This summer has been HOT. With long heat waves, one of the resort’s two water-based thrill rides under construction, and much of Downtown Disney‘s shaded bar space behind walls, it was hard to get much of a break from the brutal California sun. But even with the high temps, the Disneyland Resort was shining with […] Read more…
My favorite roller coaster in Disneyland is Space Mountain, without a doubt. I love whirling around in the dark, feeling like you’re going faster and faster as the turns get tighter. But before boarding a rocket ship, Space Mountain riders go through a large and winding queue, with some interesting views along the way. Let’s […] Read more…
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion. We’ve been invited by a ghost host to tour this mysterious estate in New Orleans Square. Shall we enter the gates? Our tour beings in the gardens. There’s a strange organization here; despite the mansion long being abandoned, the exterior and landscaping are in pristine condition. Apparently a […] Read more…
Pixar Pier is one of those instances where Disneyland didn’t exactly design from the ground up. Instead, Paradise Pier broke apart, with the boardwalk area getting some new coloring and details – but the bones were there. That’s largely why so much of the concept art is remarkably accurate compared to most imagery we see […] Read more…
Some queues in Disneyland are brutally boring; weaving back and forth in close proximity with absolutely nothing to look at. Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin is not one of them. Let’s take a walk through downtown Toontown. First, our tour takes us down the avenue. There are so many cute doorways with colorful front lights […] Read more…
With the weather heating up and the California rainy season finally coming to an end, I’ve got summer on the brain. I’m so ready for beach afternoons and mudslides! But springtime is pretty magical at Disneyland too, with flowers of every color blooming and warmth before the sweltering heat sets in. If you’ve got a […] Read more…
Whenever I see pictures of Avengers Campus on social media, I tend to see the same couple of vantage points (the Quinjet with Guardians of the Galaxy behind it being the most popular). And don’t get me wrong; they’re great shots I’ve also taken myself. But on my last few trips, I’ve been really trying […] Read more…
As a native New Englander, it’s always been hard for me to feel like it’s holiday time when it’s sunny and warm in California. It’s rarely snowy in December in Massachusetts, but it’s cold and you can actually wear your cozy sweaters! But a quick walk through Disneyland can quickly change your mood if you […] Read more…
Toontown‘s most famous couple lives a little unconventionally – in side by side houses rather than a shared home. But this affords them the opportunity to make their living spaces completely reflective of their personalities and styles, which don’t exactly match. Let’s take a closer look at Minnie’s House. Like Mickey’s House, Minnie’s home has […] Read more…
With an estimated 27,000 comics, the world of Marvel is RICH. There are so many stories, characters, and plot lines Disney can pull from as they continue to build Avengers Campus in California Adventure. Even now, in the land’s early stages, there are many little details for fans to discover. But Avengers Campus’ little details […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge is Disneyland’s best known destination for a trip through a galaxy far, far away. But for decades now, park visitors have been boarding flights to many different planets, thanks to Star Tours. Let’s head over to Tomorrowland – seems like a good day for flying. Our trip begins like any other visit to […] Read more…
Happy Halloween! As someone that really doesn’t care that much about this holiday in regular life, I have to say…Disneyland does it right. From the decor to the snacks to Oogie Boogie Bash, Halloween is so much fun at the Disneyland Resort. While I sadly did not make it to an Oogie Boogie Bash this […] Read more…
As you explore Fantasyland, you’ll no doubt catch a glimpse of a towering stone mansion, right within the castle courtyard. Welcome to Snow White‘s home. Shall we see if she’s welcoming visitors? Ever since this attraction changed from “Snow White’s Scary Adventures” to “Snow White’s Enchanted Wish”, the house has been a little less foreboding. […] Read more…
Critter Country is an interesting case at the Disneyland Resort. This “new” land wasn’t really new; it was a moderate re-theming of an existing space. So when searching for concept art, you’ll find a mix of Bear Country and Critter Country. And that makes sense, because many of the structural elements present in Critter Country […] Read more…