REVIEW: Pixar Fest 'Up' Specialty Pastries at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Pixar Fest treats can be found all over the Disneyland Resort! The Up-Tart was part of the sneak peek we gave you earlier in March, and now we have a review for you! The Up-Tart and Specialty Éclair are some of the many new Up-themed released snacks for Pixar Fest. You can find them at Jolly … Read more

REVIEW: Pixar Fest ‘Up’ Menu at Carnation Cafe, Disneyland Park

Pixar Fest has brought so many new menu items to the Disneyland Resort! In Disneyland, Carnation Café is known for its timeless charm, delicious food and its one of a kind dining location right on Main Street, U.S.A. Advanced dining reservations are required. During Pixar Fest, two new entrée items are available to order during … Read more

PHOTOS: Updated Rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel

After a long renovation period, the rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa are complete. I recently had the privilege of staying in a new room and it was well worth the wait. One unexpected feature I discovered immediately was the manually controlled recessed lighting around the perimeter of the room. It could be … Read more

REVIEW: Monsters Inc. Mike Wazowski Themed-Snacks From Disneyland's PIXAR Fest

The Mike Wazowski-themed Monster Mallow Donut, created for the Disneyland Resort's PIXAR Fest and sold at Disney California Adventure's Shmoozies

PIXAR Fest is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort and new snacks abound! Let’s take a look at all the treats themed to Mike Wazowski, the one-eyed monster from Monsters Inc. and Monsters University! Mike Wazowski Bread – $8.99 It is proper to start off a meal with bread service, right? The Mike Wazowski Bread sold … Read more

Salt & Straw Ice Cream Shop Coming Soon to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

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Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is getting tastier! Salt & Straw is an ice cream scoop shop, founded by Tyler and Kim Malek, joining the ranks at Downtown Disney. Ice cream flavors are handmade in small batches using local and organic ingredients. They have seasonal offerings available, showcasing maker Tyler’s passion for growing authentic … Read more

REVIEW: LIFE Magazine: Inside the Disney Parks

This edition of LIFE Magazine started out with Walt Disney, the man. It explained his obsession with trains, which is one of his most endearing and childlike qualities, and it talked about how it merged with intricate miniature worlds. When those two came together, Lillian Disney said, “It was one of those moments when Walt’s … Read more

PHOTOS: New PIXAR Jewelry Released at Disneyland Resort

A bracelet themed to Finding Dory, made for the PIXAR jewelry line

Among the myriad items that flooded stores at the Disneyland Resort over the past week or so, there was a new line of PIXAR jewelry. Starring characters from films like Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and Finding Dory, these pieces can be found in locations such at Knick’s Knacks in Disney California Adventure, as well as the Fortuosity Shop … Read more

Disney Dress Shop in Downtown Disney at Disneyland is Now Open

A sign for the Disney Dress Shop now open at Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort.

The Disney Dress Shop is now officially open at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. The new location offers shoppers a vast selection of apparel and accessories designed specifically for Disney Parks. Design inspirations draw from beloved characters and attractions from various Disney Parks. Some recently released items include design elements from Mary Poppins, … Read more