Though the Haunted Mansion‘s happy haunts don’t fully materialize until Madame Leota summons them, you’ll still see some strange things before boarding your doom buggy. As you walk the long library hallway toward those buggies, keep your eyes peeled for a mysterious portrait. Source: Disney Parks Blog This is Miss April, a lovely young woman wearing […] Read more…
July 2020 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – California Sole sits on the eastern side of the district. If you’re coming from the parks side of the district, keep to the right. You’ll see the orange awning just after Napolini Pizzeria. If you’re coming from the hotels side, keep to the left. California Sole will […] Read more…
As you walk through Galaxy’s Edge, you’ll see Storm Troopers and First Order flags clearly marking their territory. But on the outer edges of the land, you’ll see signs of a Resistance outpost. If you play your cards right, the guards outside may let you in. Shall we try our luck? We’re in! After a […] Read more…
June 2021 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – WEB Suppliers faces the WEB Slingers show building, on the western side of the campus. If you’re coming from the land’s main entrance, you’ll see the shop on your right, roughly across from the ride entrance. And if you’re coming from the Hollywood Land or Cars Land […] Read more…
There’s something special about springtime at Disneyland. The park blooms with flowers, from the carefully manicured beds on Main Street to the sunken gardens in Paradise Gardens Park. You’ll see ducklings exploring the resort’s various bodies of water, hidden Easter Eggs decorated as classic characters, and the return of the Food and Wine festival, which […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 66, 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. I am traveling to Disneyland with a broken foot. I can technically walk (hobble) on it, […] Read more…
April is always a busy month at the Disneyland Resort, but this one felt wilder than ever. Between construction all over the place, tons of new concept art/announcements, and spring break crowds piling in, April was…a lot. Let’s take a look back at what happened. THE SUN SETS ON PARADISE PIER HOTEL This month, the […] Read more…
It’s A Small World might just be the most famous Disney parks attraction of all time. Some version of this ride appears at every resort worldwide except for Shanghai, and even casual Disney fans can sing its theme song…and get it stuck in their heads. But this post isn’t about the ride itself. Instead, let’s […] Read more…
Source: Disney Pal September 2006 – September 2010 LOCATION Golden State – Bountiful Valley Farm was a sprawling walkthrough on the eastern side of California Adventure. Guests could find it adjacent to the Pacific Wharf walkway, just after Sunshine Plaza. The Farmer’s Market stand was located in the center of the space, near San Andreas Shakes. […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Knick’s Knacks faces the front entrance of Pixar Pier. If you walk across the bridge and under the marquee, you’ll see it on your left, across from Lamplight Lounge. If you’re arriving in Pixar Pier from the opposite side (near Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta), follow the main […] Read more…
Imagineers contribute to more than just the parks – and sometimes, they’re best known for their work outside of Disneyland. Meet Marc Davis, the designer behind some of Disney’s most instantly recognizable animated characters. Source: 50 Most Influential Disney Animators Marc didn’t start out in Hollywood. Born in 1913, his dad’s oil field development job […] Read more…
Summer 1993 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Carriage Place Clothing Co. connects directly with the Disneyland Emporium, at the corner of Main Street facing the town plaza. If you’d like to visit through the shop’s “main” entrance, head to the fire station. You’ll see Carriage Place on your right, usually with the doors […] Read more…
Every devoted Marvel fan knows about gamma radiation. Not only is this powerful electromagnetic force emitted by the Infinity Stones, it is also the source of Bruce Banner’s hulk. So you might be surprised as you walk through Avengers Campus to see a pipe leaking gamma radiation into a garden. Most of the mini trees […] Read more…
Source: Yesterland Summer 1967 – September 1986 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Character Shop faced Tomorrowland’s central courtyard, on the southern side of the walkway. To find the shop, visitors would keep to the right, spotting the shop right as the building rounded a corner. Today, this space belongs to the Star Trader. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise […] Read more…