Category: Disney Parks

Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats Now Open at Disney California Adventure Park

There is a ‘cool’ new spot now open at Disney California Adventure park and it’s here just in time for summer! One of the first locations to open along Pixar Pier is Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats where you can find new frozen favorites to fend off the summer heat!

Inspired by the lovable and not-at-all-abominable monster from the Disney•Pixar film “Monsters, Inc.,” this will be your go-to spot for yummy frozen treats! Here you’ll enjoy cones and cups with tasty towering soft serve, available in chocolate, vanilla, and non-dairy lemon.

The Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats will also be scooping up a few specialty treats like the Pixar Pier Parfait, a non-dairy lemon soft serve and blue raspberry frozen beverage and the It’s Snow-Capped Lemon, also a non-dairy lemon soft serve with a “snow-cap” of white chocolate – YUM! A selection of fountain sodas will be served as well, with the option to turn any soda into a float with your choice of soft serve.

Pixar Pier is set to officially open in June at Disney California Adventure park. This expansive reimagining will transform the shores of Paradise Bay with your favorite Pixar stories. Other exciting food and beverage locations coming to Pixar Pier include the new Lamplight Lounge, Poultry Palace, Señor Buzz Churros, and Angry Dogs. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to come on out and try a frozen tasty treat at Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats!

May 1, 2018
Top 10 Highlights of Hollywood Studios Park History

Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the third theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort, officially opened 29 years ago today – on May 1, 1989.

In honor of today’s anniversary, take a fun-filled walk through the park with the top 10 highlights of the park’s history:

1. The Chinese Theater – Modeled after the Hollywood landmark, this near replica is a 9/10 scale of the original building. In 2019, the theater will be home to the first attraction dedicated to the mouse himself: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.

2. Gertie the Dinosaur – Created by Winsor McCay in 1914, Gertie sprang to life on the vaudeville screen as who many believe was the first animated character to show a distinct personality, paving the way for our own cast of characters – including Mickey Mouse himself.

3. The Hollywood Brown Derby – Inspired by the historic Hollywood locale, this signature dining location features three items from the original menu: the famous cobb salad, grapefruit cake and the Shirley Temple cocktail.

4. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith – A 40-foot-tall guitar greets you at the entrance to the first Disney attraction to take guests upside down. Take off from 0 to 60 to the sound of over 900 speakers blasting the music of Aerosmith throughout the attraction.

5. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular – Join the 2nd Unit of the “Raiders of the Lost Ark” film crew and experience the thrills of a live set.

6. BaseLine Tap House – Baseline Tap House, which offers “small bites and dreamy flights” was once the Figueroa Printing Company, a mom-and-pop print house that enjoyed great success through the mid- and late-20th century. Look around and you may see some of their work.

7. Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – Climb aboard a starspeeder and travel the galaxy! Did you know that in the latest version of this fan-favorite attraction you can find yourself landing on a planet in the outer rim of the galaxy known as Batuu? It’s the planet from the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

8. Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage – This Broadway-style show enchants audiences with a tale as old as time. The show premiered the same day as the animated feature on Nov. 22, 1991 and is the longest-running stage show at a Walt Disney World theme park.

9. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror – Hold on tight as you’re transported to the 5th dimension via a most uncommon elevator. Imagineers watched 156 episodes of “The Twilight Zone” in preparation for this iconic attraction.

10. Fantasmic! – With over 50 performers, pyrotechnics, laser lights, one million gallons of dancing water, a 40-foot-tall dragon and five costume changes for Mickey Mouse himself, Fantasmic! is the perfect way to end your day celebrating Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Some imagination, huh?

May 1, 2018
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates 29 Years Today

Places, everyone! Today, Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates 29 years of Hollywood glamour and glitz right in the heart of Florida. Here’s a look at the park’s entrance 29 year’s ago with its original moniker, Disney-MGM Studios, on its marquee.

Nearly three decades later, the park is in the middle of an exciting multi-year transformation, expanding to add two new lands where guests will become part of their favorite stories and create their own exhilarating adventures: Toy Story Land, which will debut to guests this June 30, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which is set to open in 2019. Work is also underway on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction, our first Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, set to open in 2019.

