Unlike Walt Disney World in Orlando, the Disneyland Resort does not have a vast collection of hotels to choose from on property. There are three hotels: the Grand Californian, the Disneyland Hotel, and Pixar Place Hotel, and all three are quite expensive. If you don’t want to spend that much on a hotel during your […] Read more…
March 2023 – present LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – Cafe Daisy sits at the left-side of the central plaza, not far from Minnie’s House. If you enter Toontown, keep left and follow the pathway. You’ll see the cafe on your right, after you pass City Hall. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – tables […] Read more…
When California Adventure first opened, it looked quite a bit different than it does now. Lands have come and gone as the park evolved and grew over time. In the Grizzly Peak airfield, there’s a hidden gem that pays tribute to a former land that once called the area home. To find it, head over […] Read more…
When you walk down Main Street, there’s a magical pink castle waiting for you at the end, signifying your entrance into another world. And in California Adventure, Buena Vista Street‘s answer to an iconic castle is the Carthay Circle Theater. Let’s take a closer look at the street’s crown jewel and its real life inspiration. […] Read more…
Hey all! I was largely offline for the last two weeks on a family vacation in Italy, so I didn’t realize this post missed its scheduled publication. Apologies – hope your June is off to a great start! I know the calendar doesn’t officially give us the summer season until June 20, but for me, […] Read more…
One of my favorite shady places to sit in Mickey’s Toontown is also a bit of a hidden gem. Let’s head over for some porch seating at the 3rd Little Piggy Bank. As you can see in these photos taken during the holiday season, the bank’s currency is simoleons, with bills going up to a […] Read more…
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…