galaxy far, far away. But for decades now, park visitors have been boarding flights to many different planets, thanks to Star Tours. Let’s head over to Tomorrowland – seems like a good day for flying. Our trip begins like any other visit to […] Read more…

Bone Carving Shop

Bone Carving Shop

 Source: Mickey Mouse Park 1956 – 1964 LOCATION Frontierland – The Bone Carving Shop was located within Davy Crockett Frontier Arcade. The Arcade faced Frontierland’s main entrance, catching the attention of visitors arriving from Main Street. Today, its location is part of the Pioneer Mercantile. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Bone jewelry, accessories, and small souvenirs […] Read more…

Refreshment Point

Refreshment Point

As you wander Grizzly Peak, you’ll likely be in search of a drink or snack. After all, flying around the world and riding the rapids can make you pretty thirsty! If that’s the case, this forested land has a little haven for you: Refreshment Point. This little spot opened in 2015, designed to resemble a […] Read more…

Phineas and Ferb

Phineas & Ferb’s Rockin’ Rollin’ Dance Party

 Source: Disney Wiki July 2011 – November 2014 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Phineas & Ferb held their dance party in Paradise Pier’s large open plaza, where Pacific Wharf, Grizzly Peak, and Paradise Pier met. Then and now, this plaza is right next to the Little Mermaid entrance. BACKGROUND California Adventure, like Disneyland, has its own […] Read more…

Resistance Supply

Resistance Supply

May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Resistance Supply is tucked into a quiet corner of Galaxy’s Edge, unsurprisingly on the resistance-controlled side of the land. To find this shop, head to Rise of the Resistance and then keep going to the right of the attraction entrance. You’ll see the stand in the […] Read more…

Ask The Duchess – Vol. 72

Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 72, 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. Are Disneyland shops owned by Disney? (submitted by Wesleigh) Yes. That wasn’t always the case – […] Read more…

Resort Updates - October 2022

Resort Updates – October 2022

It’s one of the wildest times of year at the Disneyland Resort. The moment Halloween season comes to a close, the holiday season swings right in without much of a breath in between. Let’s take a look back at October at the happiest place on Earth. HALLOWEEN CONCLUDES As I mentioned above, the Halloween season […] Read more…