When the sun sets at the Disneyland Resort, most visitors start streaming back into Disneyland. It’s a shame, though, because California Adventure does neon lights like nobody else! Paradise Pier was one of my favorite places to spend the evening in California Adventure. The gorgeous glow brought new life to the boardwalk, and of course…World of […] Read more…
July 1966 – present LOCATION New Orleans Square – Cristal d’Orleans sits on New Orleans Square’s Orleans Street, between the French Market Restaurant and Cafe Orleans. You’ll see the shop about halfway down the alleyway, just beyond Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Tiaras, jewelry, and glass figurines/decor Price Range – Most items over […] Read more…
In college, I was fortunate enough to live only an hour and a half away from Disneyland, and visited the park all the time. One of my friends shares my Disney obsession, so she and I decided on a whim to audition to be performers in the park. We went in with zero expectations, and […] Read more…
BASIC INFO App Name: Shop Disney Parks Company Name: Disney App Price: Free Free Version: n/a HOW IT WORKS Shop Disney Parks is a virtual way of literally shopping inside Walt Disney World. Looking for an item sold out at the Disney Store, or just not available when you visited Disneyland? Search for that item, […] Read more…
Despite the fact that I’ve only ever seen Cars once, Cars Land is without a doubt my favorite part of California Adventure. Each of the attractions offer unique experiences, and the restaurants serve great snacks and drinks. But the best part – the views are just unbeatable! Whenever I want to stop and take a break, […] Read more…
Thanksgiving hasn’t even arrived yet, but my mind is already on the holidays. If you’re like me, and thinking about holiday shopping, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Why not add a little Disneyland magic to your shopping list? Here are my picks for my favorite items this holiday season. PART 1 – […] Read more…
April 2009 – January 2018 LOCATION Paradise Pier – The Boardwalk Bazaar was hidden on the back side of the pier. To find this shop, visitors would head behind California Screamin‘s track, between Midway Mania and Mickey’s Fun Wheel. You’d see the shop along the boardwalk, between Sideshow Shirts and the boardwalk games. EXPERIENCE Details: […] Read more…
If you’re not a roller coaster fan, visiting the park with family and friends can feel intimidating. You might find yourself spending a lot of time patiently waiting outside of an attraction while your loved ones get their adrenaline fix. But you don’t have to waste your time; there are plenty of ways to entertain […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess Vol. 24, 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 rent a wheelchair? (submitted by Chelsea) The stroller, wheelchair, and ECV rentals are all in the same place. When facing the Disneyland […] Read more…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… That’s right, it’s finally the holidays again at the Disneyland Resort, and the park is transforming as we speak. On November 10, the holiday season officially begins, with new décor, goodies, and events to entertain visitors. Here’s what to expect this year. DISNEYLAND There’s no Disneyland quite […] Read more…
At D23 this summer, Disney shocked fans with the announcement that Paradise Pier in California Adventure would become Pixar Pier. But aside from some basic concept art, we had no further details or understanding of how these changes would impact the existing space in the park. This week, Disney provided an update via the Disney […] Read more…
Can you believe it’s already November?! This year is flying by so fast. Just two days after Halloween, Disneyland is already in full holiday mode, this year covering the castle in snow before All Hallow’s Eve! But don’t worry, Halloween still dominated the last two months, with spooky décor everywhere in the parks. FIRE AND […] Read more…
Happy Halloween! The Disneyland Resort has been celebrating for two months now, and tonight is the last Halloween Party of the season. This year brought a lot of new Halloween fun. For the first time, Buena Vista Street and Cars Land had overlays. Buena Vista street turned purple and black, with bats flying out of […] Read more…
Source: OC Register February 2001 – September 2008 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Golden Dreams played in a large theater on the waterfront of Paradise Pier. Today, this space has been transformed into an aquarium, which houses The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. BACKGROUND When Imagineers began designing a park celebrating California, they wanted to include […] Read more…