November 2015 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – With its rounded shape and two levels of seating, the Galactic Grill is hard to miss. If you’re coming from the land’s main entrance, you’ll see it on your left, just after the Astro Blasters. If you’re coming from the Fantasyland side, you’ll see it on the right, […] Read more…
Though the Haunted Mansion‘s happy haunts don’t fully materialize until Madame Leota summons them, you’ll still see some strange things before boarding your doom buggy. As you walk the long library hallway toward those buggies, keep your eyes peeled for a mysterious portrait. Source: Disney Parks Blog This is Miss April, a lovely young woman wearing […] Read more…
As you walk through Galaxy’s Edge, you’ll see Storm Troopers and First Order flags clearly marking their territory. But on the outer edges of the land, you’ll see signs of a Resistance outpost. If you play your cards right, the guards outside may let you in. Shall we try our luck? We’re in! After a […] Read more…
It’s A Small World might just be the most famous Disney parks attraction of all time. Some version of this ride appears at every resort worldwide except for Shanghai, and even casual Disney fans can sing its theme song…and get it stuck in their heads. But this post isn’t about the ride itself. Instead, let’s […] Read more…
Summer 1993 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Carriage Place Clothing Co. connects directly with the Disneyland Emporium, at the corner of Main Street facing the town plaza. If you’d like to visit through the shop’s “main” entrance, head to the fire station. You’ll see Carriage Place on your right, usually with the doors […] Read more…
I’ve talked about my love of so called “hidden gems” from the onset of this blog. For me, the best part of Disneyland is the attention to detail. The tinier the hidden gem, the better. It shows the care and thought Imagineers put into each piece of the park. Today, I’m sharing one of my […] Read more…
It’s no secret that Main Street USA is bursting with hidden details for guests to uncover. Some are more interactive, like the Party Line Phones, while others are more subdued, like the Hitching Posts. One of my favorite little details serves like a historical timeline for one particular product: Coca Cola. Let’s head over to […] Read more…
In a land as energetic and colorful as Toontown, it’s hard to know what to look at first. But as you leave downtown and head toward the western side of the area, your eye will go to one building above all the rest: Mickey’s House. Let’s take a closer look at the home of Disneyland’s […] Read more…
October 2021 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe faces the hub, overlooking the Partners Statue and the castle behind it. To find the shop, head down the street while facing the castle. You’ll see the shop’s entrance on the right, across from the Refreshment Corner. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – […] Read more…
January 2020 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Rise of the Resistance is hidden on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost, tucked away from the First Order. To find the attraction, head toward the Critter Country side of Galaxy’s Edge. You’ll see the entrance across the walkway from some docked ships, just before […] Read more…
Are you feeling adventurous today? I’ve heard there’s a boat company in Adventureland that will take us on a river cruise. We might be able to spot some wild animals! Let’s head over to the boat house and see if they’ll take us. The boat house is home away from home for jungle explorers. Check […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Savi’s Workshop is nestled beneath the walkway up to the marketplace, next to the Droid Depot. If you’re entering Galaxy’s Edge from the Frontierland side, head toward Ronto Roasters and the upper level, and keep right before the walkway starts to climb. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise […] Read more…
Main Street USA has no shortage of hidden gems. From special names in windows to real cannons, the street invites visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the turn-of-the-century life around them. But one hidden gem is a little mysterious. I’ve never been able to find any backstory or explanation for an office, at the […] Read more…
If you’ve ever walked through the western side of Disneyland, you may have noticed a little white house on the riverbank. Okay, maybe it’s not so little…it’s a mansion. Long before New Orleans Square joined the park in the 60s, Imagineers had conceptualized some kind of haunted manor house – though at first, it was […] Read more…