May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Milk Stand is tucked away in Galaxy’s Edge’s eastern corner, the one controlled by the First Order. To find the stand, head over to the Frontierland entrance closest to Fantasyland. You’ll see the Stand on your left, across the walkway from First Order Cargo. […] Read more…
One of the best parts of roaming Main Street is the sound of a barbershop quartet. You never know where they’ll pop up – in front of a random store, by the Refreshment Corner piano, or in the town square. Those wonderful harmonies draw in crowds and always create some excitement on the street. You […] Read more…
Approx. 1996 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Despite its name, Fantasy Faire Gifts is actually nowhere near the Fantasy Faire itself. This little shop faces It’s A Small World, just before the walkway starts winding into Mickey’s Toontown. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Bubble wands, popcorn, candies, and other miscellaneous goods Price Range – Most items […] Read more…
I don’t know if you heard, but Indiana Jones recently uncovered a map revealing the location of an ancient Bengalese temple! His friend Sallah has been hosting tours of the temple to raise money for its excavation. Seems like a perfect day for a jeep tour! Before we can hop into the jeep, we’ve got […] Read more…
There’s a weird, magical little shop hidden in Galaxy’s Edge. Visitors from other planets often find themselves in awe as they stand in the Den of Antiquities, a mysterious place with eclectic treasures stacked from floor to ceiling. Look up to the balcony, and you’ll spot a familiar creature: the wampa! Wampas come from the […] Read more…
Frontierland‘s main plaza is a busy place. The shooting gallery, shops, and restaurants all beckon visitors from far and wide to come explore. And within Frontierland lies a small mining town, Rainbow Ridge. The mining town offers train rides through the mines – shall we go for a ride? As we head down the walkway […] Read more…
One of the highest possible honors for Disneyland Imagineers and employees is receiving their own window on Main Street; their name and a fictional business become part of Main Street’s story. Well, the residents of Toontown got wind of this tradition, and they liked it so much they adopted it themselves. You’ll see windows throughout […] Read more…
Close your eyes and picture Tomorrowland. What do you see? Probably the silhouette of Space Mountain, a lagoon, and maybe a lot of grey and blue. Those elements are all huge parts of Disneyland’s futuristic wonderland, but when taking pictures, I get pretty bored with so much grey! On my last trip to the park, […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Toydarian Toymaker is right in the middle of the bustling marketplace section of the land. To find this shop, head into the covered marketplace, between the rebel-led west side and First Order controlled east side (between Rise of the Resistance and Smuggler’s Run). The […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge has the distinction of being the largest land in Disneyland. As a result, it does have an unfair advantage – there’s just SO much space for hidden little details! I can only imagine that the longer guests roam this newest land, the more details and surprises we’ll all discover. From the open plazas […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Kat Saka’s Kettle is nestled right at the start of Batuu’s marketplace, between the open stalls and Ronto Roasters. To find the shop from the Critter Country side of Galaxy’s Edge, follow the marketplace to the end; you’ll see it on your left. Or if […] Read more…
With the addition of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Disneyland, Frontierland bent and adapted a little bit to accommodate. Aside from the closure of Big Thunder Ranch, the most noticeable change came on the waterfront. The Rivers of America changed slightly, and the addition of waterfalls and a bridge for the Railroad added some natural […] Read more…
I’ve talked about Pinocchio’s Daring Journey a few times on this blog. I love this attraction so much – it’s charming, beautifully decorated, and the exterior building is one of my favorites in all of Fantasyland. Though Fantasyland’s theme is mostly that of a Bavarian village, Pinocchio’s building brings some charm straight from the Italian […] Read more…
Main Street USA is so easy to picture. Close your eyes, and you can see it: a train station, a castle, and a long, straight street in between. But this land is anything but simple and basic. The storefronts, alleyway, and open plazas on either end add depth to the street, so you don’t feel […] Read more…