June 2012 – present Note: I think this location officially got its name and started serving drinks when California Adventure 2.0 opened, based on historic park maps I’ve seen. However, if you know of a different date – please let me know so I share the most accurate information possible here! LOCATION Hollywood Land – […] Read more…
Radiator Springs Curios is an eclectic little shop in Cars Land. But if you look beyond the assortment of goods for sale, you’ll spot a hidden gem that celebrates a very famous American road. On the eastern wall (behind the cash register), you’ll see a map. This is a stylized version of Route 66, one […] Read more…
August 2023 – present LOCATION San Fransokyo Square – Rita’s Turbine Blenders sits right at the heart of the square. If you enter from any direction, just head to the big orange hexagon; it’s hard to miss. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – shared outdoor patio Reservations – no Entertainment – none […] Read more…
When California Adventure first opened, it looked quite a bit different than it does now. Lands have come and gone as the park evolved and grew over time. In the Grizzly Peak airfield, there’s a hidden gem that pays tribute to a former land that once called the area home. To find it, head over […] Read more…
When you walk down Main Street, there’s a magical pink castle waiting for you at the end, signifying your entrance into another world. And in California Adventure, Buena Vista Street‘s answer to an iconic castle is the Carthay Circle Theater. Let’s take a closer look at the street’s crown jewel and its real life inspiration. […] Read more…
September 2023 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – The Vault occupies the lower level of the Quinjet building, on the eastern side of the land. If you’re arriving through the land’s main entrance, walk straight as if you’re headed toward Guardians of the Galaxy. You’ll see the shop on your right, roughly across the walkway […] Read more…
August 2023 – present LOCATION San Fransokyo Square – The Maker’s Market is tucked into the southernmost corner of the square. To find it, cross the bridge and keep to your right, continuing past the Cerveceria and Cocina Cucamonga. You’ll see it at the end of the walkway, just before the Baymax meet and greet […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Num Nums stand is tucked into the Incredibles themed area within Pixar Pier. To find it, walk as if you’re going to ride the Incredicoaster. Once you reach the plaza where to your left is the ride queue entrance and to your right is a fountain, walk […] Read more…
August 2023 – present LOCATION San Fransokyo Square – When you cross the bridge into the square, turn left. You’ll see the café in the corner, connected to the same building as the Boudin Bakery Tour. EXPERIENCE Details: Service type – quick service Seating – adjacent outdoor patio Reservations – no Entertainment – none Menu […] Read more…
August 2023 – present BACKGROUND Since California Adventure’s debut in 2001, the restaurant hub of the park has had many names. Paradise Pier, Pacific Wharf, and now, San Fransokyo. In the first two versions, this space resembled Monterey, specifically Cannery Row. It was the only land primarily focused on dining options vs. headliner attractions within […] Read more…
During the holiday season, Buena Vista Street follows Main Street’s lead and goes full-out on décor. Garlands, tinsel, ornaments, and a giant tree fill the street with cheer. Head over to the present pile beneath the tree, and you’ll find a special hidden gem with a connection to the Disney family. Somewhere in the present […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Poultry Palace faces the southern boardwalk section of Pixar Pier. If you’re coming from the “main” land entrance over the bridge, keep to the right of the main walkway. You’ll see it after the covered seating area. If you’re coming from the Paradise Gardens Park side, […] Read more…
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been hearing there are a lot of interesting things going on at the Worldwide Engineering Brigade (WEB). They’re having an open house today at their Avengers Campus location…should we stop by? Our tour of the facility starts in the courtyard. This whole building houses a program funded by […] Read more…
If you’ve ever seen a Marvel movie, read a Marvel comic, or watched a Marvel tv show, you’ve seen the work of Stan Lee. A writer, editor, publisher, and producer, Lee was the primary creative director of Marvel Comics for more than 20 years, co-creating some of the most famous superheroes in the world. It […] Read more…