It’s full-on spring break time at the Disneyland Resort, and the park is HOPPING! Big crowds, big announcements, and a big ticket offer hit the resort in March. Let’s dive into the recap. A MAGICAL SURPRISE DURING 90s NITE Guests attending 90s Nite on March 4 got a very special surprise. On top of the […] Read more…
Every time you step into Disneyland, you are entering a world that has been carefully crafted by a skilled team that blends engineering with creativity. One contributor – towering both literally and figuratively – is the legendary Claude Coats. Known as “The Gentle Giant,” Coats was a master of mood, color, and immersive design, both […] Read more…
Every now and then, I like to compile snapshots that don’t necessarily fit into a full blog post but still feel might be interesting enough to share. These photos often make me reflect on some little detail I never noticed before, or call out a part of the park I need to explore further and […] Read more…
May 2024 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Tiendita is basically at the center point of the district, so it’s easy to find. If you’re coming from the Disneyland Hotel side or Downtown Disney parking, just follow the path toward Céntrico; you’ll find Tiendita on the southern side of the circular courtyard. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type […] Read more…
There’s something softer about Paradise Gardens Park after sundown. Maybe it’s all the gentler lighting compared to the neon of Pixar Pier and Cars Land. Maybe it’s the open walkways along the water. Or maybe it’s the numerous places where you can grab a drink and snack and just people watch. Whatever it is, the […] Read more…
For many of us frequent park-goers, we develop a bit of a “Disney wardrobe” over time; clothing and accessories we often acquire during trips that we wear in and out of the parks. But if you’re like me, a lot of the official parks merchandise can get a bit old pretty quick. It’s often the […] Read more…
Disneyland enthusiasts and Star Wars fans, rejoice! The magic of the galaxy far, far away is descending onto Disneyland once again with the Season of the Force celebration. From March 28 to May 11, 2025, you’ll be able to celebrate Star Wars with new specialty offerings, merchandise, and of course…plenty of treats. Source: Disneyland Resort […] Read more…
LOCATION Downtown Disney – Beignets Expressed sits on the western side of the district. To find the shop, head to the large Jazz Kitchen building. You’ll see this quick service option on the left (if facing the building), just right of where the district opens up into a circular courtyard. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 95, a monthly Q&A post covering a variety of resort-related topics. Ask The Duchess answers questions submitted by readers. If you have a question you’d like answered, send me a message here. 1. Is the wifi at Disneyland good enough to stream videos in line? (submitted by Alexei) Sometimes. […] Read more…
February is honestly one of my favorite times of year to visit the Disneyland Resort. You get lucky with rainy days lessening crowds, on sunny days it’s beautiful and not too hot, and the resort tends to start teasing what’s coming the rest of the year. Let’s take a look back at this month at […] Read more…
Every Imagineer brings a little bit of their own magic into the parks—whether through art, engineering, or design. On the art side of the magic formula sits Peter Ellenshaw, a creative who’s work influenced the screen just as much as the park’s first visual representation. Source: D23 Born in London in 1913, William Samuel Cook […] Read more…
October 2024 – present LOCATION Bayou Country – Ray’s Berets is tucked into the corner of the main walkway as it turns sharply left in the land. If you’re coming from the New Orleans Square side, you’ll see it on your left, right after you pass the mountain. And if you’re coming from the Galaxy’s […] Read more…
One of the Disneyland Resort’s most popular ticketed events is back with fresh new offerings for 2025! Let’s talk about what’s in store this spring with Disneyland After Dark. Source: Disneyland Resort Disneyland After Dark is a series of after-hours parties in Disneyland, on select nights. Like the Halloween parties, these tickets offer guests smaller […] Read more…
Calling all gluttons…it’s your time to shine. California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival is back, this year running from February 28 to April 21. Source: Los Angeles Daily News For those new to this celebration, the Food & Wine Festival is a daily experience open to all park visitors – you don’t need any sort […] Read more…