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…
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…
June 2008 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Midway Mercantile serves as the exit to Toy Story Midway Mania!, along the center of the boardwalk. But you don’t need to go on the ride to visit the shop. You’ll find it on the main walkway, about halfway between the Incredicoaster and Pixar Pal-A-Round. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…
Pixar Pier is one of those instances where Disneyland didn’t exactly design from the ground up. Instead, Paradise Pier broke apart, with the boardwalk area getting some new coloring and details – but the bones were there. That’s largely why so much of the concept art is remarkably accurate compared to most imagery we see […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Knick’s Knacks faces the front entrance of Pixar Pier. If you walk across the bridge and under the marquee, you’ll see it on your left, across from Lamplight Lounge. If you’re arriving in Pixar Pier from the opposite side (near Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta), follow the main […] Read more…
As I put together these “Unusual Angles” albums, some lands are just so easy to photograph. Places like New Orleans Square or Grizzly Peak have so many different walkways, vantage points, and different ways to look at the spaces. But others are massively difficult. Pixar Pier has been my biggest challenge so far – how do […] Read more…
During the day, Pixar Pier is bright and bold: reds, yellows, and blues cover every building and cart. And unlike most lands in the park, after sunset, those colors don’t fade. Instead, they glow neon, with each building shining just as brightly underneath a black sky. From the bridge to the wheel and everything in […] Read more…
June 2019 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind is tucked beneath the tracks of the Incredicoaster. To find the attraction, head toward the Pixar Pal-A-Round from either direction. If you’re coming from the Goofy’s Sky School/Silly Swings side, you’ll see the Whirlwind on your right, after you walk beneath the […] Read more…
Pixar Pier has been anchoring the southern side of California Adventure for about a year and a half now, but it still feels new and a little unfamiliar. I still find myself exploring the boardwalk, finding new details and appreciating the brighter color scheme. Paradise Pier was a softer color scheme, playing second fiddle to […] Read more…
April 2019 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Jessie’s Critter Carousel overlooks the central section of Pixar Pier. To find the attraction, walk over the bridge and follow the path as it curves down to the lower boardwalk. You’ll see the carousel on your left, just after the Incredicoaster. If you’re coming from the other […] Read more…
Pixar Pier has only been in California Adventure for about a year, so for most park visitors, there’s still so much detail to discover. Each “neighborhood” in this land has its own little personality, and with each comes slightly different stylized architecture, decorations, and little gems to find. Visitors to the boardwalk shrink to the […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – If you walk through Pixar Pier, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff is almost impossible to miss. Head toward Pixar Pal-A-Round from any direction, and you’ll see Bing Bong’s marquee across the walkway, nestled beneath the Incredicoaster track. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Candy, pastries, chocolate, caramel corn, and other […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Snowman doesn’t want you to miss his frozen treats, so he set up his shop on the pier’s main walkway. If you arrive through Pixar Pier’s main entrance on the water, keep to the left. You’ll see Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats on your left, just as […] Read more…
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Lamplight Lounge sticks out over the waterway known as Paradise Bay. To find the restaurant’s entrance, head over the bridge with the Pixar Pier marquee. You’ll see the doorway on your right, before the adjacent patio. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – two levels […] Read more…