Category: Disney California Adventure Park

  • New Interactive Spider-Man Attracton Coming To California Adventure and Disneyland Paris

    New Interactive Spider-Man Attracton Coming To California Adventure and Disneyland Paris

    Today, Disney shared more details on an immersive interactive Spider-Man attraction, coming to Disney Parks, that allows guests to play an active role and be part of the story.

    Through a blend of never-before-seen technology and practical effects, guests will get to experience for themselves what it is like to have the abilities of a Super Hero.

    The interactive experience is coming to Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney Studios park at Disneyland Paris.

    Disney is being rather vague about the details, but they have confirmed that both parks will feature an exciting new attraction where guests of all ages can join the heroes in action.

    According to Disney, “We are expanding our story universe by creating a new organization, the Worldwide Engineering Brigade, to be our setting for this experience. Though WEB is grounded in classic characters like Peter Parker, it is an organization that we can all be a part of – one that invites us to engage with these iconic heroes like never before.”

    Walt Disney Imagineering’s Global Marvel Portfolio has been working closely with their partners across Studios and Entertainment to create exciting experiences and attractions where you can join fan-favorite Super Heroes at Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris.

    This adventure will blend seamlessly into the story of the new lands Disney is creating at both Disney California Adventure park and Walt Disney Studios park, where there will be surprises at every turn!

    No word yet on when the attraction will open.

  • Mickey’s Cotton Candy Soda at California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is a Sweet Treat

    Mickey’s Cotton Candy Soda at California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is a Sweet Treat

    The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is in full swing at Disneyland Resort celebrating the beauty and bounty of California. The festival features unforgettable cuisine and beverages from regions across the Golden State and the “Yippee! Mickey’s Cotton Candy Soda” is sweet treat you won’t want to miss!

    This tasty drink is a combination of Sprite, Cotton Candy Premium Syrup, Half-rimmed Butter Cream with Pineapple Cotton Candy Garnish.

    The drink is also featured on this years Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Annual Passholder Tee Shirt as you can see in the post below:

    You can get your tee shirt at the festival now through April 23 or while supplies last.

    That’s not all the festival has to offer though! In addition to 14 Festival Marketplaces with incredible menus, you can enjoy family-friendly seminars, celebrity chef sightings, a dinner with Disney chefs, and so much more!

    The Marketplace menus this year are jam-packed with a delicious array of new items, as well as some returning favorites. Located throughout Disney California Adventure park, you’ll want to make a stop at every kiosk! Paradise Garden Grill and the Festival Beer Garden are also featuring their own offerings, including a wonderful selection of beer flights and unique dishes.

  • Jessie’s Critter Carousel to Open in April at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure

    Jessie’s Critter Carousel to Open in April at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure

    Pixar Pier, the reimagined land in Disney California Adventure park, shares the stories and characters of Disney•Pixar films and a new attraction is now set to open in the area. Disney announced Friday, that Jessie’s Critter Carousel will open in April!

    Amongst the exciting attractions, themed neighborhoods and fun eateries you’ll now be able to mosey on over to a giant toy carousel starring Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl and a friendly bunch of desert critters for a rootin’, tootin’ romp.

    Inspired by Jessie’s wilderness friends in the “Woody’s Roundup” television show from “Toy Story 2,” this newly reimagined attraction is a classic boardwalk carousel with a whimsical spin. Saddle up on one of 56 adorable friends, choosing from a turtle, snake, buzzard, armadillo, bunny, deer, raccoon, ram, skunk and two cozy logs inhabited by a family of owls.

    How excited are you for the opening of Jessie’s Critter Carousel at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to Disney Dorks for more updates.

  • Food & Wine Minnie Ears Coming to Disney California Adventure Park

    Food & Wine Minnie Ears Coming to Disney California Adventure Park

    The 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is a culinary treat for the whole family, but it also comes with some amazing merch! This year Disney is releasing a set of Food & Wine Minnie Ears and they are too cute!

    The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Minnie Ear headband makes a perfect pairing with any outfit. The ears are padded with a Mickey patterned print on a purple velvet headband. It also has a purple matching bow adorned with a gold spoon and fork.

