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.
The guest favorite parade sees Mickey and his drum corps kick off a whimsical, musical procession of Disney characters. Goofy tows a larger-than-life pull-toy, inspired by the classic and nostalgic Mickey pull toys, and Chip ‘n’ Dale arrive with a giant celebration cake
The new Get Your Ears On Celebration Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace also debuted Friday. Guests of all ages can move and groove each night with some of their favorite Disney characters. Listen up for the infectious celebration song, “It’s a Good Time,” along with other popular Disney tunes.
Of course the Disney crew has donned their “party best” for Get Your Ears On. Look out for Mickey Mouse and pals in new, fashionable outfits. They can’t wait for you to get to Disneyland and celebrate 90 years of memorable magic with the legendary duo who started it all!
In addition, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” up the night with its new high-energy projection show, creating a family-fun dance party throughout the park. Also for a limited-time during Get Your Ears On, specialty food, beverage, novelty items and merchandise are available for guests to celebrate the beloved duo in fun, new ways.
The gateway to Fantasyland—and the symbol of all the magic of Disneyland park—is Sleeping Beauty Castle. An opening day landmark since 1955, Sleeping Beauty Castle has the distinction of being named after a Disney heroine nearly four years before Sleeping Beauty appeared in her title film role 60 years ago in January 1959. In fact, “Sleeping Beauty” was still in its early stages of production when Disneyland park opened.
Sleeping Beauty Castle has the distinction of being named after a Disney heroine nearly four years before Sleeping Beauty appeared in her title film role 60 years ago in January 1959. In fact, “Sleeping Beauty” was still in its early stages of production when Disneyland park opened.
Over the years, the colors and finishes on Sleeping Beauty Castle have been refreshed and updated since Disney Legend and Imagineering Artist Herbert Ryman first created the concept illustration of the castle. Today, 60 years after the film “Sleeping Beauty” debuted, Sleeping Beauty Castle is undergoing another refurbishment through spring in preparation for this summer’s opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
The refurbishment is part of Project Stardust—a number of enhancements to the Disneyland Resort, specifically Disneyland park, to continue to deliver a world-class guest experience. The enhancements will range from overall beautification of the theme park to maximizing guest comfort and access. When Project Stardust is complete, Disneyland park will remain the beloved icon and international treasure it is today, while preparing the theme park for its next phase of significant growth, starting with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, where tradition meets a new frontier.
A number of efforts are already underway or completed. On Main Street, U.S.A., for example, curbs are being enhanced with slow inclines to help improve access when guests first enter. New brickwork adds to the storytelling of the iconic thoroughfare, and for the first time, the horse-drawn streetcar track was replaced in its entirety. In Fantasyland, reconfigured guest queues for Matterhorn Bobsleds, “it’s a small world” and Dumbo the Flying Elephant have improved guest access and comfort, while Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland now welcomes guests to a brand new area that was previously underutilized.
Throughout Disneyland park, the locations of planters and outdoor vending carts are being adjusted to make room for additional walking space and new, more efficient stroller areas. There also will be more seating in Disneyland park than ever before when Project Stardust is complete. We look forward to sharing more about these efforts and carrying forward Walt Disney’s vision for Disneyland park, while preparing it for future generations.
In the video below, Disney Imagineer Kim Irvine talks about the beautification of Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but at Disneyland you can celebrate love all month long. There are plenty of sweet ways to show you care during Valentine’s Month with specialty treats at Disneyland!
Today through Feb. 18, you can celebrate Mickey and Minnie’s iconic romance at Disneyland park. The heart-filled celebration features fun photo-ops in Town Square, festive décor along Main Street, U.S.A., and all of the tasty bites listed below.
Here is a look at the official Foodie Guide for February below so you’ll know exactly where to find everything – happy snacking!
Outdoor Vending Carts
Cherry Cotton Candy
Main Street Gourmet Coffee Cart
Minnie Donut topped with pink icing, a strawberry, and a chocolate bow
Churros Near Sleeping Beauty Castle and Churros near Town Square
Strawberry Churro with chocolate dipping sauce
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
Sweetheart Donut Sundae – Warm glazed donut with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce topping, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
Heart-shaped Mousse Dessert with raspberry mousse and vanilla bean crème brûlée center
Market House
Heart-shaped Linzer Cookie
Plaza Inn
Strawberry Bundt Cake
Red Rose Taverne
Cherry Mousse Dessert – Dark chocolate ganache and chocolate crunch with red velvet spray, gold dust, and mini heart sprinkles
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
Molcajete Platter – Chorizo sausage, carne asada, shrimp, cebollitas, serrano, nopales, and Oaxaca cheese with salsa roja and warm tortillas
Chocolate Tamale with espresso whipped cream and cherry compote
Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Chocolate-Cinnamon Sugar-dusted Churro with spicy cocoa dipping sauce
Blue Bayou Restaurant
Strawberry Beet Salad
Pillow Cake Dessert – Pabana mousse with salted caramel pot de crème center (share it with a friend or a loved one!)
