May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Creature Stall anchors the western side of Batuu’s marketplace. If you’re coming from the Rise of the Resistance side of the land, head through the square courtyard and into the row of shops. You’ll see the Creature Stall on your right, across the walkway […] Read more…
The Disneyland Resort visitor experience is about to change forever. Starting October 26th, guests will now have the option to use MagicBand+, a system that’s been in place in Walt Disney World for years. MagicBand+ isn’t just a new wristband to collect…it’s a multi-purpose tool meant to make your trip a little easier and add […] Read more…
Source: Disneyland Resort unknown – present Note: I have not been able to find any information about the Coffee House’s opening date. If you have any info, please send it my way! LOCATION Disneyland Hotel – The Coffee House faces the hotel’s central courtyard, across from the pools. To find it, head toward Goofy’s Kitchen, near […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 71, 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. How do I book an overnight stay in Sleeping Beauty Castle? (submitted by Gina) You […] Read more…
Happy October! For a lot of people, this month officially marks the start of the Halloween season. But for Disneyland, we’re already halfway through it. September brought new characters, lots of Oogie Boogie Bashes, and a new celebration to the resort. Let’s dive right in. HALLOWEEN TIME BEGINS It’s spooky season at Disneyland, California Adventure, […] Read more…
Fall is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort, which means one thing…the park is already full focused on the upcoming holiday season. During the Halloween season, Disney always announces the holiday lineup, and this year’s offerings will run from November 11 through January 8. Source: Disneyland Resort LANDS THAT GET INTO THE SPIRIT Disneyland, California […] Read more…
As you explore Fantasyland, you’ll no doubt catch a glimpse of a towering stone mansion, right within the castle courtyard. Welcome to Snow White‘s home. Shall we see if she’s welcoming visitors? Ever since this attraction changed from “Snow White’s Scary Adventures” to “Snow White’s Enchanted Wish”, the house has been a little less foreboding. […] Read more…
The internet is mostly awesome. You have access to unlimited information, ALL of the time. But that also means a lot of nonsense gets circulated, ALL of the time. And that’s definitely true for Disneyland “facts” and tips. Most people that have visited the parks know tall tales when they read them, but there’s one […] Read more…
Avengers Campus has quite a few hidden gems for fans to find. But to understand a few of them, you need to know the land’s backstory. Many decades ago, this was home to a Stark Industries complex, the company owned by Iron Man’s father, Howard Stark. When Tony inherited the land from his father, he […] Read more…
Source: Disney Wiki June 1997 – fall 1997 (conflicting dates – some places report September & some October) LOCATION Main Street USA & Fantasyland – This parade followed the usual route for Disneyland. It began near It’s A Small World, wound down past the Matterhorn, circled the hub on Main Street, and finished by the […] Read more…
This past weekend, Disney fans from near and far gathered in Anaheim to celebrate D23 2022, the (usually) bi-annual convention where Disney reveals its upcoming projects, across the film studios, parks, cruise lines, and more. On Sunday, D23 held its Disney Parks panel. While the panel talked about all of the resorts worldwide, this recap […] Read more…
Critter Country is an interesting case at the Disneyland Resort. This “new” land wasn’t really new; it was a moderate re-theming of an existing space. So when searching for concept art, you’ll find a mix of Bear Country and Critter Country. And that makes sense, because many of the structural elements present in Critter Country […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 70, 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. Who is Roy Disney? Why does he have a statue in Disney World? (submitted by Catherine) […] Read more…
Can you believe it’s September?! Every summer goes by fast, but this one just seemed especially fast to me. Disneyland sure didn’t waste any time getting into the fall mood – the Mickey pumpkin and fall colors are back in action on Main Street, with Halloween parties kicking off in the next few weeks. Let’s […] Read more…