At Disneyland, the scenery becomes critical to each land’s storytelling. Visitors believe they’ve been transported into another world because they’re surrounded by it; every shop, garden, and pathway works together to create an immersive experience. These tricks extend up above your sightline, to the very top of Disneyland’s staged worlds. The rooftops in Disneyland help […] Read more…
Headed to the Disneyland Resort on February 11? Stop by Hollywood Land in California Adventure for an exclusive chance to celebrate the Anaheim Ducks. Here’s what to expect during the celebration: Fan Headquarters Head over to Stage 17 in Hollywood Land to visit Fan Headquarters. Outside, you can purchase limited edition shirts, baseball hats, pins, […] Read more…
May 2017 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – The Collector’s Warehouse occupies most of the lower level of the Fortress. If you ride Guardians of the Galaxy, you’ll end up in the Warehouse. But if you want to visit the shop without riding, head to the left side of the building, and you’ll see the […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 39, 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. Does Lamplight Lounge take reservations? (submitted by Angela) Yes, and since it’s so popular, I’d highly recommend making them if you can. 2. Is […] Read more…
2019 is shaping up to be a huge year for the Disneyland Resort. Between the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a huge festival and event lineup, and lots of Downtown Disney refurbishments finishing, this year will bring the resort some fresh new energy. Let’s recap month 1 of this busy year. PROJECT STARDUST As […] Read more…
June 2000 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Winner’s Circle hides way in the back of Tomorrowland, near the walkway to the Tomorrowland railroad station. To find this shop, head toward the Autopia entrance, which faces Tomorrowland’s open courtyard. You’ll see the gift shop on the right, next to the bathrooms. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – […] Read more…
Source: Disney Parks Blog In anticipation of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (a.k.a. Star Wars Land) this summer, Disneyland has been making both minor and major improvements to prepare the park for an influx of crowds, perhaps unlike ever before. Technically, this work began before this year, but Disney finally confirmed all the construction activities have […] Read more…
Disneyland finally took down its holiday season décor, but the new year celebrations are still going strong over in California Adventure! Starting January 25, Paradise Gardens Park celebrates the year of the pig with a huge block party. Source: Disneyland Resort No ticket required for this party – just stop by Paradise Gardens Park during […] Read more…
January 1956 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Silhouette Studio draws in visitors by Main Street’s hub, facing the castle. If you’re coming from the hub and heading toward Main Street’s train station, you’ll see the little shop on your left, next to Crystal Arts. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – hand cut silhouettes Price […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Angry Dogs faces the center of the Promenade in Pixar Pier. To find the food stand, head toward Pixar Pal-A-Round, the giant ferris wheel in California Adventure. You’ll see Angry Dogs immediately to the right of the loading area, across the path from the boardwalk games. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
May 2017 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – The Disney Junior Dance Party is hard to miss; its neon marquee is the largest in Hollywood Land. To find the theater, keep to the right side of the street. You’ll see the marquee about 1/3 of the way down, just before the Disney Animation building. BACKGROUND […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – Gone Hollywood occupies much of the block on Hollywood Land’s main street. If you’re coming into the land from Buena Vista Street, you’ll see Gone Hollywood on your left, across the walkway from the Disney Junior theater. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – mostly Mickey & Minnie, Marvel, and […] Read more…
In the 1950s, space travel was still an adventure for the future. Visitors to Tomorrowland had the chance to take a rocket to the moon before NASA’s astronauts, and excitement about the “final frontier” was at an all-time high. Disney humanized the excitement around space travel with Space Man and Space Girl, a couple visiting […] Read more…
When I set out to capture photos of the little details in Pacific Wharf, I wondered if I’d be able to fill an album. This land doesn’t have much real estate compared to other lands in California Adventure, and most of it’s area is seating for all the dining options. But as I wandered Pacific […] Read more…