PIXAR Play Parade Archives

Step Right Up and Preview Toy Story Mania! With This May 2008 Issue of Disney Newsreel

May 12, 2020 Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Step right up as we aim for a sneak peek at Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure with this May 2008 issue … Read more

Paint the Night and Pixar Play Parade’s Run Extended at Disneyland Resort

July 26, 2018 Matthew Soberman

Get ready to “do this again…” and again, and again, as Paint the Night and Pixar Play Parade’s runs have been extended past their scheduled September 3rd end date, according to Disney Parks Blog. The parades were expected to end with the conclusion of Pixar Fest at the resort. Both parades received new additions to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Pixar Fest (4/14/18 Splash Mountain, Star Wars Construction, Pizza Planet, Etc.)

July 15, 2018April 19, 2018 Ashlee Fortenbach

Pixar Fest is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort! Let’s go take a look at everything there is to offer! Galaxy’s Edge Lines to get into the structure are fairly long during the morning. Galaxy’s Edge is coming along quickly, but I’m sure there’s still a ton of work to be done! The welcome … Read more

VIDEO, PHOTOS: Pixar Play Parade Returns to Disneyland Resort with New Floats Featuring Up, Inside Out, and Luxo Jr.

April 13, 2018 Jose Castillo

After a 9 month absence, the Pixar Play Parade has returned to the Disneyland Resort, but this time to Disneyland Park, and with it comes a variety of new floats as part of Pixar Fest happening at the Disneyland Resort. We had our team on hand at the resort to bring you video of the … Read more

PIXAR Fest Begins April 13th, 2018 at the Disneyland Resort, Paint the Night Returns, New Fireworks Debut

October 26, 2017 Tom Corless

As Disney Parks Chairman Bob Chapek announced at the D23 Expo in August, Disneyland Resort guests are invited to celebrate their favorite Disney·Pixar stories during Pixar Fest. Beginning April 13, 2018, this limited-time celebration of friendship and beyond will feature the debut of an all-new fireworks spectacular and the return of two favorite parades as well … Read more

CONFIRMED: Many Changes Coming to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure – D23 Expo 2017 News

July 15, 2017July 15, 2017 Ste

In a surprise announcement tonight, Bob Chapek revealed at D23 Expo 2017 that Paradise Pier will soon become Pixar Pier. They have hinted at a new attraction, but with no further details as of yet. This has been announced along side Pixar Fest, bringing new fireworks to Disneyland. In other Pixar news, the Pixar Play … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 6/13/12 – 6/22/12 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018June 28, 2012 John Lastrapes Jr.

Lost in the shuffle of everything else happening over the past few weeks, here is a photo report of some news not previously covered. New Churro Cart in Carthay Circle November, 18th, 1928, The date that Steamboat Willie premiered Taste Pilots Grill minus the rocket blasting out of the front is pretty plain Dancin With … Read more

Larry Delceg 5/5/2012 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018May 8, 2012 John Lastrapes Jr.

Let’s have a grand welcome to Larry Delceg! Our newest member of the DLNT crew! He’s going to be helping get us all our photo reports. This photo report covers DCA, Downtown Disney, and Disneyland. Larry provides images of parades in both parks, updates on the progress in DCA, and colorful shots from our favorite … Read more

The Pixar Play Parade To Play Once Again At On June 15th

June 11, 2018April 16, 2012 John Lastrapes Jr.

From Shawn Slater On The Disney Parks Blog: After taking a break for the past year to accommodate the Disney California Adventure park expansion, all your favorite Pixar pals are getting ready to bring the party back to the streets with the return of the Pixar Play Parade. The Pixar Play Parade brings to life … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 12/27/10 DCA Photo Report

June 11, 2018December 28, 2010 John Lastrapes Jr.

I was at The Disneyland Resort yesterday to celebrate my birthday which coincidentally was on one of the busiest days of the year. So I stuck to DCA for the day, which was also very crowded.

Line to get into California Adventure around 9:20

Pixar Play Parade to be on Hiatus Due to Construction

February 5, 2024November 4, 2010 John Lastrapes Jr.

Some more sad news from DCA this week. Due to construction, it was announced on the Disney Parks Blog yesterday that the 2011 and 2012 Food and Wine Festival will not be held, but that is not all that DCA is losing from the expansion. From the LA Times Website: The ongoing expansion, derisively dubbed … Read more

WDWNT Fan Meets – August 1st and 2nd at the Disneyland Resort

February 2, 2024July 22, 2009 Anthony Yacullo

I’d like to remind everyone about our upcoming fan meets at the Disneyland Resort on Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd. First up on Saturday: Come enjoy an evening of fun on Saturday, August 1st, with the WDWNT Network and Disneyland News Today staff at Disney’s California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort. Among … Read more

DLR Photo Report – 7/6/09

February 3, 2024July 7, 2009 Anthony Yacullo

I’m back from a wonderful evening trip yesterday to the Disneyland Resort. Even though I visited both parks, this photo report only covers Mickey and Friends and Disney’s California Adventure. So let’s get to this photo report:

Some work going on at the Mickey and Friends Tram Station. The tram only loads on the right side at the moment

As I got into DCA, the Pixar Play Parade started, so here are some photos

The Ratatouile unit has finally returned to the parade

July 4th Trip Planner

February 3, 2024July 2, 2009 Anthony Yacullo

To prepare everyone visiting the Disneyland Resort during this holiday weekend, I wanted to go over the entertainment schedule for July 4th, as well as the park hours, to make sure everyone can successfully see what they want to see: Disneyland will be open from 8:00am to 12:00am all weekend. “Celebrate! A Street Party” will … Read more

April 25th Weekend News Roundup

February 3, 2024April 25, 2009 Anthony Yacullo

A lot of news has popped up over the last couple of days, so I thought I’d post some of these smaller pieces into one big news update: –D23 reports: On April 29, for the first time in history, two people will receive a window on Main Street, U.S.A. on the same day. The windows … Read more

Ratatouille Float Cut From the Pixar Play Parade

February 3, 2024January 8, 2009 Anthony Yacullo

In some late breaking news, it seems the Ratatouille float in the Pixar Play Parade has been removed from the parade due to budget cuts, as it is the float that has the most performers. The float will most likely return for the peak seasons such as spring break & the summer. Stay tuned to … Read more