Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 39, 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. Does Lamplight Lounge take reservations? (submitted by Angela)
Yes, and since it’s so popular, I’d highly recommend making them if you can.
2. Is Disneyland the only one of the two parks with characters? (submitted by Clara)
Not at all! In California Adventure you can meet Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, Anna & Elsa, the Marvel superheroes, tons of Pixar characters, and seasonally, Mulan, Elena of Avalor, and Disney Junior characters.
3. Does Fantasyland close during the fireworks? (submitted by John)
Parts of it. The center courtyard shuts down, which includes Peter Pan’s Flight, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Pinocchio’s Daring Journey, King Arthur Carrousel, and Dumbo. These attractions reopen after the fireworks conclude.
4. How do I reuse my fast pass for an attraction? Do I just scan my ticket again? (submitted by Janice)
You cannot use a fast pass more than once. After its scanned (or your window expires), the pass disappears, and your scan won’t work.
5. Do you know which came first: California Adventure or Downtown Disney? (submitted by Nicolette)
Both opened in 2001 – Downtown Disney in January, and California Adventure in February.