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…
The Disney Princess Fantasy Faire, located off Main Street USA, is one of the most detailed and beautiful areas in the park. With its lively shows, souvenir carts, and princesses roaming the square, details within the Fantasy Faire are easy to miss. But attentive guests can find a hidden gem right in the heart of […] Read more…
Note: As of 2023, this hidden gem is now in San Fransokyo Square, but all else is the same! California Adventure’s smallest land, Pacific Wharf, is best known for its selection of restaurants and waterfront views of Paradise Bay. And though this land may not have any roller coasters or thrill rides, it does have […] Read more…
Guests looking for souvenir Mickey ears or a hat love Fantasyland’s Mad Hatter shop. This quaint shop, located right next to the Mad Tea Party and Alice in Wonderland, has the largest selection of hats outside of Main Street USA, as well as custom embroidery to personalize your purchase. But did you know that this […] Read more…
Fantasyland is full of beautiful details, wandering princesses, and sometimes even hosts a villain or two. But did you know there’s a villain who takes permanent residence in Fantasyland, watching over guests and characters alike? If you look closely at the window above the entrance to Snow White’s Scary Adventures, you’ll find a hidden gem… […] Read more…
Mickey’s Toontown is by far the most interactive land in the park, and almost every building has some sort of feature with a gag, visual trick, or a mini activity. But did you know there’s a hidden gem tucked underfoot, and many guests step right over it without even noticing? Toontown has a series of […] Read more…
If you’re a frequent park visitor, you probably know all the pathways of Disneyland inside and out. (Remember the days when you needed a map?) Real Disneyland pros know all of the short cuts, how to avoid parades, and the best ways to navigate fireworks or show traffic. But did you know there is a […] Read more…
Posing for ride photos is half the fun of Disneyland’s coasters, but it’s much harder to capture memories on the tamer rides. Taking photos on moving ride vehicles is a challenge, not to mention very distracting! To remedy this issue, Fantasyland has a number of stationary ride vehicles for guests to pose in, all of […] Read more…
With all of the hustle and bustle of Cars Land, most visitors race back and forth from one end of the street to the other without stopping to take in little details along the way. But in between the winding racetracks and comfort food pit stops, Cars Land is filled to the brim with details […] Read more…
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…
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…
Grizzly Peak is notorious for its greenery and quiet charm, with a number of different pathways providing views of the landscape. If you take the main walkway by Grizzly River Run toward Paradise Pier, you may notice a plaque along the fence. The plaque marks a great viewpoint of California Adventure’s likely least famous hidden […] Read more…