Disney California Adventure Archives

A Good Look at Buena Vista Street

August 27, 2011

While not related to Walt Disney World, one of the great panels presented by Disney Parks and Resorts at the D23 Expo was “A Good Look at Buena Vista Street”. In case you aren’t up on your Disneyland Resort news, Buena Vista Street is going to be the new entry area for Disney California Adventure … Read more

DCA Rings In The New Year With a Bang!!

February 5, 2024January 1, 2011

Happy New Year Everybody!! To celebrate the new year, DCA held a “Fountains and Fireworks” show utilizing the World of Color fountains AND fireworks launched from the lagoon and backstage to create quite a sight to see…

Date Set for CALIFORNIA Letters Removal

February 5, 2024December 9, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: As we look forward to 2011, we are excited to share that we are making great progress on the expansion of Disney California Adventure park. The year 2010 has been very exciting. In June, we made a big splash with “World of Color,” the nighttime spectacular that is wowing guests … Read more

Pixar Play Parade to be on Hiatus Due to Construction

February 5, 2024November 4, 2010

Some more sad news from DCA this week. Due to construction, it was announced on the Disney Parks Blog yesterday that the 2011 and 2012 Food and Wine Festival will not be held, but that is not all that DCA is losing from the expansion. From the LA Times Website: The ongoing expansion, derisively dubbed … Read more

World of Color Getting a "TRONcore"?

February 5, 2024September 16, 2010

Is a TRON: Legacy inspired encore coming to World of Color at Disney California Adventure? This video shows a very interesting test that might indicate TRON lightcycling its way into the show:

World Premiere of 'World of Color' Video

February 5, 2024June 11, 2010

Join us for the World Premiere of ‘World of Color’ at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort from June 10, 2010. After 5 years in the making, it’s time to jump into the magic, music, and color of this 25 minute show.

World of Color Apparel Released

February 5, 2024June 3, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: With only a couple weeks before the opening of “World of Color” and with the excitement building, I wanted to make sure you got a sneak peek at the art our teams have put together over the past few months, all leading to the inspiration and development of our “World … Read more

New World of Color TV Spot and DCA Logo

February 5, 2024May 28, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: Everyone seems to be interested in “World of Color,” and Mickey Mouse is no exception. In this never-before-seen TV spot, you can see Mickey mischievously handling a magical baton and trying to conduct this water spectacular all by himself! It won’t appear on television until Monday, May 31, but we’re … Read more

Chris Lastrapes' 5/27/10 Disneyland Resort Official Meet-Up Report

February 5, 2024May 27, 2010

Our own Chris Lastrapes was lucky enough to attend the first-ever Disneyland Resort Meet-Up and has some photos from the event to share with us: [smugmug url=”https://wdwnt.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=12338896_LXnPM&format=rss200″ imagecount=”34″ start=”1″ num=”34″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”L”]

"So Wonderful, So Beautiful!"

February 5, 2024April 30, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: It’s very exciting around Disney’s California Adventure park these days. In this video we take you inside the control booth as Walt Disney Imagineers work overnight testing lights, fire and nearly 1,200 fountains for the new nighttime spectacular “World of Color.” You’ll also see some exclusive footage from our time lapse … Read more

"Lots" More Changes to California Adventure

February 5, 2024April 28, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: More big news to share today…a new game with new faces is being added to Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the celebration of the soon-to-be-released Disney*Pixar film, “Toy Story 3.” We’re also introducing a new character that you’ll have a chance … Read more

Myrna Litt's D23 Candlelight Spectacular 12-6-09 Photo Report

February 5, 2024December 15, 2009

DLNT’s Myrna Litt attended the D23 Candlelight Spectacular and took some phenomenal photos. As she explains “D23 hosted the December 6, 2009 Candlelight Spectacular. Check in was from 10am to 5pm. We had reserve viewing for “A Fantasy Parade” located in town square. At 6pm was dinner at Stage 17 located in Hollywood Back-lot in Disney’s California Adventure. At 8pm we were escorted to the Candlelight seating location for a up close view. Following the ceremony we walked back to Stage 17 for a behind the panel discussion and our D23 Christmas ornament.”

Time to check in for the dinner portion of the event

Guests Select Ingredients at The New Lucky Fortune Cookery

February 3, 2024September 3, 2009

The colorful new Lucky Fortune Cookery, debuting Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, is the newest addition to the variety of dining options at Disney’s California Adventure park. Located in the Pacific Wharf section of the park, Lucky Fortune Cookery offers guests the opportunity to create their own Asian Rice Bowl meals and enjoy them in an … Read more

New Treats at This Year's Halloween Time

February 3, 2024September 1, 2009

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2009) – Spooky new fireworks and ghoulish screams at Space Mountain add to the fun when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 25-Nov. 1. Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the season as they interact with some of Disney’s most beloved characters decked out in seasonal costumes at … Read more