Pixar Pier Archives

PHOTOS: New Free PhotoPass Wallpapers from Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort Now Available Featuring Expedition Everest, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Pixar Pier, and More

May 13, 2020

The beauty and adventure of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest, plus classic characters and nighttime fun at the Disneyland Resort are the topics of the latest free PhotoPass wallpapers! You can download the images by logging on to the Walt Disney World website and clicking “My Photos” under the My Disney Experience drop-down menu. On the Disneyland … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland Resort Releases Free PhotoPass Wallpapers of Sleeping Beauty Castle, Pixar Pier, The Haunted Mansion, and More

May 2, 2020May 1, 2020

If you’re missing the breathtaking views of the Disneyland Resort, you can get your fix with a new series of free Disney PhotoPass wallpapers for computers and mobile devices! You can download the images by logging on to the Disneyland website and clicking “My Photos” under the My Disneyland drop-down menu. As of the writing … Read more

Add Magic to Your Online Video Chats With Virtual Disney Parks Backgrounds

April 11, 2020April 11, 2020

With the parks closed for the foreseeable future and many working from home, video chat conferences haven’t been far and few between; they’re quite common now whether it’s for work, school, or seeing friends and family. To add a little magic to your day and video conference, Disney virtual backgrounds are available! Thanks to Disney, … Read more

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

March 25, 2020

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, VIDEO: Disney California Adventure 3/13/20 – Last Day of Operation Before Temporary COVID-19 Closure

March 18, 2020

As a result of the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, closed to guests the morning of March 14. For the final day of operation, we headed over to the parks. While not much was going on in Disney California Adventure, it was an emotional visit. Esplanade The weather … Read more

PHOTOS: Jessie’s Critter Carousel Reopens at Disney California Adventure Following Refurbishment

March 6, 2020

Yee-haw! After over a week of being out of action, Jessie’s Critter Carousel is spinning once more at Disney California Adventure. The Pixar Pier attraction reopened today after closing for a brief refurbishment on February 24th. Thankfully, the attraction looks refreshed and ready to go! Look at the shiny critters! SHINY RACCOON! That is the … Read more

PHOTOS: Guinevere Van From “Onward” Arrives at Pixar Pier for New Character Meet and Greet in Disney California Adventure

March 5, 2020

Forsooth! Guinevere, the van that belongeth to the family Lightfoot, hath traversed to the magical realm of Anaheim, where it doth await excited visitors! And for those of you not into ye olde language: Guinevere, featured in the upcoming Disney/Pixar film Onward, has arrived at Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Pier for a limited-time photo opportunity. … Read more

PHOTOS: Jessie’s Critter Carousel Closed for Refurbishment at Disney California Adventure

February 25, 2020

As we announced last month, Jessie’s Critter Carousel at Disney California Adventure closed yesterday for a short refurbishment. Our reporters noticed walls up around the attraction last night, marking its first day under refurbishment. Let’s take a look! Despite only being open for under a year, Jessie’s Critter Carousel is already closed for refurbishment. Walls … Read more

PHOTOS: New Character-Based Games Play Cards Premiere at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure

February 25, 2020

The games play cards at Pixar Pier have received a touch of character. New cards have been introduced that show off the stars of the games of Pixar Pier, including Heimlich from A Bug’s Life for Heimlich’s Candy Corn Toss. Bullseye from the Toy Story films appears on another card for the Bullseye Stallion Stampede. … Read more

New “Onward” Character Meet & Greet Coming Soon to Disney California Adventure and Hong Kong Disneyland

February 18, 2020

In Disney and Pixar’s original adventure, “Onward,” teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot embark on an extraordinary quest after being given the chance to spend one more day with their late father. And soon, they’ll be making another epic journey… to meet you! On March 5, Ian and Barley will make their Disney Parks … Read more

PHOTOS: New PIXAR Character Purses (Mike Wazowski, Sulley, Rainbow Unicorn) Hop Into Disney California Adventure

January 28, 2020

Who doesn’t love the characters of Pixar? For decades, they’ve captivated our hearts, and now you can put your money where your love of Pixar is with these new purses available at Disney California Adventure! Monsters, Inc.‘s Mike Wazowski and Sulley and Inside Out‘s Rainbow Unicorn are the subjects of these new purses, and they … Read more

Jessie’s Critter Carousel to Close for Refurbishment Next Month at Disney California Adventure

January 22, 2020

The recently-opened Jessie’s Critter Carousel is set to close for a brief refurbishment in late February 2020. Extent of the work has not been announce, but we wouldn’t expect any major changes to the attraction that opened so recently in April 2019. Jessie’s Critter Carousel will be closed from February 24 through March 4, reopening … Read more

REVIEW: New Pork Belly Egg Rolls Shine at Lamplight Lounge for Lunar New Year 2020

January 17, 2020

While strolling through Pixar Pier, we found a special pork belly egg roll at Lamplight Lounge, created for the 2020 Lunar New Year. Described as having tender pork, a spicy mango glaze, pickled carrots, lettuce, cucumber, and pork rinds, this egg roll sounds like a perfect addition to the festival. Menu for Lamplight Lounge at … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney California Adventure 12/23/19 (Holiday Crowds, Letters to Santa on Buena Vista Street, Viva Navidad, and More)

December 23, 2019

As we get closer and closer to Christmas Day, we see the parks get more crowded and more festive. Today, we took a trip over to Disney California Adventure Park to see all the current park happenings. Buena Vista Street Today on Buena Vista Street, guests were able to write letters to the one and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure 10/30/19 (Avengers Campus Construction, Christmas Decorations, Character Meet and Greets, Halloween in Cars Land, and More)

October 30, 2019

With Halloween just one day away, we decided to rope drop Disney California Adventure to take in all the Halloween fun while we still can. Come take a look at our latest trip! Buena Vista Street When we first entered the park, we enjoyed being able to have our personal space. With the Oogie Boogie … Read more

REVIEW: Ghost-ly Pepper Nachos and Specialty Cocktail at Lamplight Lounge for Halloween Time 2019 at Disney California Adventure

September 8, 2019

Wizards and witches, wherever you dwell… it’s time for more Halloween Time treats from Disney California Adventure! At the Lamplight Lounge on Pixar Pier, you can try the newest specialty dishes, like the Ghost-ly Pepper Nachos and the specialty cocktail, packed with a ghostly surprise! Ghost-ly Pepper Nachos – $21.00 These nachos are extremely spicy. … Read more