    While the Food & Wine will dazzle your taste buds, these Minnie Ears will complement your fashion “taste!” The popular Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns to the Disneyland Resort March 1 to April 23, 2019, with flavors and fare inspired by the Golden State.

  • VIDEO: Vampirina Joins Disney Junior Dance Party! at Disneyland Resort

    VIDEO: Vampirina Joins Disney Junior Dance Party! at Disneyland Resort

    The wildly popular Disney Junior Dance Party! at Disney California Adventure park is now welcoming Vampirina to the stage!

    This live show features music and characters from beloved Disney Junior TV shows—through high-energy songs, dazzling special effects and beloved characters.

    Disney Junior Dance Party! is hosted by Finn Fiesta and DJ Deejay, who encourage guests to sing and dance to their favorite Disney Junior songs.

    The interactive atmosphere is perfect for kids to sing, dance and play along with favorite Disney Junior stars like Doc McStuffins, Timon from “The Lion Guard,” Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” and now Vampirina from the hit Disney Junior series, “Vampirina.”

  • Steamboat Willie Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disneyland for Annual Passholders

    Steamboat Willie Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disneyland for Annual Passholders

    As part of the Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration, Disneyland is releasing a Steamboat Willie Popcorn Bucket exclusively for Annual Passholders.

    This a-maize-ing special edition Steamboat Willie Balloon Premium AP Popcorn Bucket is available while supplies last, beginning February 1, with refills through March 7, 2019.

    The eye-popping ear-shaped lid keeps the popcorn fresh and hot—perfect for snacking on while getting ready to be wowed by Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. Butter yet, this popcorn bucket is refillable for $1. That’s right, bucket refills for just a buck! Take a look below to see all of the locations where you can pick up this 90th Celebration souven-ear popcorn bucket.

    Disneyland Park Popcorn Cart Locations:

    • Frontierland (near Mark Twain Riverboat)
    • Main Street, U.S.A. (near City Hall)
    • Main Street, U.S.A. (Central Plaza)
    • New Orleans Square (near Haunted Mansion)
    • Fantasyland (small world promenade)
    • Fantasyland (Fantasyland Theater)
    • Mickey’s Toontown (near Gadget’s Go Coaster)
    • Tomorrowland (near Star Trader)

    Disney California Adventure Park Popcorn Cart Locations:

    • Buena Vista Street (near Carthay Circle)
    • Grizzly Peak (near Soarin’ Around the World)
    • Hollywood Land (Hyperion Theater)
    • Pixar Pier (near Pixar Pal-A-Round)

    Guests must present a valid Annual Passport at time of initial bucket and refill purchases. Photo I.D. may also be required.

  • 2018 Foodie Guide For Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure

    2018 Foodie Guide For Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure

    Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure park on Nov. 9 with music, dance, and diverse cultural festivities. At the event, you can enjoy the Festive Foods Marketplace featuring 12 delicious destinations!

    This Foodie Guide has everything you need to know about this year’s marketplaces. You can even grab a Disney Festival of Holidays Tasting Passport at any of the marketplaces to guide you on your yummy holiday journey.

    As you visit each marketplace, get your passport stamped and when you’ve filled your passport, you’ll get a special completion stamp! Take a look below at some of the tasty foods you’ll encounter on your adventure.

    Festival of Holidays Food

    Merry Mashups
    Food:

    • Turkey & Stuffing Tamale with Cranberry Relish
    • Lox & Everything Bagel Nachos
    • “Hot Cocoa” Marshmallow Macaron

    Beverages:

    • Sparkling Wine Punch with Chandon Brut, Sparkling Wine and Lime Sherbet
    • Holiday Punch with Lime Sherbet and Sprite (non-alcoholic)

    Festival of Holidays Food

    Winter Wonders
    Food:

    • Pumpkin Soup with Maple Cashew Cream
    • Chana Masala with Grilled Garlic Naan
    • Vanilla and Cranberry Trifle

    Beverages:

    • Pomegranate Lemonade (non-alcoholic)

    Festival of Holidays Food

    Brews & Bites
    Food:

    • Chorizo Queso Fundido with House-made Tortilla Chips

    Beverages:

    • Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Paradise Rd, Pilsner
    • North Coast Brewing Co., Blue Star, Wheat
    • Brewery Ommegang, Rosetta, Aged Cherry Ale
    • Deschutes Brewery, Mirror Pond, Pale Ale
    • Anderson Valley Brewing Company, Boont, Amber Ale
    • Aftershock Brewing Co., Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Ale
    • Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Isomerizer, IPA
    • New Belgium Brewing Company, Accumulation, White IPA
    • Cigar City Brewing, Maduro, Brown Ale
    • Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 9 Bonfires Blazing, Golden Stout
    • Legends Brewery, Cookies Galore, Chocolate Cookie Milk Stout

    Festive Progressive Flight:

    • Figueroa Mountain Paradise Rd Pilsner
    • Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale
    • Karl Strauss Isomerizer IPA
    • Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale

    Flavors of the Season Flight

    • Ommegang Rosetta Cherry Ale
    • Aftershock Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Ale
    • Karl Strauss 9 Bonfires Blazing Golden Stout
    • Legends Cookies Galore Milk Stout

    Festival of Holidays Food

    Favorite Things
    Food:

    • Holiday Ham Shanks with Brown Sugar-Pineapple Glaze
    • Reuben Potato Tots with Russian Dressing and Rye Toast

    Beverages:

    • Cranberry Sangria with Lime Garnish
    • Eggnog Cocktail with Whipped Cream and Nutmeg Dusting

    Festival of Holidays Food

    Holiday Duets
    Food:

    • Curry Cauliflower Soup with Braised Lamb and Mintchurri
    • Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage
    • Holiday Mickey and Minnie Cookies

    Beverages:

    • Ballast Point Brewing Company, Spruce Tip Sculpin, IPA
    • Warm Peppermint Chocolate Float with Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream and Peppermint Crumbles

    Festival of Holidays Food

    Visions of Sugarplums
    Special Offering:

    • Sweet Dreams and Milk – Horizon Organic Lowfat Milk and Choice of Dessert

    Food:

    • Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
    • White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie
    • Eggnog Wreath Éclair with White Chocolate Icing
    • Horchata Fudge

    Beverages:

    • Warm Bourbon Cider with House-made Bourbon-infused Marshmallow
    • S’mores Frozen Chocolate Milk with House-made Toasted Marshmallow-infused Whipped Cream, Graham Cracker Crumble and Chocolate Drizzle (non-alcoholic)
    • Horizon Organic Lowfat Milk

    Festival of Holidays Food

    Blissfully Braised
    Food:

    • Braised Pork Belly Adobo with Garlic Fried Rice
    • Cornbread Cakes with Braised Collard Greens and Smoked Bacon Gravy

    Beverages:

    • Blood Orange Ginger Mule with a Rosemary Sprig

    Festival of Holidays Food

    Grandma’s Recipes
    Food:

    • Beef Pot Roast on a Potato Roll with Horseradish Cream
    • Candied Yams with Marshmallow Cream and Toasted Pecans
    • Gingerbread Mickey

    Beverages:

    • Wyder’s Cider, Hard Pear Cider
    • Towne Park Brew Co, Gose Fresca
    • Avery Brewing, White Rascal, Belgian-Style White Ale
    • Smog City Brewing Co., Snugglebug, Sour Blonde Ale
    • Merry Cherry Pineapple Punch with Red Maraschino Cherries (non-alcoholic)

    Tart & Fruity Flight:

    • Pear – Wyder’s Cider, Hard Pear Cider
    • Watermelon, Lime, Hibiscus & Cayenne – Towne Park Brew Co, Gose Fresca
    • Orange – Avery Brewing, White Rascal, Belgian-Style White Ale
    • Boysenberry & Raspberry – Smog City Brewing Co., Snugglebug, Sour Blonde Ale

    Festival of Holidays Food

    Spicy Celebrations
    Food:

    • Nashville Hot Fried Turkey with Dill Pickles
    • Jalapeño Latkes with Chipotle Crema
    • Chocolate Chipotle Pot de Crème

    Beverages:

    • Pomegranate Margarita with Chipotle-smoked Sea Salt Half-Rim

    Festival of Holidays Food

    A Twist on Tradition
    Food:

