Source: Disney Parks Blog July 1966 – August 1972 LOCATION New Orleans Square – The Creole Cafe overlooked the Rivers of America, on the main pathway of New Orleans Square. To find the restaurant, visitors needed only walk the route from Frontierland to the Haunted Mansion; the cafe sat on the left of the path. […] Read more…
Out of all the lands in Disneyland, Fantasyland might just have the most charm and detail. Every pillar, lamp, and windowsill plays a role, building the magical fairytale village that houses so many of Disney’s iconic characters. One of those characters, Princess Aurora, anchors the land with her magnificent castle. But she also has a […] Read more…
A few weeks ago, my mom spotted an unusual magazine in the grocery store checkout line. She brought it home, and told me I had to read it. It was a special edition of LIFE Magazine: LIFE Inside the Disney Parks! PREMISE LIFE Inside the Disney Parks explores the origins of the happiest place(s) on earth. […] Read more…
If you’ve ever been on Main Street USA, you’ve undoubtedly seen the Disneyland Fire Department. Mickey Mouse himself often meets guests outside the station, and the fire house band performs periodically in the square as well. But did you know you can actually step inside the fire department? Parked inside, you’ll see Walt’s favorite vehicle: […] Read more…
November 2016 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – PANDORA occupies a retail space right at the front of Downtown Disney, across from Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria. If you’re coming from the parks, you’ll see PANDORA on your left, just before Jamba Juice. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Jewelry and accessories Price Range – Most charms between […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street is California Adventure’s grand entryway. This land celebrates life in California as Walt first experienced it, upon moving west in the 1920s. The balconies, staircases, and open windows along the street make it feel genuinely homey, as though guests are merely busy residents going about their days. Here are a few of […] Read more…
Take a stroll through Mickey’s Toontown, and you’ll come across tons of little shops and storefronts. As you exit Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, take a right into the alleyway and you’ll arrive right in downtown Toontown, home to most of these unusual shops. The power plant, town gym, camera shop, and many other little […] Read more…
Source: Disney Parks Blog Have you downloaded the official Disneyland app yet? If not, Disneyland just gave you one more reason why you should. On top of up-to-date wait times, maps, and fast passes, you can also use the app for mobile ordering. With mobile ordering, you skip the line at quick service restaurants. Place your […] Read more…
Main Street USA is Disneyland’s charming turn-of-the-century town. Though the road may be busy with its fleet of vehicles, Main Street also pays tribute to earlier American transportation: horses. On Main Street and in New Orleans Square, you’ll notice pillars with giant rings. These are the Hitching Posts, places for guests of yesteryear to tie […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 29, 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. How can I drive the cars on Main Street? (submitted by Chad) You can’t drive them, but you can ride as a passenger. Most […] Read more…
Happy last day of March! If you visited the resort this month, you definitely saw all the ducks and little ducklings out in full force. With spring break season coming to a close, the chaos is just getting started at the Disneyland Resort. This month, we learned that on top of typical summer crowds, the […] Read more…
Is there anything more quintessentially Disneyland than Main Street USA? This beautiful turn-of-the-century town mixes the old and new: horse-drawn carriages, a steam engine railroad, gas street lamps, and specialized projections in the evening. As visitors explore Main Street, they visit a nostalgic place they never knew, but feel like they remember. Here are a […] Read more…
May 1983 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – The Mad Hatter Fantasyland fits nicely in “Alice Corner”, next to the Alice in Wonderland attraction and the Mad Tea Party. To find the shop from the castle courtyard, keep to the right. You’ll see the shop around the corner, just after Peter Pan. If you’re coming from […] Read more…
January 2001 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen faces the open courtyard between the Uva Bar patio and the Monorail station. You won’t miss the massive building with its wrought-iron detailing, standing across from Tortilla Jo’s. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – dining rooms downstairs, upstairs, and on […] Read more…