Source: Vintage Disneyland July 1955 – January 1987 LOCATION Frontierland – After crossing the bridge from Main Street USA into Frontierland, guests could find the Davy Crockett Frontier Arcade on the left, next to the walkway to Adventureland. This building now houses Frontierland’s gift shop, called the “Pioneer Mercantile”. BACKGROUND When Disneyland opened in 1955, […] Read more…
Source: PhotoBucket July 1955 – May 1971 LOCATION Frontierland – When the Indian Village first opened, it sat on the border between Adventureland and Frontierland. But in 1956, the Village moved as part of the early days of park expansion. The Indian Village occupied the western end of Frontierland until its closure, in the area […] Read more…
Source: Disney By Mark September 1955 – September 1966 LOCATION Tomorrowland – Guests looking for the art corner could find this walkthrough exhibit and gift shop on the right hand side of the main path, next to Hobbyland. BACKGROUND In the early years of Disneyland’s operation, Disney really wanted to incorporate the magic of animation […] Read more…
Source: BP February 2001 – September 2010 BACKGROUND When Imagineers began construction on California Adventure in 1998, much of the concept art for the park was focused on the new “centerpiece”, Sunshine Plaza. This land would function much like Main Street USA in Disneyland, welcoming guests into the park and immediately conveying the themes of […] Read more…
With the end of spring break season and the start of early summer crowds, April is always an exciting and busy time at the Disneyland Resort. This month, guests were greeted with unusually warm temperatures, bright sunshine, and lots of buzz as the park’s 60th anniversary draws closer and closer. SPARKLE AND SHINE As the […] Read more…
If you’re visiting the resort on a day where you need layers, or if you end up purchasing lots of souvenirs, you might want a locker to store your belongings. The Disneyland Resort has lockers in four different locations, and rentals range from $7 to $15 per day, depending on the locker size. Esplanade – […] Read more…
Source: Tumblr February 2001 – January 2002 LOCATION Hollywood Land – Superstar Limo was tucked in the back corner of Hollywood Land, to the left of the Hyperion Theater. If guests were walking down the main street, they could veer left at the side path and find Superstar Limo straight ahead, where Monsters, Inc. Mike […] Read more…
Fantasyland is full of beautiful details, wandering princesses, and sometimes even hosts a villain or two. But did you know there’s a villain who takes permanent residence in Fantasyland, watching over guests and characters alike? If you look closely at the window above the entrance to Snow White’s Scary Adventures, you’ll find a hidden gem… […] Read more…
Though all of the shops, restaurants, and carts at the Disneyland Resort accept credit cards, you may find yourself in need of cash during your visit. If that’s the case, you don’t have to go off property to visit a bank. The resort has a number of ATMs located both in the parks and around […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Paradise Park – Whether you arrive in Paradise Park from Grizzly Peak, Pacific Wharf, or Cars Land, follow the main path to the right. You’ll see the Golden Zephyr on your right, just before Jumpin’ Jellyfish. BACKGROUND The Golden Zephyr was one of the original rides in California Adventure, and […] Read more…
Most Disney fans would love to take a piece of the park home with them, but some fans take this to an extreme. Instead of buying a souvenir or ride photo, some guests go so far as to steal from the rides themselves, taking mementos as “stolen trophies”. In the early days of the Disneyland, […] Read more…
Source: Theme Park Review February 2001 – October 2010 LOCATION Paradise Pier – Mulholland Madness sat in the corner of Paradise Pier, where the track is now part of Goofy’s Sky School. To find Mulholland Madness, guests could follow the Paradise Pier main path, toward the ferris wheel, and would find the ride on the […] Read more…
July 1967 – September 2000, November 2006 – November 2015 LOCATION Tomorrowland – When entering from Main Street USA, guests would follow the main path and keep left. You’d find the Terrace on your left, just around the corner from the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters building. If you were coming from Fantasyland, you’d head toward the […] Read more…
Mickey’s Toontown is by far the most interactive land in the park, and almost every building has some sort of feature with a gag, visual trick, or a mini activity. But did you know there’s a hidden gem tucked underfoot, and many guests step right over it without even noticing? Toontown has a series of […] Read more…