Summer is never long enough for me, but as we all know, Disneyland is always jumping at the chance to look ahead to Halloween. This year’s season celebration will run from August 23 to October 31 – finally copying Walt Disney World’s trend of extending the season into August. Â Source: Disney Parks Blog SPIRITED ATTRACTIONS […] Read more…
Unlike Walt Disney World in Orlando, the Disneyland Resort does not have a vast collection of hotels to choose from on property. There are three hotels: the Grand Californian, the Disneyland Hotel, and Pixar Place Hotel, and all three are quite expensive. If you don’t want to spend that much on a hotel during your […] Read more…
March 2023 – present LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – Cafe Daisy sits at the left-side of the central plaza, not far from Minnie’s House. If you enter Toontown, keep left and follow the pathway. You’ll see the cafe on your right, after you pass City Hall. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – tables […] Read more…
When California Adventure first opened, it looked quite a bit different than it does now. Lands have come and gone as the park evolved and grew over time. In the Grizzly Peak airfield, there’s a hidden gem that pays tribute to a former land that once called the area home. To find it, head over […] Read more…
When you walk down Main Street, there’s a magical pink castle waiting for you at the end, signifying your entrance into another world. And in California Adventure, Buena Vista Street‘s answer to an iconic castle is the Carthay Circle Theater. Let’s take a closer look at the street’s crown jewel and its real life inspiration. […] Read more…
Hey all! I was largely offline for the last two weeks on a family vacation in Italy, so I didn’t realize this post missed its scheduled publication. Apologies – hope your June is off to a great start! I know the calendar doesn’t officially give us the summer season until June 20, but for me, […] Read more…
One of my favorite shady places to sit in Mickey’s Toontown is also a bit of a hidden gem. Let’s head over for some porch seating at the 3rd Little Piggy Bank. As you can see in these photos taken during the holiday season, the bank’s currency is simoleons, with bills going up to a […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 87, 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. If I place a mobile order, can someone else pick it up for me? (submitted by […] Read more…