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

The Art of Shaving at Disney Springs Closing Permanently, Aladdin ‘Easter Egg’ Spotted on Radiator Springs Racers, & More: Daily Recap (12/26/23)

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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 Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

VIDEO: Aladdin ’Easter Egg’ Spotted on Radiator Springs Racers in Disney California Adventure

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Riders stuck on Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure recently spotted an interesting Easter egg. No, it’s not your standard hidden Mickey, but what looks like a hidden Aladdin. Aladdin Hidden on Radiator Springs Racers TikTok user @disneytripsca shared a video of being stuck on the interior portion of the ride. … Read more

New Light-Up Cars Land Ear Headband at Disneyland Resort

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A new light-up Cars Land ear headband has arrived at Disneyland Resort. It matches the neon Cars Land merchandise, including a Spirit Jersey, released earlier this month. We found the ears in the Emporium at Disneyland. Cars Land Ear Headband – $39.99 The headband is lined with red velour. The outside of the band and … Read more

Walt the Dreamer Statue Presumably Arrives in EPCOT Ahead of Installation, Two New Pirates of the Caribbean Hoodies at Walt Disney World, & More: Daily Recap (10/14/23)

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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 Saturday, October 14, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Central Florida Air Quality Currently Classified as ‘Unhealthy,’ Worlds of Pixar Backdrop Walled Off for Repairs After Just 3 Months at Disneyland Paris, & More: Daily Recap (10/3/23)

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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 Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

New Neon Cars Land Merchandise Collection Speeds Into Disneyland Resort

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A number of new Cars Land-themed items are now available across Disneyland Resort, all themed to the neon lights of Radiator Springs. We found the entire collection at Ramone’s in Cars Land, though you can also find these items at Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure and World of Disney in the Downtown Disney … Read more

New Cars Land Spirit Jersey Races Into Disneyland Resort

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Racers, start your engines! A new Cars Land Spirit Jersey is now available for purchase at Disneyland Resort. We found it at Disney Clothiers, Ltd. on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park. Cars Land Spirit Jersey – $79.99 This Spirit Jersey takes many recognizable car faces from Cars Land and presents them as though they’re … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Disney Villains Roller Coaster, Log Flume Ride, Pizza Planet & More Were Planned for Disney California Adventure

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Blogger Cabel Sasser recently purchased a document from a Van Eaton Galleries auction titled “Paradise Pier Imagineering Project Scope” and shared his findings on his blog. The document, dated November 21, 2006, includes some Paradise Pier projects that never came to fruition — namely a Disney Villains ride. Paradise Pier Overhaul By 2006, Disney California … Read more

Vampire Tow Mater Straw Clip Returns to Disney California Adventure for the 2023 Halloween Season

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Cars Land in Disney California Adventure park always receives some of unique Halloween decorations, and the merchandise stands out, too. Returning this year is the Vampire Tow Mater Straw Clip. Vampire Tow Mater Straw Clip – $6.99 A purple curly straw comes with the straw clip. The top of the clip connects to the top … Read more

REVIEW: Spicy Chicken & Fries Returns to Halloween Menu at Flo’s V8 Cafe in Disney California Adventure

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Cruise on into Flo’s V8 Cafe for the Spicy Chicken & Fries, returning this Halloween season at Disney California Adventure. Flo’s V8 Cafe Flo’s V8 Cafe is located in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. Halloween Menu Spicy Chicken & Fries – $13.49 Steak Fries topped with Chicken Tenders tossed in a Mango-Habanero Sauce, drizzled … Read more

PHOTOS: Freshened Cozy Cone Motel Sign Completed at Cars Land in Disney California Adventure

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Refurbishment work on the Cozy Cone Motel sign at Cars Land in Disney California Adventure has concluded. The indicator was able to show off its freshened appearance sans scaffolding and scrim on August 24. Cozy Cone Motel Sign Refurbishment work took place on the sign throughout the month of August. It was entirely hidden from … Read more

PHOTOS: Radiator Springs Racers Exterior Track Repaved, Rockwork Repainted During Refurbishment at Disney California Adventure

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Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure is temporarily closed for refurbishment, and we spotted crews hard at work on the ride while on a visit to the park. Radiator Springs Racers Refurbishment The ride closed on August 18 for this refurbishment, and the closure is scheduled through August 27, according to … Read more

PHOTOS: Haul-O-Ween Decorations Arrive in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

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Halloween — or should we say “Haul-O-Ween” — decorations have parked in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure just in time for the start of spooky season. With the seasonal Haul-O-Ween overlay, the land themed to an old-time Route 66 stopping point gives new meaning to the phrase phrase “ghost town.” Haul-O-Ween Decorations Ramone’s House … Read more

Cozy Cone Motel Sign Under Construction at Cars Land in Disney California Adventure

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The Cozy Cone Motel, Sally’s roadside motel from “Cars,” is having some refurbishment work done to the entrance sign at Cars Land in Disney California Adventure. Let’s take a look. Cozy Cone Under Construction Cars Land is famous for being a section of Disney California Adventure that is plucked right out of the Disney and … Read more

Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree Continues to Operate at Half-Capacity as Refurbishment Moves to Other Side of Ride

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After having half of Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree closed last week, the refurbishment has now moved on to the other half of the ride. Since the ride can operate at half capacity, it is not listed on the refurbishment schedule. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree Refurbishment Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree is one of three attractions in Cars Land, along … Read more