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
We’re staying at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort on its final day of operation before it transforms tomorrow into the Pixar Place Hotel. Our Pixar-themed room is ready, and we’re taking you on a virtual tour. We have been hard on many of the modern Disney hotel rooms in recent projects. Paradise Pier … Read more
If you can’t get enough of Grogu, a.k.a Baby Yoda, you may want to take a look at this new Grogu ear headband at Disneyland Resort. Grogu Ear Headband – $34.99 Found at The Star Trader in the Tomorrowland area of Disneyland Park, these new ears are designed around Grogu, the character first introduced in … Read more
With the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park closed for a grounds expansion, new themed walls have gone up around the attraction with lenticular art of the Mansion’s changing portraits. Many of the walls feature art by Imagineer Marc Davis, who created the art found inside the Mansion’s portrait gallery. The paintings have a lenticular effect … Read more
A new refurbishment project has begun in Grizzly Peak at Disney California Adventure. Construction walls, scaffolding, and scrim are now up around Humphrey’s Service & Supplies and the nearby restrooms. Grizzly Peak Construction around Humphrey’s Service & Supplies Humphrey’s Service & Supplies and the restrooms are next to each other across from Soarin’ Around the … Read more
Two new castle projectors have been added in Disneyland Park, encased in large structures designed to match Sleeping Beauty Castle. New Castle Projectors Added to Disneyland Park The new projectors are present at the edge of the castle moat on both the Frontierland and Tomorrowland sides of the castle. Frontierland Side As you can see … Read more
After closing for refurbishment in November 2023, we now know when the Astro Orbitor at Disneyland Park is set to reopen. Astro Orbitor Refurbishment The Astro Orbitor webpage on the Disneyland website lists operating hours for the Tomorrowland attraction beginning on Friday, March 8, 2024, which would mean an over three-month-long closure. Astro Orbitor was … Read more
Peach Punch is the newest color trend at Disneyland Resort, with merchandise in the new collection including a Spirit Jersey, ear headband, Loungefly mini backpack, and more. Peach Punch Merchandise Collection We found the adult Spirit Jersey, ear headband, Loungefly mini backpack, PopSocket, and ball cap at The Disney Dress Shop in Downtown Disney District. … Read more
Channel your inner Disney Villain with the new Evil Queen ear headband, available now at Disneyland Resort and shopDisney. We found the “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”-inspired ear headband at Los Feliz Five & Dime on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. Evil Queen Ear Headband – $34.99 The ear headband is comprised … Read more
Just four days ahead of its grand opening at Disneyland Resort, the soundtrack for the reimagined Pixar Place Hotel is now available on music streaming services. Pixar Place Hotel Soundtrack Now Streaming Disney fans can now listen to 10 new arrangements of classic Pixar songs created especially for the hotel. The soundtrack is available for … Read more
The 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration is in full swing at Disneyland Resort, and for the first time ever, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is getting in on the fun with new lobby decor — including a giant red dragon. Lunar New Year Decor at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa One display in … Read more
The patio under the Silly Symphony Swings at Disney California Adventure is set up as an exclusive Magic Key holder area during the 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration. The Magic Key area includes a Year of the Dragon photo op featuring Mushu from “Mulan.” Magic Key Lunar New Year Photo Op There are a couple … Read more
After debuting yesterday at Walt Disney World, the first official Tiana’s Bayou Adventure pin has made its way to Disneyland Resort. We found the pin available for purchase in 20th Century Music Company on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park. Limited Release Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Pin $17.99 The pin itself is a depiction of Tiana’s … Read more
The “Hurry Home” Lunar New Year pre-show has returned to “World of Color – ONE” at Disney California Adventure for the 2024 celebration. The show, performed at 9:00 p.m. each night, follows a lost lantern who encounters Mulan and Mushu. Hurry Home Lunar New Year Pre-Show The tag’s score is composed by Academy Award winner Tan … Read more
