food IS a theme park
Disneyland recently got not just one, but THREE new restaurants, all with menus by Michelin-starred chef Carlos Gaytán.
Downtown Disney
So we were very excited when we got to try out these new dining spots in Downtown Disney. We are so happy to be able to get street tacos at Tiendita, we went NUTS over our meal at Paseo, and we found one of our favorite burgers at Centrico. Well, we’ve got some big news about one of those locations, and we’re sharing that news with you.Â
We just tried a delicious take on the classic peanut butter and jelly at Disneyland Resort! Fantasmic! has returned to Disneyland Park and Pixar Fest is in full swing at Disney California Adventure Park. As well, new restaurants including Small Bytes pool bar, Paseo, Centrico, and Tiendita have opened at Disneyland Resort. There is always something new to explore in the parks and that is part of what makes them so special!
Award Wieners
We are in the parks every day, and we are always keeping our eyes peeled for updates, changes, and new food items. And today we are checking out Award Wieners!
Something BIG is coming back to Disneyland!
Disneyland
Last year, Fantasmic was put on hiatus at Disneyland Park after the Maleficent dragon caught fire mid-show. Since then, Disney has been reworking the show a bit in anticipation of its reopening on May 24th, 2024. And now, right before the show returns, we’ve got a sneak peek!
We are absolutely loving Pixar Fest in Disneyland Resort.
We love Pixar Fest!
All the new dining options, entertainment offerings, and everything in between are giving us LIFE and the fun isn’t stopping anytime soon! We headed over to Paradise Garden Grill to check out their new menu offerings for the festival, and there are definitely a few you don’t want to miss.
Disneyland food is just BETTER according to many Disney Parks visitors.
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs
One iconic snack stand to grab a bite to eat is Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs, located in Downtown Disney. side from serving Disneyland’s Original Hand-dipped Corn Dogs, guests can also try a Golden Dragon Panko-Crusted Corn Dog. But keep an eye out for even more offerings! Signs at the stand will let you know when limited-time corn dogs are available. We’ve spied everything from a Pickle Corn Dog to a coconut-crusted dog! Now, though, we’ve spotted something new entirely, and we just HAVE to try it.
Is there any bar more iconic than Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar?
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
We’ve been to pretty much every bar all over Disneyland, and although some remain popular, like Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, as well as the Carthay Circle Lounge and Lamplight Lounge in California Adventure, we’ll still go to Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Hotel every chance we get. So when we learned that Trader Sam’s was getting a new menu (because, hey, the food is good here, too!), we jumped at the opportunity to revisit our favorite Disneyland bar.
Sure, Disneyland has a ton of fun rides, great entertainment (have you SEEN the Magic Happens parade?), and fun seasonal events (we are currently OBSESSED with Pixar Fest), but it also has some pretty amazing character meet and greets.
Mirabel at Disneyland
As Disney World folks, we’re also often jealous of the meet and greets that come to Disneyland. Did you know you can meet OSWALD in Disneyland? Plus, there are so many fun limited-time meet and greets like Mei Lee and her mom, Ming Lei, from Turning Red. It looks like another ICONIC character duo could be coming to Disneyland soon.
Pixar Fest is in full swing in Disneyland, and we couldn’t be happier!
Pixar Fest is here!
While there are tons of exciting offerings to explore in the parks, Pixar Place Hotel is also joining in on the fun! We got news on the new concierge lounge opening later this year, but if you’re a big fan of Pixar films, there’s something ELSE going on this summer you won’t want to miss!
If you’ve been going to the Disney parks for a while, you know that refurbishments happen frequently!
Disneyland Park
It’s not uncommon to have a few rides closed for short periods while they get technical updates or to see a building covered in construction walls while the paint gets touched up. It’s how they keep things fresh and new! But now, we’ve got an update about a closed store…and it might not be good news if you’re a big fan.
A Disney hotel just underwent a HUGE makeover.
Pixar Lamp and Ball at Pixar Place Hotel
The hotel formerly known as Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel was reimagined into Pixar Place Hotel, a hotel dedicated to all things Pixar. The hotel features nods to many of Pixar’s most iconic movies, as well as unique characters you can’t meet anywhere else. Pixar Place Hotel is also getting a very cool new concierge lounge and now, Disney has revealed when that lounge will officially open.
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