Critter Country is an interesting case at the Disneyland Resort. This “new” land wasn’t really new; it was a moderate re-theming of an existing space. So when searching for concept art, you’ll find a mix of Bear Country and Critter Country. And that makes sense, because many of the structural elements present in Critter Country […] Read more…
The largest gift shop in Critter Country is known as Pooh Corner; it’s a place where you can meet characters, shop for handmade sweets, or build your pin collection. Most visitors to Critter Country have undoubtedly wandered through the shop’s sweet smelling rooms or wandered along the old-fashioned porch. But few notice a hidden detail […] Read more…
A while back, I wrote about a hidden gem in Splash Mountain‘s shadow: Mr. Bluebird’s House. Like its neighboring mountain, this house comes from Song of the South; it’s the home of the “bluebird sittin’ on your shoulder’ in “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Da”. Recently, Disneyland made a few cosmetic upgrades to Critter Country. One of these changes meant the arrival […] Read more…
Anyone who’s ever had a blog will tell you: you need a LOT of photos. As a result, I’ve easily taken thousands of photos of the happiest place on earth. After a while, you realize you’ve been snapping the same angles over and over again. It’s easy to fall into familiar patterns. So on my […] Read more…
April 2003 – present LOCATION Critter Country – Pooh Corner marks the end of Critter Country (the land only has one entrance and exit). To find the shop, follow Critter Country’s main path past Hungry Bear and Splash Mountain. You’ll see it straight ahead, next to the exit to Winnie the Pooh. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise […] Read more…
I know I’ve said this before, but I love hanging out in Critter Country. This little land tucked by the Rivers of America makes the perfect place to eat, explore, or just relax under strung lights. Once the sun goes down, crowds lighten up in Critter Country significantly, making the space all the more peaceful. […] Read more…
Even with all of Disneyland’s chaos, Critter Country somehow manages to stay a serene little land. This little forest tucked behind New Orleans Square boasts waterfront views, a confectionary, a mountain, and in between…tons of little details. By Winnie the Pooh, little cottages surround the creek. Near the Hungry Bear, statues and signs invite you […] Read more…
Disneyland’s Critter Country is a land for all kinds of woodland creatures, but its most notable resident is definitely Winnie the Pooh. Pooh and friends have their own attraction, shop, and lots of little hidden tributes scattered throughout the forest. As you exit Winnie the Pooh’s ride, look to your left. See that sign? Pooh […] Read more…
November 1988 – April 2024 LOCATION Critter Country – The Briar Patch was somewhat hidden in the sloping trails into Critter Country. You’d find this little cottage on the left-hand side of Critter Country’s main walkway, across from the Hungry Bear Restaurant. EXPERIENCE Critter Country’s hat shop clearly once belonged to Brer Rabbit; he hung […] Read more…
Tons of different creatures call Critter Country’s forest home: Winnie the Pooh and his friends, the Br’er gang, families of ducks…and one mysterious little creature with his own private home. Welcome to Mr. Bluebird’s House! Have you ever seen this birdhouse? It’s outside the left entrance to Pooh Corner at the end of Critter Country’s […] Read more…
Critter Country is a tiny little land in the corner of Disneyland, but it’s jam packed with magic. There’s so much more to it than just Splash Mountain! Want to channel your inner Disney princess and walk among magical cottages, surrounded by woodland creature friends? Critter Country comes pretty close. Take a seat on a lantern-lit patio […] Read more…
Critter Country is Disneyland’s quietest land, tucked between Disneyland’s outer forest and the Rivers of America waterfront. If you look closely, this peaceful land is actually buzzing with activity; the resident critters are always up to something! You’re probably already familiar with the critter’s favorite haunts (the nearby mountain and sweet shop just to name […] Read more…
July 1989 – present LOCATION Critter Country – When you pass through New Orleans Square on your way toward the Critter Country entrance, stop when you reach the Haunted Mansion. The mansion should be on your left, and the Harbour Galley will be on your right. If you can’t find the Harbour Galley (it’s a […] Read more…
Summer 1977 – present LOCATION Critter Country – When entering from New Orleans Square, you’ll find the Hungry Bear Restaurant on the right, just as the main path veers left toward Winnie the Pooh. EXPERIENCE Service Type – quick service Seating – outdoors, two different patio levels Reservations – no Entertainment – none Menu The Hungry […] Read more…