 Source: Mickey Mouse Park July 1955 – February 1960 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Space Station X-1 hovered near the entrance to Tomorrowland, on the left side if you were facing the land from Main Street. Today, this space is part of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. BACKGROUND When Disneyland first opened, Walt didn’t quite have enough cash […] Read more…
For all of Disneyland’s history, live entertainment has been an important part of the guest experience. From the Pearly Band in Fantasyland to the 5 and Dime on Buena Vista Street, various musical groups perform every day, all over the resort. In the late 1960s, one popular group was called The Kids of the Kingdom.  Source: […] Read more…
May 2011 – July 2019 LOCATION Main Street USA & Fantasyland – Mickey’s Soundsational Parade followed the typical Disneyland parade route. It started in Fantasyland, near It’s A Small World. From there it continued past the Matterhorn, around the hub in front of the castle, and down Main Street. It ended at the town square, […] Read more…
 Source: Mickey Mouse Park 1956 – 1964 LOCATION Frontierland – The Bone Carving Shop was located within Davy Crockett Frontier Arcade. The Arcade faced Frontierland’s main entrance, catching the attention of visitors arriving from Main Street. Today, its location is part of the Pioneer Mercantile. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Bone jewelry, accessories, and small souvenirs […] Read more…
 Source: Disney Wiki July 2011 – November 2014 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Phineas & Ferb held their dance party in Paradise Pier’s large open plaza, where Pacific Wharf, Grizzly Peak, and Paradise Pier met. Then and now, this plaza is right next to the Little Mermaid entrance. BACKGROUND California Adventure, like Disneyland, has its own […] Read more…
 Source: All Ears October 2020 – March 2022 LOCATION Hollywood Land – The Backlot Premiere shop had two different entrances during its run. When it opened during the park’s COVID-19 closure, guests entered through a guided path, winding around the backstage area and directly into the shop. Once the park reopened, the entrance moved to […] Read more…
 Source: Disney Wiki June 1997 – fall 1997 (conflicting dates – some places report September & some October) LOCATION Main Street USA & Fantasyland – This parade followed the usual route for Disneyland. It began near It’s A Small World, wound down past the Matterhorn, circled the hub on Main Street, and finished by the […] Read more…
 Source: Daveland Web May 1960 – September 1966 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Art of Animation was nestled within the Circarama building, at the front of Tomorrowland. To find the attraction, guests would enter from the land’s main entrance and keep to the left. The walkthrough attraction was on the left, next to the entrance to the […] Read more…
 Source: Disney Dining November 2006 – July 2021 LOCATION Disneyland Hotel – Steakhouse 55 was the Disneyland Hotel’s “signature” dining spot, located inside the largest hotel building (the only one not named after a “land”!). To find the restaurant, guests walked along the west side of the pools. The restaurant was on the lower level, […] Read more…
 Source: Matterhorn 1959 January 1986 – spring 1988 LOCATION Main Street USA & Fantasyland – Most of this show’s festivities took place on Main Street, in both the hub and along the usual parade route. Videopolis in Fantasyland hosted a companion show as well, creating a two-land space for the entire circus. BACKGROUND Like the Blast […] Read more…
Disneyland cast members being underpaid is sadly nothing new. For decades, cast members and park fans alike have advocated for higher wages, better benefits, and employee support across different roles. In 1984, tensions boiled over and the largest cast member strike in history began. In the early 80s, Disneyland wanted to freeze cast member wages […] Read more…
 Source: Disney Wiki October 2008 – September 2013 LOCATION Golden State & Pacific Wharf – From 2008 to 2012, this attraction was considered part of the Golden State massive area in California Adventure. When that land split up into smaller pieces in 2012, the Cellar fell into Pacific Wharf’s territory. To find the building in […] Read more…
 Source: Yesterland February 2001 – January 2018 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Treasures in Paradise drew attention right as visitors crossed into the south side of Paradise Pier. To find the shop, visitors crossed the boardwalk bridge. The shop stood on the left side, across from Ariel’s Grotto. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Miscellaneous tees, toys, and […] Read more…
 Source: Disney Pal September 2006 – September 2010 LOCATION Golden State – Bountiful Valley Farm was a sprawling walkthrough on the eastern side of California Adventure. Guests could find it adjacent to the Pacific Wharf walkway, just after Sunshine Plaza. The Farmer’s Market stand was located in the center of the space, near San Andreas Shakes. […] Read more…