food IS a theme park
It’s all about the little things.
Disneyland
Since Disneyland first opened in 1955, the small details have been a big part of the company’s theme parks. When done right, the “Disney magic” encompasses everything in its themed environment, creating an immersive atmosphere even with the most mundane things like pavement, plants, and — in this case — a drinking fountain.
Bright Suns!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Food at Disney Parks is always changing. On the one hand, this is great as it leads to a diverse and ever-evolving selection of options across the company’s resorts. Unfortunately, it can also mean that a favorite treat can disappear, sometimes forever. Recently though, one of our favorite treats RETURNED to Disneyland.
Several rides and attractions have been closing for refurbishment in Disney World, but it’s not the only Disney resort to experience these closures.
Disneyland
Over at Disneyland, you’ll find a lot of similar rides as in Disney World especially classics like “it’s a small world,” the Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and others. As the original Disney park, it’s visited every day by many visitors who come to experience the Happiest Place on Earth. However, starting today, September 16th, two of the classic Disney rides will be closing for refurbishment.
An all-new Avatar experience is coming to Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort!
Disney California Adventure
In August 2024, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro made a surprising announcement at D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Okay… he actually dropped a TON of surprising announcements, and one of them is the Avatar expansion at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort! And that, of course, begs the question: When will this new Avatar section open? [Read more…]
Oh, fall, we love you so much. Granted, it’s still pretty warm in Southern California, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the other things that fall brings.
Jolly Holiday
We’re all about hitting up Starbucks for our morning Pumpkin Spice Latte, after all. We’re also checking out a ton of Halloween treats in Disneyland. We’ve even been to Oogie Boogie Bash to celebrate all things spooky, which also meant we got to check out some party-exclusive spooky treats. Now, we’re heading over to one of our favorite quick service dining spots to try a NEW fall treat — and we’ll tell you right now, you’ll want to order it, too.
If you have a Disney Visa card, you’re probably already aware of some of the perks card membership offers.
©Visa
First, you can get discounts on shopping in both Disney World and Disneyland. You can get discounts on some food, too (that’s one of our favorite perks, obviously). You can even sometimes score a discount on Disney vacations if you use your card to book your trip! However, one perk you might not know about is the exclusive character meet and greet opportunities in Disney World and Disneyland, and now a NEW one is available for Disney Visa cardholders.
Disneyland is full of tons of different dining options and snacks; sometimes, it can feel hard to decide where to go.
Craftsman Grill
That’s why we’re here, thankfully! We’ve eaten all around the resort, so keep an eye out for all our latest snack news so you know what’s worth your money (and what may not be) when you take your trip. Some dining spots get new menu items each month, which means it is time for us to head over to Craftsman Grill to try its new hot dog of the month. Spoiler alert: we were VERY surprised by this thing.
We hate to admit it, but it seems like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland just goes a little harder than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World.
Bard droid in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Why? First, ALL the characters that come to the Disneyland version of Batuu are mind-boggling. Hera Syndulla? Ahsoka Tano? CHOPPER? It’s WILD. Then there are those little droids that wander around the area when Disney feels like testing them out. Also, Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge goes a little harder with the food, too, and is constantly adding new snacks and meals. Well, now, there’s a new Star Wars dining package — SAY WHAT?!?!?!
Is that a bat? Who is that mysterious caped figure? Vampire Stitch has arrived!
Stitch is here!
Disney has released several new Halloween-themed popcorn buckets this spooky season, but there’s arguably been none more anticipated than Vampire Stitch. This adorable version of Experiment 626 comes decked out in a “fang-tastic” traditional vampire Halloween costume – – think traditional Dracula – – and is holding a jack-o-lantern, presumably for trick-or-treating. We have the full scoop on where you can get ahold of this new souvenir — let’s talk about it.
Disney often works with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes for seriously ill children.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Disney has released special Make-A-Wish merchandise in the past, often hosts children and their families in its parks, and often brings awareness to the organization. Over the years, the foundation has helped grant the wishes of over 300,000 children, with many of those wishes involving the Walt Disney Company in some way. Over the past weeks, Disneyland has hosted 19 children and their families for its first multi-day Make-A-Wish event “Blaze Your Path: A Star Wars Adventure.” Last night, on September 11th, Disney hosted a special finale for that event.
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