Paradise Gardens Park hides in a corner spot in California Adventure. The louder, more chaotic Pixar Pier looms across the water, and the sweeping landscapes of Grizzly Peak cover its opposite side. But between those two larger-than-life lands, Paradise Gardens Park still manages to carve out its own little personality. This seaside haven in the […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – Mendocino Terrace belongs to the “Golden Vine Winery” complex, overlooking the waterfront. To find the Terrace, walk along the main walkway toward Paradise Gardens Park. You’ll see the Terrace on your right, up the steps next to the check-in for Wine Country Trattoria. EXPERIENCE Details: Service […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Grizzly Peak – Rushin’ River Outfitters faces the winding trail on Grizzly Peak’s southern end. To find the shop, head through Grizzly Peak, starting from Buena Vista Street. Keep to the left, and you’ll see the cabin just after the entrance to the River Run. If you’re coming from Paradise […] Read more…
Hollywood Land is California Adventure’s living movie set. You’ll see painted backdrops, false buildings, even a few soundstages. And no backlot would be complete without its own water tower. You’ll find it in the backlot section of the land, to the right of Monsters, Inc. The Hollywood Water Tower draws inspiration from those located on […] Read more…
It’s no secret that Goofy’s Sky School is a little unorthodox. Given the twists, turns, and frantic stops…it doesn’t really seem like Goofy knows what he’s doing. Well, if you still dare venture into his school, pay close attention to the Sky School Bulletin Board. You’ll see it on the wall as the ramp turns […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – When the street opens into its first courtyard, just beyond the gates, visitors will notice an old-fashioned gas station on the left side of the plaza. This is Oswald’s Tires; walk under the car port and you’ll see the entrance. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – ear hats, […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – Kingswell Camera Shop is one of the few shops at the Disneyland Resort without a front-facing storefront or marquee. To find this little shop, head into the corner storefront by the lockers, to the right of Buena Vista Street’s main walkway. You’ll see Kingswell to the […] Read more…
May 2015 – present LOCATION Grizzly Peak – Humphrey’s Service & Supplies overlooks the Grizzly Peak Airfield plaza, across the walkway from Soarin’ Around the World. If you come into Grizzly Peak from Buena Vista Street, you’ll see the shop on your left, just before the bathrooms. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – hats, tees, drinkware, small […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Pal-A-Round is the tallest landmark south of Grizzly Peak, so it’s hard to miss – but the entrance is a little hidden. To find the entryway, just keep moving toward the base of the wheel. You’ll see it as the path slopes toward the water, between […] Read more…
May 2017 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – The Collector’s Warehouse occupies most of the lower level of the Fortress. If you ride Guardians of the Galaxy, you’ll end up in the Warehouse. But if you want to visit the shop without riding, head to the left side of the building, and you’ll see the […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Angry Dogs faces the center of the Promenade in Pixar Pier. To find the food stand, head toward Pixar Pal-A-Round, the giant ferris wheel in California Adventure. You’ll see Angry Dogs immediately to the right of the loading area, across the path from the boardwalk games. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
May 2017 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – The Disney Junior Dance Party is hard to miss; its neon marquee is the largest in Hollywood Land. To find the theater, keep to the right side of the street. You’ll see the marquee about 1/3 of the way down, just before the Disney Animation building. BACKGROUND […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – Gone Hollywood occupies much of the block on Hollywood Land’s main street. If you’re coming into the land from Buena Vista Street, you’ll see Gone Hollywood on your left, across the walkway from the Disney Junior theater. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – mostly Mickey & Minnie, Marvel, and […] Read more…
When I set out to capture photos of the little details in Pacific Wharf, I wondered if I’d be able to fill an album. This land doesn’t have much real estate compared to other lands in California Adventure, and most of it’s area is seating for all the dining options. But as I wandered Pacific […] Read more…