Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 59, 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. Why did they change fast pass to Lightning Lane? (submitted by Aimee) I honestly don’t know what’s […] Read more…
Normally late summer months seem to cruise by without much but Halloween anticipation…not this time. Between new fast pass announcements, teasers for upcoming attractions, and construction kicking off across the park, there’s plenty to look back on this month at the Disneyland Resort. ANNUAL PASSES, FAST PASSES, & THE GENIE After officially ending the existing […] Read more…
If you visit Disneyland enough times, you’re bound to get evacuated from an attraction. From time to time, computers freeze, a blinking light comes on, the power goes out…any number of harmless things can happen. But many guests have yet to experience this phenomenon, and I get this question often: “what happens during ride evacuations?” […] Read more…
Source: Mickey Mouse Park January 1972 – July 2008 LOCATION Main Street USA – EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – watches with Disney characters, Disney themed clocks Unique Features – in-shop artists personalizing watches for guests At New Century Watches & Clocks, guests didn’t just select a watch from the rack. Instead, this shop was all about the […] Read more…
Once I started blogging, I started taking pictures like crazy every time I visited the parks. Who knew if I’d eventually need a photo of that angle? That building? That seemingly insignificant tree? Over time, I’ve amassed quite the collection of fun – but useless – images from around the resort. Since they’ll probably never […] Read more…
When Disneyland reopened after it’s 2020 closure, the MaxPass and fast pass systems didn’t reappear in the parks. For months, fans have speculated as to how the system would be updated, or even if it would return at all. And finally, Disneyland has announced its replacement – along with a few other new additions to […] Read more…
Imagineers undoubtedly pave the way for future theme park designers, often being the first to implement a new technology, style, or even standard that raises the industry bar. But sometimes, Imagineers themselves achieve firsts within Disney itself. Meet Harriet Burns, the first female Imagineer. Source: D23 A born and raised Texan, Burns and her family […] Read more…
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of New Orleans Square? You probably go straight to Pirates and the Haunted Mansion. For me, it’s actually the little streets. I just love walking up and down Royal Street, Orleans Street, and winding my way back to the train station. The balconies have […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 58, 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. Do I have to buy either a Halloween party ticket or a regular ticket? Or can […] Read more…
Source: Disney Parks Blog After Disneyland announced the end of the annual pass program last year, fans have eagerly been awaiting its replacement. And starting later this month, the new Magic Key program officially enters the Disneyland universe. The Magic Key program has some general similarities and some general differences from the previous pass program: […] Read more…
I truly cannot believe it’s already August. This summer is just racing by – and Disneyland is chugging along fairly quietly, without much drama or major construction. Still, there are a few things in the works at the resort, so let’s take a look back at July at the happiest place on earth. JUNGLE CRUISE […] Read more…
Concept art is never an exact architectural plan for a land. Instead, it’s more like a stylized vision board conveying the land’s story, major elements, etc. Concept art brings the written and technical ideas to life in a visual way. I love looking through concept art to see how a land’s ideas eventually translate into […] Read more…
Have you ever wanted to go behind-the-scenes of your favorite attraction – discover the stories behind the ghosts haunting a certain mansion, or explore what it takes to fly into space? Welcome to Disney+’s newest series: Behind the Attraction. Behind the Attraction covers 10 different fan favorite rides. Only the first 5 have been released, […] Read more…
Source: Matterhorn 1959 July 1955 – Summer 1960 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Town Square Realty office was part of the Main Street Opera House building, in the town square by the train station. Visitors arriving on Main Street from the park gates saw the Opera House on the right, across from the Town Square’s […] Read more…