Disneyland's “secret restroom” is an isolated, disabled-accessible bathroom tucked away to one side of the castle in the Carnation Plaza. Very easy to miss, it is a refuge when al…
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One of our favorites is the “secret” restroom in the queue. This was built out of necessity, as the Indiana Jones Adventure queue is looooong, and waits regularly exceeded three hours when it first opened.
Known simply as Club 33, the lounge is an ultra-exclusive venue for important figures to duck out of the crowds, cool down with a beverage, and enjoy gourmet cuisine. Membership is highly coveted by powerful Disney fans – so much so that the waitlist is rumored to be over 15 years long (but that's just a Disney myth!).
One of Disney's more clever secrets is hiding in plain sight; in the park bathrooms, you will rarely see mirrors above the sinks. Though this may seem like an inconvenience at first, it's actually a way for Disney World and Disneyland to keep foot traffic flowing.
The only place we know there AREN'T cameras in Disney World is in the restrooms since that's generally illegal. Other than that, anywhere in the parks is pretty much fair game. Besides the video surveillance, there are also a lot of plainclothes security guards throughout the parks.
More than once I thought, “How can I arrange to let my wife, son, daughter and granddaughter at least have a look at this incredible place?” And then… I got the opportunity to actually stay there with them overnight! The Disneyland Dream Suite, as you may know, is located upstairs from Pirates of the Caribbean.
If all else fails, definitely ask the people behind you if they would mind if you stepped away from your place for just a few minutes. You can use your My Disney Experience app to find the restroom located nearest the attraction, and that will help cut down on the time you step away.
According to an article on the Travel & Leisure website, there are few mirrors above the sinks in the restrooms throughout Disney World. The reason? Disney actually removed them to help keep the restroom traffic flowing. Most bathrooms have at least one full length mirror at the restroom exit, however.
If you want to take a selfie in a Disney park, you're going to have to do it the old-fashioned way. “Hand-held extension poles for cameras and mobile devices” are not allowed.
And you and your phone are both welcome when you visit the Disneyland Resort. Yes, Cast Members currently are permitted to use the personal phones of Guests to take photographs.
Both the Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa have pool-side changing rooms with showers, so be sure to pack your pool and post-swim stuff in a carry-on bag.
There is not a restriction on wearing open toed shoes when enjoying attractions at either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park. You may need to slip them off during Soarin' Around the World where your feet are dangling, but in most other cases your footwear will be safely on your feet!