Source: D23 June 1975 – September 1976 LOCATION Main Street USA & Fantasyland – This parade followed the same route the park’s current parades take. It started at It’s A Small World, continued down by the Matterhorn, crossed onto Main Street’s central hub, and ended down the street in the town square. BACKGROUND 1976 was […] Read more…
A while back, I wrote about a hidden gem in Splash Mountain‘s shadow: Mr. Bluebird’s House. Like its neighboring mountain, this house comes from Song of the South; it’s the home of the “bluebird sittin’ on your shoulder’ in “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Da”. Recently, Disneyland made a few cosmetic upgrades to Critter Country. One of these changes meant the arrival […] Read more…
You’ve undoubtedly noticed Disneyland’s railroad circling the edges of the original park. When people ask, “where does the train go?”, you can probably explain the route without skipping a beat. But have you ever wondered how far the trains actually travel? (Plot twist: the railroad is NOT Disneyland’s furthest traveling train!) Here are some quick […] Read more…
If you’re visiting the Disneyland Resort between January 17 and February 9, you’re in for a treat. California Adventure will be hosting its Lunar New Year 2020 festival, with tons of food, fun, and special merchandise for visitors. Special entertainment: Hurry Home – a bonus prelude to World of Color. This water show, on Paradise […] Read more…
Welcome to the Tivan Collection. You’re so fortunate – the Collector is offering tours of his latest pieces today! Please, come in, but first…his greeters strongly recommend you explore the gardens first. They’re part of the collection. These unusual stones and potted plants are just some of the discoveries the Collector made as he explored […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 50, 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 any areas in Disneyland or California Adventure close before the park officially closes? (submitted […] Read more…
Today marks the last day of an extraordinary decade for the Disneyland Resort. From California Adventure 2.0 to Galaxy’s Edge to the 60th anniversary, 2010-2019 has never offered a dull moment for the happiest place on earth. And in the final month of the decade, Disneyland served up a few more bits of news – […] Read more…
The clock is ticking, and in just a few days, we’ll be ringing in a new decade! If you’re headed to Disneyland or California Adventure for the big countdown, you’ll be in for some special parties and events. Here’s what to expect on New Year’s Eve at the Disneyland Resort. IMPORTANT: IT WIL BE CROWDED. […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Finding the Cantina can be a little tricky, since none of the buildings in Galaxy’s Edge have big signs or markers. If you’re coming from the Frontierland side, walk along the main pathway toward the Millennium Falcon (the path without stairs, on the right-most side […] Read more…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…well, one creature is stirring! I absolutely love Christmas Eve. There are presents under the tree, Christmas songs playing in the house, and a glow from strung lights. As I was looking through this year’s holiday photos, I found a few […] Read more…
Source: Matterhorn 1959 March 1964 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Ruggles China & Glass Shop had the good fortune of being very close to the central hub, right in a spot where guests often stop to admire the castle. The shop’s location still houses a glassware store: the China Closet. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. If you’ve been reading the blog for a while now, you know that late winter is Disneyland’s “refurbishment season”. While attractions close for maintenance and upgrades throughout the year, the park stacks many refurbishments into January-March, to take advantage of […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Ronto Roasters marks the beginning of Batuu’s marketplace. To find the dining spot from the Frontierland side, walk on the left to right path (as opposed to the one toward the Falcon), as if you’re headed toward Critter Country. You’ll see Ronto Roasters at the […] Read more…
All the birds sing words and the flowers croon…in the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room! Well…all birds but one. If you’ve ever visited the Enchanted Tiki Room, you’ve heard Jose’s unanswered question: “I wonder what happened to Rosita?” This mysterious lady disappeared long ago from the Tiki Room, but until recently, her fate remained […] Read more…