For the past 2 years, Disneyland has been hosting a special after-hours ticketed event series: Disneyland After Dark. Each event has its own theme, with special character meet and greets, photo ops, and lots of open attractions. Disney just announced the 2020 lineup, and the new series is the largest ever, with 4 different events […] Read more…
You’ll be hard pressed to find a crazier spot in Disneyland than Main Street at parade time. If you try to get through this area during a show, good luck winding through tiny roped off pathways with people anxiously racing in both directions. But if you’re lucky, you’ll get to skip this altogether. Sometimes, when […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street is California Adventure’s little art deco wonderland. While Main Street USA brings charm and nostalgia, California Adventure’s front street is all about style and glamour. From the cobblestones to the highest railings, every inch of Buena Vista real estate looks fit for Hollywood royalty. If you’ve ever walked down the block, you’ve […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 49, 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. Will Disneyland ever have a Christmas party like the Magic Kingdom does? (submitted by Chad) I’ve […] Read more…
It’s hard to believe this month doesn’t just end the year…it ends the decade! Disneyland is finishing out the 2010s the same way it started them – with tons of change and construction. Let’s take a quick look back at November at the Disneyland Resort. THE HOLIDAYS BEGIN The resort officially kicked off the Holiday […] Read more…
Source: Gorillas Don’t Blog 1957 – April 2009 LOCATION Fantasyland – Tinker Bell’s Toy Shoppe opened in Fantasyland just two years after Disneyland’s opening, in the central courtyard. To find the shop, visitors arriving through the castle archway would keep to the left of the carousel and teacups. The shop’s marquee was on the left, […] Read more…
June 2019 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind is tucked beneath the tracks of the Incredicoaster. To find the attraction, head toward the Pixar Pal-A-Round from either direction. If you’re coming from the Goofy’s Sky School/Silly Swings side, you’ll see the Whirlwind on your right, after you walk beneath the […] Read more…
When most people think of Mickey’s Toontown, they think of Mickey, and maybe Roger Rabbit. But this little land tucked beyond Fantasyland celebrates all kinds of Disney lore. You’ll find a toon version of the Windows on Main Street, tributes to Disney legends, and even a nod to Walt Disney Animation Studios. Toontown’s Department of […] Read more…
A while back, I posted an easy fall Mickey wreath DIY. But now that my mind is totally on the upcoming holiday season, I’ve got a new Christmas-y version! What you’ll need: Some kind of string material to create your base – I found this cheap string with leaves and berries at Michaels, but any […] Read more…
I was recently flipping through my Disneyland Encyclopedia, when I came across some super interesting stats. Inside the book, the author includes lots of trivia and lists. One of these lists measures distances around the park by football fields (100 yards or 91.44 meters). I found this list fascinating, so I thought I’d share in […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Millennium Falcon serves as the focal point of Galaxy’s Edge, so even if you get lost, you’ll probably find it. If you enter the land from either of the Frontierland entrances, just plow straight ahead. The main paths both lead to the ship. If […] Read more…
Waiting in line is the part of a Disneyland vacation no one looks forward to. Even with fast passes, single rider options, and lighter crowds, you will always have to stand in line at some point. But some attractions definitely step up to make the experience a little more enjoyable (check out my favorite queues […] Read more…
UPDATE (2022): The tree at the entrance to the treehouse has been removed as part of its re-theming. So sadly, Jabba is now a retired hidden gem. With the opening of Galaxy’s Edge, Star Wars characters and shows have slowly been fading out of Tomorrowland. But not all the tributes to a galaxy far, far away […] Read more…
Are you an early holiday shopper, or are you a total procrastinator? Personally, I like to be done with my shopping as early as possible. Sometimes, even before Black Friday! If you’re looking to add some Disneyland magic to your list this year, I’ve listed a few of my picks – sorted by age group. […] Read more…