There’s something really cool about Galaxy’s Edge after dark. I don’t know if it’s the fact that the black spires glow blue, that the village gets darker and a little more mysterious, or that standing under the big black sky really does make you feel like you’re in a galaxy far, far away. I thoroughly enjoy […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge has so many shops, big and small, with strange goods for sale and even stranger details. If you visit the Den of Antiquities, you’ll find one of my favorite details within the shops: shopkeeper Dok-Ondar’s pets. First, in the muggy water tank, you’ll see his ollopom, Ollie. Here’s his official bio from the […] Read more…
Have you ever heard the proverb, “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”? Well, in Adventureland, you can actually find a few wise monkeys demonstrating the proverb. To see them, head over to the Bengal Barbecue. Look closely at the tree behind the counter, and you’ll see the Three Wise Monkeys carved into […] Read more…
Source: Disneyland Resort March 2023 – present LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – CenTOONial park is one of the first spaces you’ll see when entering Toontown. Once you walk beneath the bridge, the park entrance will be on your left, at the top of the slightly inclined hill. BACKGROUND In spring 2022, Disneyland closed Mickey’s Toontown and […] Read more…
March 2023 – present LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – After crossing under the bridge and into Toontown, turn left and follow the walkway. You’ll see the GADGET Coaster on your left, just beyond Donald’s Duck Pond. BACKGROUND Since its opening day in 1993, Mickey Toontown had always had a “kiddie coaster”. The original, called Gadget’s Go […] Read more…
January 2023 – present LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – The Runaway Railway faces downtown Toontown’s open plaza. When you enter the land, walk straight up the slight hill and toward Toontown City Hall. Look to the right, and you’ll see the Railway entrance; it’s a massive marquee and hard to miss. BACKGROUND The Runaway Railway was […] Read more…
Hidden gems throughout Disneyland are nothing new. From the very first day of park operation to the latest reopenings post-refurbishment projects, park visitors are always finding new details hiding in plain sight. And in Galaxy’s Edge, there are tons to find. Let’s take a look at one of my favorites: the Original Trilogy Boxes. This one […] Read more…
Stroll the Haunted Mansion grounds, and you’ll notice a little detail on the front lawn. This strange pedestal is the Haunted Mansion sundial, with a message engraved for visiting mortals. The sundial reads: GROW OLD ALONG WITH ME – THE BEST IS YET TO BE Source: Disneyland Today So, if you decide not to join […] Read more…
If you’ve ever wandered New Orleans Square, you might’ve noticed some strange plaques on some of the building walls. There are 5 in total, scattered throughout the land. These are fire marks. In the 1800s, buildings in New Orleans used these to signal which fire brigades would respond to a building during an emergency. While […] Read more…
Sometimes when I visit Disneyland, my friends and family are puzzled by the pictures I take. This post is a perfect example. I was trying to get some nice shots of…trash cans. What on earth could possibly be newsworthy about trash cans? Well, as it turns out…in Galaxy’s Edge, the trash cans each feature a […] Read more…
Every western town needs a saloon. It’s the gathering place for the community, and often the epicenter of local entertainment. So when Walt Disney started construction on his wild village within Disneyland, he knew the area needed its own special building. Meet the Golden Horseshoe. Walt turned to Harper Goff, a set designer who had […] Read more…
My favorite roller coaster in Disneyland is Space Mountain, without a doubt. I love whirling around in the dark, feeling like you’re going faster and faster as the turns get tighter. But before boarding a rocket ship, Space Mountain riders go through a large and winding queue, with some interesting views along the way. Let’s […] Read more…
Main Street USA might just have the most hidden gems of any land at the resort. From the windows above your eye line to details at your feet, you’re completely engulfed by Imagineering magic with every step. One of my favorite little details can be found outside the Disneyland Emporium: The Windows of Enchantment. Sometimes […] Read more…
February 2020 – present LOCATION Fantasyland & Main Street USA – The parade starts in Fantasyland, at the plaza in front of It’s A Small World. From there, it winds down past the Mad Tea Party and the Matterhorn, along the right side of the castle, and down Main Street USA. The parade then ends […] Read more…