With the addition of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Disneyland, Frontierland bent and adapted a little bit to accommodate. Aside from the closure of Big Thunder Ranch, the most noticeable change came on the waterfront. The Rivers of America changed slightly, and the addition of waterfalls and a bridge for the Railroad added some natural […] Read more…
The “dark rides” of the Disneyland Resort have a distinct method of storytelling. These attractions are 100% about storytelling, guiding riders through intricate scenes and plots. The dark rides based on classic fairy tales have an added storytelling device: murals. The dark ride murals aren’t just there to decorate blank walls. These works of art […] Read more…
I’ve talked about Pinocchio’s Daring Journey a few times on this blog. I love this attraction so much – it’s charming, beautifully decorated, and the exterior building is one of my favorites in all of Fantasyland. Though Fantasyland’s theme is mostly that of a Bavarian village, Pinocchio’s building brings some charm straight from the Italian […] Read more…
Over the years, Disneyland has offered a few different membership clubs and perk programs for frequent visitors. The first of these programs, Magic Kingdom Club, actually started all the way back in 1957, just two years after the park opened. Â Source: iCollector The Magic Kingdom Club offered memberships to employees of local companies and local […] Read more…
Main Street USA is so easy to picture. Close your eyes, and you can see it: a train station, a castle, and a long, straight street in between. But this land is anything but simple and basic. The storefronts, alleyway, and open plazas on either end add depth to the street, so you don’t feel […] Read more…
Missing the Disneyland resort during this crazy time? Since for the time being we can’t go visit Mickey, the Disneyland App is here to bring a little bit of the magic to us! Head to the app store and you’ll see an update for the app, featuring tons of new categories and entertainment. Â Source: Disney […] Read more…
Note: As of 2024, this hotel is no longer in operation, and has been replaced by the Pixar Place Hotel. December 2000 – present LOCATION The Paradise Pier Hotel is tucked behind Downtown Disney, across Disneyland Drive from California Adventure. To find the hotel from the parks, walk through Downtown Disney, take a left and […] Read more…
Donald and Daisy aren’t the only birds you’ll encounter when you visit Disneyland. In fact, Disneyland is a bird paradise – so many quiet, undisturbed waterways, from the castle moat to the waters surrounding Pacific Wharf. The waters with passing boats, like the Rivers of America or Storybook Land canal, still give feathered friends plenty […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 53, 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. What time do I need to get to Disneyland to get a boarding group for Rise […] Read more…
Some of Disneyland’s attractions are globally famous, even among non-Disney fans. Maybe it’s the storytelling, visuals, tales from park visitors…and maybe it’s their catchy theme songs that never leave your brain. While virtually every attraction across the parks features music of some kind, a lucky few actually have specially composed theme songs, leaving guests humming […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities sits at the top of the main Galaxy’s Edge staircase, overlooking the Millennium Falcon area. To find the shop from the Frontierland entrances, head left until you see the staircase on your right. Climb the stairs and you’ll see the Den […] Read more…
April 2019 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – Mickey’s Philharmagic faces the main street, so it’s hard to miss. If you’re coming into Hollywood Land from Buena Vista Street, you’ll see the entrance on your left, one door down from Award Wieners. If you’re confused about the theater entrance, you’re not imagining things! It used […] Read more…
Throughout Disneyland, you’ll find hidden tributes to some of your favorite sidekicks and animal companions: Figaro, Pascal, and the Firehouse Dalmatian, just to name a few. But there’s one hidden gem that pays tribute to a real animal, one that inspired one of the most famous characters of all time. Ready to find Indiana’s Doghouse? […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge has been open to visitors for almost a year now, but it still feels totally new to me. I definitely don’t have my bearings just yet, and I swear I accidentally end up on a new walkway or path every time I wander around. As I continue to get to know this newest […] Read more…