Grizzly Peak is California Adventure’s quiet, scenic land, tucked between the hustle and bustle of the waterfront and Buena Vista Street. This forest oasis has its own nature trail (Redwood Creek), some misty rapids (Grizzly River Run), and plenty of shady places to sit and take in the scenery. But did you know that Grizzly Peak […] Read more…
Sleeping Beauty Castle is the most beautiful building in Disneyland; it’s stunning 22-karat gold detailing and stained glass windows are noticeable from the very end of Main Street USA. Most park guests are very familiar with the castle and its iconic shape, but did you know that the castle has a feature with its own […] Read more…
The beauty of New Orleans Square lies in the details; every railing, every garden, and every window is ornate and precisely decorated. Everything seems to fit together perfectly…except, perhaps, for one strange waterfront detail. If you walk along the lowest-tiered path in New Orleans Square, toward Critter Country, you’ll notice a small archway built into […] Read more…
Back when Disneyland sold individual tickets for different attractions, there were small ticket booths scattered throughout the park. Guests could purchase ticket books, and different letter tickets corresponded with different types of rides or shows. Disneyland officially converted to day passes in 1982, making ticket books collectible antiques instead of valid park admission. Most of the […] Read more…
Fantasyland is Disneyland’s busiest neighborhood; nearly every character resides within its stone walls. The eastern side of Fantasyland is Alice’s stomping ground, with her dark ride, the tea cups, and the Mad Hatter gift shop. But did you know a friend of Alice’s also calls this area home? Pay close attention and you might just find […] Read more…
Disneyland is full of tiny magical creatures, from Tinkerbell and her friends to Jiminy Cricket and Timothy Q. Mouse. But did you know the park has its own leprechaun? Meet the Little Man of Disneyland!  Source Patrick Begorra is a leprechaun from Disney’s Little Golden Books series. Patrick lived in an orange tree until the day he met […] Read more…
Most Disneyland fans know that the park is inundated with hidden gems, especially in the park’s oldest lands. Frontierland, one of Disneyland’s original lands, has quite a few hidden gems tucked within its dusty trails and log cabins, including one right at its grand entryway: the Flags of the Revolutionary War. To find the flags, […] Read more…
While all of the Disneyland Resort brings magic to life, no land is more magical than Fantasyland. This region of the park is so packed with characters, beautiful buildings, and music; there’s always something new to discover. Fantasyland is home to all of Disney’s animated heroes, including one of the park’s most beloved characters: Peter […] Read more…
If you’ve ever taken the time to wander the streets of New Orleans Square, you know this land is filled to the brim with beautiful architecture and ornamental details. But did you know that one of these details is a nod to Walt Disney and his brother, Roy? To find this hidden gem, stand just to […] Read more…
If you’ve ever taken the time to explore Mickey’s Toontown, you know this land is loaded with interactive gags and hidden gems. Perhaps the noisiest hidden gem in the park is tucked within Toontown’s post office, which sits to the right of Toontown City Hall. Walk into the post office and look at the front […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street, like Main Street USA, is lined with tons of window displays, showcasing everything from candies to old-fashioned home wares. But did you know that one of these window displays pays tribute to Disneyland concept art? If you walk along the right-hand side of the street, toward the central plaza, you’ll find this […] Read more…
Despite its small size relative to other Disney parks, Disneyland boats tons of shortcuts, back walkways, and hidden paths. The smallest of these trails leads guests right to a land entrance, without the hub traffic. To find this hidden path, start in the Disney Princess Fantasy Faire. If you’re facing the central square, turn to the […] Read more…
Any park guest that has passed from Paradise Park to Grizzly Peak knows how scenic and peaceful the Grizzly Peak trail is. Leisurely travelers can find tons of hidden details, some great photo spots, and this hidden gem: the Pelton Wheel. Pelton Wheels are water turbines, invented by Lester Allan Pelton in the 1870s. Though […] Read more…
If you’ve ever explored Mickey’s Toontown, you know this land is loaded with gags and cool visual effects, many of which are interactive. One of these hidden gems is somewhat difficult to set off, so many guests never get to see it. Next to the entrance to Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, you’ll notice a […] Read more…