When the park opened, there were nine attractions for guests to enjoy: Backstage Studio Tour, Catastrophe Canyon, Disney Classics Theater, The Great Movie Ride, The Magic of Disney Animation, The Monster Sound Show, Residential Street, SuperStar Television and Hollywood! Hollywood! at Theater of the Stars. Here’s a unique look at Hollywood Blvd. just prior to opening day.

Still after 29 years of showbiz, there’s always a chance you’ll have a celebrity sighting while visiting the park. (Ok, world-famous character celebrity – but it counts!)

Happy Anniversary, Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Here’s to another 29 dazzling years.

May 1, 2018
Disneyland After Dark Announces Second Star Wars-Themed Celebration on May 9
Exciting news Star Wars fans! Due to unprecedented demand for the Disneyland After Dark – Star Wars Nite event Disney has added a second celebration of Star Wars on May 9!

Guests at this after-hours event will once again have special access to Disneyland park to celebrate a galaxy far, far away. You’re also encouraged to come dressed in favorite Star Wars attire!

This next Star Wars-themed celebration will give you a chance to experience many of the same offerings from the first Star Wars Nite event, including:
- After-hours access to Disneyland park, with mix-in access beginning at 6 p.m.
- Special entertainment, including a galactic dance party and character encounters!
- Themed décor and immersive Star Wars-themed photo opportunities.
- Specialty food and beverage offerings.
- Commemorative lanyard, event credential and unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the event.
Additionally, they will be adding new experiences for this second celebration of Star Wars, which will include:
- - Opportunity to be among the first to purchase Solo: A Star Wars Story pins (quantities are limited).
  - An additional Star Wars-themed photo opportunity.
  - Acme Archives Limited artist showcase and signing.
  - Book signing for “It’s Your Universe” (quantities are limited).
As a reminder, beginning May 4, all Disneyland park guests will be able to enjoy these new and returning Star Wars experiences:
- “March of First Order” – Captain Phasma guides a squad of First Order stormtroopers through Tomorrowland in a dramatic show of force.
- Encounter Rey – Meet the Resistance’s newest hero at Star Wars Launch Bay.
- Hyperspace Mountain – This popular transformation of Space Mountain returns!
A limited quantity of tickets will be available starting May 1.
May 1, 2018
Super Heroes Now Assembling at Disney California Adventure Park

On Friday, your favorite Super Heroes are began convening throughout Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure park for the ultimate heroic encounter!

For a limited time, Super Heroes have teamed up to meet with their newest “recruits” and save the universe.

Black Panther and Black Widow: The king of Wakanda and his Royal Guards, the Dora Milaje will be joined by Agent Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, to show off the latest in Vibranium technology.

Captain America: Celebrate the First Avenger as he arrives on the Avengers vehicle to greet gathered citizens.

Spider-Man: The daring, yet friendly web slinger is here to protect the streets. Snap a photo, grab an autograph or just thank him for protecting the neighborhood!

Thor and Gamora: Two of the most powerful warriors in the galaxy team up to defend a Sakaarian outpost. While meeting them, you may learn tactical fighting techniques and hear tales of valor!

Loki: Be on the lookout for the trickster, Loki! He has arrived and will be searching for allies to join his exploits.

As we mentioned earlier this month on the Disney Parks Blog, Doctor Strange will also arrive at Disney California Adventure park later this summer for a limited time.

For more action-packed fun, don’t miss Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” in theaters today.

April 29, 2018
Rainbow Mickey Ears Adding An Extra Flash of Colors to Disney Parks

Disney Parks has just released these new Rainbow Mickey ears and they are really adding some color to the parks! Now Disney fans can show off their pride and their love of Mickey Mouse with ears that Disney calls Mickey Mouse Rainbow Love.

The ears feature a red hat with the magical mouse’s hands making a rainbow heart on the front. The actual ears also feature stripes of color.

Social media is already buzzing about the news ears! Joey Graceffa — actor, singer and YouTube personality — wore a pair of the rainbow-printed ears during his recent trip to Disneyland with his boyfriend, Daniel Preda and he took to Instagram to show them off.

in a 🌊 full of people you’re all i 👀 thank you @disneyland for a day full of magic, new video, link in bio! 🌈 #GetMoreHappy

A post shared by Joey Graceffa (@joeygraceffa) on Apr 24, 2018 at 2:49pm PDT

Currently the new Rainbow Mickey Ears are a park exclusive. They retail for $17.00 and can be found at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World.

