Disney California Adventure Archives

Disneyland Boasts 1.5 Million More Rides in 2025 with Better Focus on Attraction Reliability

February 20, 2026

Sleeping Beauty Castle at sunset in Disneyland Park

Disneyland boasts that its focus on attraction reliability has proven to be effective. There were 1.5 million more rides this past year. Attraction Reliability at the Disneyland Resort Natalie Katzka, Director of Attractions Engineering Services at the Disneyland Resort, made several statements about increasing guest satisfaction at the Resort. To increase guest satisfaction, Disneyland Resort … Read more

Permit Filed to Turn Former Tower of Terror FastPass Structure Into Eating Area at Disney California Adventure

February 18, 2026

Construction Walls Up Around Former Tower of Terror FastPass Distribution Building

Disneyland Resort has filed a permit that reveals the future of the long-abandoned The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror FastPass distribution area in Disney California Adventure. In January, construction walls went up around the structure. According to the permit, it will be officially converted into an outdoor eating area: DCA – Avenger’s Campus/BLDG #749 – … Read more

Grizzly Peak Concept Art Added to Refurbishment Walls at Disneyland Resort

February 17, 2026

New concept art of Grizzly Peak has been added to the construction walls surrounding Grizzly River Run during its refurbishment at Disneyland Resort. Grizzly Peak Concept Art Added On our visit to Disney California Adventure today, February 17, we noticed new concept art has been added to the construction walls that surround Grizzly River Run … Read more

Mickey and Friends Bags and Youth Apparel Now Available at Disneyland

February 16, 2026

Mickey and Friends bags and youth apparel now available at the Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland Resort has released new youth apparel, as well as backpacks and coin purses, themed to Mickey Mouse and Friends. Youth Apparel Minnie Bow T-Shirt – $24.99 The front of this youth gray t-shirt is decorated with bows in several different colors, sizes, and designs. They surround a large Minnie bow in her iconic color … Read more

Perimeter Fence Under Construction Near New Coco Ride Site at Disney California Adventure

February 13, 2026February 12, 2026

Crews have begun work on a new perimeter fence for Disney California Adventure that will encompass the Coco attraction coming to Pixar Pier. Construction of the Coco attraction began about a month ago, with crews mostly clearing the land at the back of Disney California Adventure until now. Disney California Adventure Fence Construction The Disney … Read more

Cast Members Sign Steel Beam for Avengers Campus Expansion

February 11, 2026

Disneyland Resort cast members had the opportunity to sign a steel beam that will soon be installed in the Avengers Campus expansion at Disney California Adventure. This is a tradition with new Disney attractions and cast members recently signed a beam for the new Encanto ride at Walt Disney World. Avengers Campus Beam Signing Disneyland … Read more

Bob Chapek Puts Mansion Up for Sale Just Before New Disney CEO Announcement in Today's Daily Recap for 2/9/2026

February 10, 2026

Gay Days puts Orlando 2026 event on hold, Disney removes allergy selection from advanced dining reservations, and Soarin’ Over California projector fails mid-ride — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 9, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, … Read more

Soarin' Over California Projector Fails Mid-Ride

February 9, 2026

One of the projection lamps of Soarin’ at Disney California Adventure failed in the middle of a “flight” on Sunday, February 8. Soarin’ Over California returned on Saturday, February 6 for the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Soarin’ Projector Fails A WDWNT reader shared these photos of the Soarin’ screen during and after their … Read more

Autistic Man Ran Away from Home To Visit Disney World for His Birthday, Gets Free Room & Trespass Warning in Today's Daily Recap for 2/8/2026

February 9, 2026

Another case of measles exposure reported at Disneyland Resort, The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer revealed during Super Bowl LX, and Toy Story’s Woody appears in Levi’s Jeans Super Bowl ad — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, February 8, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed … Read more

Scrim Reinstalled During Refurbishment at Grizzly River Run

February 8, 2026

Rock work occurring during the Grizzly River Run refurbishment at Disney California Adventure that was recently uncovered has now been concealed again. Rock Work Covered Again at Grizzly River Run On a recent visit to Disney California Adventure. we noticed that the beige scrim walls that were previously covering the rocky mountain facade at Grizzly River were … Read more

25th Anniversary Photo Booth Available at Disney California Adventure

February 8, 2026

A Photo Booth with 25th anniversary film strips is available for guests visiting Disney California Adventure during the celebration. DCA 25th Anniversary Photo Booth The Photo Booth is located outside the exit of Mickey’s PhilharMagic, located in Hollywood Land. The special 25th anniversary designs are $10 for two strips. Each trip has three photos. There … Read more

Soarin' Over California Has Returned for Disney California Adventure's 25th Anniversary

February 8, 2026

Soarin’ Over California has returned for the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Soarin’ Over California The opening day version of Soarin’ will run from February 6 through July 1, 2026. Soarin’ Over California usually runs for a more limited time in the spring during the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. It recently … Read more

Cast Members Handing Out Commemorative Buttons for California Adventure's 25th Birthday

February 8, 2026

Today, February 8, is officially Disney California Adventure’s 25th birthday, and Cast Members are commemorating the occasion with special buttons. ‘I’m Celebrating DCA’s 25th’ Button The button itself is the classic Disneyland “I’m Celebrating” design with Goofy blowing a party horn surrounded by confetti. The space where a Cast Member would normally write your special … Read more

California Adventure Releases Special Park Map with Opening Day Attractions for 25th Anniversary

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

Today, February 8, is Disney California Adventure’s actual 25th birthday, and special maps with opening-day attractions and retro logos are available to commemorate it. California Adventure 25th Anniversary Guidemap The front of this Special Edition Guidemap features the original entrance plaza with the large CALIFORNIA letters, the Golden Gate Bridge monorail track, and the mosaic … Read more

LuminAria Nighttime Spectacular Could Return to Disney California Adventure

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

As Disney California Adventure celebrates its 25th Anniversary, a Disney executive has shared that the short-lived LuminAria nighttime spectacular may return to the park. LuminAria Nighttime Spectacular Could Return LuminAria was Disney California Adventure’s very first first holiday nighttime spectacular. It took place in Paradise Bay and featured low-level fireworks alongside the choreographed fountains, plus … Read more