Happy (almost) new year! At least for me, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is definitely the laziest of the year for me. Can’t say I got much done but writing this blog post 🙂 I hope this season has been restful for you as well…and that you haven’t been stuck in any […] Read more…
In 2023, the Walt Disney Company will reach a major milestone: 100 years in operation. To celebrate this achievement, the parks worldwide will throw their own parties, known as the Disney100 celebration. Disneyland’s version of the party starts January 27 (running throughout 2023), and comes with all kinds of new offerings and fun for guests. […] Read more…
As a native New Englander, it’s always been hard for me to feel like it’s holiday time when it’s sunny and warm in California. It’s rarely snowy in December in Massachusetts, but it’s cold and you can actually wear your cozy sweaters! But a quick walk through Disneyland can quickly change your mood if you […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. Due to the COVID-19 closure, it’s actually been a few years since Disneyland had a true refurbishment season. This isn’t an official event, like the Halloween or holiday season. Instead, the park stacks a few larger refurbishment projects into the […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – Atwater Ink & Paint sits on the southern end of Buena Vista Street’s main corridor, next to Trolley Treats. To find the shop as you enter the park, keep to the right. You’ll see the doorway after you pass beneath the Monorail bridge, just beyond Julius […] Read more…
Toontown‘s most famous couple lives a little unconventionally – in side by side houses rather than a shared home. But this affords them the opportunity to make their living spaces completely reflective of their personalities and styles, which don’t exactly match. Let’s take a closer look at Minnie’s House. Like Mickey’s House, Minnie’s home has […] Read more…
If you’ve ever visited Galaxy’s Edge, you’ve probably spent a little time in the Millennium Falcon. Smuggler’s Run was the land’s first ride, and the whole experience of sitting in the same spot as Han Solo, Chewy, and the rest of the gang is an incredible feeling for Star Wars fans. And when the ride ends, […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 73, 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. When I buy a one-day ticket, do I have to go to the park on any […] Read more…
Happy December! This year is winding down quickly, but the Disneyland (and Disney wide) news seems to be ramping up. With new leadership at the company, we’re all wondering how the parks experience will change…and really hoping major guest experience problems get addressed. But while we wait for news from above, there’s still a lot […] Read more…