Grizzly River Run Archives

New Disney California Adventure Popcorn Bucket Featuring Baymax, Groot, and Sam Wilson’s Captain America Now Available

February 10, 2025February 9, 2025 Jamie Rowland

A vibrant popcorn bucket adorned with playful cartoon characters, including a tree, a car, and a superhero with a shield, sits cheerfully on a shelf next to merchandise in the store.

A new Disney California Adventure specific popcorn bucket featuring numerous characters and ride references is now available for purchase in the park. Disney California Adventure Popcorn Bucket – $14.25 This new bucket celebrates Disney California Adventure with characters and icons representing different areas of the park as Mickey Mouse admires it all. Mickey has a … Read more

Big Al Statue with MagicBand+ Interaction Installed at Disney California Adventure

May 6, 2024 Shannen Ace

Big Al statue of a cartoonish bear playing a guitar, displayed on a wooden platform at an outdoor venue with people in the background.

A new Big Al statue with dialogue triggered by MagicBand+ has been installed near Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure. Big Al is a bear from the Country Bear Jamboree, which was at Disneyland Park from 1972 to 2001. Big Al Statue The statue is located at the Disney Vacation Club Grizzly Peak Recreation … Read more

23 Years Later: A Retrospective of Renovations at Disney California Adventure

February 8, 2024 SamanthaK

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

Sailing Ship Columbia, Grizzly River Run, and Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disneyland Resort Temporarily Closing for Refurbishments in January

December 15, 2023December 13, 2023 Shannen Ace

Three Disneyland Resort rides are set to close for refurbishment projects beginning in January 2024. Sailing Ship Columbia Refurbishment The Sailing Ship Columbia at Disneyland will be closed from January 8 through January 11. Right now, the ship is operating from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After it reopens on January 12, as sunset begins … Read more

Bruno, Madam Mim, and More Meet and Greet Backdrops Materialize for Oogie Boogie Bash 2023

August 28, 2023 Dylan Kennedy Grey

Disney California Adventure is conjuring all sorts of spooky fun in preparing for Oogie Boogie Bash, and meet and greet backdrops have begun to materialize throughout the park. Up first is Bruno’s meet and greet spot near Grizzly River Run. Bruno Meet and Greet Backdrop The backdrop is designed in muted shades of brown and … Read more

Reopening Date Announced for Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure

February 8, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure is currently closed for a standard winter refurbishment but will reopen next month. According to the Disneyland app, Grizzly River Run will be closed through March 16, but reopen on March 17, so guests can enjoy their St. Patrick’s Day on the river rapids ride. Radiator Springs Racers … Read more

New Open-Edition Pins at Disneyland Feature Mickey, Stitch & Others Enjoying Popular Disney Parks Attractions, The Muppets, and More

January 29, 2023 Justin Topa

A new haul of open-edition pins has been discovered at Disneyland Resort, featuring Muppets, Mickey, Ariel, and other beloved characters and some popular Disney Parks attractions.

Christmas Decor Installed Across Disneyland Resort Including Sleeping Beauty Castle Icicles, Buena Vista Street Christmas Tree, and More!

November 4, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The holidays have arrived at Disneyland Resort, for real this time! Guests can now enjoy holiday decorations throughout both parks, including snow caps and icicles on Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Park and the Christmas tree at the front of Disney California Adventure. So join us on a tour of all the decorations installed so … Read more

National Geographic Photo Op Erected at Grizzly Peak Waterfall at Disney California Adventure

April 21, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

A National Geographic photo op has been erected next to the Grizzly Peak waterfall at Disney California Adventure. The photo op is unlabelled, but we recognize the classic yellow frame of National Geographic. The frame may be temporary for Earth Week. Nat Geo is also now offering a digital subscription bundle that includes Disney+.

Bye Bye Trees at Pirates and Paradise Bay, Galaxy Burger Review, and More: Disneyland Photo Report 3/29/22

April 5, 2022 Charly Shelton

Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort to check out everything that’s new in the parks and we want you to come along for the ride. So join us as we take in the sights at both parks of the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland We started our day in Disneyland, … Read more

‘West Side Story’ Star Not Invited to Oscars, New Lunch Menu at Space 220, Chapek Holds Last Minute Town Hall Meeting, and More: Daily Recap (3/21/22)

March 21, 2022 Rebecca Davis

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 Monday, March 21, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Annual Refurbishment of Grizzly River Run Nearly Complete at Disney California Adventure

March 21, 2022 Rebecca Davis

Cast Members have begun refilling Grizzly River Run. Refurbishment on the ride ends on March 30, 2022. Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure closed for an annual refurbishment on January 24, 2022. As the attraction nears reopening day, the previously drained track is partially refilled. Last year, Grizzly River Run did not open with … Read more

President’s Day Crowds, Refurbishments, Festival Booths & More: Disneyland Resort Photo Report 2/21/22

February 28, 2022 Charly Shelton

Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort to check in on the many ongoing construction and refurbishment projects and we want you to come along. Join us as we hit both parks in a grand circle tour. Disneyland It sure was a crowded one today. President’s Day is a great time … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland and Disney California Adventure (10/25/21): A Rainy Day at Disneyland as Christmas Approaches

October 29, 2021 Charly Shelton

Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort on this rainy day to see what’s new. In times past, a rainstorm like this may have made us consider going another day, but with park passes in such short supply until a replenishment, we can’t pass up the opportunity to get … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/26/21): A Petition to Fire Bob Chapek, Main Street Electrical Parade May Return to Disneyland, and More

October 26, 2021 Jared Haynes

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 26, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: First Lightning Lane Signage Installed at Disney California Adventure

October 26, 2021 Spencer Lloyd

The entrance to Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure features Lightning Lane signage amid lush greenery and rustic wooden structures.

Earlier today, we spotted the first Lightning Lane signage installed in Disneyland Park at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. When we sauntered over to Disney California Adventure, we also found that Lightning Lane signage had been (partially) installed at Grizzly River Run as well! The new sign hangs over the still-roped off entrance, with a clock … Read more