January 1956 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Silhouette Studio draws in visitors by Main Street’s hub, facing the castle. If you’re coming from the hub and heading toward Main Street’s train station, you’ll see the little shop on your left, next to Crystal Arts. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – hand cut silhouettes Price […] Read more…
Main Street USA may represent the American past, but in one shop, you can find out a little about your future. Let’s head over to the Penny Arcade. Right in the entryway, you’ll see her. Meet Esmeralda, Main Street USA’s fortune teller. Drop in a quarter, and she’ll tell you what’s in store. Esmeralda doesn’t […] Read more…
New Orleans Square has always captured my imagination. All the little winding streets, balconies, and beautiful shops just add so much magic to Disneyland. This land becomes all the more beautiful at night. The streetlamps leave a soft glow, and the light flickers off the Rivers of America. I love ending a trip to Disneyland […] Read more…
Mickey’s Toontown never earns the title of “Most Visited Land”. And that’s especially true after the sun goes down. In the evenings, Toontown becomes a quiet, peaceful spot at the park, with lots of places to sit down and rest your feet. The street lamps light up the town square, and you can sit and […] Read more…
June 1958 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Mad Hatter faces the Town Square Courtyard on Main Street. You’ll find the little shop in the northeast corner of the square, to the left of Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Hats, headbands, and small accessories Price Range – Most items […] Read more…
Take a spin on Dumbo the Flying Elephant, and you’ll have a panoramic view of Fantasyland – with a beautiful soundtrack in the background. So, where does this music come from? Source: Dismodo Meet the magical Dumbo Organ, standing right behind the attraction and queue. This authentic organ, built by Gavoili, dates back to 1915. […] Read more…
If you’ve ever stopped to watch the fireworks or a nighttime parade, you know how stunning Main Street USA looks after sunset. But I personally like Main Street best after the shows, when the crowds start fading and you’re surrounded by dazzling marquees. (If you’ve never done it – I highly recommend an Omnibus ride […] Read more…
June 1990 – present LOCATION Frontierland – Bonanza Outfitters faces into the open courtyard in Frontierland. If you’re coming from Main Street, you’ll see it on your left, just after the log cabin storefront for the Pioneer Mercantile. If you’re coming from the Rivers of America side, you’ll see it on your right, just after […] Read more…
September 2006 – present LOCATION New Orleans Square – Port Royal marks the start of the winding alleyways in New Orleans Square. You’ll see the shop on the left side of the square, just around the corner from the Royal Street Veranda. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Haunted Mansion & Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise Price Range […] Read more…
January 1987 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Star Trader faces Tomorrowland’s inner plaza. To find the shop, head toward Space Mountain. You’ll see the shop on the right, just after the pathway turns right (by the fountain and seating area). EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Star Wars clothing, toys, mugs, pins, and other souvenirs Price […] Read more…
April 1997 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Le Petit Chalet hides in the shadow of the Matterhorn. To find this little gift shop, head toward the Matterhorn’s entrance. Once you’re standing in front of it, start walking as if you were headed to It’s A Small World. You’ll see the Chalet on your left, across […] Read more…
When the sun sets in Disneyland, the park’s atmosphere completely changes. Most lands glow by lamplight, and landmarks and buildings sometimes overlooked during the daytime get their moment in the spotlight. In Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain and the Golden Horseshoe light up the town square. The waterfront quiets down, making Frontierland feel like the quieter, […] Read more…
April 2003 – present LOCATION Bayou Country – To find the shop, follow Bayou Country’s main path past Hungry Bear and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. You’ll see it straight ahead, next to the exit to Winnie the Pooh. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Pastries and candies, pins, kitchen wares, and limited clothing and toys Price Range – […] Read more…
In Disneyland, sometimes it’s easy to forget the park has only been around since 1955. So many of the park’s fixtures just feel like they’ve always been there, from the stone architecture of Fantasyland to the dense forests of Critter Country. In fact, most of Disneyland’s components serve that specific purpose – to alter your […] Read more…