In just a few days, the Disneyland Resort will be celebrating all things Star Wars with the upcoming Season of the Force celebration. Running from April 5 through June 2, this resort-wide celebration will bring speciality entertainment, new food and drink items, and the next party in the Disneyland After Dark lineup. Source: Disney Parks Blog […] Read more…
For many years now, someone I know (who shall remain nameless but he knows who he is) has been urging me to write a blog post about Disneyland’s restrooms. Given the weirdness of this request, I largely ignored it. But shockingly, I did receive some questions over the last few weeks asking for bathroom tips […] Read more…
Here we go! It’s time for my favorite festival on the Disneyland Resort’s calendar: Food & Wine. This year, the party goes from March 1 through April 22, and spans almost 1/3 of California Adventure. Source: Disneyland Resort The Food & Wine Festival happens daily, with no extra/separate ticket required – so you can visit […] Read more…
I’m back again with another round of snapshots! Thanks so much to those who keep reaching out to share how much you enjoy this series. I love it too – it’s really fun to dig through my library and rediscover photos I haven’t used in blog posts. Let’s see what I found this go around. […] Read more…
Starting tomorrow, a fan favorite event is returning to the Disneyland Resort: Celebrate Gospel! For 2 Saturdays (the 17th and 24th), park visitors can attend a special gospel music tribute in honor of Black History Month. Usually, this event takes place over in Hollywood Land in California Adventure, but this year, the performers will take […] Read more…
When you think about water at Disneyland, what comes to mind? Probably the castle moat, Paradise Bay, and maybe the Grizzly River Run? Well, it might surprise you to learn that the Disneyland Resort has a lot more than that going on, from massive rocky waterfalls to sneaky rivers winding beneath your feet. Let’s take […] Read more…
This year, Disneyland did something it has not done before – announce all festival/event dates for the full year. That means we know earlier than usual what to expect for the first festival of the year – the Lunar New Year Celebration. This year’s celebration runs from January 23 – February 13, marking the year […] Read more…
I think it’s safe to say for most of us, this year has been a lot. For me, that’s definitely true. A grandparent’s funeral, a close friend’s wedding, a 460 mile move, travel to new places, and a new role within my same work team…it’s been great and terrible at the same time. But in […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. With a few long term projects ongoing throughout this year and next, 2024 doesn’t appear to be having a conventional refurbishment season. Typically, the quiet time after the holidays (roughly January – March), Disneyland stacks a lot of construction together […] Read more…
Happy trunk or treat! (Or if you’re not in Cars Land at the moment, happy Halloween!) The candy supply is running low, Oogie Boogie’s tired, and the castle rooftop is ready for snow. But today, let’s savor the last moments of this year’s Halloween season with a quick look back at some spooky decor throughout […] Read more…
As I was organizing some folders on my computer recently, I realized it has been a while since I shared some snapshots! To refresh your memory (or for anyone who’s new here), from time to time I like to share photos I’ve taken that won’t necessarily fit into a blog post; I just think they’re […] Read more…
I tend to get a lot of emails & DMs with questions about parking at the Disneyland Resort, and I totally get it…how do you know where to go, or which transit vehicles take you to what structures? Luckily, the west coast resort is much smaller and simpler to navigate than Walt Disney World, but […] Read more…
Sometimes the most important details in Disneyland are the ones you never think twice about. Easy example: landscape architecture. Do you notice the subtle changes in trees from land to land? Probably not. But these kinds of design elements shape the storytelling and help distinguish each land. Today, let’s talk about the woman behind this […] Read more…
When designing an out-of-this-world land, Imagineers have to have out-of-this-world imaginations, with concept art to match. But as I was looking through Galaxy’s Edge concept art, I was amazed to discover that most of it is remarkably close to the final product, especially compared to other lands at the resort. While sometimes scale is a little […] Read more…