When the sun sets in Disneyland, Fantasyland changes. The bright colors and gold detailing on many of the buildings hide in the shadows, and instead, the attractions themselves shine in soft lighting. In the central courtyard, the castle and carousel shine brightest, leaving the rest of the area in shadow. And on the east side, the […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – If you walk through Pixar Pier, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff is almost impossible to miss. Head toward Pixar Pal-A-Round from any direction, and you’ll see Bing Bong’s marquee across the walkway, nestled beneath the Incredicoaster track. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Candy, pastries, chocolate, caramel corn, and other […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Snowman doesn’t want you to miss his frozen treats, so he set up his shop on the pier’s main walkway. If you arrive through Pixar Pier’s main entrance on the water, keep to the left. You’ll see Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats on your left, just as […] Read more…
When you arrive at the gates of Disneyland, long before you see the castle or the Matterhorn or the Rivers of America, you stand before a special building: the Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station. This place overlooks the berm, which protects Disneyland from the real world outside, hosts live performances from characters and the Disneyland […] Read more…
June 2011 – June 2020 LOCATION Downtown Disney – Sanuk sat on the eastern side of Downtown Disney, closer to the park gates than the hotels. To find the shop, you’d head toward Catal Restaurant’s tall marquee (it towers over the eastern side of the district). You’d see the shop across the courtyard, between Salt […] Read more…
Source: Disneyland Resort June 1957 – March 1991 LOCATION Fantasyland – The Motor Boat Cruise teetered right on the border of Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, but the attraction formally landed in Fantasyland’s lineup. Guests found the dock to start their cruise in the shadow of the Matterhorn, between the mountain and the path to It’s A Small […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – Big Top Toys hides in plain sight on Buena Vista Street, with its entrance peering out from beneath the bridge. Walk toward the circle, keeping to the left side of the street, and you’ll see the red marquee right under the monorail bridge. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise […] Read more…
Tomorrow, California Adventure launches a brand new live musical show: Tale of the Lion King. This show, which will be performed live in Paradise Gardens Park throughout the summer, marks the 25th anniversary of The Lion King. To find the new stage, head down the park’s wide walkway from Buena Vista Street toward Pixar Pier. […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 43, 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. I’m torn between making a dinner reservation at Café Orleans or at the River Belle […] Read more…
It’s finally here! Yesterday, Disneyland officially celebrated the grand opening of Batuu, the mysterious planet on the edge of the galaxy. Source: Disneyland Panda To back up a little bit, Galaxy’s Edge officially held its opening ceremony Wednesday evening. Media and a few lucky guests had the chance to watch the ceremony inside the land, […] Read more…
It feels like the calm before the storm right now for Disneyland fans. Tomorrow, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens to the public, and everyone is anxiously waiting to hear about the crowds and chaos as much as the land itself. I’ll have a post dedicated to the grand opening on Saturday, so for this month, […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Lamplight Lounge sticks out over the waterway known as Paradise Bay. To find the restaurant’s entrance, head over the bridge with the Pixar Pier marquee. You’ll see the doorway on your right, before the adjacent patio. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – two levels […] Read more…
Guests wandering Main Street can’t help but notice (or trip on!) the tracks leading down the center of the street. These are trolley tracks, steering the iconic horse-drawn trolleys back and forth between the castle and the train station. Since 1955, Disneyland’s most famous vehicle has been taking guests on magical trips down Main Street, […] Read more…
This year, the iconic Haunted Mansion turns 50. Disney Parks Blog just announced a super exclusive after-hours event to mark the occasion, complete with a private party lasting until the early morning hours. Source: Disney Disneyland will host two Haunted Mansion 50th parties, one on August 7 and one on August 8. Attendees can pick […] Read more…