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Tag: California Adventure

  • New Disney Parks Merchandise Continues to Impress

    This summer was big in the world of Disney Parks merchandise. From new Dooney & Bourke bags to a wider variety of items available for purchase to the shocking return of resort specific merchandise, shoppers in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland found themselves reaching into their pockets and walking away with prized treasures. As…

  • Disney’s Frankenweenie Invades Parks & Theaters This Fall

    This fall, Disney brings to life the tale of a boy on a mission to save man’s best friend. Using stop-motion animation and a story written by Tim Burton over 25 years ago, Frankenweenie will entertain and inspire as it travels across the globe, into Disney parks, and theaters.   Image: The story of a boy…

  • Frappes, Lattes, & Liquid Gold: Starbucks Opens in Disney’s California Adventure

    Some like it bold. Others like it sweet. Many prefer whipped while a few salivate over it iced. No matter how they like it, guests can now find their favorite Starbucks beverages and treats inside Disney parks thanks to a partnership with the Seattle-based coffee chain, the largest in the world.   Image: The Fiddler, Fifer,…

  • Taking Advantage of Annual Pass Early Entry at the Disneyland Resort

    The Disneyland Resort has some nice perks for those who have annual passes.  The latest one gives annual passholders early entry into the Disneyland and California Adventure Parks.  I recently took advantage of this perk and I went to California Adventure at 7:00 am on a Saturday morning, one hour before regular opening.

  • Carthay Circle Restaurant, a Taste of Elegance

    Carthay Circle Restaurant, a Taste of Elegance

    On June 15, Carthay Circle Restaurant opened to the public at Disney’s California Adventure, and luckily for us, we had reservations for an 11:20 lunch.  There were six of us in our group, and with great anticipation we met up at the restaurant at the appointed time.  

  • 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…

  • Orlando Theme Parks: An Amazing but Silent Period of Growth

    Hey!  <Shake…shake…shake> wake up!   <Tap…tap…tap> come over here, there’s something we need to talk about.  I’m not sure everyone is aware of what’s going on, but we need to get something out on the table.  Sometimes things can happen under the radar and we aren’t even aware of it, but that’s not going to happen…