In Avengers Campus, WEB isn’t just the byproduct of Peter Parker’s suit. The Worldwide Engineering Brigade (W.E.B.) brings together young engineers to develop new technologies, hone their skills, and above all, make the world a safer place. But did you know that you can see the current WEB engineering team? To find it, head over […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 75, 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. Which characters “live” in Toontown? (submitted by Nia) There’s no clear cut answer to this question. […] Read more…
April at the Disneyland Resort was…a lot. From a major show incident to new shows/events to construction starting & about to start, there weren’t a lot of dull moments in the Disneyland news cycle. Let’s jump right in. MAJOR PYROTECHNICS…BY ACCIDENT During the April 23 Fantasmic! show, things did not go according to plan. Near […] Read more…
For all of Disneyland’s history, live entertainment has been an important part of the guest experience. From the Pearly Band in Fantasyland to the 5 and Dime on Buena Vista Street, various musical groups perform every day, all over the resort. In the late 1960s, one popular group was called The Kids of the Kingdom.  Source: […] Read more…
December 2021 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Lovepop is tucked neatly into Downtown Disney’s large circular courtyard. To find the shop, head toward the center of the district (no matter which side you’re coming from). You’ll see the store within the circle on the south side, next to Pele. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Greeting […] Read more…
January 2001 – present LOCATION Grand Californian – Napa Rose is the Grand Californian’s signature restaurant. If you’re coming from the hotels’ central atrium, follow the walkway past Acorn Gifts & Goods toward the pools. Keep going straight and you’ll see Napa Rose straight ahead, very close to the hotel’s private entrance to California Adventure. […] Read more…
If you’ve ever visited Galaxy’s Edge, you know the land is filled with docked ships. Some are kept under close watch by Storm Troopers, while others are resistance ships hidden in the landscape. But did you know there’s one place where you can see ships suspended in the middle of battle? Let’s head over to […] Read more…
March 2022 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Merlin’s Marvelous Miscellany faces the castle courtyard, in a prime spot next to Peter Pan’s Flight. To find the shop, walk over the castle drawbridge and through the archway, and it will be the first building on your right. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Small selection of clothing, bags, […] Read more…
 Source: Disney Parks Blog July 2019 – present LOCATION Grand Californian Hotel – The Craftsman Bar & Grill overlooks the Grand Californian pool, in a fairly central location on the hotel grounds. If you’re coming from the lobby, walk down the hall that leads to the Storytellers Cafe and turn right at the end of the […] Read more…
It makes sense for a land based on a comic universe to have a backstory. Avengers Campus‘ story is interwoven with that of the Stark family, specifically Tony’s father Howard. Howard Stark’s company Stark Industries once owned the land and built a complex here. But when Tony inherited it from his father, he repurposed the old […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 74, 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. Which parking structures take you on the bus vs. the tram? My son is honestly […] Read more…
Happy March! Here in California we’ve had a month of dreary weather (cold and massive amounts of rain), so I’m looking forward to a brighter, warmer month in April (fingers crossed). But the grey skies didn’t stop Disneyland from lots of work this month. From a land re-opening to a major attraction showing an error […] Read more…
May 2011 – July 2019 LOCATION Main Street USA & Fantasyland – Mickey’s Soundsational Parade followed the typical Disneyland parade route. It started in Fantasyland, near It’s A Small World. From there it continued past the Matterhorn, around the hub in front of the castle, and down Main Street. It ended at the town square, […] Read more…
Whenever I see pictures of Avengers Campus on social media, I tend to see the same couple of vantage points (the Quinjet with Guardians of the Galaxy behind it being the most popular). And don’t get me wrong; they’re great shots I’ve also taken myself. But on my last few trips, I’ve been really trying […] Read more…