What’s New at Disneyland: A SHINY Popcorn Bucket, 100th Anniversary Snacks, and a Ride Opens

New merchandise, 100th Anniversary crowds, special food and collectibles, and SO MUCH MORE — if you haven’t been to Disneyland lately, there’s a lot of info to catch up on.

He’s SO shiny

Over at Disneyland Park, a NEW ride has finally opened, there are some sweet sippers and popcorn buckets now available, and there are even brand NEW nighttime shows to see. We’ve been there to experience it all, so join us now as we recap some of the latest and greatest from Disneyland Resort.

Disneyland Food Updates

There are LOTS of new 100th Anniversary snacks to check out in Disneyland. Here are just some of them!

Town Square and Tomorrowland Churro Carts

At the churro carts in Town Square and Tomorrowland, you’ll now find a Disney100 Churro, which is rolled in cherry sugar served with white icing and topped with purple and silver pearls. It’s $6.75.

Disney100 Churro

Unfortunately, our churro wasn’t really fresh and we really didn’t get a lot of that cherry flavor. But if you simply must get a 100th Anniversary churro, know that this is available.

See our FULL review of the churro here

Hub Popcorn Stand

At a popcorn stand within the Hub in Disneyland Park, we were able to snatch up the NEW Platinum Popcorn Bucket!

100th Anniversary Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket

It’s $19.50 and may just be the SHINIEST popcorn bucket Disney has ever released!

See our full post about the popcorn bucket here!

Hungry Bear Restaurant

At Hungry Bear Restaurant, you can pick up a few 100th Anniversary items including a Potato and Cheddar Cheeseburger ($15.49)…

You know how much we love cheeeeeese!

Lemon Chiffon Pie ($7.99)…

Lemon Chiffon Pie

…and an ADORABLE Mickey Sipper ($32.49).

How Cute Is He?!

The star of the cheeseburger was definitely the potato planks — these were like crispy, spicy hash browns — YUM! And the lemon chiffon pie was sweet but that balanced with the tartness of the lemon.

See our FULL review of the burger and pie here!

Jolly Holiday Bakery

Looking for a trifle? You can pick up the Platinum Trifle at Jolly Holiday Bakery for $8.49.

It has layers of chocolate cookie crumbles, cheesecake, cherry compote, chocolate cookie mousse, and crème fraîche chantilly with crunch pearls and a chocolate piece. But something important was missing from our version — the chocolate piece on top that is supposed to have a 100th Anniversary medallion!

Um…where’s our pretty medallion?

Despite the missing medallion, the treat was nice and had a good cherry compote (nice and rich and not artificial tasting). Plus the cookie mousse was VERY rich.

Is this THE snack for you? Read our full review here!

Refreshment Corner

At Refreshment Corner, things are looking PURPLE with the Violet Pretzel ($7.59)…

Violet Pretzel

…and Sparkling Grape drink ($5.79).

Sparkling Grape

The Violet Pretzel is a cream cheese-filled pretzel drizzled with salted vanilla cream and lavender sugar. It tastes like a delicious cream cheese-filled pretzel, but we really didn’t get any lavender flavors.

The drink is made with Sprite with grape syrup topped with a candy strip. The grape isn’t super strong and it isn’t overly artificially sweet. It’s a good pick for fans of grapes or Sprite!

See our FULL review of the items by clicking here!

Candy Palace

And finally, in food news, if you love sweet treats, head to Candy Palace for the 100th Anniversary. There, you’ll find a 100th Anniversary-themed Minnie Apple ($12.99)…

100th Anniversary Minnie Candy Apple

…and Minnie Cake Pop ($6.49).

Minnie Cake Pop

These are a fun and festive way to celebrate the big 100th Anniversary of the Disney Company while still getting a snack that is familiar.

See our full post about these treats here!

Disneyland Construction Updates

In terms of construction, the Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort is being transformed into the Pixar-themed Pixar Place Hotel. Recently, we noticed that some colorful stripes have been added to the side of the building.

