Tag: paradise pier
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Paradise Pier | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 13, 2009
On this day in 2009, a brand new illuminated sign for “Paradise Pier” debuted at Disney California Adventure. The addition of the sign was one piece of a multi-year transformation of Paradise Pier. The land was converted from a blend of 20th century styles to a more uniform vintage design. Toy Story: Midway Mania’s opening…
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Returning, Opening, and Reopening – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share the top five headlines from Disney and geek news! This week, it is all Disney! This comes as things return, open, and reopen in the parks! First off, at the Disneyland Resort, Disney’s Paradise Pier will be reopening on July 15th! This comes on the same…
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Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast from Disney’s PCH Grill – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
One of the most magical parts of any Disney experience is the food that is consumed while there. Disney PCH Grill at the Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort offers Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast seasonally. This is a sweet, quite literally, way to start the day. Disney has released the recipe for…
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Lamplight Lounge Menu Released Ahead of Pixar Pier Opening at Disney California Adventure
With the June 23rd opening of the Disneyland Resort’s latest dining location, the Lamplight Lounge, just around the corner, we were treated to an appetizing look at their new menu! The casual dining location takes the place of the ever-popular Cove Bar and Ariel’s Grotto on the redesigned Pixar Pier in California Adventure and promises…
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Disney California Adventure’s Mickey’s Fun Wheel Renamed to Pixar Pal-A-Round
When Pixar Pier opens this summer in Disney California Adventure it will not only be the home to the Incredicoaster, it will also have the Pixar Pal-A-Round. Formerly known as Mickey’s Fun Wheel, this attraction will retain much of the fun, adventure, and beautiful views that it had in its previous form. This time around…
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Pixar Pier: Amicus Curiae
There’s been a lot of banter about the new Pixar Pier additions to Disney California Adventure, mostly of a negative, and poorly-elocuted variety. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that change is hard, and I don’t always agree with every edit the Disney parks have made over the years (I’m looking at you, closure…
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A Disney Vegan: Pizza!
Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another article in our new Disney Parks Veg’ Series! This past week, while scrolling through social media, I was bombarded with post after post of cheesy, ooey gooey, mouth-watering slices of one of America’s most favorite food groups… PIZZA! That’s when I quickly discovered it was the most wonderful day…
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Disneyland Update 1/15/17 Featuring Main Street & Paradise Pier Refurbishments
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are certainly undergoing construction. Main Street is walled up almost immediately coming in. Around the flag is boarded up for tearing up of the horse-drawn streetcar track. It’s also as boarded up around the central hub. Dumbo is closed off as well, but that also…
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Change is Coming – DISNEY Reporter
This week on DISNEY Reporter there is a lot of change happening. Around the Disneyland Resort, there are quite a few different renovations and re-imaginings of things happening. This includes some changes coming to Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Fantasyland, Main Street USA, the World of Disney, and Paradise Pier as it changes to Pixar…
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The End of an Era – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 815
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week it’s all about the end of one era and moving into another one. As has been reported extensively on DAPs Magic, Paradise Pier closed at Disney California Adventure on Sunday night. This iconic area of the park was visited by thousands for their last goodbyes. The geeks this week…
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New Year New Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 814
Welcome to the first episode of GEEKS CORNER of 2018! This week there is a lot to talk about as Disney could be potentially changing massively as it absorbs 21st Century Fox. Disney California Adventure will be saying goodbye to Paradise Pier. As it changes over to Pixar Pier the Geeks discuss how that will…
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New Starbucks Tumblers Arrive in Disney California Adventure
The trend of new tumblers and You Are Here mugs appearing in Disney Parks continues. This time, the new tumblers can be found in Disney California Adventure. These new tumblers are similar to the ones in Disneyland. With Mickey Mouse on them, they showcase the icons of Disney California Adventure. This includes The Little Mermaid,…
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Watch Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession in VR 360
Disney California Adventure celebrates the Lunar New Year each year, and it showcases the cultures that celebrate this particular holiday time. It’s an event that spills out from Paradise Gardens into the surrounding Paradise Pier area. Mulan and Mushu greet guests throughout the day, but also in a procession with several friends. The entertaining show…
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Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Expanded For 2017
Throughout year at Disney California Adventure the park celebrates the diverse heritage of the state by including celebrations of various cultures. Lunar New Year is one of those celebrations that makes for a big celebration. Located around Paradise Garden is a variety of activities and character greetings. Mickey, Minnie, Mulan, and Mushu are available for photo opportunities.…
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Christmas Fantasy Parade At Disneyland – Sundays With DAPs Update
It’s Christmastime at Disneyland! One of the great things to do at the park is watch the Christmas Fantasy parade. Our view of choice is on Main Street. For the first week the toy soldiers were not in the parade lineup, but are now back in. Absent were snowflakes and skiiers, and this was because…
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Halloween Food And Treats At Disneyland Now Available
It’s Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort! And the Disney Parks Blog has released a list of available food items and treats for purchase. Some of the highlights include Ice Cream Nachos at Golden Horseshoe, a Pulled Pork Dog at the Hungry Bear Restaurant, and a specialty drink called This Chilling Challenge that comes in…
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3 Reasons To Do The World Of Color Dessert Party
The World of Color Dessert Party at Disney California Adventure is relatively new to the park. It premiered in March and has been entertaining guests through both show and food. Guests are seated at tables and served various items and drinks to their delight. Then, World of Color lights the night, and all from the…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part 5: The Original
Next week will be the anniversary of Disney California Adventure’s opening. But before it was Disney California Adventure, it was Disney’s California Adventure. Ok, yeah, not much of a difference with the name, but there were certainly differences within the park. It wasn’t that long ago that the entrance, Paradise Pier, Hollywoodland, even Condor Flats…
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Lobster Nachos Without the Lobster From Disney California Adventure’s Cove Bar
Lobster Nachos are a known appetizer selection that is highly praised resort wide. This dining selection can be found at the Cove Bar in Disney California Adventure Park. Did you know that these guys can be ordered without the lobster? Yes, to some this choice might just be profane, ordering without lobster and all. But,…
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Closing Time at Disney California Adventure! – Weekly Photo Update with Jay! 12-12-12
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic Happy 12-12-12 everyone!! Unfortunately I couldn’t make a photo update last week due to busy school work but I’m back this week with a similar update from two weeks ago. Last time I took you on a picture tour of Disneyland after closing time. This week I’m taking…
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Welcome to the Disneyland Weekly Photo Update, with Jay!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic Hello there, DAPs Magic News readers! I’m Jonathan (or as some like to call me, Jay!). I am new to the DAPs Magic team and I will be having a weekly (hopefully) photo update from the Disneyland resort. A little about me: I’m a Graphic Design student from Los…