Disney California Adventure Archives

PHOTOS: Disney Reveals PIXAR Pier Model for Disney California Adventure, First Look at New Counter Service Establishments

July 14, 2018December 14, 2017

Coming summer 2018, Pixar Pier will transform the southern shore of Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure park with whimsical neighborhoods filled with characters from Pixar stories. Today, Disney is sharing a first look at this transformation through photos of a working model now in use at Walt Disney Imagineering. Featuring newly themed attractions, foods … Read more

New Auction Shows Where Disney is "Quietly" Liquidating Props from Your Favorite Extinct Attractions, Tower of Terror & More

December 5, 2017December 5, 2017

In an upcoming auction, you will have the opportunity to own a recently-discarded piece of Disney theme park history from the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Big Thunder Ranch, or Disneyland’s 60th Diamond Celebration, but how did these pieces get into a third-party auction and why are cast members and park guests not getting in … Read more

MARVEL Black Panther Meet and Greet Coming to Disney California Adventure

November 25, 2017

Early next year, “Black Panther” will open in theaters February 16, 2018, and for a limited time, Disney California Adventure park guests will have the opportunity to encounter the king of Wakanda himself, Black Panther. “Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, … Read more

REVIEW: Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries at Award Wieners, Disney California Adventure Holidays 2017

July 16, 2018November 16, 2017

Award Wieners in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure is currently offering a seasonal specialty. New to the menu are Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries, available through January 7th, 2018. Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries ($7.49) I haven’t had the normal variety of Funnel Cake Fries from Award Wieners, but if they are anything like these, I … Read more

REVIEW: Giant Yule Log Cronut, Pumpkin Pie Smoothie at Schmoozies, Disney California Adventure Holidays 2017

July 16, 2018November 16, 2017

Schmoozies in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure is offering a number of seasonal specialties this holiday season. Among them is a Yule Log Holiday Doughnut and Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. Yule Log Doughnut ($8.99) I’ve become so desensitized to Disney Parks food prices that I didn’t even think about this being $8.99 when I ordered … Read more

BREAKING: California Screamin' to Become Incredicoaster, Disney Shares Full Plans for PIXAR Pier at California Adventure

November 2, 2017

Summer 2018 will bring a transformed land for guests to experience at Disney California Adventure park when Pixar Pier opens along the southern shore of Paradise Bay, with newly themed attractions, foods and merchandise throughout. This new, permanent land in the area that is now Paradise Pier will introduce four new neighborhoods representing beloved Disney·Pixar stories. … Read more

Paint the Night Electrical Parade Return Set For “Summer 2018”, PIXAR Fest

October 9, 2017October 9, 2017

At the D23 Expo 2017, Disney announced that Paint the Night would return in 2018 at the Disneyland Resort. As of today, the parade is not slated to debut at California Adventure until Summer 2018. Next Summer, Disneyland Resort will celebrate PIXAR Fest with the new PIXAR Pier area at California Adventure, the move of … Read more

REVIEW: Halloween Marshmallow Cronut, Mummy Macaron, & Candy Apple Smoothie at Schmoozies

July 12, 2018September 19, 2017

Schmoozies, located in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure, is offering three specialty items for Halloween Time now through October 31st. MonsterMallow Doughnut ($5.49) A croissant doughnut with marshmallow filling, this is large enough for a small family to share. I absolutely loved the marshamallow filling and the “cronut” was soft, flaky, and delicious. Mummy … Read more

Pumpkin Churros Drive Into Cars Land for Haul-O-Ween at Disney California Adventure

July 12, 2018September 18, 2017

Disneylanders love their churros, and now there’s a new flavor of churro to love for a limited time at the Cozy Cone Motel in Cars Land. The pumpkin churro is available for a limited time during the Haul-O-Ween celebration now through October 31st at the park. Available at Cone 1, the treat didn’t even have … Read more

VIDEO: Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark Debuts for HalloweenTime at Disneyland Resort

September 16, 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark projections in Disney California Adventure

Last night, Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark debuted at Disney California Adventure. The ride is a Halloween holiday overlay of Mission Breakout, which opened at the resort in May and is still available to guests during the day. Starting at 6pm, guests can experience this new ride instead, a sequel to the … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightning McQueen and Mater Debut Haul-O-Ween Costumes at California Adventure

September 14, 2017

Haul-O-Ween is coming to Cars Land at Disney California Adventure and the residents of Radiator Springs are getting into the spirit, decorating each of their establishments and even dressing up in their own car-stumes! As seen above, Lightning McQueen is already a super hero to race fans, and his car-stume reflects that. Here he is next … Read more

Full List of Halloween Time Snacks & Drinks for Disneyland Resort, Including Cars Land Haul-loween, Trader Sam's, New Popcorn Buckets, and More!

July 12, 2018September 13, 2017

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is about to begin, and we’ve “unearthed” a comprehensive rundown of the treats that will be served at both parks this year, including ghoulishly themed offerings for Haul-loween in Cars Land and Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark at California Adventure! Disneyland Park Main Street Doughnut Stand Halloween … Read more

BREAKING: Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark Ride Announced

August 26, 2017August 24, 2017

Halloween Time at Disneyland is expanding to include Disney California Adventure this year with “Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark”. Your adventure picks up moments after the events of the popular Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! attraction. The Guardians have successfully escaped The Collector’s Fortress, but they have accidentally left Groot … Read more

VIDEO: Take A Ride on Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission Breakout, Revamped Tower of Terror Ride at California Adventure

December 14, 2017May 25, 2017

The first on-ride video has emerged from the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at Disney California Adventure, courtesy of DAPs Magic: To see the pre-show experiences, please check out our post from earlier today. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout opens May 27th, 2017 at Disney California Adventure.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Queue, Pre-Show, & Astonishing Rocket Raccoon Animatronic Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission Breakout

December 14, 2017May 25, 2017

With Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout opening to the public this Saturday, May 27th, Disney is now sharing pictures and more from inside of this new attraction that is controversially replacing the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The queue features many of the Collector’s prized possessions, including Cosmo the Space Dog, brought to life … Read more

PHOTOS: Marquee Sign & Final Facade Details Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission Breakout at California Adventure

December 1, 2017May 18, 2017

With the opening just days away, the sign and other new details of the controversial facade for Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout were revealed yesterday at Disney California Adventure. As you can see, the finished product of the facade has been unveiled to guests, including the marquee which will welcome them to the … Read more