    • Pozole Rojo Beef with Hominy Polenta
    • “Chicken-less” Mole with Spanish Rice
    • Black Forest Yule Log

    Beverages:

    • Winter Michelada with Modelo Negra and Brown Sugar Rim
    • Modelo Negra, Dark Lager

    Festival of Holidays Food

    Winter Sliderland
    Food:

    • Roasted Turkey Slider with Cranberry Sauce
    • Holiday Stuffing Mac & Cheese
    • Milk Chocolate Candy Cane Pot de Crème

    Beverages:

    • Frosty Frosé with Fleurs de Prairie Rosé, Blue Curaçao, and White Cranberry Juice served frozen with Mint Sprig
    • Oskar Blues Brewery, Old Chub, Scotch Ale

    Festival of Holidays Food

    Making Spirits Bright
    Beverages:

    • Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
    • Baileyana, Firepeak, Chardonnay, Edna Valley
    • Bartenura, Moscato, Italy
    • MacMurray Ranch Estate, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
    • Joel Gott, Zinfandel, California
    • Rodney Strong, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
    • Chandon, Sparkling Wine, Brut, California

    Mimosa Flight:

    • Pomegranate Mimosa
    • Pear Mimosa
    • White Cranberry Mimosa

    White Wine Flight:

    • Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
    • Baileyana, Firepeak, Chardonnay, Edna Valley
    • Bartenura, Moscato, Italy

    Red Wine Flight:

    • MacMurray Ranch Estate, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
    • Joel Gott, Zinfandel, California
    • Rodney Strong, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County

    In addition, available for all guests is the Sip and Savor Pass, which gives you the opportunity to taste your way through your choice of eight different dishes or non-alcoholic beverages from participating Festive Food Marketplaces. This pass can be purchased at various locations throughout the park, including Festival Merchandise Carts, Seaside Souvenirs, Kingswell Camera Shop, and Rushin’ River Outfitters.

    This special holiday festival runs through Jan. 8.

  • Paint the Night Parade Ending Its Run at Disneyland Resort

    Paint the Night Parade Ending Its Run at Disneyland Resort

    The biggest, brightest, most Pixar-powered parade in Disney California Adventure Park history is having it’s light dimmed. Paint the Night will end its extended run on November 7.

    The after-dark sensation that weaves its way through Disney California Adventure Park to ignite the night with electrifying enchantment is leaving along with Pixar Play Parade to make room for the holidays.

    Paint the Night gives guests the chance to see the supers from Disney·Pixar’s Incredibles 2, Tinker Bell, Sorcerer Mickey and many others as this shimmering river of luminescent floats, costumed performers and some of the world’s best-loved characters promise fun for the whole family!

    PIXAR PLAY PARADE

    Pixar Play Parade is a bubbly, high-spirited spectacular that invites Guests of all ages to join the festivities where guests can dance along as dazzling performers and some pretty popular Pixar stars pass by—including Monstropolis’ own baton-twirling Roz, drumming Sulley and wise-cracking Mike from Monsters, Inc.

    Pixar Play Parade will have its final performance on November 4th making way for A Christmas Fantasy Parade where you can watch Disney Characters join Santa for a merry musical celebration down Main Street, U.S.A. A Christmas Fantasy Parade returns November 9, 2018!.

  • 13 ‘Spooktacular’ Halloween Time Photo Moments at the Disneyland Resort

    13 ‘Spooktacular’ Halloween Time Photo Moments at the Disneyland Resort

    Halloween Time returns to the Disneyland Resort with fun festivities, spooky sights and dreadful delights. Guests won’t want to miss this “Spooktacular” season, which runs from Sept. 7 through October 31, 2018. These 13 photo moments will make any Halloween Time visit picture perfect.

