In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios’ “Toy Story,” Rex has made his Disneyland Resort debut at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure. Rex is meeting at Pixar Pier beneath the Pixar Promenade across from the Pixar Pal-A-Round. In typical Rex fashion, he was a bit nervous but excited to party at … Read more
New vintage-style posters have been installed in Hyperion Courtyard at Disney California Adventure for the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration. Vintage-Style Posters The posters resemble old advertisements for Disney Studios, parks, and entertainment. This poster features a photo of the old Walt Disney Studios building at 2719 Hyperion. Retro sans serif text reads, “Premiering the brand … Read more
The shortbread cookie has returned to Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums in Disney Californa Adventure, now called the Firey Jack-Jack. As you might expect, we found this new cookie at the Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums cart on Pixar Pier. Firey Jack-Jack – $6.75 Shortbread Cookie dipped in Chocolate with a Jack-Jack Chocolate Piece This cookie may … Read more
Anger from “Inside Out” has arrived at Disney California Adventure in honor of the release of “Inside Out 2.” The emotion is meeting guests at the Pixar Pier Band Shell from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anger Meet and Greet Anger is in his white shirt, red tie with a zig-zag pattern, and slacks. He’s … Read more
Just days before the start of Pixar Fest, which “celebrates friendship and beyond,” a group of guests ganged up on one woman at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure. Pixar Pier Fight Instagram user @714.layla_ originally shared a video of the fight to their story. The video was reposted by @santaanaproblems two days ago. View … Read more
During a scheduled 10-day closure for refurbishment, crews have removed the loop from the Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure. Incredicoaster Refurbishment A crane is parked at the Pixar Pier roller-coaster, which is the only Disneyland Resort coaster with an inversion. Two sections of the track curve up but no longer meet. The top half of … Read more
The Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure will close for a brief refurbishment this month. Incredicoaster Refurbishment The Disneyland Resort website lists no hours for Incredicoaster from April 8 through April 18, 2024. It’s scheduled to reopen on April 19. It was last closed for refurbishment for a few days in late November and early December … Read more
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
The 2024 Lunar New Year Festival celebration is officially underway at Disney California Adventure! With plenty of new and returning treats available during the festival, we’ve compiled a helpful guide of reviews for every location available during the celebration. For each location you’ll find our thoughts, rankings, and photos to help you decide which treats … Read more
The Year of the Dragon has arrived at Disney California Adventure with the start of the Lunar New Year Festival! While you’re spending your time visiting the park, meeting special characters, and collecting all of the merchandise, don’t forget that there’s a ton of specialty food available throughout the park, as well. To help you … Read more
The new pink polka-dot Valentine’s Day popcorn bucket teased by Disneyland Resort on Wednesday is now available for purchase. Disneyland Resort did not provide a specific end date for the popcorn bucket’s availability, but it will presumably be available through Valentine’s Day on February 14, 2024, or while supplies last. We picked up the new … Read more
As we previously reported, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disney California Adventure will be closed for refurbishment beginning on January 22, 2024. The Disneyland Resort calendar now includes a reopening date for the Pixar Pier ride. Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind will reopen on February 9. On this family ride, guests “take a sense-sational spin around … Read more
A new pre-show inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming feature film, “Wish,” has debuted ahead of “World of Color – Season of Light” at Disney California Adventure. ‘Wish’ Pre-Show at ‘World of Color – Season of Light’ The pre-show features the film’s main character, Asha, singing “This Wish,” performed by Ariana DeBose. Star, a … Read more
The La Luna Star Catcher game at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure has a new collectible key prize — the 80th anniversary “Fantasia” key released three years ago. 80th Anniversary ‘Fantasia’ Key Collectible keys were available on shopDisney in 2020 and 2021 before falling out of fashion, but old keys are sometimes brought into … Read more
Tonight is the first night of Oogie Boogie Bash for 2023, and with this year’s event comes the debut appearances of two new Disney Villains, plus one Pixar villain new to the event. Let’s take a look. Lotso from ‘Toy Story 3’ Lotso is a meet and greet rather than a treat trail for Oogie … Read more
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