The DIS Unplugged Disney Podcast

Category: Disneyland

  • A Walk Down Buena Vista Street

    Take a trip back in time with me… “It was July 1923.  I packed all of my worldly goods – a pair of trousers, a checkered coat, a lot of drawing materials and the last of the fairy tale reels we had made – in a kind of frayed cardboard suitcase.  And with that wonderful…

  • How to Soar at Cars Land: Luigi’s Flying Tires

    With the opening of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, new attractions will draw guests like ants to a gourmet picnic.  While Mater and Lightning get all the attention with their attractions, two of the film’s breakout comic geniuses have created their own smash hit – Luigi’s Flying Tires!  Since fans of Disneyland have been…

  • Preview Dinner at California Adventure’s Carthay Circle Restaurant

    The Carthay Circle Restaurant doesn’t officially open until June 15th (along with the rest of Buena Vista Street), but we were able to take a look around recently and sample of few of their menu items at a special preview dinner.  The restaurant is filled with history, which is only appropriate as the exterior is…

  • A Guide to Surviving the Queue Lines in Cars Land

    If you’re a Disneyland Resort fan, you definitely know how long lines can get.  Unfortunately, Cars Land at Disney California Adventure is no exception to this rule.  I’ll bet you a cozy cone of churro bites that the Radiator Springs Racers and Luigi’s Flying Tires queues will never be void of guests, since these two attractions are fun and never…

  • Radiator Springs Racers: Cars Land’s new E-Ticket

    Since the start of its construction in 2009, Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land has been one of the most anticipated attractions in the history of Disney theme parks.  Of course, die-hard Disneyland Park fans will disagree and give Luigi’s Flying Tires top honor, but that is another blog for another time.  This Disney California Adventure attraction has all…

  • Pixar Play Parade Returns to California Adventure

    Beginning June 15th, the Pixar Play Parade makes its return to Disney California Adventure with a few changes, but the same energy.  The parade has been in “soft open” the last couple of Fridays, so I was able to get some pictures to share.  I think it looks great against the backdrop of the Carthay…

  • Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop Grand Opening at Disney California Adventure

    The Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop opened Thursday, June 7, as part of the 5-year long renovation project at Disney California Adventure.  The shop takes over the former Mission Tortilla Factory location on the Pacific Wharf.  Continue on for more pictures from the ribbon cutting.