Originally Posted By mousefun When I visit Dland, I come across some spots that many never think of, that, I simply love. Here they are, in no paritcular order: - The "secret" pathway to the right of the frontieland gate, that takes you along the left side on the castle, and, ultimately, through the castle. So quaint, nice, great escape route to Fantasyland, Tland, when the park is jammed! -Snow White Grotto, on the right side of the castle. Beautiful. Love hearing Snowies voice in the well. -The table and chair area where the Motor Boat cue used to be to the left of Matterhorn entrance). Go down to the end, face it's a Small World during Xmas, and, chill. -Hungry Bear restaurant, sitting by the edge of Rivers of America. Sit as far away from humanity and watch the boats pass by...and chill. Nice. -Sitting on a rocking chair on main street, watching the crowd, just you and your loved one. -The deepest point of the Story Book canal ride, just staring at the minuatures, with a soothing voice, telling you a story (if management ever decided to gut this ride out with Casey, as to use the space for a new e-ticket, I would revolt! These 2 rides 2 of Disney's simplest and greatest). -People Mover, just gliding along...it's gone? Darn it! Whats your favorite "under-rated" Disneyland spots?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss There is (was?) a bench on the backside of Tom Sawyer Island, right at the river's edge. It's nice to sit there and chill, especially on a hot day. It feels like you are thousands of miles away from the urban sprawl of SoCal. The only sad part is that Cascade Peak is no longer there on the opposite bank. Along the same line as the PM, I loved riding the Skyway, especially at night. Passing through the Matterhorn and over the Submarine lagoon was always Magical. The little courtyard in NOS. The Main Street Cinema. It's a shame that many people duck in there and don't take the time to watch some of the old cartoons. I wonder how many DL guests have never watched Steamboat Willie?
Originally Posted By Pollyana The docking area of the Columbia...It's very quiet and peaceful there and you can watch Splash Mountain victims after they have dropped! And, no crowds.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <-Hungry Bear restaurant, sitting by the edge of Rivers of America. Sit as far away from humanity and watch the boats pass by...and chill. Nice.> Love this spot too. I used to be even more secluded prior to Splash Mountain going into Critter Country.
Originally Posted By BriarPatchKids #1 Spot - Hungry Bear, lower deck. #2 - Waterfall next to Pooh exit #3 - Top deck of Innoventions, overlooking TL #4 - Disney Gallery's inner patio area #5 - Thunder Trail, behind BTMR.
Originally Posted By coffeesnob My vote goes for the porch on Main Street. You have no idea how many people double take on me sitting there. Either they're surprised that I'm sitting on the scenery, or that I'm not an AA.
Originally Posted By bison74 A few of our favorite spots: A bench near Haunted Mansion's fastpass center (the music is cool). The bench facing the Winnie the Pooh ride exit. There's a little waterfall there. The bench in front of Matterhorn facing the old motorboat lake. It's not very hidden: I love the large tree in NOS between the train station and the bathroom behind the Cafe Orleans.
Originally Posted By mousefun #4 - Disney Gallery's inner patio area Oh my! Yes! I love this spot inside the Gallery, toward the back, center! Its beautiful...open air, you can see the stars! TSI...beautiful getaway. I hope this Pirate Island thing doesn't happen. I like the solitude of TSI. NOS has a few pretty spots. I like the farthest right place where the shops are. there is a balcony there with really cool pre-recorded persons talking. Is this still there? I also LOVE the old time telephones in the market place on main street. They added signs a while back that tell you to pick up the phone to listen in to old time conversation. I loved it better without the signs, simply discovering it. Also, I am not sure about this at TSI Dland, but, did you know that, the old mill at WDW TSI creeks, and, the creeking is "creaking" a song (I think it's down by the old mill stream). Does TSI Dland do this?
Originally Posted By Stacers76 It's not a "spot" persay, but I enjoy trying to find the Hidden Mickeys
Originally Posted By dresswhites i really like the moter boat cruise dock. very nice. also fowlers harbor a wonderful place.
Originally Posted By dresswhites oh and mousefun, i very much agree about Storybook and Casey. to me they are among the most magical parts of the park. the detail on the miniatures are just incredible.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Love when the Mark Twain sails "out" of Critter Country and into the wilderness. When on the Twain, do try and get up to Texas Deck (top deck) first and tap at door for pilot's cabin. Then ask nicely if you can guest pilot. Enjoy watching the ornamental carp on the bridge behind Big Thunder. Bring along bread. And watch the red crawdads scurry over as well.
Originally Posted By mousefun Yes...Casey/Storybook classic...I truly feel the soul of Walt Disney when I ride these rides. I also like the underbelly of the Columbia. Really cool detail down there.
Originally Posted By CMM1 The far reaches of the Hungry Bear really can't be beat - especially when you see the real small kids having such a great time feeding the ducks. Kind of funny that in a place that is so expensive and with a reputation built on so many large and spectacular attractions that one of the biggest thrills for many kids will be the chance to feed a live duck. Second choice is any open bench in the area between NOS and the HM where you can sit and hear the Jazz music - in "olden times" before Fantasmic came along this was especially great at night with the low lights and relative tranquility of the area.
Originally Posted By Doobie Other than those great ones already mentioned. Disney Gallery outdoor patio. One of the very few second-level views in Disneyland. Exit of Innoventions - same reason. And outside the Main Street Train Station entrance. I like spots like this. Doobie.
Originally Posted By Pollyana Let's face it. Disneyland is an all around good spot to be. But I have enjoyed reading about favorite "hidden" spots.
Originally Posted By christer02_691 - Disneyland Gallery - Blue Bayou (for atmosphere, not food) - Anywhere in NOS on a quiet day, just watching everyone. - My 7 year old picks Tom Sawyer Island in the "secret" caves
Originally Posted By threeundertwo Many thanks to friendofdd for showing me the spot past fowler's harbor where you can watch people who have just been down splash mountain. Pixie Glitter showed me the kitty houses (complete with curtains!) just past the far tables at the lower level of the hungry bear restaurant.
Originally Posted By mousefun I love those Hungry Bear cats. What is the histroy behind them? They are sooo cool! Man, I love cats.
Originally Posted By gloveal Seats in the Gibson Ice Cream Parlor in the morning, Family tradition is we grab breakfast pastries and coffee at the Blue Ribbon Bakery sit here and prepare for another wonderful day away from work and school at our favorite place. Walkway by Big Thunder, there is a small stream there with fake frogs jumping and real Koi (which are quite large) Tom Sawyer Island - especially when crowded, nice to getaway from everybody for a few minutes Benches on Mainstreet - Not so quite, but great people watcher.
