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…
This is going to be the summer of Pixar at the Disneyland Resort. Last year’s Pixar Fest event is back and it’s going to be bigger than ever. From April 26 – August 4, both Disneyland and California Adventure will be throwing a Pixar party and everyone is invited. Source: Disney Parks Blog ATTRACTION & […] Read more…
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…