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…
As you wander Grizzly Peak, you’ll likely be in search of a drink or snack. After all, flying around the world and riding the rapids can make you pretty thirsty! If that’s the case, this forested land has a little haven for you: Refreshment Point. This little spot opened in 2015, designed to resemble a […] Read more…
Close your eyes and picture Grizzly Peak for a moment. What do you see? For most people, it’s Soarin’ and the River Run. And yes, those two things are super important and beautiful parts of this forested land. But the space has so much more to offer. On my last park trip, I challenged myself […] Read more…
California Adventure draws a lot of attention at night. With neon lights, massive thrill rides, and the always stunning World of Color, crowds flock to the bright excitement of the park. But other lands don’t have that same energy in the evening, and for me, that’s a good thing. If I want to just roam […] 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…
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…
In California Adventure, Grizzly Peak offers an escape from the chaos of the other lands. Despite its thrill rides and massive playground, Grizzly Peak somehow remains peaceful, quiet, and somewhat isolated from the rest of the park. Visitors disappear into a redwood forest, thanks largely to the immersive details throughout the land. Every rock and […] Read more…
Disneyland and California Adventure both share similar traits; they’re boisterous, busy, and sometimes completely chaotic. But there’s a land in the heart of California Adventure that somehow manages to stay quiet, peaceful, and serene. Grizzly Peak is truly an oasis, a quick escape to the California wilderness in the midst of theme park adventures. Here […] Read more…
June 2016 – present LOCATION Grizzly Peak – Soarin’ occupies the largest building in Grizzly Peak, so it’s hard to miss. If you turn into the forested land from Buena Vista Street, you’ll see the entrance on the right, just beyond the Smokejumper’s Grill. BACKGROUND Soarin’ Over California, the predecessor to Around The World, had […] 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…