Fantasyland can be a little bit overstimulating sometimes. With massive crowds, attractions everywhere, and lots of roaming characters, there are always a million things competing for your attention. So it’s very possible you’ve breezed right past this hidden gem many, many times without ever noticing it. Let’s talk about the stairs to nowhere. In the […] Read more…
In February, Disneyland typically hosts a multi-weekend festival to celebrate Black History Month, Celebrate Gospel. This year, the gospel celebration continues, but the event will be larger than ever, with an expanded lineup and new name: Celebrate Soulfully. Source: MouseInfo The gospel performances will take place across two weekends in Downtown Disney: February 20-21 and February 27-28, […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 105, a monthly Q&A post covering a variety of resort-related topics. Ask The Duchess answers questions submitted by readers. If you have a question you’d like answered, send me a message here. 1. What are the worst crowd bottleneck spots to keep in mind when trying to navigate […] Read more…
We’re about halfway through refurbishment season, which means spring is just around the corner at the Disneyland Resort! I don’t think I’m alone in being sick and tired of this winter, and can’t wait for more sunshine. Disneyland is revving up for the warmer months too, with the Lunar New Year Festival underway and Food […] Read more…
And just like that, December is winding down and we’re looking ahead to 2026! The Disneyland Resort celebrated in style this month, with beautiful decor, the ever-popular candlelight processional, and a few updates alongside gradual construction progress in Downtown Disney (not much to report there aside from…it’s still going). Let’s take a quick look back […] Read more…
As most of us are winding down holiday celebrations (or looking ahead to new year’s eve), Disneyland is looking an event ahead, as per usual! Up next in just a few weeks, the Lunar New Year Celebration will arrive in California Adventure from January 23 to February 22. Here’s everything you need to know to […] Read more…
Happy holidays, whichever one you’re celebrating! Today, my plans involve indulging in some treats with family…and honestly not much else, which I’m thrilled about. I hope you’re spending the day doing something equally festive and lazy. If soaking in the magic of Disneyland is part of your holiday bucket list, good news, there’s still time! […] Read more…
Note: this post covers Disneyland’s refurbishment “season”, from January-March. For current scheduled closures, please visit here. In just a few weeks, Disneyland will slide into one of its unofficial seasons: refurbishment season. Typically running from January through March, this is when the resort schedules a higher number of ride closures than at other times of year, […] Read more…
The very first land visitors ever encounter when crossing into the happiest place on earth is quite a pressure-filled position. Main Street USA has to instantaneously transport you from everyday life into the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy. As you can imagine, that means Imagineers put tremendous care into designing this important land. Through […] Read more…
The holiday season has always been a big deal at Disneyland. The décor, special treats, and live entertainment add extra excitement to this time of year, and during the park’s earliest seasons, that included the Dickens-style carolers. Source: D23 Starting during Disneyland’s first holiday season in 1955, groups of carolers performed classic songs on Main […] Read more…
Bob Weis has been shaping Disney parks for a long time, often from just out of view. If you’ve spent any time digging into the history of Tokyo DisneySea, Cars Land, or Shanghai Disney, you’ve already seen his influence without necessarily seeing his name. Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt […] Read more…
Welcome to Ask The Duchess – Vol. 104, a monthly Q&A post covering a variety of resort-related topics. Ask The Duchess answers questions submitted by readers. If you have a question you’d like answered, send me a message here. 1. Do single rider lines close even when the ride is open? (submitted by Kendra) Sometimes yes, […] Read more…
The countdown to 2026 is on! This was honestly a tricky post to write this month because unless I completely missed the memo…not a lot happened at the resort this month? It was kind of just a normal seamless transition between Halloween and the holiday season, with all the festivities that come along with it. […] Read more…
December 2024 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Avengers Reserve is tucked on the west side of Downtown Disney, around a little corner so it’s easy to miss! To find the shop, head toward the Downtown Disney Monorail station. Cross the main walkway and continue straight, past the Parkside Market complex, and you’ll see the […] Read more…