When the sun sets in Disneyland, Fantasyland changes. The bright colors and gold detailing on many of the buildings hide in the shadows, and instead, the attractions themselves shine in soft lighting. In the central courtyard, the castle and carousel shine brightest, leaving the rest of the area in shadow. And on the east side, the […] Read more…
When you arrive at the gates of Disneyland, long before you see the castle or the Matterhorn or the Rivers of America, you stand before a special building: the Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station. This place overlooks the berm, which protects Disneyland from the real world outside, hosts live performances from characters and the Disneyland […] Read more…
Guests wandering Main Street can’t help but notice (or trip on!) the tracks leading down the center of the street. These are trolley tracks, steering the iconic horse-drawn trolleys back and forth between the castle and the train station. Since 1955, Disneyland’s most famous vehicle has been taking guests on magical trips down Main Street, […] Read more…
Spring 1957 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Disneyland’s iconic magic shop sits on the eastern side of the street. To find the shop, walk toward the castle and keep to the right; you’ll see the neon marquee just as the street narrows from the open town square. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise– magic accessories, gags, […] Read more…
Spring/Summer 1995 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Little Red Wagon overlooks the busiest part of Main Street. To find the wagon, walk down Main Street toward the central hub. When the street opens into a circle, keep to the right. You’ll see the wagon on your right, just before the entrance to […] Read more…
November 1994 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Photo Supply Co. anchors the northeast corner of Main Street. To find the little shop, walk down Main Street toward the castle. When you reach the end, you’ll see the shop on your right, just as the street opens up into the central hub. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
Something magical happens in Adventureland after the sun goes down. The jungle just seems taller and denser, glowing lanterns light the pathway, and suddenly, the animals hidden in the brush just sound louder and closer. At night, you really feel like you’re wandering deep in a mysterious jungle and exploring the unknown. If you’re paying […] Read more…
September 1987 – present LOCATION Frontierland – The Westward Ho Trading Co. faces the central square in Frontierland, found just beyond the entrance bridge. If you arrive in Frontierland from Main Street, you’ll see the shop on your right, just before the Shootin’ Exposition. If you enter Frontierland from the Rivers of America side, you’ll […] Read more…
March 1964 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The China Closet stands on the east side of the street, near the end by the central hub. To find the shop, head toward the castle. You’ll see the first entrance on your right, just after the porch. Alternatively, turn the corner as the street ends […] Read more…
June 1984 – June 2017 LOCATION Adventureland – South Seas Traders faced the open walkway through central Adventureland, across from the Jungle Cruise. Today, the building still holds the marquee, though the space is used as an open seating and rest area. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise– Clothing, hats, accessories Unique Features– Shrunken Ned, Aladdin’s Other Lamp, […] Read more…
Mickey’s Toontown became famous for its gags; little interactive features, jokes, and activities embedded throughout the land. Every piece of the land, from its major attraction (Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin) to the stones in the pavement serve a purpose, with tons of pranks and jokes to entertain visitors of all ages. To truly experience […] Read more…
June 1972 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Crystal Arts sits on the northern end on Main Street, toward the castle. If you’re walking down the street from the park entrance, keep to the right. You’ll see it just after Disney Clothiers Ltd. If you’re walking down Main Street from the castle side, you’ll […] Read more…
Summer 2006 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – TomorrowLanding hides in the back of Tomorrowland. To find this shop, follow the main path as it opens up into the central courtyard. Head toward the Launch Bay entrance, but stop when you reach the side of the nearby patio. You’ll see TomorrowLanding behind you; it’s the little […] Read more…
April 2009 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is appropriately located in the castle courtyard. If you enter Fantasyland through the castle, you’ll find it on the left, just after the entrance to the Castle Walkthrough. If you arrive in Fantasyland from Frontierland or Tomorrowland’s walkways, you’ll find the shop on the right, […] Read more…