California Adventure Articles and News Stories







New Refurbishment Dates for Disney’s Grand Californian

New details have emerged for an upcoming refurbishment project in the Disneyland Resort, affecting amenities and select dining locations at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. From now until mid-May, guests will temporarily lose access directly between Disney California Adventure and the internal entrance to Disney’s Grand Californian, with construction work beginning on an updated New Refurbishment Dates for Disney’s Grand Californian





Lamplight Lounge Dining Review at Disney California Adventure

The Lamplight Lounge is a popular dining location in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure that offers stunning views, fun cocktails, and a unique menu. The Pixar-themed restaurant and lounge offers table-service dining for brunch, lunch, and dinner, as well as walk-up reservations on the outdoor patio and bar seating areas. We do highly recommend getting a Lamplight Lounge Dining Review at Disney California Adventure













Is California Adventure Better Without State Theming?

It’s been several years since Disney decided to abandon the unique California-theming of Disney California Adventure Park and move into a more IP-friendly realm of storytelling. What once paid homage to this sun-drenched state’s beauty now offers a mixed experience, pivoting from landmark representation to Disney auxiliary companies like Marvel and Pixar. While I enjoy Is California Adventure Better Without State Theming?

















Will Marvel Fans Love Avengers Reserve in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney?

With the reimagining of the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort comes new shops and restaurants, especially on the west end of the shopping area. One of these new shops is Avengers Reserve, featuring all things Marvel. With Avengers Campus now open in Disney California Adventure, the real question becomes, do we really need Will Marvel Fans Love Avengers Reserve in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney?