Month: October 2024

Halloween Photo Album 2024

Halloween Photo Album 2024

Hello, fellow happy haunts. We’re just two days away from Halloween, and this season at the Disneyland Resort was a ton of fun. Between Oogie Boogie Bashes, roaming villains, and spooky decorations across both parks, the whole resort fully embraced the celebration in 2024. Here’s a quick look back at Halloween across the resort…and then […] Read more…

Imagineer Influence: C. Randy Bright

Imagineer Influence: C. Randy Bright

All Imagineers bring a magic touch to the parks – from artists to engineers to architects. And some don’t neatly fall into one category. That’s the case for today’s spotlight, C. Randy Bright, a true renaissance man within Imagineering. ย Source: D23 Long Beach native Bright (born in 1938) started out on a very non-artistic track, […] Read more…

Sing Along Songs

Sing Along Songs – Disneyland Fun

As a 90s kid, Disney VHS tapes were the soundtrack to my childhood. I’ll still never forgive my mom (or myself) for throwing them out – I can still smell the boxes and hear the sound of the “rewinder” before putting them back on the shelf! But there’s one Disney VHS I have particular fondness […] Read more…

Avengers Vault Collection

Avengers Vault Collection

Avengers Campus is home to superheroes at the Disneyland Resort, with a vast collection of galactic artifacts on display in the Collector’s Fortress. But just steps away, another shop houses the most powerful artifacts in the known universe. Let’s head over to the Avengers Vault. On the back wall of the shop, between the goods […] Read more…

Disneyland Ambassador

Miss Disneyland and the Origin of the Disneyland Ambassador

If you’ve ever seen or attended a media event involving any of the Disney Parks, you’ve probably seen Disney Ambassadors. These figureheads (now appointed for roughly a year term each) make appearances at big events, travel to promote their respective parks, and host special VIP visitors, among other miscellaneous promotional duties. But this program started […] Read more…

Behind the Building: El CapiTOON Theater

Behind the Building: El CapiTOON Theater

In Mickey’s Toontown, the place to catch a show (and maybe a ride on a runaway train…?) is none other than El CapiToon Theater. This building arrived in Toontown in 2023, and has become one of the most photographed and popular places in the land. Let’s take a closer look. El CapiTOON Theater’s name spoofs […] Read more…

Tiana's Palace

Tiana’s Palace

January 1976 โ€“ present LOCATION New Orleans Square – Tiana’s Palace sits along the Rivers of America waterfront in the square. To find this spot, head through the land toward the Haunted Mansion. You’ll see the courtyard on your left, just before the walkway to the train station. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type โ€“ quick service […] Read more…

Ask the Duchess โ€“ Vol. 91

Welcome to Ask The Duchess โ€“ Vol. 91, 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 youโ€™d like answered, send me a message here. 1.ย If I have to cancel a planned Disneyland trip, can I change the name on the […] Read more…

Resort Updates - September 2024

Resort Updates – September 2024

Welcome to October! The Disneyland Resort is in full swing for all things spooky, and I can’t wait to celebrate at Oogie Boogie Bash in a few weeks. September kicked off full-swing Halloween time at the resort, and with it came some heartwarming stories, a heartbreaking video, and some new offerings across the resort. Let’s […] Read more…