Disney is offering a new ticket deal for discount admission to Disneyland and California Adventure in Summer 2024 and, unlike normal special offers on admission, this is available to everyone and NOT just SoCal residents. Here are dates & details about the deal, plus recommendations for when to use the ticket deal to avoid crowds, […]
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Sunset Walk invites guests to Sunset Walk’s free 4th annual Cinco de Mayo Street Party and Celebration, taking place Sunday, May 5, at 3p.m. What’s Happening: Join the fun at the Promenade at Sunset Walk’s 4th annual Cinco de Mayo Street Party and Celebration, May 5, starting at 3 p.m. This is just down the street […]
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Pixar Fest is officially underway at Disneyland Resort now through August 4. While most of the festivities are over at Disney California Adventure, Disneyland Park is getting in on the fun with the Together Forever fireworks and a host of food and beverage options. We reviewed them all.
Food:
Cosmic Chili Pasta – $12.49Jalapeno-Cheddar Pinwheel Pasta topped with Spiced Chili, Crushed Corn Chips, and Green Onions.
Rating out of 7: 5
The pasta could have been cooked a little better. The jalapeno spice adds a great note to the dish, and the chili is good. It could have been great if the pasta wasn’t so chewy.
Burger Patties, Pickles, American & Cheddar Cheese Blend, Ketchup Tomato Sauce, and Mustard on a Sesame Seed Pizza Crust, drizzled with House Sauce
Rating out of 7: 6
It took us a moment to decide if this was pretty good or the worst thing we’d ever had. The flavor is very reminiscent of White Castle. After a few tastes, we got over the weirdness and decided this was enjoyable. We do wish there were more pickles, though.
Salted Caramel Buttercream, with Chocolate Ganache and Chocolate Brownie Bites
Rating out of 7: 7
This is listed as a “Macarooooon,” in reference to the sound the Little Green Men make in the movies — but it’s a macaron, not a macaroon. It’s adorable and almost worth it just for the photos, but luckily, it’s also spectacular. It’s an iconic snack for a reason. The salted caramel is so rich and the cookie is perfectly light and crumbly.
Food:
Earth Pass Cake – $12Lemon cream cheese mousse with mango-passion fruit compote and Brittany dough base with white chocolate-covered popping candies on a blue and green vanilla sauce with a chocolate decoration
Rating out of 7: 6
This is fantastic and the popping candy makes it extra fun. The cream cheese mousse is phenomenal and it works with the mango compote very well. The textures are well-balanced.
Food:
Fried bologna, Monterey Jack, mustard, and mayo on white bread served with house-made chips, cinnamon apples, and a pickle spear
Rating out of 7: 7
The cheese is perfect, though it is very greasy. The sourdough bread was perfectly roasted, and the thick bologna made this so much better. It’s the perfect comfort food. The cinnamon apples, chips, and pickle are great complements.
Food:
Eye Scream Cone – $9.29Scoop of Pistachio Ice Cream dipped in Green Chocolate, garnished with a Candy Eye and Horns
Rating out of 7: 7
This is messy. There’s no easy way to eat this. But it’s so cute, it’s worth the cleanup. The description is a little confusing — this is not pistachio-flavored ice cream; it’s vanilla with pistachios in it.
Food:
“Silenzio Bruno!” Sandwich – $14.99 Sea Monster Friends Parfait – $6.79Chopped Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Onion, and Pepperoncini with Italian Dressing, served in an Italian Roll with House-made Chips
Rating out of 7: 6
The house-made chips are perfection. They’re fantastic, and we’re glad to see them back. They pair well with this kind of sandwich, too. It says a lot about the Disneyland Food and Beverage team that we’re going to recommend a cold-cut sandwich from a theme park. This bread tastes like real, New York-style Italian bread. All the meats taste high quality. The distribution was a little off with too much lettuce shoved in the bottom of the bun.
Layers of Graham Cracker Crumbs, Mascarpone Cheesecake, Berry Blue Gelatin, and Blue Chantilly topped with a Luca Chocolate Decoration
Rating out of 7: 7
The presentation is adorable, and the parfait is fantastic. The berry gelatin is pretty tart, but it’s balanced by the rich, creamy cheesecake and the texture from the graham cracker base. For a summer festival, both the sandwich and the parfait are great options.
Food:
Layers of yellow, blue, and red vanilla sponge cake with cream cheese frosting and chocolate Pixar Ball decoration
Rating out of 7: 7
This is an iconic returning treat from the previous Pixar festival and it’s easy to see why they brought it back. It takes a great photo and tastes just as good. Whoever is doing cakes at Disneyland deserves all the raises and praises. The cake is moist and fresh. The cream cheese frosting is sweet with a little bite to it.
Food:
The Rivera Family Huarache – $12.99 The Marigold Bridge – $6.99Fried huarache with pollo asado, beans, cabbage, pepper, cotija cheese, sour cream, and lime
Rating out of 7: 2
The chicken is tender and juicy but it’s taken down by the bitter sauce. The huarache is too tough and chewy.
Tri-colored white sponge, cinnamon croquantine, cinnamon mousse, and cream cheese frosting decorated with a chocolate bridge and orange chocolate shavings
Rating out of 7: 7
This is a beautiful cupcake. This gives the Pixar Cake from Plaza Inn a run for its money. It’s rich, moist, delicate, and flavorful. There’s just a hint of cinnamon, and the frosting is decadent.
Beverages:
Fergus Fizz – $6.49Cranberry-Raspberry Mix and Sprite with a Butterscotch Topper and Granola Crumble
Rating out of 7: 6
This is great. With alcohol, it’d be to die for. The cranberry makes it feel a little wintry, but it’s very refreshing. We loved this.
