During the day, Pixar Pier is bright and bold: reds, yellows, and blues cover every building and cart. And unlike most lands in the park, after sunset, those colors don’t fade. Instead, they glow neon, with each building shining just as brightly underneath a black sky. From the bridge to the wheel and everything in […] Read more…
Some people fly in a plane, some take Amtrak, many drive…there are tons of ways to get to Disneyland. And from 1956 to the early 70s, a helicopter was one of your options for transportation to the resort. The Disneyland Heliport operated from various locations throughout its run, taking guests to and from LAX on […] Read more…
You know them, you love them. I wouldn’t dare suggest the beautiful mountains of Radiator Springs are themselves a hidden gem – it’s one of the most recognizable views in all of the Disneyland Resort! But look closer at the parts, not just the whole, and you’ll see seven hidden gems inside this landmark. The […] Read more…
 Source: Disney Examiner Spring 1977 – Spring 1998 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Lunching Pad utilized the space directly beneath the PeopleMover‘s main platform, smack in the center of Tomorrowland. Visitors could see the platform from almost anywhere in the land, lined up perfectly at the end of the main walkway. Today, this space is multi-purpose; […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street celebrates 1920s Los Angeles, where Walt and Roy founded Walt Disney Productions and changed the world of animation forever. So where better in the park to hide a little tribute to his legendary team? First, we have to know who we’re looking for. You may have heard of Walt Disney’s Nine Old […] Read more…
What do you picture when you think of Frontierland? Probably Thunder Mountain, and perhaps the Rivers of America. I was looking through my photos of Frontierland, and realized I had hundreds of pictures of those two spaces, and I’m sure other Disneyland fans do too. I made it my mission to find different perspectives of […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 51, 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. Where can I buy those Pixar themed drinks? (submitted by Lori) Lamplight Lounge! They have a […] Read more…
If you pay attention to parks news even a little bit, you probably already know the big headline from January: the new Star Wars Land ride opened! The major event drew massive crowds into the park, and completely overshadowed a few other smaller launches and announcements. Let’s take a look back at this month at […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Droid Depot faces Batuu’s south side, making it a little easier to find than most of the land’s shops. If you’re coming from the Frontierland entrances, head toward the staircase leading toward the Falcon and Ronto Roasters. You’ll see the Depot on your right, […] Read more…
Ready to take a dive into Disneyland’s lagoon? There’s so much to explore down there, and I’ve heard Nemo & friends like the submarines and often swim out to say hi. Let’s take a walk over to Tomorrowland‘s aquatic research center. As we walk through the center, you’ll notice a lot of ocean plants. They […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – First Order Cargo is the largest retail shop on the First Order-controlled end of the land. To find the shop, head into Galaxy’s Edge from either of the Frontierland entrances. Turn and walk straight to the right; it’ll be the massive hangar with an open […] Read more…
Cars Land is the undisputed car capital of Disneyland. Car-themed attractions, restaurants, shops, meet & greets…not to mention the entire place is an exact recreation of the town from the movie Cars! But hop across the park gates and you’ll find another land in the resort is also full of cars, each with its own […] Read more…
 Source: D23 January – May 1996 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Toy Story Funhouse took over the space in Tomorrowland once used for Mission To Mars. The theater stood next to Space Mountain‘s entrance, on the southeast side of the land. Today, this space houses extra seating for Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port. BACKGROUND Any Pixar fan knows Toy […] Read more…
I have a terrible habit of taking the same photos over and over on each trip to Disneyland…and I’m most guilty of this in Fantasyland. I have far too many photos of the castle from the central hub, or the teacups, or It’s A Small World‘s facade…the list goes on and on. If you find […] Read more…