Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 87, 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. If I place a mobile order, can someone else pick it up for me? (submitted by […] 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…
September 2022 – present LOCATION New Orleans Square – Eudora’s Chic Boutique is on Royal Street, toward the rear of the square. To find it, head toward the Blue Bayou Restaurant and then keep walking past it; you’ll see the shop’s green exterior down the end of the walkway as the street turns right. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
There’s something really cool about Galaxy’s Edge after dark. I don’t know if it’s the fact that the black spires glow blue, that the village gets darker and a little more mysterious, or that standing under the big black sky really does make you feel like you’re in a galaxy far, far away. I thoroughly enjoy […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge has so many shops, big and small, with strange goods for sale and even stranger details. If you visit the Den of Antiquities, you’ll find one of my favorite details within the shops: shopkeeper Dok-Ondar’s pets. First, in the muggy water tank, you’ll see his ollopom, Ollie. Here’s his official bio from the […] Read more…
September 2023 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – The Vault occupies the lower level of the Quinjet building, on the eastern side of the land. If you’re arriving through the land’s main entrance, walk straight as if you’re headed toward Guardians of the Galaxy. You’ll see the shop on your right, roughly across the walkway […] 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…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 86, 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 it true that Walt used to go around the park in the Mickey costume so […] Read more…
Welcome back to another monthly recap! April brought a LOT to the resort – new celebrations, new restaurants, new characters, new tours…even new possibilities thanks to the Anaheim City Council. Let’s dive right in. PIXAR FEST KICKS OFF Pixar Fest is officially underway, and just a few days in the crowds seem to be LOVING […] 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…
Have you ever heard the proverb, “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”? Well, in Adventureland, you can actually find a few wise monkeys demonstrating the proverb. To see them, head over to the Bengal Barbecue. Look closely at the tree behind the counter, and you’ll see the Three Wise Monkeys carved into […] 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…