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
The Jessie’s Critter Carousel fountain has been drained and blocked off with temporary barriers at Disney California Adventure, most likely for refurbishment. Jessie’s Critter Carousel Fountain The fountain is located just to the right of the sign for Jessie’s Critter Carousel in Pixar Pier. It can also be seen while on the ride and in … Read more
The Orange County Register has confirmed that some Pixar Pier attractions, including Incredicoaster, will operate during World of Color for the first time. Incredicoaster, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, and Jumpin’ Jellyfish will run during World of Color – ONE performances in the coming weeks as Disney California Adventure conducts operational tests. The attractions have never operated … Read more
Rumor suggests that Incredicoaster and Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disney California Adventure will start operating during World of Color – ONE any day now. The two attractions have never operated during any iteration of World of Color, including back when Incredicoaster was California Screamin’. Incredicoaster and Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind are part of Pixar … Read more
Nuts About Cheese is a marketplace available during the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival that has something for even the pickiest eaters. For those with an adventurous palette, we recommend trying the Petite Burrata, and for those less adventurous, the Crackers & Cheese or Mickey Mouse-Shaped Mararon are right up your alley! … Read more
The 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially kicked off and we’re ready to start digging into all of the new, yummy food. Let’s head over to I (Heart) Artichokes, where a new Artichoke Pizzetta has been added to the menu. Menu for the I Heart Artichokes Marketplace at Disney California Adventure … Read more
If you’re someone who eats with their eyes, head over to the Golden Dreams marketplace, available during the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. As the name suggests, everything served at this booth is colored yellow! From corn to cheese, to lemon, everything is beautifully golden and just as tasty. Menu for the … Read more
If you’re looking for a sweet treat while visiting the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, then look no further than the Berry Patch! This booth serves up tasty treats featuring many different types of berries in form of pies, cakes, and more. Menu for the Berry Patch Marketplace at Disney California Adventure … Read more
