July 1956 – present LOCATION Bayou Country – Walk along the water as you leave New Orleans Square, and you will see the Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes on the right, after you pass the Harbour Galley Restaurant. If you’re coming from the Galaxy’s Edge side of the park, you’ll see it on your left as […] Read more…
July 1989 – May 2023 LOCATION Critter Country – When you first arrive in Critter Country from New Orleans Square, you will see the mountain on your left. The entrance is tucked away on the far left, just after the exit from the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square. BACKGROUND Imagineers first began designing Splash […] Read more…
September 1979 – present LOCATION Frontierland – When entering from Main Street USA, you will see the entrance to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad on the right, adjacent to the dock for the Mark Twain Riverboat & the Sailing Ship Columbia. If you enter from the Fantasyland path, you’ll see the entrance on your right, after […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – You will see the vehicles making their way up and down the center of the street throughout the day, especially mid-late morning and noon. BACKGROUND The Main Street Vehicles are a collection of cars modeled after early 20th century automobiles: a fire engine, an omnibus, several […] Read more…
May 1998 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – When entering from Main Street USA, follow the main path all the way to the Innoventions building, and you will see Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port on the right, next to the entrance to Space Mountain. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – indoor dining room and […] Read more…
Frontierland is definitely one of the most scenic spots in the park. From the caves on Tom Sawyer Island to the cabins in Big Thunder Ranch, there are all kinds of cool places to explore. But many guests unknowingly breeze right past this hidden gem: the Petrified Tree. The plaque reads: FROM THE PIKE PETRIFIED […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Follow the main path, toward the castle, and you will see the Refreshment Corner on your left, just before the circle opens up to all the land entrances. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – outdoors, on adjacent patio Reservations – no Entertainment – […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Frontierland – When entering from Main Street USA, you will find the Golden Horseshoe on the left, just before the Rivers of America. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – indoors, two levels of seating around the stage Reservations – no Entertainment – daily shows Menu Guests visiting […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – When entering from Main Street USA, you will see the Astro Orbitor right at the front. BACKGROUND Like every other ride in Tomorrowland, the Astro Orbitor has continuously changed and evolved since Disneyland first opened in 1955. The original rocket ride, the “Astro Jets”, sat next to the […] Read more…
One of the quieter and more scenic areas in the park has always been Critter Country; its restaurants offer beautiful waterfront views, and its décor is charming. But did you know about its hidden gem? If you follow the Harbour Galley deck, toward the Hungry Bear Restaurant, you will see some corner tables and a few […] Read more…
March 2005 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – When entering from Main Street USA, you will find the Astro Blasters on the left, just after the Astro Orbitor. BACKGROUND Opening in the spring of 2005, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters marked a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. The Astro Blasters ride in Disneyland is based off […] Read more…
Do you know how Walt Disney came up with the idea for Disneyland? The origin of his idea has become a legend itself, and hidden within Disneyland is Walt’s Park Bench, where the first concept of the park began. Walt sat on this bench in Griffith Park (now in the Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln foyer) […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – If you follow the path to the right of the castle, toward the Matterhorn, you will see the Mad Tea Party on your left, just beyond Alice in Wonderland. BACKGROUND Although Walt Disney and the Imagineers knew they wanted an Alice in Wonderland ride in Fantasyland, they struggled […] Read more…
January 1993 – present LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – When you arrive in Toontown, follow the main road on the left-hand side. You will see Mickey’s House on your right. BACKGROUND Toontown is home to Disney’s classic characters: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, and more. While many of the attractions enable guests to explore the […] Read more…