The Disney California Adventure entrance at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has once again reopened for guest use. Grand Californian Park Entry Gates Sections of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa have been under refurbishment since March 2025. The Disney California Adventure entrance near Napa Rose and Tenaya Stone Spa has now reopened despite constructions walls blocking … Read more
Actress Catherine O’Hara dies at 71, CEO Bob Iger’s successor will be announced in the next week, and Zootopia 2 exclusive perks for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, January 30, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily … Read more
Mickey and Minnie will debut new outfits in February for the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Mickey & Minnie California Adventure 25th Anniversary Outfits The pair’s vibrant outfits feature hues of coral, magenta, turquoise, yellow, and pink with coordinating orange shirts with a sun motif, inspired by Sunshine Plaza and the Sun Wheel from … Read more
A new dynamic popcorn bucket celebrating the Pixar Pal-A-Round Ferris wheel is coming to Disney California Adventure for the park’s 25th anniversary. Pixar Pal-A-Round Popcorn Bucket The Pixar Pal-A-Round popcorn bucket is designed like California Adventure’s iconic Ferris wheel with swinging cars. The “pie-eyed” Mickey is prominent on the front. The bucket’s wheel spins and … Read more
For a limited time, Schmoozies! will offer a birthday cake-inspired cake shake celebrating 25 years of Disney California Adventure. Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary Milkshake The cake shake is a confetti shake with strawberry icing, sprinkles, whipped topping, and a slice of cake. It will be available from February 6 through 15, 2026. Other 25th … Read more
Disney California Adventure, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Downtown Disney District are celebrating their 25th anniversaries. New merchandise is already available for the hotel and district, while a Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary Collection is coming soon. Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary Collection The collection will include apparel and three collectible pins. It … Read more
Soarin’ Over California will return for the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure starting in February. 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 … Read more
Aerosmith’s bassist viits Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster before imminent closure, Disney removes Sam Wilson Captain America character from Avengers Campus ahead of ‘Doomsday,’ and tables removed from Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, January 28, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; … Read more
Indiana Jones Adventure bridge effect restored after several years, Jerrod Maruyama popcorn bucket features Walt Disney World characters and icons, and Frozen Ever After closed at EPCOT for animatronic update — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, January 26, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed … Read more
Every January, Grizzly River Run closes at Disney California Adventure for routine maintenance. We checked in on the progress of the rapid ride’s refurbishment, which also includes work on Grizzly Peak itself. Grizzly River Run Refurbishment Walls completely surround the entrance to the Grizzly River Run queue, as well as the walkway that leads to … Read more
Disney Skyliner now closed for short refurbishment, Frozen Ever After closed at EPCOT for animatronic update, and PokéPark Kanto set to open in Japan, expanding Pokémon theme park presence — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, January 25, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this … Read more
A special keepsake button during the upcoming Lunar New Year Celebration features Horace Horsecollar. It’s exclusively available for Magic Key Holders. Horace Horsecollar Button The button has a red background with lanterns and medallions. Horace Horsecollar is on the left side of the button, holding a lantern. Right below Horace’s hand is the Magic Key logo … Read more
The Disney Skyliner is temporarily closed for refurbishment, the Garden Rocks Concert Series 2026 lineup at EPCOT, and major permit approved for Disney’s attainable housing community— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, January 24, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for … Read more
We’ve got the review rundown for all the new and returning festival food at Lunar New Year 2026 in Disney California Adventure. Bamboo Blessings *NEW* Five-Spice Popcorn Chicken – $9.50 With sweet chile-garlic sauce (Sip and Savor Pass Eligible) This was delicious. Flavor-wise, it was stellar! The chicken has medium breading and is well seasoned, tasting … Read more
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! celebrated “20 Years of Scares” and Disneyland Cast Members handed out buttons to commemorate the occasion. “20 Years of Scares” Buttons Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! opened at Disney California Adventure on January 23, 2026, as a retheme of the much-maligned opening day attraction … Read more
The Lunar New Year festival food is often some of the best at Disney California Adventure. Does the Year of the Horse surpass previous festivals for its new offerings? Bamboo Blessings Five-Spice Popcorn Chicken – $9.50 With sweet chile-garlic sauce (Sip and Savor Pass Eligible) This was delicious. Flavor-wise, it was stellar! The chicken has medium … Read more
