Collecting character autographs is a favorite past time among Disney fans, but how many of us ever go back and flip through our autograph books? If you’re looking for a different way to remember meeting your favorite Disney heroes and villains, try making a Character Autograph Photo! This craft puts a spin on traditional autograph […] Read more…
There are tons of beautiful places to take family photos in Disneyland, but some are especially fun, since they have park landmarks in the background. The park has ten designated “Nikon Picture Spots”, marked with signs, and each usually has a PhotoPass photographer on hand to capture memories for guests. The following is the complete […] Read more…
BASIC INFO App Name: Disneyland Company Name: Disney App Price: Free Free version: N/A HOW IT WORKS Disneyland’s first official app has finally arrived! Use the app’s detailed maps to find locations of shops, restaurants, and bathrooms at the resort, check official wait times for attractions, and check the calendar for park hours and show […] Read more…
DISNEYLAND TURNS 60 On July 17th, Disneyland officially celebrated its 60th anniversary! Though the Diamond Jubilee is a year-long celebration, the 17th was a particularly special day, and visitors experienced several different special activities to mark the date. Source: Disney Parks Blog First, Disneyland encouraged park visitors to show their “1955 side”, by coming in […] Read more…
If you’ve ever taken the time to explore Tom Sawyer Island, you know there are tons of trails, caves, and swinging bridges to discover. But did you know that the island had its own hidden gem, buried amid the pirate’s treasure and shipwrecks? Past Pirate’s Lair and Fort Wilderness, up on the hill, visitors stumbled across […] Read more…
January 1993 – March 2022 LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – When you entered Toontown and head up the hill to the main street, you’d follow the main path to the left. You’d see Donald’s Boat on your left, just after Goofy’s Playhouse. BACKGROUND When Mickey welcomed Disneyland visitors into his Toontown neighborhood in 1993, his best […] Read more…
July 1957 – present LOCATION Frontierland – When you arrive over the bridge from Main Street USA, keep to the right. You’ll find the Shootin’ Exposition on your right hand side, next to Rancho del Zocalo. BACKGROUND When the park first opened in 1955, Frontierland was the quiet section of the park, with little more […] Read more…
January 1993 – March 2022 LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – When you entered the gate to Toontown, you would turn left and follow the main path, toward Mickey’s House. Keep heading down the street all the way to the end, and you’d see the Tree House at the corner. BACKGROUND When Mickey’s Toontown opened in 1993, […] Read more…
Source: Tumblr March 1972 – November 1988 BACKGROUND After the closure of the Indian Village in 1971, Disneyland needed to reinvent this area and generate new interest in a less-visited section of the park. Given its distance from the rest of Frontierland, this section broke off and became its own land, Bear Country. For almost […] Read more…
June 1956 – present LOCATION Frontierland – To access the island, head to the dock on the western side of Frontierland, across from the entrance to the Haunted Mansion. A raft carries guests back and forth from Tom Sawyer Island to Frontierland every 10 minutes or so. BACKGROUND Tom Sawyer Island originally opened in 1956, […] Read more…
If you’re a vegetarian, have food allergies, or any kind of dietary restrictions, figuring out where to eat in Disneyland would seem like a challenge. But have no fear, Disneyland has tons of choices for guests with specific food requirements, and a number of restaurants will also accommodate specialty meal requests with your reservation. The following is […] Read more…
LOCATION Grand Californian Hotel – When you reach the lobby, head to the back of the hotel, by the pools. You’ll exit through the doors and head down a walkway, and the Storytellers Café will be on your left. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – several dining rooms Entertainment – character breakfast […] Read more…
If you’ve ever taken the time to explore Mickey’s Toontown, you know this land is loaded with interactive gags and hidden gems. Perhaps the noisiest hidden gem in the park is tucked within Toontown’s post office, which sits to the right of Toontown City Hall. Walk into the post office and look at the front […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street, like Main Street USA, is lined with tons of window displays, showcasing everything from candies to old-fashioned home wares. But did you know that one of these window displays pays tribute to Disneyland concept art? If you walk along the right-hand side of the street, toward the central plaza, you’ll find this […] Read more…