July 1957 – present LOCATION Frontierland – When you arrive over the bridge from Main Street USA, keep to the right. You’ll find the Shootin’ Exposition on your right hand side, next to Rancho del Zocalo. BACKGROUND When the park first opened in 1955, Frontierland was the quiet section of the park, with little more […] Read more…
June 1956 – present LOCATION Frontierland – To access the island, head to the dock on the western side of Frontierland, across from the entrance to the Haunted Mansion. A raft carries guests back and forth from Tom Sawyer Island to Frontierland every 10 minutes or so. BACKGROUND Tom Sawyer Island originally opened in 1956, […] Read more…
If you’ve ever taken the time to explore Mickey’s Toontown, you know this land is loaded with interactive gags and hidden gems. Perhaps the noisiest hidden gem in the park is tucked within Toontown’s post office, which sits to the right of Toontown City Hall. Walk into the post office and look at the front […] Read more…
Despite its small size relative to other Disney parks, Disneyland boats tons of shortcuts, back walkways, and hidden paths. The smallest of these trails leads guests right to a land entrance, without the hub traffic. To find this hidden path, start in the Disney Princess Fantasy Faire. If you’re facing the central square, turn to the […] Read more…
Mark Twain: July 1955 – present Columbia: June 1958 – present LOCATION Frontierland – Both ships occupy the waters of the Rivers of America, and share a dock at the edge of the waterfront. The dock sits at the end of Frontierland’s main pathway, across from the Golden Horseshoe. BACKGROUND Walt envisioned a Mississippi steamboat […] Read more…
July 1965 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Keep to the right hand side of the street, and you’ll find the Plaza Inn at the end, adjacent to the entrance to Tomorrowland. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – outdoor patio Reservations – no Entertainment – none Menu The Plaza Inn is an […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – If you are facing the castle, you’ll find the Main Street Cinema on you right hand side, close to the plaza in front of the Disneyland Railroad station. BACKGROUND Like any classic main road in the American heartland, Main Street USA has its own small movie […] Read more…
June 1963 – present LOCATION Adventureland – The Tiki Room sits just beyond the entrance to Adventureland, on the left-hand side. If you arrive in Adventureland from New Orleans Square, follow the main path and you’ll see the entrance to the Tiki Room on your right, just beyond Aladdin’s Oasis. BACKGROUND When the Enchanted Tiki […] Read more…
If you’ve ever explored Mickey’s Toontown, you know this land is loaded with gags and cool visual effects, many of which are interactive. One of these hidden gems is somewhat difficult to set off, so many guests never get to see it. Next to the entrance to Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, you’ll notice a […] Read more…
The Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, located off Main Street USA, is one of the most detailed and beautiful areas in the park. With its lively shows, souvenir carts, and princesses roaming the square, details within the Fantasy Faire are easy to miss. But attentive guests can find a hidden gem right in the heart of […] Read more…
July 1966 – present LOCATION New Orleans Square – Whether you arrive over the bridge from Adventureland or from the Frontierland path, head to the right of the Pirates of the Caribbean entrance. You’ll find the Royal Street Veranda tucked next to the Pirates building, across from the Café Orleans patio. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type […] Read more…
October 2006 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Head toward the rear of Fantasyland, near It’s A Small World. Turn left at the Mickey And the Magical Map theater, and head up toward the stage. You’ll see Troubadour Tavern on your left, before the actual theater. Note: You do not have to see the show, wait […] Read more…
Guests looking for souvenir Mickey ears or a hat love Fantasyland’s Mad Hatter shop. This quaint shop, located right next to the Mad Tea Party and Alice in Wonderland, has the largest selection of hats outside of Main Street USA, as well as custom embroidery to personalize your purchase. But did you know that this […] Read more…
Fantasyland is full of beautiful details, wandering princesses, and sometimes even hosts a villain or two. But did you know there’s a villain who takes permanent residence in Fantasyland, watching over guests and characters alike? If you look closely at the window above the entrance to Snow White’s Scary Adventures, you’ll find a hidden gem… […] Read more…