March 1997 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor sits halfway down Main Street USA, on the left hand side if you are facing the castle. You can find Gibson Girl between the Carnation Café and the candy shop, and across from the silhouette studio. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – […] Read more…
Every Disneyland guest who heads from Main Street USA to the castle passes by a central garden, right in the hub of the street. But not many stop to appreciate this garden, and the hidden gem within it: the Partners Statue. The Partner’s Statue debuted in Disneyland in 1993 as part of a celebration of […] Read more…
Disneyland can be a little overwhelming at times, and you may find yourself looking for some extra guidance during your trip. Whether you are looking for show times, need dining reservations, or are looking for disability assistance, the guest relations lobbies scattered throughout the resort are there to help. The biggest guest relations center in […] Read more…
January 2012 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Keep to the left of Main Street USA, and you’ll find the Jolly Holiday Bakery Café at the very end. The restaurant occupies the corner of the central hub at the end of the street and the entrance to Adventureland. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick […] Read more…
March 1997 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – As you make your way from the Town Square to the castle, you’ll find the Carnation Café on your left, about halfway down the street. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – outdoor enclosed patio and indoor dining room Reservations – yes, up to 60 […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The main station for the railroad stands at the opposite end from the castle. It’s the first thing you see from the main gate, and can be accessed from the stairs or ramp beside the center garden. New Orleans Square – You can find the New […] Read more…
If you ask me, Main Street USA is the most underappreciated land in Disneyland; there are just so many cool details, tons of park history, and some really interesting hidden gems. Everything in this land is so polished and perfect, it’s hard to spot anything that isn’t carefully manicured. But did you ever notice that […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – You will see the vehicles making their way up and down the center of the street throughout the day, especially mid-late morning and noon. BACKGROUND The Main Street Vehicles are a collection of cars modeled after early 20th century automobiles: a fire engine, an omnibus, several […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – Follow the main path, toward the castle, and you will see the Refreshment Corner on your left, just before the circle opens up to all the land entrances. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – outdoors, on adjacent patio Reservations – no Entertainment – […] Read more…
Do you know how Walt Disney came up with the idea for Disneyland? The origin of his idea has become a legend itself, and hidden within Disneyland is Walt’s Park Bench, where the first concept of the park began. Walt sat on this bench in Griffith Park (now in the Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln foyer) […] Read more…
Whether you’re grabbing a bite to eat or browsing the shops along Main Street USA, it’s hard to appreciate all of the detail in this land—because there’s just so much. In fact, most guests breeze right by this hidden gem: the Party Line Phones! On the right-hand side of Main Street, about halfway down, you […] Read more…
July 1955 – present BACKGROUND Modeled after Walt Disney’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri, Main Street USA is park guests’ first glimpse of Disneyland. Imagineers wanted guests to be immediately taken away from their normal lives and into a completely different place and time, thus the old-timey feel of the land. Main Street USA is set […] Read more…