WestCOT News & Updates

RETURN TO DISNEYLAND: California Adventure has finally hit its stride

February 27, 2023 by Chuck Schmidt

Funny thing about Disney theme parks: Historically, it takes a bit of time before they catch on with the public. Disney’s California Adventure, which opened in February of 2001 across a newly constructed esplanade from Disneyland Park, was no stranger to this phenomenon. After a massive overhaul, DCA has finally hit its stride.

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Why Disney California Adventure Failed

August 22, 2021 by Carly Terzigni

Disney California Adventure has had quite a memorable history, and despite being the newest domestic Disney theme park, it has gone through more changes than most other Disney parks!

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5 Moments That Changed Disney History Forever

March 3, 2021 by Rachel Franko

Ever wonder how Disney could have been different? Find out some of the biggest moments that have completely changed Disney as we know it!

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Four Abandoned Disney Projects We WISH Would Have Become Reality

January 3, 2021 by Brian Delpozo

We really wish these four abandoned Disney attractions had been built.

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Five Disney Parks Ideas that Never Came to Be

March 12, 2020 by Sarah Fournier

We're diving deeply into Disney Parks lands and ideas that never came to fruition.

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WestCOT: The Disney Park That Never Was.

January 4, 2020 by Austin Lang

Before there was Disney California Adventure, there was the most ambitious plan for a Disney Theme Park in history.

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The History of Disney California Adventure

December 10, 2012 by Jack Spence

Last week I wrote a piece trying to persuade those of you who have never visited the Disneyland Resort to give it a try rather than continually visiting Walt Disney World year after year. In that piece, I pretty much omitted discussing Disney California Adventure (DCA) as there is so much new in this park … Continue reading "The History of Disney California Adventure"

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