New Japanese Ghirardelli Sign Installed in San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure

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A new Ghirardelli sign featuring Japanese characters has been installed atop the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop in San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure. New Ghirardelli Sign “Ghirardelli” is in big red lettering, while the red Japanese characters below mean “chocolate.” The Japanese words on the balcony below were added a few days … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure and Disneyland (8/30/21): Mickey Pumpkin, Haul-o-Ween Decorations, Ghirardelli Sundaes, and More

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! Welcome to another beautiful day at the Disneyland Resort. We park hopped from Disney California Adventure to Disneyland today, and we want you to come along for the ride. As we exited the parking structure, we got to use those new contactless security scanners. They have just recently been … Read more

REVIEW: New Magical and Ocean Beach Sundaes From the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop at Disney California Adventure

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New delicious food continues to debut around the Disneyland Resort and so we stopped by the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop in the Pacific Wharf area to try some new and returning sundaes: the Magical Sundae and the Ocean Beach. A display inside Ghirardelli alerts guests to the Magical Sundae, which has gone from … Read more

REVIEW: New Gold Rush Caramel Sundae is a Treasure at Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop in Disney California Adventure

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A new sundae has made its debut at the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop during “A Touch of Disney” in Disney California Adventure and it may be the perfect treat for caramel fans. Gold Rush Caramel Sundae – $13.75 Vanilla ice cream, sea salt, diced almonds, caramel sauce, and whipped cream topped with a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: “A Touch of Disney” Event in Disney California Adventure 3/20/21 (New Food Items, Cars Land at Night, Physical Distancing Preparations in Stores, and More!)

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It’s now the third day of “A Touch of Disney” at Disney’s California Adventure! We were here Thursday and Friday but today, let’s look at some of the new food offerings at the event, Cars Land at night, preparations in unopened stores, and more! We entered the Mickey & Friends parking structure at 11:30 AM. … Read more

PHOTOS: Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop Reopens at Disney Springs

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If you’re a chocolate lover, then you’ll want to pay a visit to Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop at Disney Springs. Thankfully, the Chocolate Shop portion of Ghirardelli has now reopened, so we took a look inside to see the new social distancing measures. There are social distancing markers outside in case the queue … Read more

REVIEW: New Nacho Sundae is “Nacho” Average Dessert at Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop at Disney Springs

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Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop at Disney Springs has a new sundae we’re absolutely “chip”-per about in the Nacho Sundae! The sundae joins the Gold Rush as recent additions to the recently-reduced menu. The sundae consists of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, chopped nuts, rainbow sprinkles, and a cherry, all served on … Read more

Price and Menu Changes Hit Disney Springs Restaurants Ahead of Reopening

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With Disney Springs reopening to the public on Wednesday, several eateries in the area have decided to make changes to their menu, while The BOATHOUSE and Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop have changed their prices on several items. Below, you’ll find a complete listing of what items have been removed, what items have been … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 1/29/20 (City Works Eatery & Pour House, Christmas Popcorn Buckets, and More)

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Today, we took a stroll around our favorite shopping and eating district: Disney Springs! Let’s take a look. Our first stop was the highly anticipated City Works Eatery & Pour House. Not much has changed since our last visit, but it’s clear they’re getting closer and closer to opening. Today, it looked like they were … Read more

PHOTOS: Indoor Seating Area at Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop Closed for Refurbishment at Disney Springs

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For lovers of Ghirardelli Soda Fountain’s incredible sundaes, there’s bad news and good news. The bad news is that the “Soda Fountain” side has closed for a two-week refurbishment, lasting from January 13th through the 26th, losing indoor seating for the popular ice cream location. The good news is that the full menu is still … Read more

REVIEW: New Frozen Hot Cocoa at Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop in Disney California Adventure

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As we transition from cool weather into warm weather, it’s time to ditch the hot drinks for something frozen. And Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop in Disney California Adventure has the perfect new item to satisfy cravings for a cold drink on a hot day. If you’re a fan of sipping on hot cocoa … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure 1/1/19 (Holiday Crowds, Construction, Sparkly Ears, ETC.)

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The holiday crowds have been rough at the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks but at least there are a bunch of new sparkly ear headbands to help up celebrate the new year (and our monorail doors stay on…) A sunny morning in SoCal, the new Starbucks in Downtown Disney was busy.  Windows look completed at Ballast … Read more