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…
November 2024 – present Bayou Country – When you first arrive in Bayou Country from New Orleans Square, you will see the mountain on your left. The entrance is tucked away on the right side of the structure, just across the walkway from Winnie the Pooh. BACKGROUND Originally, this mountain was famously Splash Mountain, themed […] Read more…
I talk a lot about hidden gems on this blog (it’s my favorite subject!), but there may be none as hyper-specific than the topic of today’s post. This is the kind of hidden gem that if you spot it and point it out to your family, they’ll probably be confused and…not that interested. But if […] Read more…
March 2023 – present LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – Right as you walk under the bridge and reach the end of the entrance path in Mickey’s Toontown, look to your left, and you’ll find the play yard, just across the walkway from Good Boy! Grocers. BACKGROUND Since its inception, Toontown has always been a land dedicated […] Read more…