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

February 8, 2024

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

Magic Key Giveaways, New Apparel, EPCOT Merchandise & More: Disneyland Resort Photo Report 2/16/22

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort to see everything that is going on while the weather remains warm and pleasant, and we want you to come along. Join us as we hit both parks in a grand circle tour. Disney California Adventure We began our day in DCA, and … Read more

Construction, Sweet Treats, Misaligned Eyes & More: Disneyland Resort Photo Report 1/25/22

January 31, 2022

Hey there, hi there, ho there! We headed down to the Disneyland Resort for even more from the Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure. And with all the excitement at DCA recently, we wanted to see what’s new at Disneyland as well. Join us as we head around both parks in this photo … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 3/20/12 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018March 21, 2012

I was at the Disneyland Resort yesterday and took some newsworthy photos to share. Photos include Buena Vista Street, Cars Land, Matterhorn Refurbishment, and much more… Buena Vista Street Oswald’s looking good The new color on the light posts in Paradise Pier is much nicer. Cove Bar closed for refurbishment Crowd Control is using blue … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 12/11/11 DCA Photo Report

June 11, 2018December 12, 2011

After a few weeks of Florida and my daily schedule being packed, I finally got a chance to visit my home resort here in “sunny” California. So here are some newsworthy photos from yesterday covering Buena Vista Street, Carthay Circle Theater, and much more… New Locker Complex coming along I wonder whats going to happen … Read more

Matt Valdez’s 11/17/11 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!! I would like to welcome Matt Valdez to Disneyland News Today as a staff photographer. Matt already has a photo report to share with us… Starting off in Disneyland Main Street is already decked out for the holidays The new Disney Gallery exhibit, “Trains of Disney” is now open at the Disney … Read more

‘Never Land Pirate’ Jake Coming To Disney California Adventure

June 11, 2018November 11, 2011

From Erin Glover on Disney Parks Blog: Great news, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” fans! Jake, from the popular Disney Junior show, will begin greeting guests at Disney Parks this month. Starting November 13, Jake will be making regular appearances at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. He will join Handy … Read more

ElecTRONica Extended Through Labor Day

February 5, 2024February 14, 2011

From the Disney Parks Blog: Guests have had so much fun at ElecTRONica, the grid will be open all summer long at Disney California Adventure park! ElectTRONica is a nighttime celebration that features music, live performances and interactive experiences, and it has become the place to dance the night away. Inspired by the computer-world environment … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 12/27/10 DCA Photo Report

June 11, 2018December 28, 2010

I was at The Disneyland Resort yesterday to celebrate my birthday which coincidentally was on one of the busiest days of the year. So I stuck to DCA for the day, which was also very crowded.

Line to get into California Adventure around 9:20

Conner Purzycki’s 12/5/10 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018December 6, 2010

I was at Disneyland yesterday to once again enjoy the parks in the rain and take advantage of small crowds. Despite the rain, I still was able to catch some newsworthy photos to share.

Starting in DCA, new signs pointing your way around the work walls in Sunshine Plaza

Max Guggenheim’s 9/25/10 DLR Photo Report

February 5, 2024September 28, 2010

I would like to welcome Max Guggenheim to the DLNT crew. He will be bringing us photos and videos from The Disneyland Resort. Max now brings us his first photo report from the Disneyland Resort…

Starting off in DCA, walls are up around the right side mural to prepare for it’s removal starting on Oct. 1st

Micheal Wada’s 9/12/10 DLR Photo Report

February 5, 2024September 17, 2010

DLNT Reporter Michael Wada was at The Disneyland Resort last Sunday and has a huge report to share with us. With summer now officially over, work walls are going up left and right around the resort. Lets take a look…

Starting off in Disneyland, Disney Clothiers is still behind walls

ElecTRONica, a New Dance Party Coming to DCA This Fall

February 5, 2024September 1, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: As they say in the digital world of TRON, “Greetings, Programs!” Today, we’re sharing concept art that gives you a first look at the new party we’re calling ElecTRONica. I’m told it’s the greatest nighttime dance party to ever rock Disney California Adventure park. Beginning October 8, the interactive, digital … Read more

Michael Wada’s 8/29/10 DCA Photo Report

February 5, 2024August 31, 2010

DLNT Photographer Michael Wada went to California Adventure last Sunday to get some Pictures of the construction in the Backlot…

The new sign at the front of the Backlot warning guests of the dead-end

Glow Fest Lights Up The Backlot

February 5, 2024June 1, 2010

From The Disney Parks Blog: Last month we shared details of the popular shows and after-dark entertainment that are returning for Summer Nightastic! Today, we have more exciting news. A new, high-energy experience called Glow Fest joins that line-up to light up summer nights at Disney California Adventure park. While “World of Color” brings a … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 4/30/10 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018May 7, 2010

I took a trip to the Disneyland Resort last Friday and have plenty of newsworthy photos to share. [smugmug url=”http://wdwnt.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=12091560_TxDEo&format=rss200″ imagecount=”100″ start=”1″ num=”100″ thumbsize=”Th” link=”lightbox” captions=”true” sort=”true” window=”false” smugmug=”false” size=”L”] Thanks for Reading!