The “WandaVision” photo-op at Disneyland Resort has been popular the last month as fans of the show get that perfect picture. Now a new item has been added to the pseudo-set: Agatha Harkness’ director chair. The chair, with Agatha’s name on it, sits in the bushes fenced off the side of the photo-op. The chair … Read more
Morgan Lee Richardson, a former Walt Disney Imagineer, shared a look at some details of a new event space at Disney California Adventure that had recently opened to guests. Richardson was the art director on the project and sculpted the new rockwork. The event space also includes a wooden door with the acronym “BVW.” Can … Read more
While at Disney California Adventure, we popped into some stores to see what new goodies we could find. At Los Feliz Five & Dime on Buena Vista Street, we discovered two new plush backpacks featuring Disney’s iconic mouse duo. Mickey Mouse Plush Backpack – $34.99 Right out of the parks, Mickey is dressed in a … Read more
Imagineer Jim Clark shared several details and easter eggs from the Storytellers statue at Disney California Adventure in honor of the park’s 20th anniversary. Clark recounts working with Disney Legend Blaine Gibson, animator Andreas Deja, and master sculptor Rick Terry to create the statue of Walt and Mickey. He recalls bringing to life a younger … Read more
With Disneyland Resort once again allowed to have guests dining outside, they are recalling 232 cast members to work immediately. Positions will be filled for Carthay Circle, Award Wieners, Smokejumpers Grill, and ODV carts and the like. In the first wave of recalled cast, Disney is bringing in 71 cast members in table service, 138 … Read more
It is almost Christmas, and here in Southern California that usually means some of the busiest days at the Disneyland Resort. Join us as we take a look at the holiday crowds around Downtown Disney after the implementation of the stay-at-home order in Southern California. Security We arrived at the Downtown Disney District early in … Read more
We found a ton of new water bottles, tumblers and sippers today at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Whether you’re having the Best Day Ever or if you need a Fastpass to Friday, there’s something here to suit all moods. Best Day Ever Water Bottle – $34.99 This stainless steel … Read more
This afternoon, we spotted a Cast Member selling Mickey balloons outside of Carthay Circle in Disney California Adventure for the first time since the reopening. The balloons come in a variety of colors and feature Mickey Mouse’s face as well as the Disneyland logo. While balloons commonplace across Disney Parks, given the ongoing lockdown in … Read more
We were super excited to see that Gone Hollywood has reopened today in Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure. The shop has also added a few newly-redesigned pressed quarter machines. Come with us and let’s take a look inside! The exterior of Gone Hollywood on Buena Vista Street. Hand sanitizer stations are placed at … Read more
According to Disneyland Resort’s calendar, Downtown Disney District and Buena Vista Street will not be open on Christmas day. The calendar lists no hours for December 25, 2020. Hours for the surrounding days are normal. Dining locations at both Downtown Disney District and the recently reopened Buena Vista Street had to close earlier this week … Read more
Are your Spidey-senses tingling? It’s likely because several Buena Vista Street snack carts that were previously located near Carthay Circle have relocated very close to the new Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure attraction. And they aren’t the only snack carts on the move—the Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn cart is also back at Disney California Adventure! … Read more
Today at Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure, we found this awesome Annual Passholder Exclusive Jack Skellington popcorn bucket. This glow-in-the-dark Passholder Exclusive is available for $20 and comes with a box of freshly popped popcorn. Alternatively, it is also available without popcorn at the Backlot Premiere Shop for $16.99. The back of Jack’s … Read more
Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure has a new safety announcement reminding guests of various required health procedures, featuring none other than the voice of Disneyland Resort, Bill Rogers. Here is a transcript of the announcement: On behalf of the Orange County Health Care Agency, we remind you to take some simple steps to … Read more
Now that Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure has reopened, let’s head over to Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café to see what is new and different! Social distancing markers have been placed throughout the café in order to promote proper spacing between parties. The registers have been moved back from their original locations. All … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, November 19, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more
Carthay Circle restaurant has reopened along with the rest of Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. Set on trying out their alfresco dining offering, we beelined over to Carthay first thing upon arriving at Buena Vista Street. Do note that even with an early morning arrival, we still had a wait of about 3-4 … Read more