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

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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

PHOTOS: New Pixar Place Hotel Signs and Concept Art Installed at Disneyland Resort

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Less than a week before its official opening on January 30, new Pixar Place Hotel signs, artwork, and more elements have been installed at the reimagined Disneyland Resort hotel. Pixar Place Hotel Sign The first sign we spotted is high up on the side of the building. It’s simple, with “Pixar Place Hotel” in black … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Disney Villains Roller Coaster, Log Flume Ride, Pizza Planet & More Were Planned for Disney California Adventure

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Blogger Cabel Sasser recently purchased a document from a Van Eaton Galleries auction titled “Paradise Pier Imagineering Project Scope” and shared his findings on his blog. The document, dated November 21, 2006, includes some Paradise Pier projects that never came to fruition — namely a Disney Villains ride. Paradise Pier Overhaul By 2006, Disney California … Read more

Disney Visa Cardmembers Save Up to 30% on Select Disneyland Resort Hotel Stays in Late Summer

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Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 30% on select premium room stays at Disneyland Resort hotels from August 1 through September 30, 2023. The offer is valid on Sunday to Thursday night stays. Cardmembers can book now through September 26, 2023. Check out the details below. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Disneyland Hotel … Read more

Save Up to 25% on Disneyland Resort Hotel Stays in Late Summer

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Guests planning a Disneyland Resort vacation save up to 25% on stays at Disneyland Resort hotels from August 1 through September 30, 2023. The offer is available on Sunday to Thursday night stays and select stays of 4-nights or longer. Here’s the breakdown for each hotel. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Disneyland Hotel Disney’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Colorful Mosaic Design Added to Porte-Cochère for Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel Reimagining at Disneyland Resort

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Work is underway at the check-in entrance for Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel as it transforms into Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel. Early Signs of Pixar Place Construction trucks are parked at the front, and the porte-cochère mosaic first seen in early concept art is nearing completion. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel has endured several changes over the … Read more

PHOTOS: Painting Continues As Paradise Pier Transforms Into Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort

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The exterior of the former Paradise Pier Hotel is starting to truly look different as painting work continues to transform the building into the upcoming Pixar Place Hotel. Colorful stripes were previously added to the side of the the new Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel that matched the colors of Pixar’s Luxo ball.  The vertical columns … Read more

REVIEW: Pacific Wharf Café Dishes Out A Sweet Dessert for the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure

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The Lunar New Year Festival is typically known for savory dishes, with few dessert options. For the 2023 festival, the Pacific Wharf Café decided to stray away from hearty, heavy options and serve up a special dessert

REVIEW: Lamplight Lounge Debuts All-New Specialty Menu for 2023 Lunar New Year Festival at Disney California Adventure

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Every year for Lunar New Year, Lamplight Lounge creates a special menu for the event. For the 2023 festival, four new items have arrived: a savory dish, a sweet dessert, a beer, and a juicy cocktail. Menu for Lamplight Lounge in Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year 2023 Food: Beverages: While Lamplight Lounge had … Read more

REVIEW: Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta Adds Milk Tea Taro Cheesecake for Lunar New Year 2023 at Disney California Adventure

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Taro milk tea is an incredibly popular drink, found in most East Asian countries. For the 2023 Lunar New Year Festival, those flavors that are loved by many have been brought to Disney, in the form of a cheesecake that can be found at Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta. Menu for Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta in … Read more

Repainting Continues, New Concept Art Wall Installed for Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort

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Once again, we’re checking in to see how the transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel into Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel is progressing. It was only back in September, during the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, that Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro gave an update on the reimagining of this Disneyland Resort hotel. He announced to … Read more

Paradise Pier Hotel Officially Renamed Pixar Place Hotel, Includes Finding Nemo Splash Pad

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At the D23 Expo in the “A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products” panel, it was announced today that Paradise Pier Hotel will officially be renamed Pixar Place Hotel. The retheme of the hotel is already underway, and we saw the sign for the hotel removed last week. A splash pad themed to “Finding … Read more

Paradise Pier Hotel Entrance Opens Inside Disney California Adventure

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Guests can now walk directly from Disney California Adventure to Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel thanks to an entrance inside the park. The entrance is between Corn Dog Castle and Seaside Souvenirs in Paradise Gardens Park. There are red walls at the edge of the park. A sign reads “hotel guests only.” Lamps hang from the … Read more

Walkway Connecting Paradise Pier Hotel to Disney California Adventure Under Construction

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Disneyland Resort announced today that a walkway is under construction that will give guests of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel a convenient entrance to Disney California Adventure. An entrance from the hotel to the park used to exist and it’s assumed that the new walkway will be in the same location. An opening timeframe has not … Read more

CONCEPT ART: New Pixar Art Hotel Replacing Paradise Pier at Disneyland Resort

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Disneyland has released concept art of the Pixar re-theme of Paradise Pier Hotel, which was announced yesterday. The concept art shows Pixar ball lights outside and a colorful porte cochère. Guests will be welcomed into whimsical character moments, like the iconic, playful Pixar Lamp balancing atop its ball in the lobby, as seen above. The … Read more

BREAKING: Paradise Pier Hotel to Become Pixar Themed at Disneyland Resort

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Disneyland Resort has confirmed that the Paradise Pier Hotel will receive Pixar theming. The exact theming is unclear at this time, though concept art did recently surface for a Toy Story overlay. It’s also possible that the hotel could be themed to multiple Pixar properties, though it will be likely that some of the features … Read more