Starbucks is certainly on a mission to take our money and fill our cabinets, and now it seems there’s a new ceramic tumbler at every park. Disney California Adventure has released theirs as of today:
These tumblers retail for $21.99 each. The cup features icons of the park, including:
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure has some wonderful HalloweenTime specials available right now through October 31st, 2017, so let’s check them out before they fly away!
“White chocolate, raspberry swirl ice cream with raspberry splatter, blood red sprinkles, whipped cream, and bat wing cookie”
This is just about the best sundae I’ve ever had at a Disney theme park, in both taste and value. This thing is huge and two of us had a really hard time finishing it, but it was so good that we felt compelled to do so.
First off, the dark chocolate bat cookie is even better than the ubiquitous “vanilla” Mickey Bat Cookie sold around the Disneyland Resort at this time of year, and it complimented the raspberry flavors in the sundae very well. The white chocolate raspberry swirl ice cream should be offered all year long, because it is absolutely fantastic. Any item in this would be good on its own, but I applaud the culinary team for choosing the pieces they put together here, not only making the sundae look great for the season, but also offering a unique flavor that you can’t get at any other time.
You can get this sundae with any flavors that you choose, but I’m not sure why you wouldn’t just get it as intended, as seen above.
“Black macaron with charcoal-tart cherry spun ice cream topped with popping candy and drops of raspberry sauce.”
While it may not have been the most appetizing thing to look at, this one gets a lot of points for originality. Charcoal-Tart Cherry is another ice cream type that you can’t get at any other time of year, and I would most equate it to a muted cherry flavor. The popping candy is a fun addition and the raspberry sauce is a nice touch, but if you have to choose one item, go for the Bat Wing Sundae above.
Disney has filed a patent for a new ride technology that suggests a swinging Spider-Man attraction may be in the works.
The patent is called “Track-based Swing Ride with Long Arm Pendulum” and the description makes it easy to believe that Disney has plans to create a Spider-Man attraction using this new ride system:
One goal in designing the ride system was to deliver an experience similar to what it would feel like to be with Tarzan or a similar character swinging between trees of a jungle on a vine or with Spider-Man or a similar character swinging on webs between buildings as you move down streets of a city. [The ride is] intended to have swinging sensation provided while also having forward travel along a ride path in a direction of travel and for the swinging sensation to feel thrilling and fun.
Another interesting aspect of the patent is that it seems the ride would be able to control the motion and speed of the swing, making it more realistic. Hypothetically, the swing could slow at the top of a roll to simulate the pause before swinging.
The ride system has a four-person bench with shoulder harnesses.
The ride would include a variety of small and large swings as it moves along the track, as you can see below.
Not only does this ride system seem ideal for a Spider-Man attraction, but Disney mentions it in the above patent. It also mentions a Tarzan swinging attraction, although it would be hard to imagine Disney is working on a Tarzan attraction at the moment.
If Disney is planning on using this patent to create a Spider-Man ride, it would be safe to assume it’s going in Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Walt Disney Studios Paris, where we know Disney is planing on expanded the presence of Marvel-based attractions. Disney confirmed that a Spider-Man attractions of some kind will be built in DCA.
Source: Orlando Business Journal
Disneylanders love their churros, and now there’s a new flavor of churro to love for a limited time at the Cozy Cone Motel in Cars Land.
The pumpkin churro is available for a limited time during the Haul-O-Ween celebration now through October 31st at the park. Available at Cone 1, the treat didn’t even have a real sign yet when we first discovered it. It is priced at $4.50.
How is it? Well, I’m not the biggest fan of pumpkin flavored snacks nor churros, so I was surprised and delighted when I enjoyed this one. The pumpkin flavor wasn’t overpowering and the churros tasted like it was fresh out of the oven.
The bad news is that this line can get quite long, but Cone 1 does open a little earlier than some of the others for the early morning breakfast hours. My tip would be to get their early and get this for a sweet breakfast treat.
Schmoozies, located in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure, is offering three specialty items for Halloween Time now through October 31st.
A croissant doughnut with marshmallow filling, this is large enough for a small family to share. I absolutely loved the marshamallow filling and the “cronut” was soft, flaky, and delicious.
This item is a almond macaron with dark chocolate, drizzled with white chocolate and filled with rainbow sherbet. This is an absolute must-order as the flavors all compliment each other perfectly. While rainbow sherbet doesn’t seem very Halloween-themed, it was the prefect companion to the almond and white chocolate pastry. Be sure to grab lots of napkins, because this thing can be a bit messy.
It is what it is titled, a smoothie flavored like a caramel apple. While light on the caramel, it has a really pleasant apple flavor with just a hint of the caramel flavoring.
Overall, all 3 of these are worth ordering, so make sure that you stop by Schmoozies at Disney California Adventure during HalloweenTime!
