Pixar Fest is well underway at Disneyland Resort, and today marked the opening of six new marketplace booths themed to Pixar films. Of course, we reviewed every single item. Pixar Fest Marketplaces These booths are open now through August 4, 2024, the end of Pixar Fest. Portorosso Pasta inspired by “Luca” Food: Drinks: Portorosso Pesto … Read more
Meilin and Ming Lee from “Turning Red” will return to Disney California Adventure for a meet and greet during the ongoing Pixar Fest. “Turning Red” Meet and Greet Mei and her mom debuted during Lunar New Year celebrations earlier this year. Their new meet and greet starts on Friday, May 10. They will make appearances … Read more
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland will receive a $5 million refurbishment, according to the Orange County Register. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln Refurbishment OCR reported on building permits filed by Disney for the Main Street Opera House attraction. The permits indicate Disney will replace show elements, lighting, audio, and show systems. They will … Read more
More scaffolding has come down since our last Tiana’s Bayou Adventure construction update at Disneyland Park. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction Last time we checked on the attraction, scaffolding surrounded the Tiana’s Foods water tower. Crews were working on the base of the tower’s barrel. That scaffolding is now all gone. The water tower features the … Read more
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Disneyland Resort is celebrating with special dishes throughout the resort. Smokejumpers Grill is one of those locations, and we reviewed its new offerings. Smokejumpers Grill Smokejumpers Grill is located in the Grizzly Peak section of Disney California Adventure, just off to the right of Soarin’ … Read more
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this year, Disneyland Resort has introduced special dishes throughout the resort, including a new Dragon Fruit Soju Mule at Hollywood Lounge. Hollywood Lounge Hollywood Lounge is a drink stand located in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure, nestled in between Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to … Read more
It’s official: the DisneylandForward project will go into effect 30 days from Tuesday, May 7, 2024, following its final approval from the Anaheim City Council this evening. DisneylandForward Approved in Final City Council Vote The motion to approve DisneylandForward in its final procedural vote passed with 7 votes in favor and 0 votes opposed. The … Read more
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Disneyland Resort is now offering special menu items at select locations, including at Studio Catering Co. in Disney California Adventure Studio Catering Co. Studio Catering Co. is a food truck located in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure. Orange Chicken Burrito – $13.99 Crispy orange … Read more
Following the supermajority vote to unionize, Disneyland Resort parade and character performers have scheduled a union election for next week, May 15-18, 2024. Disneyland Performers Holding Union Election The election was announced by The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Voting will take place on-site at Disneyland on Wednesday, May 15, Thursday, May 16, and Saturday, … Read more
Refurbishment work on City Hall at Disneyland is complete and crews have removed scaffolding from the Town Square building. Disneyland City Hall When we stopped by a week ago, there was still some scaffolding around the first story of the building. Refurbishment work began in February and themed scrim covered City Hall and the Firehouse … Read more
“Fantasmic!” will finally return to Disneyland Park on May 24 after a fire last spring destroyed the Maleficent dragon. A “Fantasmic!” dining package will return as well and reservations are now open. Fantasmic! Dining Package A dining package is $89 per adult, $35 per child. It includes reserved seating for viewing “Fantasmic!” and a multi-course … Read more
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Disneyland Resort has launched several new special menu items, including a number of offerings at Aunt Cass Cafe in Disney California Adventure. Aunt Cass Cafe Aunt Cass Cafe is located in San Fransokyo Square in Disney California Adventure, the reimagined land themed to “Big Hero 6.” … Read more
The Pixar Fest sculpture in Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure features sound effects activated by MagicBand+. Pixar Fest Sculpture with MagicBand+ Interaction The sculpture is in a flowerbed in this courtyard. A sign lets guests know that there is MagicBand+ interaction. Waving your MagicBand+ at the statue will activate various quotes from Pixar characters. … Read more
A new Big Al statue with dialogue triggered by MagicBand+ has been installed near Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure. Big Al is a bear from the Country Bear Jamboree, which was at Disneyland Park from 1972 to 2001. Big Al Statue The statue is located at the Disney Vacation Club Grizzly Peak Recreation … Read more
Universal Orlando’s existing parks are looking to have an Epic Summer! Join us live tonight, Sunday, May 5th, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We are updating you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and … Read more
There are dozens of new merchandise items dropping just in time to celebrate Star Wars Day, May the 4th, at the Disney Parks, Disney Store, and select retailers. Star Wars Day Merchandise Disney Parks The new merchandise spans Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, the Disney Store, and various retailers. Beginning in the Disney Parks, there … Read more