REVIEW: QuesaBirria Tacos from Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill at Disney California Adventure

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On our most recent visit to Disney California Adventure, we stopped for lunch at Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill in Pacific Wharf. We’re always up for tacos and decided to try the QuesaBirria. QuesaBirria Tacos – $11.99 Braised Beef and Cheese Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa and Consomé QuesaBirria is a hybrid of a quesadilla (melted cheese … 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

PHOTOS: Free Sourdough Bread Samples Return to The Bakery Tour at Disney California Adventure

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Bread-lovers, it’s time to celebrate! Free samples of Boudin sourdough bread are once again being offered at The Bakery Tour in Disney California Adventure! The samples had been suspended since the park reopened earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but guests can now get their sourdough on near the entrance to the attraction. … Read more

Wine Country Trattoria to Reduce Hours of Operation Starting July 25 at Disney California Adventure

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The popular restaurant Wine Country Trattoria located in the Pacific Wharf area of Disney California Adventure Park reopened to guests back in June, and just a month later is already reducing its hours of operation. In an email sent to guests with an upcoming reservation, a Cast Member stated they will be reducing their hours … Read more

REVIEW: Caprese Salad, Spaghetti Bolognese, and Tiramisù from Wine Country Trattoria at Disney California Adventure

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With COVID restrictions reduced and capacity increased, more restaurants are opening up across Disneyland Resort. We’re glad to have more options available, and we stopped into Wine Country Trattoria for lunch today at Disney California Adventure. Hand sanitizer stations are still available, but physical distancing has been eliminated. The host stand still has plexiglass in … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Goofy and Max Go Fishing at Pacific Wharf for Distanced Meet and Greet at Disney California Adventure

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The sun is shining, the fish and rubber chickens are jumping, and the breeze is cool over at Disney California Adventure today. Over on the balcony at Pacific Wharf, we found Goofy and his son Max having some good (and bad) luck fishing. Goofy, with one fish already caught, dropped his line for another try. … Read more

REVIEW: Jalapeño-Bacon Peanut Brittle is a Tasty Unique Treat at Disney California Adventure

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“A Touch of Disney” began on March 18th and runs Thursdays – Mondays until April 19th, 2021. We’re hoping that new snack finds at this ticketed experience can hold us over until Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure reopen April 30th — and this peanut brittle just might do the trick! Jalapeño-Bacon Peanut Brittle – … 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

PHOTO REPORT: “A Touch of Disney” Event in Disney California Adventure 3/19/21 (More Entertainment and Character Options, Free Pixar Pier Games, Crowds, PhotoPass, Merchandise, and More)

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It’s day two of “A Touch of Disney” event, and we’re back at Disneyland Resort for some more Disney California Adventure fun. Yesterday, we were here for the opening of the event but still have more information and tips to share from today’s visit. Follow along, and we’ll take a look at characters around the … Read more

Mysterious Permit Filed for New Illuminated Signage in “Golden State Expansion” at Disney California Adventure

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A new permit suggests that a change is coming to Disney California Adventure. Recently, Disney filed with the City of Anaheim to install four illuminated wall signs for a “Golden State expansion.” From 2001 to 2012, Golden State was a land at the park that encompassed what’s now Grizzly Peak and Pacific Wharf, along with … Read more

Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ Movie Playlist: Part 6 – Disney California Adventure

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Disney Parks around the world may be closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but that doesn’t mean we can’t soak up some California sun on Disney+! Our continuing tour of the Disney Parks on the streaming service has brought us to our final stop in the United States: Disney California Adventure! Naturally, each of … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney California Adventure 11/26/19 (Festival of Holidays Entertainment and Merchandise, Christmas Characters, Cars Land Holiday Overlay, and More)

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Hooray for the holidays! Over at Disney California Adventure, all types of festivities are occurring. From Buena Vista Street to Pixar Pier, there is something new for everyone. Take a look at all the park updates and holiday cheer! Esplanade From the Esplanade, we were greeted into the parks by the Festival of Holidays decor … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious Pork Tamale and Iced Horchata at Cocina Cucamonga for Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays 2019

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Santa came early this year, in the form of delicious food. That’s right, the 2019 Festival of Holidays has taken over Disney California Adventure, and we’ve spent our day eating through the festival. We’ve now made our way over to Cocina Cucamonga, a participating restaurant for this year’s festival. This year, they are offering a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 3/19/19 (Spring Break Crowds, Sleeping Beauty Castle Updates, Luxo Ball Pillow, ETC.)

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We’re midway through March, which means we’re two and a half months away from the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The Disneyland Resort is in full preparation mode right now, from finishing up the new parking structure, to refurbishing existing attractions. But March also means it’s the beginning of Spring Break. More visitors combined … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort Refurbishments 1/30/19 (Sleeping Beauty Castle, Astro Orbitor, Pacific Wharf, and Parking Structure Construction)

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Every January, the Disneyland Resort uses the post-holiday offseason to refurbish attractions that have suffered wear the previous year. While this usually results in a number of attractions being closed, much to guests’ dismay, it does leave us with something to look forward to when the end of Spring arrives. After our most recent trip … Read more