Both Disneyland Resort theme parks are closing early tonight, February 4, due to inclement weather. Disneyland Park was previously scheduled to close at 11 p.m. and will now close at 10 p.m. Disney California Adventure was due to close at 10 p.m. and will now close at 9 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued … Read more
Magic Happens, the whimsical parade found at Disneyland Park, has returned, marking its first performance since October 2023. ‘Magic Happens’ Parade Returns to Disneyland Park The parade’s return was announced in December of 2023. It has two performance times: 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It is currently scheduled to perform … Read more
New seasonal Mickey-shaped grape beignets have arrived at Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland Park, and we gave them a try on a recent visit to the park. Mint Julep Bar is located in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park, just off to the right from the New Orleans Station for the Disneyland Railroad. Mickey-shaped Grape … Read more
The celebration of the Year of the Dragon has kicked off as the Lunar New Year 2024 Festival begins at Disney California Adventure. We have gathered all the entertainment, food, and merchandise for you in this year’s full guide to the festival. Full Guide to Lunar Nea Year Festival 2024 The festival runs through February … Read more
Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort, formerly Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, has officially opened. We first stayed in a standard room and then moved to a 1-bedroom suite to check out the new Pixar decorations. If you’ve already looked at our standard room tour, you’ll notice many repeat details in the 1-bedroom suite. Pixar Place … Read more
The 2024 Lunar New Year Festival celebration is officially underway at Disney California Adventure! With plenty of new and returning treats available during the festival, we’ve compiled a helpful guide of reviews for every location available during the celebration. For each location you’ll find our thoughts, rankings, and photos to help you decide which treats … Read more
A new billboard-like sign has been installed on the back of the building where guests can meet Baymax in San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure. The sign is visible when entering the “Big Hero 6” land from Cars Land. San Fransokyo Square Road Sign The sign is blue with white Japanese characters and English … Read more
On Tuesday, January 30, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel officially became Pixar Place Hotel. We were there for an opening ceremony featuring Disney and Pixar executives, as well as characters. Pixar Place Hotel Opening Ceremony Pixar Place Hotel first opened in 1984 as the Emerald of Anaheim. It was operated by the Tokyu Group and at … Read more
Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort held its grand opening on Tuesday, but a few experiences are not yet available at the hotel. Disney announced that the Creators Club concierge lounge, which features actual Disney Parks props, will open later this year. Creators Club Concierge Lounge The Creators Club is the concierge-level lounge. It showcases … Read more
Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort has new pressed pennies and grand opening collectible medallions available. Pixar Place Hotel Collectibles Pixar Place Hotel officially opened on Tuesday. The pressed penny and collectible medallions machines are both in STOR-E. The medallions currently available all say “Grand Opening” but the pressed pennies do not. Pixar Place Hotel … Read more
Despite holding its opening today, Pixar Place Hotel still has two new signature suites yet to debut, both themed to popular Pixar films. Pixar Place Hotel Signature Suites Opening at a Later Date Opening “later this year” according to Disney Parks Blog, the new two-bedroom themed signature suites will be the Coco Suite and Incredibles … Read more
Small Bytes at Pixar Place Hotel won’t open until early March, but guests who attended Tuesday’s grand opening got to visit the rooftop bar to preview the menu. Small Bytes Small Bytes features a yellow sign with square “bytes” in shades of yellow and blue. Emoji-like images of Pixar characters are in a grid on … Read more
During an opening ceremony on Tuesday, Disney officially revealed the Pixar Place Hotel lobby, including a giant Luxo Jr. statue. We’ve explored much of the lobby as the hotel was slowly transformed from Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel but the statue teased in concept art has remained hidden. Pixar Place Hotel Lobby The statue is in … Read more
Guests visiting the newly reimagined Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort may see the real-life Joe Gardner from Pixar’s “Soul” performing at the hotel. Joe Gardner at Pixar Place Hotel We reported last summer that Disneyland Resort had posted a casting call for Joe Gardner look-alikes, and we now know why. Guests can find him … Read more
We learned during an opening ceremony for Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort that Bing Bong from “Inside Out” would be exclusively appearing at the hotel. Bing Bong at Pixar Place Hotel Bing Bong, as well as Joy, appeared during the ceremony to greet guests. Bing Bong has never had a meet and greet before, … Read more
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort is now officially the Pixar Pier Hotel. The first branded Pixar Place Hotel merchandise is now available at the hotel’s gift shop, STOR-E. Pixar Place Hotel Merchandise The Pixar Place Hotel merchandise largely features a sketch-like version of Luxo Jr. and the ball he plays with in the … Read more