January 2020 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Rise of the Resistance is hidden on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost, tucked away from the First Order. To find the attraction, head toward the Critter Country side of Galaxy’s Edge. You’ll see the entrance across the walkway from some docked ships, just before […] Read more…
After a 2-year hiatus, Disneyland is slowly bringing back shows and entertainment. And this spring, that lineup includes a fan favorite series – Disneyland After Dark. These ticketed events are themed parties, complete with special character meet and greets, photo ops, merchandise, and of course, lots of music and dance parties. Source: Disney Parks Blog The […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 62, 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 purchase a park hopper ticket, can I go back to the first park again […] Read more…
Happy December! The year may be winding down, but the Disneyland Resort is not slowing down – there are tons of plans in the works, from land refreshes to show returns to a fan-favorite device coming from Walt Disney World. Let’s jump right in. FRESH FACES This month, a bunch of characters made their Disneyland […] Read more…
Are you feeling adventurous today? I’ve heard there’s a boat company in Adventureland that will take us on a river cruise. We might be able to spot some wild animals! Let’s head over to the boat house and see if they’ll take us. The boat house is home away from home for jungle explorers. Check […] Read more…
June 2021 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – The WEB building is one of the largest in the campus, so it’s hard to miss. The best way to get there is by entering through the land’s “main” entrance – walk from Buena Vista Street toward Pixar Pier, turn left into the campus, and you’ll see […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Savi’s Workshop is nestled beneath the walkway up to the marketplace, next to the Droid Depot. If you’re entering Galaxy’s Edge from the Frontierland side, head toward Ronto Roasters and the upper level, and keep right before the walkway starts to climb. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise […] Read more…
It’s that time of year again! As you start browsing for holiday gifts, you may be in search of some magical items for fellow Disneyland fans. Here are some of my picks, sorted by category. Hopefully this list gives you some ideas and inspiration as you start filling those stockings or thinking through your secret […] Read more…
BACKGROUND The first hint of a Marvel-themed area arriving at the Disneyland Resort came in 2017, when the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror transformed into Mission: BREAKOUT!. At the time, this building sat in Hollywood Land, and soon, superheroes began making meet and greet appearances in the area. But given the massive success and overwhelming […] Read more…
Source: Daveland Web 1956 – 1986 LOCATION Frontierland – The American Rifle Exhibit & Frontier Gun Shop’s location is weirdly murky in Disneyland lore. Photos and early souvenir maps place the Gun Shop in a storefront now part of the Golden Horseshoe building, but some maps later in the decade listed a separate rifle exhibit […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 61, 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. Go to snacks that aren’t popcorn/churros? (submitted by Chad) Sweet: Beignets in New Orleans Square, a […] Read more…
Now that we’ve reached November, Disneyland (and virtually every other store you’ve been in lately) is full steam ahead to the holiday season. But October had quite a few things to celebrate – and Halloween came to an end with some truly stunning decor and entertainment. Let’s take a quick look back at this month […] Read more…
After missing out on Halloween season last year, I couldn’t wait to attend Oogie Boogie Bash! This after-hours event is a costume-filled villain wonderland, complete with specialty entertainment and some amazing decor and effects. Oogie Boogie appears throughout the party above Carthay Circle, inviting guests to join in on the fun. And nearby on Buena […] Read more…
After missing out on the Halloween season at Disneyland last year, it felt so good to be back! The resort has so much energy this time of year, and it’s so much fun to see all the attraction overlays and see the villains, even from a distance. Here are a few snapshots from the park’s […] Read more…