It’s the last day of June, which means we’re halfway through 2023. I hope the year has been good to you so far, and that more goodness is yet to come. The Disneyland Resort’s busy 2023 shows no signs of slowing down in the second half of the year, with new shows, new events, new […] Read more…
We’re officially halfway to Halloween, so you know what that means…Disneyland is locked and loaded with this fall’s festivities. This year’s celebration will run from September 1 to October 31, with nonstop celebrations and excitement.  Source: Disney Parks Blog ATTRACTION OVERLAYS DISNEYLAND Haunted Mansion Nightmare Before Christmas – This special overlay lasts from Halloween to […] Read more…
Main Street USA might just have the most hidden gems of any land at the resort. From the windows above your eye line to details at your feet, you’re completely engulfed by Imagineering magic with every step. One of my favorite little details can be found outside the Disneyland Emporium: The Windows of Enchantment. Sometimes […] Read more…
 Source: Wikimedia December 2000 – March 2020 LOCATION Paradise Pier Hotel – The PCH Grill was Paradise Pier Hotel’s central dining spot. Guests entering the lobby of the hotel would find the restaurant at the end of the hallway, on the opposite side from the front desk. As of writing this post, this space remains […] Read more…
Grizzly Peak towers of California Adventure. This mountain range forms the shape of a grizzly bear, growling up at the sky. In Walt Disney Imagineering lore, the early people inhabiting this land held grizzly bears in particularly high esteem, believing the native land embodied the bear’s traits: strength (from the granite hills), pride (from the […] Read more…
February 2020 – present LOCATION Fantasyland & Main Street USA – The parade starts in Fantasyland, at the plaza in front of It’s A Small World. From there, it winds down past the Mad Tea Party and the Matterhorn, along the right side of the castle, and down Main Street USA. The parade then ends […] Read more…
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion. We’ve been invited by a ghost host to tour this mysterious estate in New Orleans Square. Shall we enter the gates? Our tour beings in the gardens. There’s a strange organization here; despite the mansion long being abandoned, the exterior and landscaping are in pristine condition. Apparently a […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 76, 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. Why is Star Tours in Tomorrowland if Star Wars Land is a separate area? (submitted by […] Read more…
Blue skies and sunshine! Summertime is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort, but so is construction. With ride overhauls, restaurant overhauls, new hotel towers, new characters, and Halloween info trickling in, there’s a lot going on at the resort. Let’s dive into the recap. THE FINAL DROP INTO THE BRIAR PATCH On May 30, […] Read more…