Food:
BBQ Potato Dog – $15.49Smoked Sausage, BBQ Pulled Pork, Coleslaw, Fried Onions, and Green Onions, served in a Baked Potato
Rating out of 7: 5
This sausage reminded us of Big Thunder Ranch. The pulled pork wasn’t as good, though. The BBQ sauce was nice and sweet. The potato is cooked well and nicely flavored. This would be great for sharing.
Food:
“There’s a Snake on my Funnel Cake!” – $9.99Funnel Cake topped with Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pudding, Cookie Crumbles, Peanut Butter Dust and a Candy Snake
Rating out of 7:
This is the worst peanut butter-chocolate combination we’ve ever had. The peanut butter flavor tastes artificial. It ruins the dish. The snake was a Cow Tale. It wasn’t pretty, but it was the best part of the funnel cake.
Beverages:
Pineapple Coconut Float – $9.29Blue DOLE Pineapple-Coconut Juice topped with DOLE Whip soft serve, strawberry lava, and a gummy
Rating out of 7: 5
The pineapple juice overpowers everything. It’s good but it drowns the other flavors out. If you get enough of the strawberry “lava,” it does balance it out. DOLE Whip fans will like this and the gummy turtle is very cute.
Food:
Roundup BBQ Potato – $11.49 Una Papa Loca! – $10.49 Firetown Mac & Cheese Bites – $11.49 Joyful Tenders and Mac – $8.49 Mixed Emotions Popcorn – $8.79Beverages:
Adventure is Out There! Cold Brew – $6.79 Lotso Berry Lemonade – $9.99Brisket Burnt Ends tossed in Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce, Creamy Slaw, Pickle Spear, and Onion-flavored Snacks
Rating out of 7: 5
The burnt ends have exactly the smoky flavor you’d expect, and the sauce is sweet. The potato doesn’t have a whole lot going on, and the toppings mostly sit on top, so the potato seems like a plain, separate item.
Chicken Al Pastor, Cheese, Avocado Salsa, and Sour Cream, topped with Onion and Cilantro with Spiced Corn Chip Crumble
Rating out of 7: 6
Now this works as a loaded baked potato. There’s a nice layer of melted cheese, avocado, and salsa. It’s rich and creamy. The chicken is tender and nicely seasoned, though we wish there was more.
Fried Gouda Mac and Cheese Bites tossed in Four-Chile Rub
Rating out of 7: 6
These have a real kick. The mac and cheese is nicely cooked and breaks up the dish for a more complex profile.
Ube-flavored Popcorn made with M&M’S chocolate candies, freeze-dried SKITTLES bite-size candies, and Pretzel Sticks
Rating out of 7: 6
Our serving did not come with pretzel sticks. The ube lends a berry flavor to the salty mix, and it pairs well with the M&Ms and freeze-dried Skittles.
Dark Chocolate Cold Brew with Butterscotch Topper, Wafer Cookie and Confetti Quins
Rating out of 7: 7
It’s a nice, sweet cold brew. There’s a lot of sweetness in the topping, and the butterscotch is very strong. The coffee comes through, too.
Strawberry-flavored Lemonade with Sweet Cream Topper and an Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bar
Rating out of 7: 6
It’s pretty good. The sweet cream topper cuts the tartness, and the berry flavor is nice and strong.
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A head of communications has been named for the new Disney/Fox/Warner sports streaming service. What’s Happening: Variety reports that Jessica Casano-Antonellis is leaving SiriusXM to join the new sports venture. She will begin on Monday, May 6th as the senior VP of communications. Casano-Antonellis will report directly to the joint venture’s CEO, Peter Distad. Little is still […]
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A new popcorn receptacle droid will soon be available at AMC Theatres. What’s Happening: R2-D2 has become the newest popcorn bucket at AMC Theatres. The new bucket is available alongside the rerelease of The Phantom Menace in theaters. Along with the bucket, the purchase includes a large drink and a large popcorn. R2-D2, with the food, […]
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Disneyland Resort is celebrating summer and announcing a new, limited-time ticket offer and new hotel offers, giving guests flexible options and a great way to save to enjoy three days of magic at The Happiest Place on Earth. With thrilling adventures, popular attractions, beloved Disney characters and refreshing summertime treats, there’s something for everyone at Disneyland […]
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Chef Carlos Gaytán and Patina Restaurant Group have announced the grand opening of three new Mexican dining concepts Paseo, Céntrico, and Tiendita to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. What’s Happening: Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán and Patina Restaurant Group are pleased to announce the grand opening of three new Mexican dining concepts Paseo, Céntrico and Tiendita […]
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Ever wanted to stay in Carl’s house from Pixar’s “Up,” or Professor X’s school mansion from the X-Men? Now you might be able to with Airbnb’s new Icons collection of rentals The Details Airbnb will embrace pop culture to offer its users the ability to stay in iconic properties, both real and fictional, from movies… Read More »Airbnb Partners with Disney and Others for New Icons Collection of Rentals
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Guests going to Disneyland Resort this summer can take advantage of a new park ticket and hotel discount offer.
For park tickets, the offer is good for three-day, one-park tickets for visits from June 10 through September 26, 2024, from Monday to Thursday. The offering, which goes on sale May 29, will cost as little as $50 per day for children aged 3-9, and $83 per day for adults.
Guests must make a park reservation for each of the three days, however they do not need to be used consecutively. Upgrades including weekend visits, Park Hoppers, and Genie+ can be added at the time of purchase.
For those staying at a Disneyland Resort Hotel from June 10 to September 26, 2024, Disneyland is offering a new discount. Guests booking a consecutive four-night stay or longer can save up to 25% on select stays at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel, or The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Those staying at the same hotels Sunday through Thursday can save 20%, without a minimum night stay. Reservations can be booked from May 29 through September 12.
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