Category: Disney Experiences
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D23 Celebrates Disney California Adventure Past, Present, and Future with Anniversary Event
On February 7, 2026, D23 hosted a special event that was a tribute to the past, present, and future for Disney California Adventure. The event was held at the Disneyland Hotel and is a part of the D23 Spotlight Series. The event included imagineers past and present who shared about Disney California Adventure from their…
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Humphrey the Bear Makes Happy Debut at Disneyland Resort
On Friday, the Disneyland Resort kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration of Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. This saw limited time offerings like Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in new Disney California Adventure-inspired outfits on Buena Vista Street, the return of Soarin’ Over California for a limited time, the opening…
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Incoming and Outgoing Disney CEOs Spend Morning at Disneyland
On Friday, February 6, 2026, Disney California Adventure began celebrating its 25th anniversary ahead of the actual milestone on February 8th. It also was a day when guests saw incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro with outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger in the parks. The duo made their way to The Happiest Place on Earth to…
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Golden Dreams – 25 Years at Disney California Adventure
25 years ago today, many attractions and experiences were being dedicated ahead of the official opening of Disney California Adventure on February 8, 2001. One of these attractions was Golden Dreams. This was a show about the history of California. It was in the Golden State area of the park in the location where The…
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Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Debut Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary Outfits
Sunday, February 8, 2026 is the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Originally called Disney’s California Adventure, the park has always celebrated the spirit of adventure that comes out of California. This originally focused on the state itself and then later on Walt Disney’s “suitcase and a dream” as he ventured out to California to…
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Tribute to Beloved Guest Appears on Main Street, USA
For many years, guests walking down Main Street, USA would pass a guy in a Dodgers regalia sitting on what was commonly referred to as the porch on the bench. Known as the Porch Potato, Frank sat there and made friends for many years at The Happiest Place on Earth. Some people endearingly called him…
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Scrims Come Down After Demolition of Former Home of Earl of Sandwich at Disneyland Resort
The Earl of Sandwich has had a couple of homes at the Disneyland Resort. Currently, it is in a temporary location on the west end of Downtown Disney District near the Star Wars Trading Post. Its most recent home was in the former La Brea Bakery near the Esplanade. This location was recently demolished to…
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Walt Disney World Passholders Can Go “Wilde” for New Passholder Magnet
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are invited to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom to pick up a new Passholder magnet featuring the sly fox Nick Wilde and the determined Judy Hopps from “Zootopia” and “Zootopia 2.” This magnet is definitely one you will go “Wilde” for! Passholders can pick up this special magnet at Discovery Trading…
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New Audio-Animatronic Figures to Debut in Epcot’s Frozen Ever After on February 12th
EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After is getting some of its Audio-Animatronic figures updated. Currently, the attraction is closed while the updates are put in place. When it reopens, Anna and Elsa will look better than ever before in the Walt Disney World Resort attraction. The attraction is set to reopen with the enhanced figures on February…
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ElecTRONica – 25 Years at Disney California Adventure
On February 8, 2026, Disney California Adventure will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. Through the years, attractions have come on gone. Entertainment has come and gone. Shops have come and gone. Though many things have changed through the years, many memories have also been made at Disneyland Resort’s second park. One favorite memory of the…
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EPCOT’s Impressions de France and Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along to Close for Refurbishment
Two shows that share a theater in EPCOT will be closing for refurbishment later this month. The home of Impressions de France and the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along will be closing on February 22, 2026 for a routine refurbishment. The following post was found on the Walt Disney World website for the attraction: Impressions…
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Aladdin – A Musical Stage Spectacular – 25 Years of Disney California
Disney California Adventure will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on February 8, 2026. For the celebration of this milestone, Disney has announced a few things. This includes some special offerings that include new costumes for Mickey and Minnie Mouse on Buena Vista Street, the return of Soarin’ Over California Adventure, new merchandise, food, and a…
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‘The Muppet Show’ and ‘We Call It Imagineering’ Debut on Disney+
Today is a big day for Disney+ subscribers. Two new shows have debuted on Disney’s streaming service. They are very different, but Disney fans will love them both. First off, The Muppet Show special has arrived. This is a new take on the classic Jim Henson series that first debuted 50 years ago. This special…
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Facts About the Napa Rose Restaurant at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
The Napa Rose will be reopening on February 6, 2026, after a multi-month refurbishment. When it does, it will offer beautiful and delicious new dining options in refreshed dining areas that balance the past and the present. This comes as the restaurant celebrates its 25th anniversary. To see photos of the restaurant and the food…
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More Details About Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Revealed Ahead of Reopening
On February 6, 2026, the Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be reopening after an extended refurbishment. When it reopens, it will be better and more beautiful than ever. With its refreshed design and elevated menu, the restaurant will be entering a new chapter that starts as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Adds Haunted Mansion Courtyard to List of Venue Offerings
“As long as we both shall live….” said the bride in the attic said for many years at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings will soon be allowing happy couples to tie the knot on the steps of the Haunted Mansion. The addition of the new wedding location is the newest of more than…
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Glow Fest – 25 Years of Disney California Adventure
On February 8, 2026, Disney California Adventure will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Leading up to this milestone day, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will debut new outfits, the original Soarin’ Over California will return, and there will be merchandise, food, and a day-of commemorative map. Daps Magic is celebrating the anniversary by sharing some favorite…
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New Pixar Novelties Headed to the Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Two new Pixar novelties are headed into the parks at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. They bring the stories of the Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. franchises to life in the form of a sipper and a bucket. Below is a look at these new offerings! The Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper launches…
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Savannah Bananas Returning to Disneyland Resort in March
The Savannah Bananas are returning to the Disneyland Resort! On March 26, 2026, the team will return for a special one-day event that will find players in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. This time, the Indianapolis Clowns will be joining the Savannah Bananas at The Happiest Place on Earth. Ahead of this big day,…
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Mexico City Couple Pulls Off Sweep at Disneyland Half Marathon Presented by HONDA
The final runDisney races at the Disneyland Resort were held this past weekend. The multi-day race weekend featured events for runners of all ages and fitness levels, from yoga and kids’ races to a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and a bustling health and fitness expo, which was held at the Disneyland Hotel. Two runners started the…
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California Screamin’ – 25 Years of Disney California Adventure
On February 8, 2001, what was then known as Disney’s California Adventure opened at the Disneyland Resort. With it came Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Downtown Disney District, which had opened the month before. This coming week, the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure will be celebrated by the Disneyland Resort. This will…
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New Exhibit Appears at Pixar Place Hotel for Upcoming Pixar Film, ‘Hoppers’
A new exhibit has appeared on the second floor of the Pixar Place Hotel. This time, the exhibit is for Pixar Animation Studios’ new movie, Hoppers. The film arrives in theaters on March 6, 2026. The exhibit follows a trend for the space of highlighting different Pixar projects at the third hotel at the Disneyland…
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DinoLand U.S.A. Now Extinct As DINOSAUR Closes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Over the weekend, DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom saw impressive lines as Disney fans made one last trip back in time in DinoLand U.S.A. The closure of this attraction garnered lines that were over four hours as fans came to say goodbye. In the evening, after the attraction closed, the My Disney Experience App was…
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Here’s What to Know About Visiting Disneyland Paris in 2026
2026 is a big year for Disneyland Paris. With the reimagining of Walt Disney Studios into Disney Adventure World and the opening of the World of Frozen, 2026 will be one of the biggest years for Disneyland Paris since the second park opened. There are plenty of new and magical experiences to be had by…