Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 69, 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 get home and decide I want to buy something I saw in the park, […] Read more…
Happy August! If you’re in the US (or honestly, much of the world right now), you’re probably so ready for a break from the heat. The blazing temperatures aren’t doing anything to slow down crowds at the park, nor did they keep the resort from launching some new things this month. Let’s take a look […] Read more…
Source: Matterhorn 1959 January 1986 – spring 1988 LOCATION Main Street USA & Fantasyland – Most of this show’s festivities took place on Main Street, in both the hub and along the usual parade route. Videopolis in Fantasyland hosted a companion show as well, creating a two-land space for the entire circus. BACKGROUND Like the Blast […] Read more…
Source: Disneyland Resort ? – present LOCATION Disneyland Hotel – Small World Gifts & Sundries is a super convenient shop located in the lobby of the Fantasy tower. If you’re entering the tower from the central garden by the pool, you’ll see it immediately on your right. If you’re arriving from the parking lot, you’ll […] Read more…
Disneyland cast members being underpaid is sadly nothing new. For decades, cast members and park fans alike have advocated for higher wages, better benefits, and employee support across different roles. In 1984, tensions boiled over and the largest cast member strike in history began. In the early 80s, Disneyland wanted to freeze cast member wages […] Read more…
It’s a little hard to declare anything in Galaxy’s Edge unusual when the whole land is designed to be that way. No alleyway, building, or path is supposed to look familiar. That’s the point. So when pulling pictures for this post, I instead tried to think about areas I don’t see much – whether on […] Read more…
Source: Disney Wiki October 2008 – September 2013 LOCATION Golden State & Pacific Wharf – From 2008 to 2012, this attraction was considered part of the Golden State massive area in California Adventure. When that land split up into smaller pieces in 2012, the Cellar fell into Pacific Wharf’s territory. To find the building in […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – Alien Pizza Planet is located in Tomorrowland’s large open plaza. To find the restaurant, keep your eye out for a giant red and white rocket (if you’re coming from Main Street, it will be on your right). The rocket will guide you to the Pizza Planet. You’ll know […] Read more…
One of my favorite attractions in Fantasyland is Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. I just love the hand painted sets, ridiculous storyline, and of course…taking a tour of the majestic Toad Hall. Shall we take a motorcar ride to nowhere in particular? Let’s go. Our tour of Toad Hall starts in the garden. Here, we’ll find […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 68, 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. Can I split up my park ticket over two half days instead of one full day? […] Read more…
Happy (official) summer! This might be my favorite time of year – the days are so long, everyone’s excited about summer coming, and the company I work for has a week long shutdown just after the fourth of July. To be honest, it is NOT my favorite time of year to visit Disneyland though – […] Read more…
There are many beautiful buildings on Main Street, but none have quite the regal, ornate presence as the Main Street Opera House. And it makes sense – this is the building directly facing Walt’s private apartment. If it’s the boss’ view, it has to be good. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this […] Read more…
Welcome back to another round of park snapshots! This edition is a mix of old and new – some photos from this spring, and some I’ve been holding onto for years. I hope you enjoy this virtual walkthrough and it holds you over until your next trip. Fowler’s Harbor is always so quiet. It’s such […] Read more…
November 2015 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – With its rounded shape and two levels of seating, the Galactic Grill is hard to miss. If you’re coming from the land’s main entrance, you’ll see it on your left, just after the Astro Blasters. If you’re coming from the Fantasyland side, you’ll see it on the right, […] Read more…