If you have spent any time wandering through Adventureland, odds are very high you’ve visited the Jungle Cruise. It’s not one of the most ornate buildings in the park, so it’s quite easy to overlook as you’re rushing around. But the Boathouse, headquarters of the Jungle Navigation Company, helps tie together the theming of the […] Read more…
Visitors to Galaxy’s Edge are very familiar with the busy energy of the land – from humming ships docked to passing droids to jedi in training heading to Savi’s workshop. One of the busiest buildings is the central watering hole: Oga’s Cantina. But have you ever noticed that the building shows signs that Batuu wasn’t […] Read more…
If you’ve spent time in any Disney park, you’ve probably heard of the hidden Mickey phenomenon. All of the parks include these hidden details, giving guests the chance to have a bit of a scavenger hunt as they explore. For a while, there was another kind of scavenger hunt within Disneyland: Hidden Nemos. When the […] Read more…
If you’ve visited Toontown in the last few years, you undoubtedly saw the stunning El CapiTOON Theater that now serves as a landmark in the downtown area. Head toward the entrance of the theater, and you’ll see one of my favorite Toontown hidden gems: The El CapiTOON box office. Inside the box office, you’ll find […] Read more…
July 2025 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Walt shares the same venue as President Lincoln at the front corner of Main Street. When you arrive in the park, turn right and you’ll see the theater toward the end of the block, next to the Disney Gallery. BACKGROUND To mark Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, Disney Parks […] Read more…
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is one of the most incredibly detailed, elaborately designed lands at the entire resort. So it’s not surprise that the hidden gems extend from the rooftops of the tallest buildings down to the floor beneath your feet. Which brings us to the subject of this post: the Batuu footprints. There are […] Read more…
Adventureland is one of those spaces in the park that’s intentionally dense. You’re surrounded by thick trees, and you don’t get much variation of landscape unless you hop on the Jungle Cruise or venture into the Temple. So when I look through photos of this area (my own included), I tend to see the same […] Read more…
Since becoming Bayou Country, this area of Disneyland still feels very familiar. You still have the sweeping river views, the mountain (though dressed a little differently), and the creek where Pooh and friends hang out. So for me, Bayou Country is still a wonderful place to visit after the sun goes down. Most of the […] Read more…
Fantasyland can be a little bit overstimulating sometimes. With massive crowds, attractions everywhere, and lots of roaming characters, there are always a million things competing for your attention. So it’s very possible you’ve breezed right past this hidden gem many, many times without ever noticing it. Let’s talk about the stairs to nowhere. In the […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Candy Palace is located nearly dead-center on Main Street USA. To find the shop, walk from the train station toward the castle. You’ll see the marquee on your left, just after the Penny Arcade. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Handmade candies and sweets Price Range – […] Read more…
December 2024 – present LOCATION New Orleans Square – Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond sits at the edge of New Orleans Square, overlooking the water. To find the shop, head to the Haunted Mansion. Keep walking past the entrance, following the fence line, and you’ll see the shop on the right, just beyond the home’s exit. […] Read more…
November 2024 – present LOCATION Bayou Country – Louis’ Critter Club sits at the rear of Bayou Country, next to Pooh Corner. To find the shop, turn left into the land if you’re coming from the New Orleans Square side (right from the Galaxy’s Edge side), and follow the path all the way to the […] Read more…
Nestled in the heart of Adventureland, the Enchanted Tiki Room is more than just a beloved attraction; it’s a masterclass in immersive storytelling and themed design. But what’s the story behind this tropical hideaway? How did a Polynesian paradise, filled with singing birds, crooning flowers, and comedic tiki statues, come to be? Grab your Dole […] Read more…
October 2024  – present LOCATION Bayou Country – You’ll find Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree along Bayou Country’s waterfront, right between the pathways to Galaxy’s Edge and New Orleans Square. You can’t miss it if you just keep walking along the rivers of America; it’s the big rustic building with a ramped entrance. EXPERIENCE Details: Service […] Read more…