May 1983 – February 2017 LOCATION Fantasyland – When you entered through the castle, you’d find the Village Haus on your left, around the corner past Pinocchio’s Daring Journey. If you arrived in Fantasyland from Frontierland, you’d see the restaurant first thing on your right. And if you entered Fantasyland from Tomorrowland or Mickey’s Toontown, […] Read more…
Most park guests visiting Mickey’s Toontown head straight for Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin or Mickey’s House. But those who take time to explore the shops and Toontown’s city center will find a lot of fun gags and optical illusions. This includes a hidden gem: the Toontown Police Scanner. To find the Police Scanner, head over to […] Read more…
Every year, from mid-September through October, Disneyland transforms into a Halloween celebration filled with pumpkins, specialty treats, and lots of detailed decorations. Not only do the lands take on orange and black accents, but some of the rides undergo special Halloween transformations as well. The following is a breakdown of all the fall/Halloween features, décor, […] Read more…
UPDATE: This app is no longer available, and has been replaced by the official Disneyland App. BASIC INFO App Name: Disneyland Explorer Company Name: Disney App Price: FREE Free version: N/A HOW IT WORKS Disneyland Explorer is an interactive guide to both the parks and the Downtown Disney district of the Disneyland Resort. Users can scroll […] Read more…
January 2001 – June 2018 LOCATION Downtown Disney – Take the Monorail from Tomorrowland and you’d arrive right beside the entrance to the Rainforest Café. If you walked from the park gates to Downtown Disney, you’d find the Rainforest Café on your right, at the end of the Downtown Disney district. EXPERIENCE If you found […] Read more…
BASIC INFO App Name: Disneyland Waits Company Name: VersaEdge Software App Price: $0.99 Free version: yes HOW IT WORKS Disneyland Waits is the simplified version of Disneyland Maps. This app provides a list of wait times for all of the rides in both California Adventure and Disneyland, broken down by land. You can click on […] Read more…
UPDATE: This app seems to no longer exist – it has been removed from the App Store and is not listed in VersaEdge’s app list. BASIC INFO App Name: Disneyland Maps Company Name: VersaEdge Software App Price: $1.99 Free version: yes HOW IT WORKS Disneyland Maps provides users with a quick and easy guide to […] Read more…
BASIC INFO App Name: Mousewait Disneyland Company Name: app316.com App Price: $4.99 Free version: yes HOW IT WORKS If you’re looking for a current list of wait times for rides in Disneyland, look no further than Mousewait. This app provides users with the wait times for rides, attractions, and even restaurants within the park. Mousewait […] Read more…
Source: Disney and More July 1955 – August 1956 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Guests could find the Phantom Boats in roughly the same place as today’s submarine lagoon, in the rear left corner of the land, beside Autopia. BACKGROUND The “Tomorrowland Boats” debuted on Opening Day, as one of the land’s main attractions. However, the boats […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Pacific Wharf – When you crossed the bridge to the central dining area in Pacific Wharf, you’d find the Pacific Wharf Café on the left corner. EXPERIENCE Pacific Wharf Café was one of the quick-service restaurants located in Pacific Wharf’s central dining area. Diners grabbed food at the service counter, […] Read more…
As guests head from Paradise Park to Grizzly Peak, many take the back path that winds around the entrance to Grizzly River Run. And though thousands of guests travel this path every day, few notice a hidden gem adorning this stretch of road: the Painted Ladies! The Painted Ladies are a famous row of Victorian […] Read more…
March 1997 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – As you make your way from the Town Square to the castle, you’ll find the Carnation Café on your left, about halfway down the street. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – outdoor enclosed patio and indoor dining room Reservations – yes, up to 60 […] Read more…
June 1992 – present LOCATION Adventureland – You can find the Bengal Barbecue across from the entrance to Indiana Jones Adventure. When entering from New Orleans Square, the Barbecue will be on your left, just beyond the River Belle Terrace. If you follow the path from Adventureland’s Main Street USA entrance, the Barbecue will be […] Read more…
February 2001 – January 2018 LOCATION Paradise Pier – If you followed the main path, across the bridge, you’d find the Cove Bar on your right, just beyond the entrance to Ariel’s Grotto. You could also reach the Bar from the rear of Paradise Pier, by following the path next to the California Screamin’ launch […] Read more…