Source: Pinterest July 1955 – Summer 1959 LOCATION Main Street USA – Gibson Greeting Cards lucked into one of the best locations on Main Street. The shop faced the inner courtyard created by the center street crossing, halfway down the eastern side. Today, Disney Clothiers Ltd. occupies this space. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Greeting cards, […] Read more…
Main Street USA may represent the American past, but in one shop, you can find out a little about your future. Let’s head over to the Penny Arcade. Right in the entryway, you’ll see her. Meet Esmeralda, Main Street USA’s fortune teller. Drop in a quarter, and she’ll tell you what’s in store. Esmeralda doesn’t […] Read more…
New Orleans Square has always captured my imagination. All the little winding streets, balconies, and beautiful shops just add so much magic to Disneyland. This land becomes all the more beautiful at night. The streetlamps leave a soft glow, and the light flickers off the Rivers of America. I love ending a trip to Disneyland […] Read more…
Source: Yesterland February 2001 – March 2008 LOCATION Golden State – Seasons of the Vine’s theater was tucked into a stone building in the land’s “Golden Vine Winery” section. Visitors walking through Golden State found the entrance by the vineyards on the hill, facing Bountiful Valley Farm. Today, this building is largely empty, used mostly […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Incredicoaster is the first attraction visitors encounter if they walk through Pixar Pier’s main entrance, on the bridge. To find the attraction, follow the path that passes Lamplight Lounge. As the walkway turns right into the boardwalk, you’ll see the entrance on your left, through the […] Read more…
Source: Disney 52 December 1961 – September 1963 LOCATION Main Street USA – The Babes in Toyland Exhibit opened in the Main Street Opera House at the end of 1961. Visitors arriving on Main Street from the park gates saw the Opera House on the right, across from the Town Square gardens. BACKGROUND Walt loved […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 37, 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 meet Mickey and Minnie in California Adventure? (submitted by Gloria) Buena Vista Street! They hang out on the street in their […] Read more…
And just like that, we’re in the final month of 2018! Disneyland’s closing out the year in full holiday splendor, with magical holiday décor in both parks. Source: Jaytasmic Let’s take a look back at November at the Disneyland Resort! DAPPER DAY Once again, Disneyland hosted its bi-annual Dapper Day celebration. Visitors often dress in […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Cars Land – Ramone set up his shop at the very end of Cars Land’s main street. You’ll find the shop’s tall marquee on the right side of the street, just as the road curves into Radiator Springs Racers’ entrance. If you’re coming from the back path through Pacific Wharf, […] Read more…
June 2018 – present BACKGROUND In both Disneyland and California Adventure, Pixar never really had its “home”. Sure, the Toy Story gang wandered Paradise Pier, the Cars cast owned Cars Land, and Nemo and friends swam in the Tomorrowland lagoon, among others. But compared to Disney animation features, Pixar was significantly underrepresented at the Disneyland […] Read more…
In 2018, Disneyland kicked off the year with an exclusive ticketed event series called Disneyland After Dark. After the holiday season dies down, Disneyland After Dark 2019 kicks off with two new events: Sweethearts’ Nite and 90s Nite. Sweethearts’ Nite – February 7 This event pays tribute to the popular “Date Nites” hosted in Disneyland’s […] Read more…
Mickey’s Toontown never earns the title of “Most Visited Land”. And that’s especially true after the sun goes down. In the evenings, Toontown becomes a quiet, peaceful spot at the park, with lots of places to sit down and rest your feet. The street lamps light up the town square, and you can sit and […] Read more…
June 1958 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Mad Hatter faces the Town Square Courtyard on Main Street. You’ll find the little shop in the northeast corner of the square, to the left of Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Hats, headbands, and small accessories Price Range – Most items […] Read more…
Source: Disney Wiki February 2001 – June 2012 BACKGROUND California Adventure celebrates the spirit and beauty of California. So what land could possibly be more fitting than “Golden State”? This expansive land resembled several vastly different parts of California: Redwood forests and mountains San Francisco and Monterey cannery rows and wharfs Central California farming Mojave […] Read more…