With all of the hustle and bustle of Cars Land, most visitors race back and forth from one end of the street to the other without stopping to take in little details along the way. But in between the winding racetracks and comfort food pit stops, Cars Land is filled to the brim with details […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Paradise Park – Whether you arrive in Paradise Park from Grizzly Peak or Pacific Wharf, follow the path on the right hand side, toward Goofy’s Sky School. You’ll see the Corn Dog Castle on your right, across from the Jumpin’ Jellyfish. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – […] Read more…
Grizzly Peak is notorious for its greenery and quiet charm, with a number of different pathways providing views of the landscape. If you take the main walkway by Grizzly River Run toward Paradise Pier, you may notice a plaque along the fence. The plaque marks a great viewpoint of California Adventure’s likely least famous hidden […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION San Fransokyo Square – When you cross the bridge to the central dining area in the square, you’ll find the Lucky Fortune Cookery on the left, adjacent to Ghirardelli. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – outdoors, central pati Reservations – no Entertainment – none Menu The Lucky Fortune […] Read more…
June 2012 – present BACKGROUND When California Adventure first opened in 2001, Grizzly Peak was the heart of a larger land, called “Golden State”. But in 2012, the park underwent a major expansion and overhaul, and this land split into several smaller lands, including Grizzly Peak. Today, the peak is still the centermost land in […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Grizzly Peak – The easiest way to find the trail is by cutting through the Grizzly Peak Air Field. You’ll see the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail on your right, just after the guest access entrance to the Grand Californian Hotel. If you approach from Paradise Park, you’ll find the trail […] Read more…
June 2012 – present LOCATION Cars Land – Follow the main drag and you will see the Flo’s V8 Cafe on the right, across from the Cozy Cone Motel. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – indoor dining room and two adjacent patios, one overlooking Cars Land’s main drag, and the other facing […] Read more…
July 2011 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – Follow the park toward Goofy’s Sky School. You’ll find the Paradise Garden Grill on the right, just before Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – covered outdoor patio Reservations – no Entertainment – periodic live music Menu The Paradise Garden Grill is a […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION San Fransokyo Square – When you cross the bridge to the central dining area in the square, you’ll find Cocina Cucamonga on the right, across the patio from the Lucky Fortune Cookery. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – outdoors, central patio Reservations – no Entertainment – none Menu […] Read more…
As you explore the shops and restaurants around Buena Vista Street, you may notice stacks of newspapers on tables or counter tops. Take a moment to pick one up, and you’ll discover one of California Adventure’s hidden gems: The Buena Vista Bugle. This Disneyland Resort newspaper began circulation in 2013, in celebration of California Adventure’s […] Read more…
February 2001 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – When you arrive from Buena Vista Street, follow the main road and you’ll see a huge sign for “Animation” on your right. Enter the building along the blue wall that reads “Once Upon A Time” and you’ll land in the main lobby for Disney Animation. BACKGROUND When […] Read more…
As guests head from Paradise Park to Grizzly Peak, many take the back path that winds around the entrance to Grizzly River Run. And though thousands of guests travel this path every day, few notice a hidden gem adorning this stretch of road: the Painted Ladies! The Painted Ladies are a famous row of Victorian […] Read more…
July 2011 – present LOCATION Paradise Park – Follow the pier on the side farthest from Pacific Wharf, near the Golden Zephyr and Goofy’s Sky School. You’ll find Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta on the right, behind the covered seating area. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – covered outdoor patio Reservations – no Entertainment – […] Read more…
June 2012 – present BACKGROUND The original entrance to California Adventure was not Buena Vista Street, but a central walkway called Sunshine Plaza. But the plaza was largely empty, had no unified theme, and was often overlooked by park guests, so when California Adventure went through its major refurbishment, this area was completely redone. Today, […] Read more…