June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Poultry Palace faces the southern boardwalk section of Pixar Pier. If you’re coming from the “main” land entrance over the bridge, keep to the right of the main walkway. You’ll see it after the covered seating area. If you’re coming from the Paradise Gardens Park side, […] Read more…
For me, ride storytelling starts long before you hop into a vehicle. Each room/area of a queue has the opportunity to immerse you in whatever world you’re entering, sharing details you actually have time to absorb while you’re standing around waiting for your turn. One of the rides that had a long, elaborate queue to […] Read more…
Are you an 11th hour holiday shopper, or one to order gifts months in advance? For me, the earlier better so I don’t have to think about it anymore! If you’re working through your list and either have a Disneyland fan to shop for or want some Disneyland items for your own wish list, I’ve […] Read more…
Hidden gems throughout Disneyland are nothing new. From the very first day of park operation to the latest reopenings post-refurbishment projects, park visitors are always finding new details hiding in plain sight. And in Galaxy’s Edge, there are tons to find. Let’s take a look at one of my favorites: the Original Trilogy Boxes. This one […] Read more…
I think you’re officially a Disney nerd when you consider park posters “art”. I just think the illustration style and design of these posters give so much personality. The creepy, foreboding color scheme of a Haunted Mansion poster shares almost nothing in common with the cotton candy cheer of a Dumbo poster – yet these […] Read more…
A while back, I shared that the Disneyland Hotel used to have its own marina. Well that’s not all – it used to have mini golf too! Source: Flickr It’s hard to imagine today with the area so jam packed, but in the 50s and 60s, the Disneyland Hotel had breathing room. And much of […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 81, 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. What are your favorite topics to blog about, and least favorite? (submitted by Jonathan) My favorites […] Read more…
Happy November! And…happy official holiday season for many. Disneyland kicks off its official season on the 10th, but honestly…the decor is all up now. Let’s take a look back at the last of the fall happenings before we fully switch gears into winter wonderland mode. DOWNTOWN DISNEY’S NEW EATS This month, Disney announced a LOT […] Read more…