Disneyland helps guests capture magic every day, thanks in part to PhotoPass photographers. But on August 19, the Resort will kick things up a notch with PhotoPass Day 2018, a character event designed to rack up camera clicks. Source: Disney Parks Blog This one-day event includes special character meet and greets, new PhotoPass locations, and […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – Julius Katz & Sons marks the halfway point of the street. Visitors coming from the park gates will find the shop on the right side, just before Trolley Treats. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Pins and home decor Price Range – Cheaper pins under $10, with pricier […] Read more…
The Indiana Jones queue is by far the most elaborate in Disneyland. Visitors wander through the jungle, into an ancient temple, and through a maze of caves and stone walkways. The details carry all the way to the last piece of the attraction’s exit: the Indiana Jones Truck. This patrol truck isn’t just a piece […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 33, 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 Toontown connect to Star Wars Land? (submitted by Addie) Nope. Star Wars Land will connect to the rest of the park through Frontierland, plus […] Read more…
I can’t believe how quickly July came and went this year. Compared to recent months, Disneyland’s July turned out fairly uneventful, minus one day of total insanity. Otherwise, July brought celebrations, minor updates, and the debut of a new confectionary. Let’s jump right in! 4TH OF JULY Happy Independence Day! Disneyland marked the occasion with […] Read more…
January 2001 – March 2024 LOCATION Downtown Disney – Tortilla Jo’s opened up toward the central courtyard in Downtown Disney. If you were coming from the hotel side, you’d find it on your left, just after you crossed the bridge over the road. If you were coming from the parks side, you’d find it on […] Read more…
Tom Sawyer Island…the focal point of the western side of Disneyland, and an icon that somehow maintains its classic feel while constantly changing. This island serves a practical purpose, by creating the illusion of a river instead of a pond. But as Frontierland evolves into a busier and more exciting land, Tom Sawyer Island also […] Read more…
If I had to pick a land I typically race through the fastest, it would be Tomorrowland. Between fast passes, quick bites to eat, or Monorail rides, I’m never staying still in Tomorrowland for long. It’s a shame though, because Tomorrowland has so many stunning little details. Each section of the land features beautiful plants, […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Adventureland – The Bazaar sits right at the front of Adventureland, so it’s hard to miss. When you cross the bridge from Main Street USA, you’ll see it on your right, across from the Jungle Cruise exit. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Clothes, sunglasses, Disney toys and accessories Prince Range – […] Read more…
In the early days of Disneyland, Frontierland stood out as the quiet, slow-paced frontier town between the bustling Fantasyland attractions and mysterious Adventureland jungle. The town included a saloon, shops, small restaurants, trails, and a Marshal’s Office. Source: Gorillas Don’t Blog For the first year of Disneyland’s operation, the Marshal’s Office stood in the center […] Read more…
In the later years of Walt’s life, Disneyland consumed his imagination. Moving into theme park development was completely uncharted territory for Walt. He needed tons of help, and some funding, which meant covering additional new ground: television. In 1954, Disney signed a deal with ABC to create a limited series: Walt Disney’s Disneyland. The show […] Read more…
New Orleans might be one of the most famous waterfront cities in the world. When Disneyland built a square paying tribute to the city in the 1960s, Imagineers had an impossible challenge. How do you build a waterfront city in firmly landlocked Anaheim? Well, one tiny visual trick came to the rescue: the Port of […] Read more…
January 2001 – January 2023 LOCATION Downtown Disney – The Jazz Kitchen Express hugged the side of the larger Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen. You’d see the giant building across from Tortilla Jo’s and Splitsville, between the circular courtyard and the LEGO Store. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – adjacent patio Reservations – […] Read more…
If you’re an observant Disneyland visitor, you may notice some slightly unusual creatures roaming Disneyland…and I don’t mean Wookies or Green Army Men. In addition to the princesses, villains, pirates, and other characters, a family of cats also call Disneyland home. Source: Pinterest No one knows exactly when the first cats arrived in Disneyland, but […] Read more…