December 2021 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Pelé is located right in the center of Downtown Disney, in the round courtyard. If you’re coming from the parks, keep to the left of the main path and you’ll see it just past Sprinkles. If you’re coming from the hotels side, turn right after Wonderground Gallery […] Read more…
Happy March! It’s almost springtime at the Disneyland Resort, which is such a happy time to visit. With flowers blooming everywhere, refurbishment season ending, and the Food & Wine Festival taking over California Adventure, there’s always so much to see and do. But as we near the end of winter at the resort, a few […] Read more…
It’s that time of year again! From March 3 – April 25, California Adventure’s biggest annual festival will take over much of the park. This event happens daily, with no extra/separate ticket required – so you can visit at any time so long as you have a regular park ticket and reservation. Source: Disneyland Resort […] Read more…
A new ride, a new celebration, and the return of a fan favorite quick service restaurant. January was a BUSY month at the Disneyland Resort, despite this being the “quiet” time of year and peak refurbishment season. Let’s dive right into all the latest happenings at the happiest place on earth. RUNAWAY RAILWAY AND A […] Read more…
I’m a little late to the party on this one, but one of my favorite events of the year is back in California Adventure, from now until February 15. This year’s Lunar New Year Celebration kicks off the year of the rabbit (or cat in the Vietnamese calendar), and any park guest can visit the […] Read more…
A fan favorite event is returning to the Disneyland Resort! Starting January 31, two Disneyland After Dark parties will take over the Disneyland Resort after sundown on select nights. These separately ticketed parties come with special offerings, character meet and greets, unique photo ops, and more. Source: Disney Parks Blog Sweethearts’ Nite (January 31, February […] Read more…
Happy (almost) new year! At least for me, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is definitely the laziest of the year for me. Can’t say I got much done but writing this blog post 🙂 I hope this season has been restful for you as well…and that you haven’t been stuck in any […] Read more…
In 2023, the Walt Disney Company will reach a major milestone: 100 years in operation. To celebrate this achievement, the parks worldwide will throw their own parties, known as the Disney100 celebration. Disneyland’s version of the party starts January 27 (running throughout 2023), and comes with all kinds of new offerings and fun for guests. […] Read more…
As a native New Englander, it’s always been hard for me to feel like it’s holiday time when it’s sunny and warm in California. It’s rarely snowy in December in Massachusetts, but it’s cold and you can actually wear your cozy sweaters! But a quick walk through Disneyland can quickly change your mood if you […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. Due to the COVID-19 closure, it’s actually been a few years since Disneyland had a true refurbishment season. This isn’t an official event, like the Halloween or holiday season. Instead, the park stacks a few larger refurbishment projects into the […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – Atwater Ink & Paint sits on the southern end of Buena Vista Street’s main corridor, next to Trolley Treats. To find the shop as you enter the park, keep to the right. You’ll see the doorway after you pass beneath the Monorail bridge, just beyond Julius […] Read more…
Toontown‘s most famous couple lives a little unconventionally – in side by side houses rather than a shared home. But this affords them the opportunity to make their living spaces completely reflective of their personalities and styles, which don’t exactly match. Let’s take a closer look at Minnie’s House. Like Mickey’s House, Minnie’s home has […] Read more…
If you’ve ever visited Galaxy’s Edge, you’ve probably spent a little time in the Millennium Falcon. Smuggler’s Run was the land’s first ride, and the whole experience of sitting in the same spot as Han Solo, Chewy, and the rest of the gang is an incredible feeling for Star Wars fans. And when the ride ends, […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 73, 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. When I buy a one-day ticket, do I have to go to the park on any […] Read more…