From time to time, the Disneyland Resort leverages something they already have to make something new. A few examples: Flik’s Flyers became the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, and animatronics in America Sings moved into Splash Mountain or Star Tours. And sometimes, these redesigns happen on a much smaller scale. Let’s head over to Frontierland to […] Read more…
If you’ve ever stopped for some Dole Whip or just a moment’s rest inside the Tropical Hideaway, you may have noticed some names on the back wall. But who are they? Meet the SEA These are members of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA for short), a fictional troop filled with all kinds of […] Read more…
With the addition of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Disneyland, Frontierland bent and adapted a little bit to accommodate. Aside from the closure of Big Thunder Ranch, the most noticeable change came on the waterfront. The Rivers of America changed slightly, and the addition of waterfalls and a bridge for the Railroad added some natural […] Read more…
Throughout Disneyland, you’ll find hidden tributes to some of your favorite sidekicks and animal companions: Figaro, Pascal, and the Firehouse Dalmatian, just to name a few. But there’s one hidden gem that pays tribute to a real animal, one that inspired one of the most famous characters of all time. Ready to find Indiana’s Doghouse? […] Read more…
Dueling pianos, slapstick comedy, dancing…the Golden Horseshoe has hosted many different types of performances and entertainers throughout the years. But no show is as famous as the Golden Horseshoe Revue, the original stage show in the theater. And today, if you walk into the hall and look on the wall to the left of the […] Read more…
What do you picture when you think of Frontierland? Probably Thunder Mountain, and perhaps the Rivers of America. I was looking through my photos of Frontierland, and realized I had hundreds of pictures of those two spaces, and I’m sure other Disneyland fans do too. I made it my mission to find different perspectives of […] Read more…
September 1987 – present LOCATION Frontierland – The Westward Ho Trading Co. faces the central square in Frontierland, found just beyond the entrance bridge. If you arrive in Frontierland from Main Street, you’ll see the shop on your right, just before the Shootin’ Exposition. If you enter Frontierland from the Rivers of America side, you’ll […] Read more…
June 1990 – present LOCATION Frontierland – Bonanza Outfitters faces into the open courtyard in Frontierland. If you’re coming from Main Street, you’ll see it on your left, just after the log cabin storefront for the Pioneer Mercantile. If you’re coming from the Rivers of America side, you’ll see it on your right, just after […] Read more…
When the sun sets in Disneyland, the park’s atmosphere completely changes. Most lands glow by lamplight, and landmarks and buildings sometimes overlooked during the daytime get their moment in the spotlight. In Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain and the Golden Horseshoe light up the town square. The waterfront quiets down, making Frontierland feel like the quieter, […] Read more…
2001 – present LOCATION Frontierland – Silver Spur Supplies hides between two larger shops: Crockett & Russel and Bonanza Outfitters. To find this shop, head from Frontierland’s main entrance toward the water. You’ll see it on the left; it’s the red storefront with the little porch. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – hats, socks, tees, and sweatshirts […] Read more…
For a long time, I breezed right through Frontierland on my way to Big Thunder Mountain. But over the years, places like Rancho del Zocalo and Tom Sawyer Island drew me in. The island, the riverfront, and the town square that make up Frontierland tell a story of the wild American west. And the magic of […] Read more…
1987 – present LOCATION Frontierland – The Pioneer Mercantile sits right at the front of Frontierland, next to the Adventureland passageway. Once you walk through the main entrance, you’ll see the shop on your left; it’s the corner shop with the large porch. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Tees, mugs, hats, toys, and accessories Price Range […] Read more…
It’s no secret that New Orleans Square and Tom Sawyer Island have been captured by pirates. They lurk everywhere, leaving anchors and crypts in their wake. But what’s the most important thing pirates leave behind? Buried treasure! Over the years, two treasure chests have washed up on the Rivers of America shoreline. The first chest […] Read more…
December 2004 – present LOCATION Frontierland – The hat shop sits on Frontierland’s main street, overlooking the center plaza. If you arrive in Frontierland from Main Street, you’ll see the store on the left, next to Silver Spur Supplies. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Disney clothing & accessories Price Range – Most merchandise ranges from $20 […] Read more…