23 Years Later: A Retrospective of Renovations at Disney California Adventure

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Facing a slew of design flaws from its start, Disney California Adventure has had to undergo numerous refurbishments and renovations to be the alluring draw it is today. Under the direction of Michael Eisner, Disney California Adventure began as a means of concentrating potential California visitors to Disneyland’s neighboring park to avoid losing them to … Read more

NEW Red Minnie Mouse and Valentine’s Day Starbucks Tumblers Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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Collectors of Starbucks tumblers, listen up! We’ve spotted two new additions that have just arrived at Disneyland Resort, waiting to join your collection. We found both of these tumblers at Trolley Treats in Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure. Red Minnie Mouse Starbucks Tumbler – $49.99 This tumbler features an all-over studded exterior, with … Read more

REVIEW: Hollywood Lounge Adds Three Gifts Flight to Menu for 2023 Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure

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Three gifts indeed have been added to the Hollywood Lounge for the 2023 Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, and in this case, those gifts came in the form of liquor! The Three Gifts Flight includes three separate drinks, each sounding delicious in their own unique way. Menu for 2023 Festival of Holidays at … Read more

PHOTOS: More Holiday Décor Appears Throughout Disneyland Resort as the Festive Season Approaches

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Halloween has passed us by and the holidays are already in full swing. Disneyland Resort has been gearing up for the most merry time of year with plenty of holiday decorations over the past couple of weeks, and we snapped a few photos during our regular visits to the park to document it all. Disneyland … Read more

New Limited Release Disney Munchlings Jack Skellington Cupcake Celebrating Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure

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The Halloween season is in full swing at Disney California Adventure thanks to Oogie Boogie Bash, and with it comes plenty of new merchandise — like the Limited Release Disney Munchlings Cinnamon Cupcake Jack Skellington, available in park and online. We found it in Elysian Arcade on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. Limited … Read more

Sparkling Orange Halloween Loungefly Backpack with Black Sequins Debuts Early at Disney California Adventure

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The latest 2023 Halloween accessory has arrived at the Disneyland Resort one day prior to its planned July 31 release on shopDisney. The first 2023 Halloween tee arrived in Walt Disney World in late June and Disneyland Resort soon after. As we gradually leave summer and approach autumn, much more festive apparel and souvenirs will … Read more

More New Peter Pan Merchandise Arrives at Disney California Adventure

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The small new “Peter Pan” merchandise collection we first reported on last week has now arrived at Disney California Adventure, along with a few new pieces. New Peter Pan Merchandise at Elias & Co. We found these items at Elias & Co. in Buena Vista Street. Peter Pan Tote Bag – $29.99 This tote bag … Read more

REVIEW: Platinum Trifle Added to Menu at Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe in Disney California Adventure for Disney 100 Years of Wonder

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The Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration has hit Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe in Disney California Adventure, and left a new specialty item: the Platinum Trifle! But is this platinum worth its weight in gold? Let’s dig in! Platinum Trifle – $8.49 Layers of Chocolate Cookie Crumbles, Cheesecake, Cherry Compote, Chocolate Cookie Mousse and … Read more

REVIEW: Snickers Sundae Joins the Lineup at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream in Disney California Adventure for Disney 100 Years of Wonder

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Craving a Snickers? For Disney 100 Years of Wonder, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream in Disney California Adventure has you covered with the Snickers Sundae! The classic candy bar sounds like the perfect basis for a sundae, so we’re excited to dive in! Snickers Sundae – $9.99 Butter-Pecan Ice Cream topped with Chocolate Shell, Caramel Sauce, … Read more

Large Disney100 Medallion Installed Near Storytellers Statue at Disney California Adventure

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While things may be finishing up over at Disneyland, we’re still getting our decor across the esplanade at Disney California Adventure! Last week we caught the first of the 100 Years of Wonder decor going up around Buena Vista Street, now a giant Disney100 medallion has been installed in the planters right behind the Storytellers … Read more

Disney 100 Banners and Medallions Installed on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure

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Disney100 decorations have started to appear on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. We already saw a platinum medallion at the park’s entrance, now smaller medallions and banners are on the entrance street. The colors of the celebration are purple and platinum silver. Banners in these colors hang on the street’s lampposts. Medallions at … Read more

Holiday Magic Shots Now Available at Disney California Adventure, Photo Expiration Date Extended

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Holiday Magic Shots are now available in front of the Buena Vista Street Christmas tree at Disney California Adventure. The first Magic Shot we did with a PhotoPass photographer had us blowing snowflakes from our hands. We then found ourselves trapped in a snow globe. Another Magic Shot is available to Magic Key holders by … Read more

Christmas Decor Installed Across Disneyland Resort Including Sleeping Beauty Castle Icicles, Buena Vista Street Christmas Tree, and More!

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The holidays have arrived at Disneyland Resort, for real this time! Guests can now enjoy holiday decorations throughout both parks, including snow caps and icicles on Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Park and the Christmas tree at the front of Disney California Adventure. So join us on a tour of all the decorations installed so … Read more

Halloween Decorations Go Up on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure

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Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure is decked out for the Halloween holiday. Jack-o’-lanterns and other seasonal decor have been added to the area. There are jack-o’-lanterns on the shelves of Mortimers Market. Other decorations are in the street’s window. Concept drawings of the Headless Horseman and Chernabog are in this window, next to … Read more

PHOTOS: Kingswell Camera Shop Converted Into Shop Space for Julius Katz & Sons at Disney California Adventure

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On a recent visit to Disney California Adventure, we noticed a change at Kingswell Camera Shop on Buena Vista Street. The store is now internally connected to Julius Katz & Sons. This change allows guests to flow from one store into the other. The front counter, where PhotoPass once resided, is now an embroidery station. … Read more

PHOTOS: More Halloween Merchandise by Her Universe Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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Another day, another batch of new Halloween merchandise at Disneyland Resort! Today, we found two new items by Her Universe at Los Feliz Five and Dime. Oogie Boogie Button Down Shirt by Our Universe – $59.99 The short sleeve button down shirt is tie dyed black and green with a silhouette of Oogie Boogie on … Read more