Tag: Disney’s California Adventure

Special Photos From Disney PhotoPass Day 2018 at Disneyland

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Sunday, August 19, was World Photography Day. Disney theme parks around the world celebrated with Disney PhotoPass Day, featuring special character encounters, props, and Magic Shots at select PhotoPass locations. I made a visit to Disneyland to check out the PhotoPass Day offerings there. First stop was the Partners statue, with a special prop – … Continue reading "Special Photos From Disney PhotoPass Day 2018 at Disneyland"
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New Fish Tacos at Cocina Cucamonga – Are They For You?

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Cocina Cucamonga, the quick service Mexican food restaurant in Disney California Adventure’s Pacific Wharf area, recently added a new fish taco entree to their menu. $12.99 for a plate of fish tacos, cilantro-lime rice and black beans. Lee and I tried it on a recent visit. There are three tacos, each double-wrapped in corn tortillas. … Continue reading "New Fish Tacos at Cocina Cucamonga – Are They For You?"
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Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff: Will Memory Refreshers Give You Brain Freeze?

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
“What is a ‘Memory Refresher’?” you may be asking. I’m so glad you did. It is the new layered frozen slush drink that is available at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, the new candy-and-oh-so-much-more shop at Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Pier. (If you missed it, you can take a First Look Inside Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff.) … Continue reading "Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff: Will Memory Refreshers Give You Brain Freeze?"
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Cool Off While You Warm Your Heart at the Pixar Shorts Film Festival

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
I’ve been taking some of my own advice lately on Beating the Heat at Disneyland, and one of the things I have really appreciated is the Pixar Shorts Film Festival. Not just for the respite from the heat and the chance to sit down, but because these short stories are of such heartwarming quality. As … Continue reading "Cool Off While You Warm Your Heart at the Pixar Shorts Film Festival"
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Latest Construction Updates and More from Disneyland Resort: August 3, 2018

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, August 3, 2018. A look at the Star Wars project from the 4th floor of the Mickey and Friends parking structure. A look at the first peaks to rise up. More scaffolding is removed and vegetation is now … Continue reading "Latest Construction Updates and More from Disneyland Resort: August 3, 2018"
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A Trip to Disneyland on its 63rd Birthday

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Lee and I celebrated Disneyland’s 63rd birthday with a trip to Disneyland. It was a Tuesday, and we were pleasantly surprised that the parks weren’t all that busy. While yes, some attractions had hour-long waits, most were well under that. We arrived late enough (11:30) that we didn’t try to get any Fastpasses – return … Continue reading "A Trip to Disneyland on its 63rd Birthday"
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Disneyland Resort Updates from July 13, 2018

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, July 13, 2018. Starting off my visit with a look at the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction from the Mickey and Friends parking structure. Along Disneyland drive on the back edge of the buildings more support structures are … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Updates from July 13, 2018"
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Disneyland Resort Updates from June 29, 2018

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, June 29, 2018. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure. Not a lot of visible progress this visit. Most of the work is being done on the other side of the buildings or inside. … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Updates from June 29, 2018"
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Pixar Pier – Now Open at Disney California Adventure

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Pixar Pier, the re-imagining of Paradise Pier, is now open at Disney California Adventure. Four themed neighborhoods: Incredibles Park, Toy Story Boardwalk, Pixar Promenade and Inside Out Headquarters, are inspired by beloved Pixar stories and characters. Jeanine and I both had the chance to go through the new area, so here’s some pictures from both … Continue reading "Pixar Pier – Now Open at Disney California Adventure"
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