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Move over Groot bread, there’s a new specialty bread treat at Disney California Adventure and it’s Vampire Mater!
Made especially for the Cars Land Haul-O-Ween celebration going on through October 31st, the cheesy-sourdough bread is available for $8.49 at Fillmore’s Taste-In. Quantities every day are limited, so be sure to head over early!
Most importantly (in this day and age), it takes a great picture for social media, since that matters.
Don’t let my long fingers fool you, it’s quite large, and if I didn’t hold it that way, the wings would fall off due to their weight.
If you’ve had any of the other sourdough bread items at the park, you know how good they are, and this one is no exception. So don’t hesitate, fly on over to DCA and get some Vampire Mater bread!
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You don’t have to travel to the far reaches of the galaxy for a glimpse of “Thor: Ragnarok,” for beginning October 6, guests visiting Disneyland Resort will be able to catch a preview of scenes from the film in a sneak peek planned for Disney California Adventure park. The preview of “Thor: Ragnarok” will be presented in 3D with special in-theater effects at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land, where you’ll also be able to lay eyes on a display of props and costumes used in the production of the film.
In “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his home world and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger – the Incredible Hulk!
Plan to catch the limited sneak peek of “Thor: Ragnarok” when it opens October 6, and brace yourselves as Thor thunders into theaters in 3D on November 3, 2017!
In the coming weeks, guests at Disney Parks will be able to preview scenes from Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” in sneak peeks planned for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the preview of “Coco” will be presented as part of Walt Disney Presents, where the sneak peek will be accompanied by a display about the production of the film. Guests at Disney California Adventure park will get to see this advance look at scenes from the film in 3D with special in-theater effects at “It’s Tough to Be a Bug!” theater in “a bug’s land.” These special sneak peeks are set to begin November 3.
In Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician, despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
You can fully immerse yourself in the world of Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” when the film arrives in theaters in 3D on November 22.
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is almost here! This year, the spooky fun extends throughout the Disneyland Resort, with returning favorites at Disneyland park and new ghostly delights at Disney California Adventure park.
In Cars Land, the residents of Radiator Springs are transforming their little road town into a Haul-O-Ween celebration. Each establishment will be decorated for the season, with Fillmore showing off his Jack-Oil-Lanterns and ghostly folk art, a Spider-Car spinning webs all over Flo’s V8 Café and more.
Two Cars Land attractions will also transform for the first time ever this Halloween season. Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters will become Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween, an all-new spooktacular dance celebration where Luigi and Guido will entertain the cugini (cousins) with Halloween twists on traditional Italian festival songs like the “Terror-antella,” “The Chop Top of Carsoli” and more. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will become Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, where guests will whirl around the graveyard to the tune of creepy new songs and fun haunted twists on favorites such as “Monster Truck Smash” and “Welcome to Radiator Screams.”
At Buena Vista Street, a new 10-foot-tall statue of the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, holding his jack-o’-lantern head up to the sky, will haunt Carthay Circle. Mickey Mouse and his friends bring more Halloween fun to this stylish avenue, donning new costumes, with Mickey Mouse as a bat, Goofy as a ghost, Daisy Duck as a witch and more!
Discover these new experiences along with returning favorites during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, September 15 through October 31!
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is about to begin, and we’ve “unearthed” a comprehensive rundown of the treats that will be served at both parks this year, including ghoulishly themed offerings for Haul-loween in Cars Land and Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark at California Adventure!
