This past weekend, Disney fans from near and far gathered in Anaheim to celebrate D23 2022, the (usually) bi-annual convention where Disney reveals its upcoming projects, across the film studios, parks, cruise lines, and more. On Sunday, D23 held its Disney Parks panel. While the panel talked about all of the resorts worldwide, this recap […] Read more…
Critter Country is an interesting case at the Disneyland Resort. This “new” land wasn’t really new; it was a moderate re-theming of an existing space. So when searching for concept art, you’ll find a mix of Bear Country and Critter Country. And that makes sense, because many of the structural elements present in Critter Country […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 70, 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. Who is Roy Disney? Why does he have a statue in Disney World? (submitted by Catherine) […] Read more…
Can you believe it’s September?! Every summer goes by fast, but this one just seemed especially fast to me. Disneyland sure didn’t waste any time getting into the fall mood – the Mickey pumpkin and fall colors are back in action on Main Street, with Halloween parties kicking off in the next few weeks. Let’s […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Jewels of Bith shop sits at the start of Batuu’s marketplace, across the walkway from Kat Saka’s Kettle. To find the shop, walk through Ronto Roasters toward the marketplace. Jewels of Bith will be the first shop on your left. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – […] Read more…
 Source: Daveland Web May 1960 – September 1966 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Art of Animation was nestled within the Circarama building, at the front of Tomorrowland. To find the attraction, guests would enter from the land’s main entrance and keep to the left. The walkthrough attraction was on the left, next to the entrance to the […] Read more…
Summertime at Disneyland is both a wonderful and dreadful experience at the same time. The park is bursting with color, energy, and entertainment…but the crowds are overwhelming and the heat can be brutal. It can be easy to write off summertime at the resort as “too much”, but if you look through this album, I […] Read more…
 Source: Disney Dining November 2006 – July 2021 LOCATION Disneyland Hotel – Steakhouse 55 was the Disneyland Hotel’s “signature” dining spot, located inside the largest hotel building (the only one not named after a “land”!). To find the restaurant, guests walked along the west side of the pools. The restaurant was on the lower level, […] Read more…
Everyone knows Adventureland is home to jungle animals. From rhinos to barracudas to monkeys, there’s no shortage of wildlife within the Jungle Cruise. But did you know you can see your first elephant before you get near the waterfront? Let’s head over to Tropical Imports. In the midst of boxes and imported goods above the […] Read more…
I have to say, I think I enjoy Avengers Campus a lot more at night – both for aesthetic reasons (those glowing lights make the details pop!), and for practical ones (no shade = brutally hot during the day). There’s just something really cool about seeing the Quinjet illuminated and the Orb of Cagliostro in […] Read more…
February 2021 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – The Star Wars Trading Post overlooks the western end of the Downtown Disney district. If you’re coming from the hotels, you’ll see it on your left – just before the Monorail station. If you’re coming from the parks side, keep to the right. You’ll see the shop […] Read more…
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…