Churros near Haunted Mansion and Churros near Splash Mountain
Burning Love Valentine’s Churro – Sweet and spicy red sugar churro with “double-the-love” cream cheese frosting
Honey-to-Love Funnel Cake – Honey and cream funnel cake with cinnamon sprinkles
River Belle Terrace
Southern Pork Belly Sliders – Sticky sweet and fiery-glazed pork belly sliders on toasted brioche buns with fresh sliced jalapeños with house-made pickle chips
Chocolate Lava Cake with passion fruit sorbet and passion fruit sauce
The Golden Horseshoe
Minnie-inspired Sundae – Espresso chip gelato, cherry compote, cream-filled cookies, and chocolate-dusted artisan churro topped with whipped cream and a chocolate bow
Stage Door Café
Strawberry Cheesecake “Funnel of Love” – Funnel cake covered with cheesecake filling, strawberry compote, whipped cream, and a chocolate bow
Bengal Barbecue
Piranha Lemonade Slushy – Mango and pineapple lemonade with lychee and pomegranate popping pearls
Roasted Vegetable Spring Roll – Roasted Portobello mushrooms and red peppers, pickled cucumbers, baba ghanoush spread, zucchini noodles, fresh mint, fresh basil, and toasted sesame seeds served with harissa sauce
As we previously reported the Purple Potion Minnie Ears are the latest trend in Disney fashion and now Disney has created an assortment of tasty Purple treats that will delight your taste buds and complement your fashion “taste,” including the new Purple Churro at Disneyland!
Purple is “It” right now and if you love these pastry wands of fried dough coated in cinnamon, sugary goodness then go big and go purple! This fried piece of deliciousness is coated in purple sugar crystals that shimmer in the light.
As you can see in the post below this insta-worthy snack has hit the internet and will be blowing up your social media feeds.
You can find this yummy snack at the Critter Country Churro Cart and it will only cost you $5.25.
The item has been spotted at the Emporium, a souvenir shop at the beginning of Main Street in Disneyland. These beauties retail for $27.99, but they will be worth every penny.
While you can only find them at Disneyland as of now, Disney has announced they will be headed to Walt Disney World in the very near future. They’re not currently for sale online—but we can only wish upon a star.
Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration is kicking off soon and it will be the biggest celebration of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Disneyland history. As part of celebration, exclusive food and merchandise is coming to Disneyland Resort.
For a limited-time, specialty food, beverage, novelty items and merchandise will be available for guests to celebrate the beloved duo in fun, new ways. Take a look below at a sneak peak of what’s coming!
On the apparel front, t-shirts, baseball caps and cinch bags celebrate 90 colorful years with everyone’s favorite mouse. Items are available in men’s, women’s and youth sizes, so you can coordinate with your friends and family.
Keep an eye out for other new merchandise, including celebration drinkware, pins, plush, and of course, Mickey and Minnie ears. In the Downtown Disney District, PANDORA will debut a limited-edition Disney dangle charm with a 14-karat gold “90,” Dooney & Bourke will feature new Mickey Mouse bags and a special Mickey Through the Years dress will be available at The Disney Dress Shop.
Of course, what’s a celebration without food? There will be a whole host of eats and treats celebrating our favorite pals, ranging from specialty churros and Mickey beignets to Get Your Ears On Funnel Cake Fries and Celebration Cake. On the savory side, you can chow down on unique items like the Share Your Ears Cheeseburger with ears made out of mini cheeseburger sliders or the Spectacular Mickey Cheesy Pizza with Mickey pepperoni and confetti of peppers and onions.
Well here comes Santa Claus, but not in the way you usually think. A parade float with Santa on his sleigh collapsed leaving Jolly Old Saint Nick hanging from his seat in front of guests during the Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland on Saturday.
Mr. Claus was launched out of his seat when his sleigh broke as the parade made it’s way down Disneyland’s Main Street U.S.A. on Saturday.
While he waited for crew members to help him down guests could see him dangling by his safety harness as you can see in the post below:
Some visitors at the California theme park posted recordings of the incident, showing Santa remaining calm while he he was left dangling a handful of feet off the ground.
Once he was removed, he continued to walk the rest of the parade route, smiling at guests and spreading holiday cheer with his sleigh trailing behind.
The mishap delayed the parade, but no one was reportedly injured by the float collapse.
President George Herbert Walker Bush died Friday at the age of 94. Disney has always honored presidential history and like so many presidents before and after him, he made appearances at Disney Parks.
In September 1988, President George H.W. Bush joined Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley and California Gov. George Deukmejian during a special Olympic Salute event at Disneyland.
Still serving as Vice President, he was there bidding good luck to the Seoul-bound U.S. Olympic team where he and his wife Barbra Bush marched in the theme park’s parade with Mickey and Minnie.
President George H.W. Bush also visited Epcot, where he presided over the first gathering of his Daily Points of Light award recipients—outstanding community volunteers from across the nation—at the America Gardens Theatre at Epcot on September 30, 1991 (pictured below).
The event was part of the huge 20th-anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort. (Later, Bush’s son, President George W. Bush, would honor The Walt Disney Company itself as a Daily Point of Light in 2004.)
Born into a tradition of service, Bush was a son of a senator, celebrated World War II combat pilot, student athlete, Texas oilman, Republican congressman, national party chairman, pioneering diplomat and the director of the CIA. After his own 1980 presidential campaign came up short, he served two terms as Ronald Reagan’s vice president before reaching the highest office by winning the 1988 presidential election, soundly defeating Democrat Michael Dukakis.
George H.W. Bush is forever immortalized in The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. He was added after he entered office in 1989.
