May 2015 – 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 Paint the Night […] Read more…
July 1965 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – President Lincoln anchors the right entrance to the park. When you arrive on Main Street, turn right and you’ll see him toward the end of the block, next to the Disney Gallery. BACKGROUND Walt originally envisioned an extension of Main Street with an animatronic attraction paying […] Read more…
New Orleans Square: July 1987 – August 2009 Main Street USA: October 2009 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Disney Gallery is located right at the front of the street. At the main gate, keep to the right to enter the park. You’ll see the Gallery on your right, just before Great Moments […] Read more…
The Disney Princess Fantasy Faire is a hub of activity, and is home to Disneyland’s princes and princesses. At the Faire, you can watch a live show, meet characters, or enjoy sugary snacks. Its prime location off Main Street USA makes it hard to miss. But did you know there is a hidden path to the […] Read more…
January 1993 – present LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – Guests looking to visit Minnie can find her home in the center of Mickey’s Toontown. After heading under the bridge and onto the main plaza, turn left and follow the main road. You’ll find Minnie’s House on your right, just before Mickey’s House. BACKGROUND Like her friends, […] Read more…
The central hub of Main Street USA is the busiest spot in the park, so it’s easy to miss all of its little details. But there’s plenty to see on Main Street, including this hidden gem: the Poppins Tree! To find the Poppins Tree, head into the Jolly Holiday Bakery Café. The line splits into […] Read more…
If you’ve ever taken the time to wander the streets of New Orleans Square, you know this land is filled to the brim with beautiful architecture and ornamental details. But did you know that one of these details is a nod to Walt Disney and his brother, Roy? To find this hidden gem, stand just to […] Read more…
October 2008 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Along with the Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, Pixie Hollow is one of the two remote sections of Fantasyland, disconnected from the main land behind the castle. The entrance to Pixie Hollow is located off of Main Street USA. Turn right at the castle, toward the Matterhorn Bobsleds. You’ll […] Read more…
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…