Hello, happy haunts! Halloween is just days away, but it feels like it’s been here for a while with the long season Disneyland dedicates to it. From the sold-out Oogie Boogie Bashes to villains roaming the parks to all kinds of special treats, the 2025 season was as big as ever. Take a moment to […] Read more…
I write a lot about hidden gems on this blog; they’re forever my favorite part of Disneyland. And sometimes, those hidden gems are especially exciting to find…because they only appear for a limited window each year. Today’s post is about one of those seasonal details…the Brakes Motel. To find this hidden gem, start at the […] Read more…
Tucked into the lively streets of Hollywood Land, the Hyperion Theater stands tall and proud, a grand stage where California Adventure brings its stories to life (that is, when it’s not sadly dormant like it is now!). While most guests race toward rides or snacks, the Hyperion quietly celebrates something different: the magic of live […] Read more…
From time to time (especially around Halloween), I’ll get some DMs or emails asking the same question: Is Disneyland haunted? While I personally am a major skeptic (and don’t believe any place is haunted), there are some very prevalent ghost stories out there, some experiences allegedly shared by many people. So to celebrate spooky season, […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Candy Palace is located nearly dead-center on Main Street USA. To find the shop, walk from the train station toward the castle. You’ll see the marquee on your left, just after the Penny Arcade. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Handmade candies and sweets Price Range – […] Read more…
December 2024 – present LOCATION New Orleans Square – Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond sits at the edge of New Orleans Square, overlooking the water. To find the shop, head to the Haunted Mansion. Keep walking past the entrance, following the fence line, and you’ll see the shop on the right, just beyond the home’s exit. […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 102, 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. Do all three of the Disneyland hotels have pools? (submitted by Markese) Yes, the Grand Californian, Disneyland […] Read more…
September at Disneyland means one thing: Halloween celebrations are here in full force. The parks are decked out with pumpkins and purple lights, special treats line the menus, and Oogie Boogie Bash brings after-hours magic to California Adventure. Even with the focus on spooky celebrations, September still snuck in a few updates – and a […] Read more…
The leaves haven’t even started changing yet (not that they ever really do in Anaheim), but all eyes are already turning to the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort. I personally absolutely LOVE the holidays at Disneyland, even with all the crowds. This year’s festivities run November 14 through January 7. Source: Disneyland Resort THE […] Read more…
Compared to Disneyland, California Adventure is a relatively “young” park. But even with its fewer years of operation, the park has gone through major changes. And once in a while, Imagineers manage to squeeze in little tributes to attractions and spaces that disappear off the park map over time. One of those hidden tributes can […] Read more…
November 2024 – present LOCATION Bayou Country – Louis’ Critter Club sits at the rear of Bayou Country, next to Pooh Corner. To find the shop, turn left into the land if you’re coming from the New Orleans Square side (right from the Galaxy’s Edge side), and follow the path all the way to the […] Read more…
While Walt Disney Imagineering has always been known for its innovation, much of the spotlight historically focused on male leaders. That is, until now. Let’s take a closer look at a book dedicated to twelve of the women who helped shape the world’s most iconic theme parks. PREMISE Women of Walt Disney Imagineering showcases the […] Read more…
January 2025 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Disney Wonderful World of Sweets is located near the center of Downtown Disney, on the southern side of the street. If you are coming from the parks, you’ll find it on the left, facing the courtyard with Centrico. If you are coming from the hotel end of […] Read more…
When Walt Disney started working on Disneyland, he knew from the beginning he wanted an area with a busy riverfront, full of passing boats ferrying around excited guests. But having limited knowledge of boats himself, he knew he needed outside help. And who better to ask than a Navy Rear Admiral? The man known as […] Read more…