Main Street USA might just have the most hidden gems of any land at the resort. From the windows above your eye line to details at your feet, you’re completely engulfed by Imagineering magic with every step. One of my favorite little details can be found outside the Disneyland Emporium: The Windows of Enchantment. Sometimes […] Read more…
Whenever I visit Disneyland, I try to squeeze in a little time by the Rivers of America waterfront. There aren’t a ton of seating areas right by the water, so you have to be a bit intentional about spending time here when you’re not racing to rides or watching Fantasmic!. But a few years ago, […] Read more…
If you’ve ever visited Galaxy’s Edge, you know the land is filled with docked ships. Some are kept under close watch by Storm Troopers, while others are resistance ships hidden in the landscape. But did you know there’s one place where you can see ships suspended in the middle of battle? Let’s head over to […] Read more…
It makes sense for a land based on a comic universe to have a backstory. Avengers Campus‘ story is interwoven with that of the Stark family, specifically Tony’s father Howard. Howard Stark’s company Stark Industries once owned the land and built a complex here. But when Tony inherited it from his father, he repurposed the old […] Read more…
Each building in New Orleans Square houses elaborate decorations. From the cobwebs lining the Haunted Mansion‘s halls to the sparkling crystal in Cristal d’Orleans, everything feels intentional and helps tell the land’s story. But one hidden gem within the square went so far as to inspire a character from one of Disney’s most successful franchises. […] Read more…
If you’ve ever visited Galaxy’s Edge, you’ve probably spent a little time in the Millennium Falcon. Smuggler’s Run was the land’s first ride, and the whole experience of sitting in the same spot as Han Solo, Chewy, and the rest of the gang is an incredible feeling for Star Wars fans. And when the ride ends, […] Read more…
As you wander Grizzly Peak, you’ll likely be in search of a drink or snack. After all, flying around the world and riding the rapids can make you pretty thirsty! If that’s the case, this forested land has a little haven for you: Refreshment Point. This little spot opened in 2015, designed to resemble a […] Read more…
Avengers Campus has quite a few hidden gems for fans to find. But to understand a few of them, you need to know the land’s backstory. Many decades ago, this was home to a Stark Industries complex, the company owned by Iron Man’s father, Howard Stark. When Tony inherited the land from his father, he […] Read more…
Everyone knows Adventureland is home to jungle animals. From rhinos to barracudas to monkeys, there’s no shortage of wildlife within the Jungle Cruise. But did you know you can see your first elephant before you get near the waterfront? Let’s head over to Tropical Imports. In the midst of boxes and imported goods above the […] Read more…
Though the Haunted Mansion‘s happy haunts don’t fully materialize until Madame Leota summons them, you’ll still see some strange things before boarding your doom buggy. As you walk the long library hallway toward those buggies, keep your eyes peeled for a mysterious portrait. Â Source:Â Disney Parks Blog This is Miss April, a lovely young woman wearing […] Read more…
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…