“We offer a wide range of merchandise items that appeal to guests of diverse backgrounds.” a spokesperson for the company said. The new merchandise comes just ahead of Gay Pride Month, which happens annually in June.

April 28, 2018
A Sweet-Lover’s Guide To Pixar Fest Treats at Disneyland Resort
If you have a sweet tooth then Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort is where you want to be! All four candy shops – Pooh Corner and Candy Palace at Disneyland park, Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure park, and Marceline’s Confectionery at the Downtown Disney District – have filled their windows with themed treats inspired by everyone’s favorite Disney•Pixar stories.

Here’s a quick guide to help you find all the sweets! Because you won’t want to miss out on them and you will definitely want to get some cute pics with them.

Candy Palace (Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland park)
- Grape Soda Cake Pop – Inspired by Disney•Pixar’s film “Up,” this grape-flavored cake pop is dipped in white chocolate and covered in purple sugar.
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22) – A vanilla cake pop inspired by everyone’s favorite bouncing ball!
- Buttercup Apple (Available through June 22) – Inspired by the lovable Buttercup from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 3,” this candy apple is dipped in white chocolate and decorated with marshmallows, yellow sugar, pink chocolate, and a corn chip horn.
- Alien Apple (Available through June 22) – Oooooooo, we are eternally grateful for this candy apple dipped in green and blue chocolate and decorated with blue and purple sugar, white and dark chocolate eyes, a mini-marshmallow antenna, marshmallow ears, and a dark chocolate smile.
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23) – Dipped in yellow chocolate, this candy apple is striped with blue chocolate and blue sugar and topped with a fondant star.
- Alien Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – This chocolate cake pop is dipped in green and white chocolate and decorated with marshmallows and blue and purple sugar.
- Dug Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – I have just met this chocolate cake pop, and I love this chocolate cake pop! It’s dipped in white chocolate, covered in gold sugar, and decorated with marshmallow ears, dark and white chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
- Russell Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – The candy must be explored! This chocolate cake pop is dipped in yellow chocolate and decorated with white chocolate, orange sugar, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
Pooh Corner (Critter Country, Disneyland park)
- Baby Dory Cake Pop – You won’t be forgetting this cake pop! It’s a yummy chocolate cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with blue sugar, white and dark chocolate, and sour belts.
- Nemo Cake Pop – No more Mr. Grumpy Gills after eating this chocolate cake pop. It’s dipped in white chocolate and decorated with orange sugar, small round candy-coated chocolates, white and dark chocolate, and sour belts.
- Grape Soda Cake Pop
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22)
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23)
Trolley Treats (Buena Vista Street, Disney California Adventure park)
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop
- Grape Soda Cake Pop
- Mike Wazowski Crisped Rice Treat – I can’t believe it! A crispy treat inspired by the green monster himself from Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” Dipped in green chocolate and decorated with white and dark chocolate, blue sugar, chewy chocolate candy horns, and small round candy-coated chocolates, this is something you won’t want to put back where it came from (or so help me)!
- Lightning McQueen Apple (Available through June 22) – Ka’chow! This candy apple is dipped in red chocolate and decorated with red sugar, marshmallow wheels, white and dark chocolate, sour belts, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
- Tow Mater Apple (Available through June 22) – Just towed in, this candy apple is dipped in milk chocolate, dusted in orange powder, and decorated with mini-marshmallow headlights, chewy chocolate candy, marshmallow wheels, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates.
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23)
Marceline’s Confectionery (Downtown Disney District)
- Grape Soda Cake Pop
- Nemo Apple – You’ll be swimming out to sea to touch this candy apple dipped in white chocolate, covered in orange sugar, and decorated with hand-cut marshmallows, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates
- Dory Apple – Just keep swimming to find this candy apple dipped in white chocolate, covered in blue sugar, and decorated with hand-cut marshmallows, yellow sugar, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates
- Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22)
- Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23)
Remember – these sweet, sweet candies are only available for the duration of Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort, which runs through September 3. So make sure to come on out and get your sugar rush before it’s too late! If you’re looking for all of the food and beverage offerings available for Pixar Fest, see my recent Foodie Guide.
April 28, 2018
New Dooney & Bourke Orange Bird Collection Just Perfect For Spring

The New Dooney & Bourke Orange Bird collection was recently released and they are definitely all they were quacked up to be and they are flying of the shelves!