Pixar Place Hotel taking shape in January 2023

We’ll continue to keep an eye out for updates as this transformation takes place.

See our full post on the Pixar Place Hotel transformation here!

Disneyland Attraction and Entertainment Updates

Disneyland has gotten some HUGE attraction and entertainment updates lately!

Disneyland Park

At Disneyland Park, the NEW Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride has finally opened in Mickey’s Toontown!

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disneyland

While the ride itself is very similar to the one out in Disney World (at Hollywood Studios), the queue is dramatically different!

Inside the Queue!

This queue takes you inside the CapiTOON theater and is filled with all kinds of references to Disney characters, shorts, movies, and more.

Movie Posters

If you love easter eggs, searching for hidden references, and Disney puns and jokes — this is a queue you CANNOT miss!

Click here for our full post about the amazing easter eggs in this queue!

Note that Runaway Railway in Disneyland does use a virtual queue (no regular standby line) or you can purchase an Individual Lightning Lane to skip the virtual queue for this ride. On its opening day, the Individual Lightning Lane was priced at $20 per person, but that can vary depending on the day!

Runaway Railway Queue

Also at Disneyland Park, a brand NEW nighttime show (which features fireworks on certain nights) called Wondrous Journeys has premiered!

Wondrous Journeys

The show has it ALL — a flying Blue Fairy, a flying Baymax, projections that showcase Disney animated films, fantastic music, and SO much more.

See videos of the NEW fireworks show here!

Also, for the 100th Anniversary celebration at Disneyland, you’ll find special decor on Sleeping Beauty Castle

Castle Decor

…statues of Mickey…

You Gotta Love Him!

…and Minnie…

Adorable!

unique outfits for some of your favorite Disney pals

What Do You Think?

…new Cast Member nametags

©Disney

…an updated park map

NEW 100th Anniversary map!

…and even a brand new exhibit! The new exhibit is within The Disney Gallery and it honors Disney films that became rides, and rides that inspired Disney films.

Exhibit

Basically, there’s a LOT to see in Disneyland as part of the 100th Anniversary celebration, so get ready to plan those trips.

Disney California Adventure Park

And you can’t forget Disney California Adventure Park! At this park, you’ll find the NEW 100th Anniversary nighttime show World of Color — ONE.

World of Color — One!

This show has projections, dancing water fountains, music from Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars films, and SO much more!

See our full post about the show (with videos!) here!

Disneyland Merchandise Updates

Emporium

At the Emporium, we found quite a bit of merchandise we wanted to highlight for you including a Mandalorian and Grogu shirt ($29.99)…

Mando and Grogu

Cars “low and slow” hat ($24.99)…

Cars Hat

Minnie and Daisy pajama set ($49.99)…

Pajamas

Cartoon button-up shirt ($59.99)…

Shirt

Walt Disney Studios Hat ($29.99)…

Hat

Mickey Beret ($29.99)…

Mickey Beret

Walt Disney Studios Crewneck ($49.99)…

Shirt

matching Walt Disney Studios Shorts ($36.99)…

Shorts

Walt Disney Studios Post Its Holder ($29.99)…

Post-Its Holder

Disney Eras Phone Holder ($49.99)…

Phone Holder

Attractions Onesie ($24.99)…

Onesie

Kids Vintage Button-Up shirt ($34.99)…

Shirt

Vintage Memorabilia Disneyland Dress ($49.99)…

Dress

Different Lands Hat ($29.99)…

Hat

Walt Disney’s Disneyland Youth Shirt ($24.99)…

Shirt

Kids Attractions Sweats ($29.99)…

Sweatpants

100th Anniversary Ears ($34.99)…

Ears

Vintage Disneyland Memorabilia Shorts ($39.99)…

Shorts

Adult Attraction Sweats ($54.99)…

Sweatpants

Walt Disney’s Disneyland Shirt ($34.99)…

For Adults

Tink Disneyland Shirt ($39.99)…

Tink!

