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Disney California Adventure Confirms Summer Open for Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind

Disney California Adventure has confirmed that the previously announced attraction, Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, is expected to open this summer on Pixar Pier. The family-friendly attraction (which was Flik’s Flyers in another life) will invite guests to step aboard one of eight Memory Makers for a “sense-ational spin.” Here’s a look at more of the Disney California Adventure Confirms Summer Open for Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind

Disney California Adventure to Present ‘Tale of the Lion King’ Beginning June 7

As part of the previously announced Lion King celebration, Disney California Adventure will present “Tale of the Lion King” beginning June 7th! The live outdoor musical production will be performed on the Palisades State in Paradise Gardens Park. The show features 18 Storytellers of the Pride Lands, including singers, dancers, and drummers, who tell “revered Disney California Adventure to Present ‘Tale of the Lion King’ Beginning June 7

Thor, Loki, Hawkeye, and Black Widow are Back at Disney California Adventure

Disney California Adventure just got a little more “super” with the return of several Avengers that are now roaming the park. In addition to the existing encounters with Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, and Captain Marvel, guests now have a chance to interact with Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Loki in Hollywood Land! For a Thor, Loki, Hawkeye, and Black Widow are Back at Disney California Adventure

Mickey’s PhilharMagic Opens April 26 in Disney California Adventure

Last month, the Disneyland Resort announced that a version of the Magic Kingdom’s popular 3D movie musical Mickey’s PhilharMagic would be coming to Disney California Adventure. After a quick refurbishment and an update to the signage, the attraction is set to open in the Sunset Showcase Theater tomorrow, April 26th! The show features Mickey, Donald, Mickey’s PhilharMagic Opens April 26 in Disney California Adventure

Disney Parks Share Their Disneyland and Walt Disney World Best Bites for April 2019

Each month, the Disney Parks Blog shares their Best Bites for the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, highlighting new and fun dishes. They items aren’t always necessarily new, but they’re always delicious. We start in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, where last month Jose Andres opened his new restaurant Jaleo, along with the Disney Parks Share Their Disneyland and Walt Disney World Best Bites for April 2019

Disney MaxPass Expanding to Disneyland Resort Nighttime Entertainment

The Disneyland Resort has added two of its popular nighttime spectaculars to its Disney MaxPass service! Starting today, guests who purchase MaxPass (or have it included with their Annual Pass) will be able to make FASTPASS selections for both Fantasmic! at Disneyland Park and World of Color at Disney California Adventure on their smartphone. Disney Disney MaxPass Expanding to Disneyland Resort Nighttime Entertainment

Help Turn Pixar Pal-A-Round at Disney California Adventure Green for Earth Day

Again this year, Cast Members at the Disneyland Resort have participated in the Environmentality Art Challenge, creating themed works of art using repurposed materials. Guests and Cast Members are encouraged to vote for their favorite piece and if more than 5,000 votes are received, the more than 10,000 energy-efficient LED lights on Pixar Pal-A-Round will Help Turn Pixar Pal-A-Round at Disney California Adventure Green for Earth Day

Disney California Adventure Celebrates the Official Opening of Jessie’s Critter Carousel

Though it’s been in “soft open” mode for the last several days, today Disney California Adventure celebrated the official grand opening of Jessie’s Critter Carousel, the rebooted attraction that replaced King Triton’s Carousel on Pixar Pier. The carousel features snakes, turtles, bunnies, skunks, and other desert critters inspired by the Toy Story films and the Disney California Adventure Celebrates the Official Opening of Jessie’s Critter Carousel

CEO Bob Iger & the Cast of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Celebrate $5 Million Donation to Children’s Hospitals

Today, the cast of Avengers: Endgame visited Disney California Adventure to celebrate the launch of Avengers Universe Unites, a new charity event that supports Disney Team of Heroes. Through Disney Team of Heroes, The Walt Disney Company delivers comfort and inspiration to seriously ill children. Disney CEO Bob Iger was joined by Robert Downey Jr., CEO Bob Iger & the Cast of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Celebrate $5 Million Donation to Children’s Hospitals