A day without your Orange Bird Tote is like a day without sunshine. Dooney & Bourke have dreamed up plenty of pockets and compartments to carry daily essentials while visiting Disney Parks, but the Orange Bird collection is the newest must have for those who love to sport their Disney Dooney’s in the parks or anywhere.

Orange Bird Tote by Dooney & Bourke $268.00
This tote is made of coated cotton with contrasting leather trim. The exterior features 1 slip pocket. Inside the zip closure are 2 slip pockets, 1 zip pocket, a cell phone pocket & a key hook. The handle drop length is 10.5″.

Orange Bird Satchel by Dooney & Bourke: $228 00
This crossbody is made of coated cotton with contrasting leather trim. The exterior has 2 slip pockets. Inside the zip compartment features 1 slip pocket, 1 zip pocket & a key hook. The handle drop is 3″ & the removable, adjustable strap drop is 27″.

Orange Bird Wallet by Dooney & Bourke $158.00
This large wallet is made of coated cotton with a detachable leather wristband. The interior consists of organized space for a cell phone, cash and cards. Inside the zip closure are 2 compartments, 1 zip pocket and 6 credit card slots.

You can find the Orange Bird Dooney & Bourke collections at select locations at Walt Disney World Resorts and you can find them online at shopDisney. Get your while supplies last!

April 28, 2018
New Must Have Disney Parks-Inspired Spring Looks Unveiled At The Dress Shop

The Dress Shop at Cherry Tree Lane at Disney Springs always has the cutest dresses and now they just have unveiled some new Disney Parks-Inspired Looks For Spring that are totes adorbs! I’m just absolutely in love with these new dress, purses and accessories and they are a must have for Disney fashion lovers!

The delightful apparel and accessories collection – which was created especially for Disney Parks – has been a fan-favorite since it was introduced more than a year ago. The collection was designed for guests who want to emulate their favorite Disney characters or theme park attractions in a fun, retro way. The collection contains perfect outfits for guests who have a passion for Disney style. The dress styles are classic in design, yet all the styles have modern fits which make them wonderful outfits to wear when visiting Disney Parks.

New styles for this spring include a dress silhouette inspired by “it’s a small world” and Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park.

Check out these styles inspired by “Monsters, Inc.,” and “Mary Poppins.” That penguin purse is an adorable must-have for any Poppins fan!

A new Orange Bird dress and accessories debuted at the shop in January, however, Orange Bird Dooney & Bourke handbags just hit shelves this month.

Another guest favorite in this location is the selection of apparel by Her Universe that includes items inspired by Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland, Main Street, U.S.A., and the Haunted Mansion.

Some items are available on the Shop Disney Parks app, while others are available exclusively at The Dress Shop at Cherry Tree Lane, one of the locations inside the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs.

April 28, 2018
Woody Arrives in Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort
Toy Story Land is nearing completion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort and Tuesday Imagineers put the proverbial icing on the cake when they installed Woody at his permanent place in the land.

Standing nearly 20 feet tall, Woody will appear as a part of the new Toy Story Land marquee, which sits just in front of one of the land’s most anticipated attractions, the Slinky Dog Dash coaster. He’s tipping his hat (which measures 7’ feet, brim to brim!), next to the marquee, which is made out of blocks and a 4-foot-tall yo-yo – just a few of the many toys that make up Toy Story Land.

When Toy Story Land debuts on June 30, guests will “shrink” to the size of a toy and join in on the fun Woody, Jessie, Buzz, and Andy’s other beloved toys are having in Andy’s backyard. Here, guests can ride Slinky Dog Dash, a roller coaster Andy has assembled from his Mega Coaster Play Kit, take a spin on Alien Swirling Saucers, walk through a new carnival game box to experience Toy Story Mania!, grab a tasty snack at Woody’s Lunchbox – and meet some of the characters from “Toy Story” films!

Want more Toy Story excitement? Check out the list below for updates on new Pixar experiences coming to Hollywood Studios.
April 25, 2018