Mickey’s Toontown is loaded with tons of gags, visual tricks, and hidden gems, making it by far the most interactive land in the park. But one of these features, tucked away in a second story window, goes unnoticed by most guests exploring Toontown. To find this hidden gem, stop in front of the fire station. […] Read more…
January 1994 – present LOCATION Mickey’s Toontown – After crossing under the bridge and into Toontown, you’ll find Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin on the right, behind the large fountain. BACKGROUND After the major success of the 1989 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Disney saw an opportunity to bring the toons into the parks. At […] Read more…
January 2015 – May 2015 LOCATION Hollywood Land – When entering Hollywood Land from Buena Vista Street, guests could find the Frozen Fun festivities on the left, behind the stages. If guests visited from A Bug’s Land, Frozen Fun could be found straight ahead, just beyond the Hyperion Theater. BACKGROUND Even though Frozen hit theaters in November 2013, […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Tomorrowland – When entering from Main Street USA, follow the main path all the way to the Innoventions building, and then turn left. You’ll see Autopia on your right, just before the entrance to the Submarine Voyage. BACKGROUND When Disneyland first opened, massive interstate highway travel was a phenomenon of […] Read more…
Now that 2015 is in full swing, Disneyland has shed its holiday persona and is back and busier than ever. In between all the refurbishments and Frozen-themed activities, cast members are working behind the scenes in preparation for this summer’s 60th anniversary celebration: the Diamond Jubilee. REFURBISHMENT LAND Disneyland’s heavy refurbishment season is always in […] Read more…
March 1995 – present LOCATION Adventureland – When entering from Main Street USA, you will find the entrance to Indiana Jones on the left, just beyond the Jungle Cruise loading building. If you enter from New Orleans Square, you will find the entrance on the right, in between Tarzan’s Treehouse and a fast pass distribution […] Read more…
August 1972 – present LOCATION New Orleans Square – When entering the square from Frontierland or Adventureland, follow the main path toward the Haunted Mansion. You will see Café Orleans on your left, on the corner of Royal St. and Orleans St. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – indoor and outdoor on […] Read more…
If you follow me on Twitter, you probably know that I visited Walt Disney World in Orlando for the first time since I was very small (I had no memory of it!). I definitely had a magical week, and during my visit I felt an interesting mix of familiarity and newness, particularly in the Magic […] Read more…
The Disney Princess Fantasy Faire is the epicenter of royal happenings at Disneyland, and its detailed décor sets the perfect scene for the princesses and their respective princes. There is so much to take in at the Fantasy Faire, so most guests never notice its hidden gem: Figaro! Figaro, Geppetto’s beloved cat from Pinocchio, sits […] Read more…
Since it’s opening in 1955, the Disneyland Resort has had its fair share of mishaps, some of which have unfortunately left guests and cast members severely injured. In a number of cases, some of these incidents ultimately lead to the death of either a guest or a cast member, prompting a series of investigations into […] Read more…
September 2009 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – Edelweiss Snacks is tucked behind the Matterhorn Bobsleds, overlooking a small pond. To reach this somewhat hidden dining spot, head to the Matterhorn (behind and to the right of the castle). Continue behind the Matterhorn, and you should see Edelweiss Snacks across the walkway from the main entrance […] Read more…
Source: Daveland Web July 1955 – July 1960 LOCATION Tomorrowland – The Kaiser Aluminum Hall of Fame stood at the front right corner of Tomorrowland, visible from Main Street USA. The building that housed the Hall of Fame is now part of Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. BACKGROUND In the early years of Tomorrowland, […] Read more…
Source: PhotoBucket July 1955 – January 1962 (Main Street USA) June 1962 – January 1982 (Adventureland) LOCATION Main Street Shooting Gallery – Guests could find the shooting gallery on the left-hand side of Main Street USA, in the space used as the Gibson Girl kitchen today. Safari Shooting Gallery – Like the Main Street gallery, […] Read more…
Source: DLD History June 1956 – May 1963 LOCATION Frontierland – Guests could find Mineral Hall by keeping to the right of the main path from Main Street USA to Frontierland. Mineral Hall sat adjacent to the Mine Train track, roughly where Rancho del Zocalo sits now. BACKGROUND Mineral Hall was a walkthrough exhibit that […] Read more…