    1. Strike a pose with Vampirina: For the first time at the Disneyland Resort, popular Disney Junior star Vampirina will greet guests and take photos with them, beginning this Halloween season. Vampirina, also known as “Vee,” brings the spooky fun with her wherever she goes, from Transylvania to Pennsylvania…to Disney Parks. Guests may find her in Disney California Adventure Park in front of “Disney Junior Dance Party!”
    2. Capture the dreadfully delightful décor on Buena Vista Street: At Disney California Adventure, Buena Vista Street is decked out for Halloween Time. Must-see photo spots include Oogie Boogie looming over the park’s entrance marquee and the haunting Headless Horseman statue across from Carthay Circle Restaurant.
    3. Snag a snapshot on Main Street, U.S.A.: What Halloween Time photo is more classic than the Mickey Mouse jack-o-lantern on Main Street, U.S.A.? Main Street photo moments don’t have to stop there, though. This area is brimming with festive décor, from beautiful banners to fall-inspired flowerbeds.
    4. Snap a photo outside Haunted Mansion Holiday with Jack Skellington and Sally: Jack Skellington and Sally will materialize in New Orleans Square near the Haunted Mansion. Afterwards, guests may hop into a doom buggy and celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” with a ride on Haunted Mansion Holiday.
    5. Take a Halloween portrait with Mickey Mouse and friends: Catch the “Fab Five” ­– Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto – sporting their Halloween costumes along Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure. These photo moments offer a fun and festive spin on classic photos with the beloved characters that started it all.
    6. Watch intergalactic ghosts appear in your Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy photo: As guests visit Tomorrowland, the home of Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, spooky sounds and spirits surround their rocket ship as it races through the stars, and an on-ride photo of the eerie experience is waiting at the exit. This attraction is best experienced with Disney MaxPass to snag a digital Disney FastPass and receive unlimited digital PhotoPass downloads for images like these.
    7. Return to The Collector’s Fortress after dark: Daring guests will return to The Collector’s Fortress after the sun sets for a risky rescue mission at Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, the seasonal edition of popular attraction Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! At dusk, the Fortress makes for a terrifically terrifying photo opportunity.
    8. Commemorate your cruise though Radiator Screams in Cars Land: Radiator Springs becomes Radiator Screams for the “Haul-O-Ween” season. Take a spine-tingling spin on Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween and Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and check out all the frightful additions from Scary the Scare-car to the creepy, crawly Spider-car at Flo’s V8 Café.
    9. Celebrate the season with the Cars in their “car-stumes”: Strike a pose with Lightning McQueen, Mater and friends in their creepy and cute “car-stumes.” Guests will find Mater dressed up as a “van-pire,” Lightning as a super hero, Cruz Ramirez as a pirate, Red the Fire Truck as a clown and DJ as a punk rocker.
    10. Photograph festive food and beverage: Choose from new offerings like sweet potato hand pie, chocolate graveyard sponge cake or layered pumpkin cheesecake at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café on Main Street, U.S.A. Over in Disney California Adventure Park, try the conchita, a traditional Mexican sweet bread complete with a decorative topping in the shape of main character Miguel from Disney-Pixar’s “Coco,” making it all the more Instagrammable.
    11. Take a selfie to show off your seasonal souvenirs: Foodies and photographers alike will delight in the new merchandise offerings this year. Suited for all your spell-casting and potion-brewing needs, the Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket and Green Poison Apple Stein are available for the first time. In addition, guests will find a wide array of seasonal t-shirts, mugs, plush, pins, purses and more throughout the resort.
    12. Witness a Grand pumpkin display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, guests will feast their eyes on a sweet surprise – a pumpkin patch built out of cereal treats, 200 pounds of icing, 100 pounds of chocolate and 300 pounds of fondant. This delicious display sits 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide inside the lobby of the hotel, and the Oogie Boogie pumpkin is over four feet tall. See if you can capture a hidden Mickey or two in your photo.
    13. Smile and say “Halloween” with your favorite pumpkin at the Downtown Disney display: The pumpkin display in the Downtown Disney District includes plenty of pumpkins with bright, saturated colors and interesting shapes and textures. The impressive assortment includes 17 different types of pumpkins in a variety of styles, with more than 2,150 pumpkins and squash on display.
  • Happy Hauntings Return to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time

    Happy Hauntings Return to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time

    It’s official — the spookiest time of the year has arrived! Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is underway now through Oct. 31.

    Your favorite experiences are transformed into eerie delights! From frightfully fun attractions and character encounters, to seasonal décor and Halloween-themed treats, there are happy haunts around every corner.

    Curious to see what awaits you at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks? Check out the video below.

    Which experiences are you most looking forward to this year during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort?