Now that the holiday season is in full swing at Disneyland, the spirit seems to be rubbing off on California Adventure. For the first time, the resort’s newer park is hosting a winter celebration, for Christmas (& Navidad), Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali. The festival has taken over most of Pacific Wharf and Paradise Pier. Stop by […] Read more…
Take a stroll through Buena Vista Street and you’ll quickly be overwhelmed by passing trolley cars, busy candy shops, and Mickey and his friends exploring the street in their dressiest attire. But if you stop to take in the details, you might just find a living piece of park history: the Old Oak Tree! When […] Read more…
July 1955 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The two largest Disneyland bands, the Disneyland Band and the All-American College Band, play primarily on Main Street. But they do also play in other lands, and smaller bands perform in other lands. As you roam the park throughout the day, you’re bound to run into […] Read more…
May 2012 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – The Magic Key Terrace sits above the vineyards, overlooking Cars Land. To find the Terrace, head toward the Wine Country Trattoria (the large Italian restaurant between Cars Land and The Little Mermaid). The stairs to the terrace are to the right of the Trattoria entrance. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street is always buzzing with shoppers, trolleys, and parades. But the street is also a neighborhood, with elusive residents occupying the second stories of the shops. Though Buena Vistans may never show their faces to visitors, they do leave behind hidden gems and details for guests to find. One hidden gem, the Buena […] Read more…
If you’ve ever taken the time to stroll through Cars Land, you’ve probably noticed that each building has a unique style, shape, and incredible detailing. And not every building sits on the main drag; one special structure (and hidden gem) is tucked in the foothills of Ornament Valley. As you walk along the winding path […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street is Disney’s reimagining of 1920’s Hollywood – the very decade Walt arrived in California and began what would become his magical empire. Though the buildings, restaurants, and trolleys are all reminiscent of the past, most of the guests on the street really don’t fit into the time period…that is, with one exceptional […] Read more…
Grizzly Peak is California Adventure’s quiet, scenic land, tucked between the hustle and bustle of the waterfront and Buena Vista Street. This forest oasis has its own nature trail (Redwood Creek), some misty rapids (Grizzly River Run), and plenty of shady places to sit and take in the scenery. But did you know that Grizzly Peak […] Read more…
January 2002 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – To find the Wine Country Trattoria, head down the main path at the end of Buena Vista Street toward Paradise Park. You’ll see the Trattoria on your right, across from the bridge to the pier. Hint: It’s the yellow building with the vine trellis! EXPERIENCE Details: […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION San Fransokyo Square – The Boudin Bakery Tour is tucked in the restaurant circle of the square. To find this walk through attraction, head toward Ghirardelli, which is to the right of the entrance to Cars Land. You’ll see Boudin on your right, across from Ghirardelli. BACKGROUND The Boudin Bakery […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park –  If you’re coming from Buena Vista Street, head toward the Wine Country Trattoria. When you reach the restaurant, follow the path around the bend, and you’ll see a pathway leading to the Terrace on your right. If you’re coming from the boardwalk or Grizzly Peak, head […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – Carthay Circle is the largest building on Buena Vista Street, so it’s hard to miss. Head to the center plaza at the end of the street, and you’ll see Carthay Circle on your left, next to the entrance to Hollywood Land. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – The Red Car Trolley makes two stops on Buena Vista Street. The first is at the entry plaza, near the lockers. The second is in front of Carthay Circle. Hollywood Land – The Trolley also makes two stops in Hollywood Land. The first is in front […] Read more…
Buena Vista Street, like Main Street USA, is lined with tons of window displays, showcasing everything from candies to old-fashioned home wares. But did you know that one of these window displays pays tribute to Disneyland concept art? If you walk along the right-hand side of the street, toward the central plaza, you’ll find this […] Read more…