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…
Source: Yesterland Summer 1967 – September 1986 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Character Shop faced Tomorrowland’s central courtyard, on the southern side of the walkway. To find the shop, visitors would keep to the right, spotting the shop right as the building rounded a corner. Today, this space belongs to the Star Trader. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise […] Read more…
Source: Dining at Disney June 1962 – January 1989 LOCATION Adventureland – Sunkist, I Presume faced the central walkway of Adventureland. When visitors came from New Orleans Square, the dining spot was on the left, just beyond the River Belle Terrace. And when visitors walked through Adventureland’s main entrance, they’d see the restaurant on the […] Read more…
Source: Four Kingdoms March 1972 – April 2003 LOCATION Bear Country – Teddi Barra’s Swingin’ Arcade faced the lower courtyard in Bear Country, near the exit to Splash Mountain. Today, the arcade space is part of Pooh Corner. BACKGROUND In the 70s, arcades started popping up across Disneyland. Frontierland, Main Street, Adventureland, and Tomorrowland all […] Read more…
Source: Daveland Web 1956 – 1986 LOCATION Frontierland – The American Rifle Exhibit & Frontier Gun Shop’s location is weirdly murky in Disneyland lore. Photos and early souvenir maps place the Gun Shop in a storefront now part of the Golden Horseshoe building, but some maps later in the decade listed a separate rifle exhibit […] Read more…
Source: Gorillas Don’t Blog December 1955 – October 1957 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Coffee House faced Town Square plaza, almost directly across from one of the walkways guests follow to enter the park. Today, this end space is part of the Disney Showcase shop. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick services Seating – […] Read more…
Source: Matterhorn 1959 August 1956 – June 1985 LOCATION Main Street USA – Carefree Corner had a beautiful view from its front door. The shop overlooked the central hub and castle, across the street from the Refreshment Corner. Today, this space houses the Plaza Point Holiday Shoppe. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – free park maps, official […] Read more…
Source: Disneyland Postcards Summer 1966 – Summer 2002 LOCATION New Orleans Square – From 1966 – 1996, Le Gourmet occupied the end of Royal Street, next to the Blue Bayou. In 1996, the shop moved down the street to the front end by the water, next to the Royal Street Veranda, where it remained until […] Read more…
Source: iCollector March 1988 – June 1989 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Blast to the Past Celebration was primarily a parade, taking the usual route along Main Street. The only non-parade event was the hula hoop challenge, which took place at the hub, overlooking Sleeping Beauty Castle. BACKGROUND To quote the Netflix show Bojack Horseman, […] Read more…
Source: Mickey Mouse Park January 1972 – July 2008 LOCATION Main Street USA – EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – watches with Disney characters, Disney themed clocks Unique Features – in-shop artists personalizing watches for guests At New Century Watches & Clocks, guests didn’t just select a watch from the rack. Instead, this shop was all about the […] Read more…
Source: Matterhorn 1959 July 1955 – Summer 1960 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Town Square Realty office was part of the Main Street Opera House building, in the town square by the train station. Visitors arriving on Main Street from the park gates saw the Opera House on the right, across from the Town Square’s […] Read more…