You know the old adage, “underpromise, overdeliver”? Well, I unfortunately think Avengers Campus is a really good example of doing the exact opposite. I was looking through concept art for this pretty new land, and was amazed at some of the big differences between what we saw then and what we see now. It’s not […] Read more…
Today is a special day for me…it’s my birthday! I know that technically summer has a few weeks to go, but growing up my birthday always signaled the start of the school year, so in my head it’s still the end of the season. Old habits are hard to shake! So to mark the “end” […] Read more…
Fast pass. Genie+. Lightning Lane. Single pass. Multi pass. In the last few years, Disneyland’s “cut the line” system has changed a lot – both in name and in practice. The ever-changing system can be super confusing, especially if you’re not a frequent park visitor. So let’s take a moment to go through exactly what […] Read more…
If you’ve been on any Disney-related social media at all this last weekend, you probably saw a lot of commentary on D23! D23 is a bi-annual convention held just down the road from Disneyland, where Disney shares all kinds of news on what’s coming – to the parks, to theaters, to cruise lines…basically the whole […] Read more…
Every day, hundreds if not thousands of photographers walk through the gates of Disneyland with cameras in hand, snapping every conceivable angle of the happiest place on earth. Sometimes, they’re amateurs like myself capturing memories. And other times, they are incredibly talented professionals capturing official photos on behalf of Disney. One of those professional photographers […] Read more…
In the early years of Disneyland, Tomorrowland was probably the most malleable land. What I mean by that is it was clearly (and by Walt’s own admission) not done when it opened. A lot of the attractions were intentionally temporary due to both financial constraints and time constraints for park opening, and everyone knew that […] Read more…
Summer is never long enough for me, but as we all know, Disneyland is always jumping at the chance to look ahead to Halloween. This year’s season celebration will run from August 23 to October 31 – finally copying Walt Disney World’s trend of extending the season into August. Source: Disney Parks Blog SPIRITED ATTRACTIONS […] Read more…
Unlike Walt Disney World in Orlando, the Disneyland Resort does not have a vast collection of hotels to choose from on property. There are three hotels: the Grand Californian, the Disneyland Hotel, and Pixar Place Hotel, and all three are quite expensive. If you don’t want to spend that much on a hotel during your […] Read more…
It’s a beautiful day in Toontown – and we’ve got tickets to the hottest show in town. Let’s head over to the El Capitoon Theater! Luckily for us, the Toontown Hysterical Society is putting on an exhibition inside the theater. We’ll be able to see props, sets, and costumes from nearly a hundred years of […] Read more…
With the major amount of rain hitting California this year, spring sunshine and blooms felt extra special this season. Disneyland is always full of flowers, but they just pop even more as the weather warms up. Before we turn our attention fully to the summertime, here are a few of my favorite spring snaps across […] Read more…
Sometimes it’s really tricky to find concept art imagery for the oldest of Disneyland’s spaces, but I had no trouble tracking down some amazing images for Fantasyland. While it’s remarkable to see how closely they resemble the final product in many cases, I think the most fun part of looking at concept art is seeing […] Read more…
Over the years, the Disneyland Resort has improved a LOT when it comes to accessibility and disability accommodation. Most rides now have accessible entrances and exits or adaptable vehicles, and some even have additional options for guests that need a little extra help to enjoy the experience. But Disneyland Park in particular has a few […] Read more…
Disney parks fans tend to take a lot of knowledge for granted – I know I’m completely guilty of it when planning trips with friends that rarely visit. We kind of forget that a lot of “101” stuff for us is something not everyone knows, and many trip guides skip right over that and get […] Read more…
Even though San Fransokyo Square is technically a new land in California Adventure, the blueprint is obviously quite familiar to longtime park visitors. Visiting the square is like seeing a friend who’s gone through some major life changes; you know them, but you keep noticing little differences everywhere. Each time I walk through the square, […] Read more…