Tink Disneyland Hoodie ($54.99)…

Hoodie

Walt Disney Studios Ears ($34.99)…

Ears

Youth Mickey Mouse Shirt ($24.99)…

Mickey Shirt

Striped Mickey Mouse Shirt ($39.99)…

Striped Shirt

Mickey Frame ($29.99)…

Frame

Adult Mickey Mouse Shirt ($34.99)…

Mickey Shirt

Walt Disney Cartoonist Mug ($19.99)…

Mug

Walt Disney Studios Buttoned Jacket ($64.99)…

Jacket

Mickey Mouse Pillow ($49.99)…

Pillow

Disneyland Tie Dye Crewneck ($54.99)…

Shirt

…and Walt Disney Studios Hoodie ($64.99).

Hoodie

Many of the newer 100th Anniversary items are part of the Eras collection, which we’ve also spotted at Disney World and online!

Click here to see which of the 100th Anniversary items you can get online

Disney Clothiers Ltd.

At Disney Clothiers Ltd. we found a few other items to highlight for you including a Mickey and Minnie valentines shirt ($39.99)…

Mickey and Minnie Shirt

character pajama pants ($39.99)…

Cozy!

Fantasyland Sweater ($69.99)…

So Cute!

Fantasyland Pants ($49.99)…

Matching Pants

Fantasyland Skirt ($49.99)…

Skirt

…and Fantasyland Shirt ($34.99).

A Shirt Too!

But wait… there’s MORE.

China Closet

At China Closet you’ll find a whole bunch of exciting items including a Fantasyland tumbler ($22.99)…

Fantasyland Tumbler

Mickey and Co towel ($19.99)…

Wipe Those Hands!

Mickey and Co shower curtain ($44.99)…

Even Your Bathroom Can Be Themed

Mickey lunchbox ($39.99)…

How Fun!

Princess towel ($29.99)…

Towel

Disney animals pillow ($49.99)…

What Cuties!

3-wick candle ($29.99)…

Candle

Mickey and Co soap ($19.99)…

Mickey Soap!

picnic blanket ($59.99)…

Great For Picnics

reusable utensils ($19.99)…

Utensils

a mug with Hei Hei, Yzma as a cat, and other Disney animal characters ($24.99)…

Animals Mug

Meeko water bottle ($29.99)…

Oh, Meeko!

Disney animals bottle ($39.99)…

Perfect for Animal Lovers!

Meeko tray ($49.99)…

Serve up Your Snacks Here!

Disney animals bag ($44.99)…

Tote Bag

“I believe there is magic in this land” cup ($24.99)…

I Believe!

…”Be your own rainbow” cup ($22.99)…

Rainbow Cup

Mickey and Co bottle ($22.99)…

Mickey Water Bottle

Minnie bottle ($22.99)…

Stay Hydrated

Walt Disney Studios Cup ($24.99)…

Studios Cup

Mickey Shoe Bookends ($59.99)…

Bookends

…and a Princess Pillow ($49.99).

Pillow

And the merch continues!

Disney Showcase

At Disney Showcase, stop by to check out some of the newer items including the Studios Tower Lamp ($99.99)…

Lamp

Disney Eras Memo Board ($79.99)…

Memo Board

Mickey Mouse Sound Cartoons Spirit Jersey

Spirit Jersey

Framed Disneyland Decor ($74.99)…

Framed Decor

Disneyland Ticket Tote Bag ($44.99)…

Tote Bag

…and Walt Disney Studios Tote Bag ($39.99).

Another Bag

And we’ve just got one more store left!

The Mad Hatter

At The Mad Hatter, you can now find the newer Ariel Ears for $34.99. We’ve also seen these in Disney World.

Mermaid Ears

And that’s it from Disneyland…for now! We’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates and we’ll share those all with you, so stay tuned!


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