Every devoted Marvel fan knows about gamma radiation. Not only is this powerful electromagnetic force emitted by the Infinity Stones, it is also the source of Bruce Banner’s hulk. So you might be surprised as you walk through Avengers Campus to see a pipe leaking gamma radiation into a garden. Most of the mini trees […] Read more…
I’ve talked about my love of so called “hidden gems” from the onset of this blog. For me, the best part of Disneyland is the attention to detail. The tinier the hidden gem, the better. It shows the care and thought Imagineers put into each piece of the park. Today, I’m sharing one of my […] Read more…
It’s no secret that Main Street USA is bursting with hidden details for guests to uncover. Some are more interactive, like the Party Line Phones, while others are more subdued, like the Hitching Posts. One of my favorite little details serves like a historical timeline for one particular product: Coca Cola. Let’s head over to […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge isn’t the only place in Disneyland to find hints of Star Wars. You can visit Star Tours and shop at Star Trader in Tomorrowland, and if you wander through Downtown Disney…you’ll see a special hidden gem from the sequel trilogy: Rey’s Speeder. Rey uses her speeder in The Force Awakens to travel to and from […] Read more…
Main Street USA has no shortage of hidden gems. From special names in windows to real cannons, the street invites visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the turn-of-the-century life around them. But one hidden gem is a little mysterious. I’ve never been able to find any backstory or explanation for an office, at the […] Read more…
It’s impossible to miss Radiator Springs Racers when you visit Cars Land. Visitors come back for race after race, and after a while, the walkways and rock formations feel like home. But there’s one little rock formation you’ve probably walked by a million times and never thought twice about – and it has a back […] Read more…
The marketplace is always buzzing in Galaxy’s Edge. In between shopping, ronto wraps, and droid building, visitors can’t help getting thirsty as they wander. Thankfully, there’s a massive water fountain located next to the open courtyard. But wait…there’s something a little strange about this fountain. When you push the button, it’s not just the water […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street is a special little land in California Adventure. It’s the only one in the park designed to feel like a real, living neighborhood – complete with newspapers, local transportation, and visible apartments. And if you visit Atwater Ink and Paint Art Supply, next to Trolley Treats, you’ll find more evidence of daily […] Read more…
There’s a weird, magical little shop hidden in Galaxy’s Edge. Visitors from other planets often find themselves in awe as they stand in the Den of Antiquities, a mysterious place with eclectic treasures stacked from floor to ceiling. Look up to the balcony, and you’ll spot a familiar creature: the wampa! Wampas come from the […] Read more…
One of the highest possible honors for Disneyland Imagineers and employees is receiving their own window on Main Street; their name and a fictional business become part of Main Street’s story. Well, the residents of Toontown got wind of this tradition, and they liked it so much they adopted it themselves. You’ll see windows throughout […] 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…
I’ve talked about Pinocchio’s Daring Journey a few times on this blog. I love this attraction so much – it’s charming, beautifully decorated, and the exterior building is one of my favorites in all of Fantasyland. Though Fantasyland’s theme is mostly that of a Bavarian village, Pinocchio’s building brings some charm straight from the Italian […] 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…