HALLOWEEN TIME AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT (ANAHEIM, Calif.) A Mickey Mouse-inspired jack-o-lantern on Main Street, U.S.A., celebrates the spirit of the Halloween season at Disneyland Park. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort returns from Sept. 15 through Oct. 31, 2017 with spooky seasonal décor, themed food and beverage offerings and attractions that get a seasonal overlay for Halloween. New in 2017, guests will be able to celebrate with their favorite Radiator Springs residents in Cars Land, which is getting decked out for Haul-O-Ween. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland)
Main Street Doughnut Stand
Carnation Cafe
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
Jolly Holiday Cafe
Market House
Refreshment Corner
Red Rose Taverne
Fantasyland Fruit Cart, Plaza Inn
Daisy’s Diner, Pluto’s Dog House, Royal Street Veranda, Harbour Galley
Clarabelle’s (Toontown)
Toon-Up Treats, Main Street Fruit Cart
Town Square Popcorn Cart, Hub Popcorn Cart, Toontown Popcorn Cart, Small World Popcorn Cart, Fantasyland Theatre Popcorn Cart, Frontierland Popcorn Cart
Small World Lemonade Cart, Frontierland Lemonade Cart
Rancho Del Zocalo
Ship to Shore Marketplace
Town Square Churro Cart, Hub Hot Foods Cart, Hub Churro Cart, Frontierland Pretzel Cart
Frontierland Churro Cart, New Orleans Churro Cart
Blue Bayou (Mickey’s Halloween Party Dinner Packages)
Cafe Orleans
New Orleans Popcorn Cart
New Orleans Lemonade Cart
French Market
Mint Julep Bar
Hungry Bear Restaurant
Candy Palace, Pooh Corner (Hunny Spot)
Critter Country Fruit Cart, Tropical Imports
Critter Country Churro Cart
Golden Horseshoe
Stage Door Cafe
Bengal Barbecue
Outdoor Carts
Galactic Grill
Tomorrowland Popcorn Cart
Tomorrowland Churro Cart
Redd Rocket’s Pizza Port
HALLOWEEN TIME AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT (ANAHEIM, Calif.) – Oogie Boogie appears for the first time at Disney California Adventure, taking over with his twisted tale of a forever Halloween, inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Oogie Boogie’s oversized silhouette beckons guests through the main entrance of the park and bats encircle Carthay Circle Theatre. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 31, 2017, with spooky seasonal décor, themed food and beverage offerings and attractions that get a seasonal overlay for Halloween. (Disney California Adventure Park)
Fiddler, Fifer and Practical Cafe
Clarabelle’s
Mortimer’s Market, Fairfax Fruit Cart
Trolley Treats
Buena Vista Street Popcorn Cart, Paradise Pier Popcorn Cart
Smokejumper’s Grill
Golden State Churro Cart
Grizzly Peak Popcorn Cart
Carthay Circle Restaurant & Lounge
Award Weiners
Schmoozies
Hollywood Lounge
Studio Catering Truck
HALLOWEEN TIME AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT (ANAHEIM, Calif.) – Guests will get into the Haul-O-Ween spirit in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park. Radiator Springs residents Lighting McQueen, Mater, Cruz, Red and DJ will be all dressed up to go “trunk-or-treating.” Attractions transform, too, with Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree turning spooky as the Graveyard JamBOOree, and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters getting a seasonal twist to become Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 31, 2017, with spooky seasonal décor, themed food and beverage offerings and attractions that get a seasonal overlay for Halloween. (Disney California Adventure Park)
HALLOWEEN TIME AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT (ANAHEIM, Calif.) – For the first time, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is also taking over Disney California Adventure Park, with areas such as Buena Vista Street and Cars Land getting all dressed up for Halloween fun. In Cars Land, everyone’s favorite Cars characters have transformed Radiator Springs into their own Haul-O-Ween celebration. With Fillmore showing off his Jack-Oil-Lanterns and ghostly folk art, Sarge displaying his “pump-kins,” and a Spider-Car spinning webs all over the outside of Flo’s V8 Café, the town of Radiator Springs will indeed be transformed into Radiator Screams.(Disney California Adventure Park)
Flo’s V8 Cafe
Fillmore’s
Cozy Cone
HALLOWEEN TIME AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT (ANAHEIM, Calif.) – For the first time, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is also taking over Disney California Adventure Park, with areas such as Buena Vista Street and Cars Land getting all dressed up for Halloween fun. Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters will transform into Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween, an all-new spooktacular dance celebration where Luigi and Guido entertain the cousins with Halloween twists to traditional Italian festival songs like the “Terror-antella,” “The Chop Top of Carsoli” and more. (Disney California Adventure Park)
Cocina Cucamonga, Paradise Pier Chiller Cart, Paradise Pier Lemonade Cart
Lucky Fortune Cookery
Pacific Wharf Cafe
Pacific Wharf Beer Truck
Boudin Bread Cart
Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart
Paradise Garden Grill
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
Paradise Pier Special Event Cart with COCO Items
Bayside Brews
Paradise Pier Ice Cream Company
Corn Dog Castle
Cove Bar
Paradise Pier Churro Cart
Goofy’s Sky School Churro Cart
A Bug’s Land Chiller Cart
Outdoor Vending Carts
HALLOWEEN TIME AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT (ANAHEIM, Calif.) – A spell is cast during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort as more spooky fun expands into Disney California Adventure Park this year. Along Buena Vista Street, guests will enjoy Halloween decorations in store windows and in Carthay Circle, they’ll see a new 10-foot-tall statue of the Headless Horseman himself, holding up his jack-o’-lantern head to the sky. New, themed background music further creates the appropriately eerie, but still fun, mood. (Disney California Adventure Park)
Disneyland Hotel
The Coffee House
Tangaroa Terrace
Trader Sam’s
Disney’s Grand California Hotel
Storytellers Cafe
White Water Snacks
Hearthstone Lounge
Paradise Pier Hotel
Surfside Lounge
WDWNT will be there for the start of HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort this Friday, so please tell its in the comments what items you would like to see a review or pictures of!
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