Source: Upjohn.net July 1955 – September 1970 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Upjohn Pharmacy stood at the southwest corner of Main Street’s intersection, halfway between the railroad station and castle. Today, this space houses the jewelry shop, and bumps up right against the Carnation Cafe patio. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Vitamins, postcards Unique Features – Window display […] Read more…
This time of year, virtually every shop at the Disneyland Resort sells all kinds of holiday souvenirs, decorations, and treats. But for a long time, Disneyland actually had year-round Christmas shops, spreading holiday cheer even in the warmest summer months. Mickey’s Christmas Chalet Source: BP This Christmas shop was the largest of all the year-round […] Read more…
Source: Yesterland July 1989 – April 2003 LOCATION Critter Country – The Brer Bar anchored the back of Critter Country, next to the exit to Splash Mountain. Today, this space is part of Pooh’s Corner, a gift shop and bakery. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – indoor dining room Entertainment – none […] Read more…
September 1986 – April 1997, February 2010 – June 2014 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Captain EO entertained guests from Tomorrowland’s Magic Eye Theater. The theater, located between Space Mountain and the Star Trader gift shop, has been used for tons of different previews and movie clips over the years. Today, it currently houses a Star Wars […] Read more…
Source: Disney Pal February 2001 – July 2011 LOCATION Sunshine Plaza – Bakers Field Bakery occupied one of the main cars in the California Zephyr. Guests walking into the main plaza found the Bakery on the right, next to Bur-r-r Bank Ice Cream. Today, this space is part of the Fiddler, Fifer, & Practical Café. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
Source: Disney By Mark November 1955 – September 1956 LOCATION Fantasyland & Holidayland – The Mickey Mouse Club Circus combined a parade with a traditional tent circus show. The festivities began on Main Street, with grand marshals leading the parade around the hub, while the main event took place at the end of the parade […] Read more…
January 2001 – September 2017 LOCATION Downtown Disney – Fossil held a coveted spot in the center courtyard of Downtown Disney. Whether you were coming from the hotel side or the park side of the district, you’d walk to the center circle with the outdoor bar (Uva). Fossil was on the southern side of the […] Read more…
Source: Photo Bucket July 1955 – October 1973 LOCATION Frontierland – The Pack Mules led guests on a tour of Frontierland, starting in the town square. Guests would wander through Nature’s Wonderland, which included the land currently beneath Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the now-closed Big Thunder Ranch. BACKGROUND In the early years of Disneyland, […] Read more…
November 2006 – September 2017 LOCATION Downtown Disney – Disney Vault 28’s spot was one of the busiest in the district; right at the central circle plaza. You’d find the Vault just as the circle opened up for the Uva Bar, across from Build-A-Bear Workshop. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – primarily women’s clothing and accessories, limited […] Read more…
Source: Matterhorn 1959 July 1955 – June 1960 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Bakery had one of the best locations on Main Street, just to the left of the grand Penny Arcade entrance. Park visitors would find the Puffin Bakery on the west side, just before the intersection with the small cross street. EXPERIENCE Details: […] Read more…
Source: Quest For Vault Disney December 1967 – August 2008 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The famous gardens were basically stuck right in the middle between Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and Main Street USA. But since they originally belonged to the House of the Future, the space was always classified as a Tomorrowland attraction. Today, this space is now […] Read more…
November 2001 – January 2018 LOCATION Downtown Disney – Build-A-Bear stood in a prime location in Downtown Disney…right at the center! Build-A-Bear was on the north end of the main Downtown Disney circle, next to RIDEMAKERZ. QUICK FACTS Details: Merchandise – Teddy bears and stuffed animals, clothes and accessories for the toys Unique Features – […] Read more…
If you’ve been to a Disney park in the last few years, you’re familiar with the all-inclusive admission process. You buy one pass per guest, and it’s good all day, for every ride. But that wasn’t always the case. Disneyland visitors used to pay per attraction, in what was called the A-E Ticketing System. In […] Read more…
Source: Inside the Magic October 2010 – April 2012 LOCATION Sunshine Plaza & Hollywood Land – When the show first opened, the main stage sat in Sunshine Plaza. The arcade and movie screenings were located in Hollywood Land, slightly separate from the main performances. But after about a month, the entire show moved into Hollywood […] Read more…