Source: Daveland Web February 1967 – spring 1980 LOCATION New Orleans Square – the Pirates Arcade Museum hid behind a little façade on Royal Street. Visitors wandering the square found the attraction on the left side of the street, next to the exit to Pirates of the Caribbean. Today, this space houses Pieces of Eight. […] Read more…
In the 2000s and early 2010s, Downtown Disney had a RIDEMAKERZ shop, where kids could build their own custom model cars. Inside the shop’s entryway was a special hidden gem: a real stock car, hanging upside down! The stock car towered from the second story ceiling in the shop, so visitors often walked right beneath […] Read more…
June 1984 – June 2017 LOCATION Adventureland – South Seas Traders faced the open walkway through central Adventureland, across from the Jungle Cruise. Today, the building still holds the marquee, though the space is used as an open seating and rest area. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise– Clothing, hats, accessories Unique Features– Shrunken Ned, Aladdin’s Other Lamp, […] Read more…
Walking around Disneyland is one of the best feelings in the world. Just taking in the atmosphere, on your way to another adventure…there’s nothing like it. But sometimes, crowds or parades or laziness get in the way. Thankfully, I’ve got a few tried and true shortcuts I use to navigate the park, especially on busier […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – When the street opens into its first courtyard, just beyond the gates, visitors will notice an old-fashioned gas station on the left side of the plaza. This is Oswald’s Tires; walk under the car port and you’ll see the entrance. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – ear hats, […] Read more…
Mickey’s Toontown became famous for its gags; little interactive features, jokes, and activities embedded throughout the land. Every piece of the land, from its major attraction (Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin) to the stones in the pavement serve a purpose, with tons of pranks and jokes to entertain visitors of all ages. To truly experience […] Read more…
June 1972 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Crystal Arts sits on the northern end on Main Street, toward the castle. If you’re walking down the street from the park entrance, keep to the right. You’ll see it just after Disney Clothiers Ltd. If you’re walking down Main Street from the castle side, you’ll […] Read more…
Summer 2006 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – TomorrowLanding hides in the back of Tomorrowland. To find this shop, follow the main path as it opens up into the central courtyard. Head toward the Launch Bay entrance, but stop when you reach the side of the nearby patio. You’ll see TomorrowLanding behind you; it’s the little […] Read more…
Source: Matterhorn 1959 June 1957 – September 1961 LOCATION Frontierland – Don DeFore’s barbecue restaurant faced Frontierland’s main pathway, across from the Rivers of America. To find the restaurant, visitors would walk through Frontierland’s main entrance off the Main Street hub. The restaurant stood to the left, next to Aunt Jemima’s. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – Kingswell Camera Shop is one of the few shops at the Disneyland Resort without a front-facing storefront or marquee. To find this little shop, head into the corner storefront by the lockers, to the right of Buena Vista Street’s main walkway. You’ll see Kingswell to the […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 40, 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 you have any recommendations for quick service pizza? (submitted by Michael) Yes! In Disneyland, try Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port. In California Adventure, […] Read more…
As the Valentines and hearts come down on Main Street, the resort is gradually shifting into spring mode. Refurbishment Season ends next month, and the warm weather will bring fresh flowers, celebrations, and increased crowds. Compared to the last few months, February was fairly quiet at the Disneyland Resort. But let’s take a look back […] Read more…
Starting March 1, California Adventure will bring back its most popular annual festival: Food & Wine! The two-month event spans across Hollywood Land, Pacific Wharf, and Paradise Gardens Park. You don’t need a separate ticket to attend the festival; regular park admission into California Adventure grants you access to all the fun, with the exception […] Read more…
May 2015 – present LOCATION Grizzly Peak – Humphrey’s Service & Supplies overlooks the Grizzly Peak Airfield plaza, across the walkway from Soarin’ Around the World. If you come into Grizzly Peak from Buena Vista Street, you’ll see the shop on your left, just before the bathrooms. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – hats, tees, drinkware, small […] Read more…