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…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – If you enter Hollywood Land from Buena Vista Street, you’ll find the Fairfax Market on your left, about halfway down the block. If you’re coming from A Bug’s Land, keep to the left at the fork, and you’ll see the Market on your right. EXPERIENCE Details: Service […] Read more…
Any park guest that has passed from Paradise Park to Grizzly Peak knows how scenic and peaceful the Grizzly Peak trail is. Leisurely travelers can find tons of hidden details, some great photo spots, and this hidden gem: the Pelton Wheel. Pelton Wheels are water turbines, invented by Lester Allan Pelton in the 1870s. Though […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Buena Vista Street – When you reach the open plaza at the end of the street, keep to the right. You’ll see the Café straight ahead, next to the candy shop and Clarabelle’s Ice Cream. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – interior dining room, limited outdoor seating […] Read more…
Note: As of 2023, this hidden gem is now in San Fransokyo Square, but all else is the same! California Adventure’s smallest land, Pacific Wharf, is best known for its selection of restaurants and waterfront views of Paradise Bay. And though this land may not have any roller coasters or thrill rides, it does have […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – If you enter Hollywood Land from Buena Vista Street, keep to the left of the main road until you reach the fork in the road. At the fork, you’ll see Schmoozies, across from Award Wieners. If you enter Hollywood Land from A Bug’s Land, turn left at […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Paradise Park – Whether you arrive in Paradise Park from Grizzly Peak, Pacific Wharf, or Cars Land, follow the main path to the right. You’ll see the Golden Zephyr on your right, just before Jumpin’ Jellyfish. BACKGROUND The Golden Zephyr was one of the original rides in California Adventure, and […] Read more…
July 1998 – present LOCATION Grizzly Peak – If you arrive in Grizzly Peak from Buena Vista Street or from the Grand Californian entrance, follow the main path toward Paradise Pier. You’ll see the River Run on your left, across from the entrance to the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. If you head toward the River […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Cars Land – Walk down the main pathway, toward Radiator Springs Racers, and you’ll see Fillmore’s Taste-In on your right, across from Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. If you cut through to Cars Land from Pacific Wharf or A Bug’s Land, head down the main path away from Radiator Springs, and you’ll […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – Follow the main path from Buena Vista Street and you’ll see Award Wieners on your left, right as the path opens up to the left. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – adjacent patio Reservations – no Entertainment – none Menu Award Wieners is a quick […] Read more…
July 2011 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – If you’re coming from Grizzly Peak or Pacific Wharf, follow the main pathway toward Mickey’s Fun Wheel. You’ll see Bayside Brews on your left, just before the platform entrance to the Silly Symphony Swings. If you’re coming from Pixar Pier, you’ll find Bayside Brews on your right, […] Read more…