Note: this post will be continually updated as Disney releases new information and details regarding the reopening. All comments will go through admin moderation and political and/or rude comments will not be approved. UPDATE: MARCH 9, 2021 Still no specific reopening date yet, but during today’s shareholder meeting, Chapek assured the public Disney is already […] Read more…
Close your eyes and picture Tomorrowland. What do you see? Probably the silhouette of Space Mountain, a lagoon, and maybe a lot of grey and blue. Those elements are all huge parts of Disneyland’s futuristic wonderland, but when taking pictures, I get pretty bored with so much grey! On my last trip to the park, […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 55, 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. My annual pass expires in June. Should I renew? (submitted by Sharon) That’s a completely personal decision, so […] Read more…
Hollywood Land visitors know the backlot is no ordinary backlot…it’s also a portal to Monstropolis. If you care for a visit to the hometown of Monsters, Inc., you’ll need to visit the Monstropolis Transit Authority. Let’s go see what Mike and Sulley are up to today. Once we arrive inside the MTA, we’ll need to […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Toydarian Toymaker is right in the middle of the bustling marketplace section of the land. To find this shop, head into the covered marketplace, between the rebel-led west side and First Order controlled east side (between Rise of the Resistance and Smuggler’s Run). The […] Read more…
December 2000 – January 2024 LOCATION Paradise Pier Hotel – The Surfside Lounge was easy to find inside the Paradise Pier Hotel, right next to the lobby. To find the lobby from Downtown Disney, you would follow the main street walkway past the Disneyland Hotel, and turn right when the path opened up to the […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge has the distinction of being the largest land in Disneyland. As a result, it does have an unfair advantage – there’s just SO much space for hidden little details! I can only imagine that the longer guests roam this newest land, the more details and surprises we’ll all discover. From the open plazas […] Read more…
If you’ve ever been to Disneyland, you’ve probably experienced the “hangover” once you get home…that tired, ache-y, FOMO feeling, even though you just got home. Nothing cures the Disneyland hangover quite like another trip, but there are a few other things you can do in the meantime to bounce back after visiting the mouse. Recharge […] Read more…
It’s hard to believe, but today’s post marks number 1000! Over the last few years, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to visit, research, photograph, and just enjoy the happiest place on earth. As I’ve wandered the park and snapped more photos than I can count, I’ve found some favorite little spots in each land. Some […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 54, 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. How do you find out about the “hidden gems” you write about? (submitted by Claire) Some […] Read more…
With the closures from COVID-19 back in March, Disneyland had a sadly short spring season this year. We didn’t get to see as much of the baby ducks, blooming flowers, and spring decor as we normally do. But I did get the chance to visit shortly before the craziness started, and managed to capture a […] Read more…
 Source: The Blue Parrot approx.1988 – approx. 2004 LOCATION New Orleans Square – La Petite Patisserie hid along one of the alleyways in New Orleans Square, across from the entrance to the French Market. Today, this space is no longer its own dining spot, instead extending as a seating area behind Cafe Orleans. EXPERIENCE Details: […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Kat Saka’s Kettle is nestled right at the start of Batuu’s marketplace, between the open stalls and Ronto Roasters. To find the shop from the Critter Country side of Galaxy’s Edge, follow the marketplace to the end; you’ll see it on your left. Or if […] Read more…
The 1970s were a wild time for Disneyland. The park opened two of its most famous rides: Space Mountain and Thunder Mountain. Iconic but old-fashioned attractions closed their doors, including the Carousel of Progress and Flight to the Moon. And of course…there was that one protest that shut down Disneyland five hours early. Â Source: Atlas […] Read more…