food IS a theme park
In case you missed it, Disneyland Resort is reopening at the end of April! But before that happens, we got a chance to check out the A Touch of Disney event that let us shop — and EAT — all over Disney California Adventure!
Reunited!
But that’s not all we did — because we also got to reunite with characters we hadn’t seen in Disneyland in over a year (we’re not crying, you are!) AND got to have some fun with new photo ops!
The past few days have been a wonderful whirlwind of good news from Disneyland! Not only is the park set to reopen next month, but we’ve been able to return to Disney California Adventure through A Touch of Disney! Like, for REAL!
Pixar Pier
It’s amazing to reunite with classic flavors and sights in the park, and the latest bit of heartwarming nostalgia is the return of the Disneyland horses on Main Street!
We were at Disney California Adventure yesterday for the first official day of A Touch of Disney — a ticketed food and shopping event that takes us inside a full Disneyland theme park for the first time in over a year!
Pixar Pier
While Buena Vista Street was open to guests for the last few months, this is the first time since March of 2020 where we can explore Pixar Pier, Cars Land, Grizzly Peak, and more! We stopped by Sonoma Terrace to check out their menu, which features return items from California Adventure Food & Wine Festivals as well as a beloved Disneyland dish!
We’re still partying over the fact that we got to spend an entire day inside Disney California Adventure yesterday at the official kick-off of A Touch of Disney!
A Touch of Disney
This festival combines brand new eats with classic Disneyland dishes…and there’s one spot in Hollywood Land where you can score BOTH of these kinds of treats!
It was a BIG week in Disneyland this week! In fact, this might have been the biggest week since the parks closed a year ago! That’s because for the first time, guests were allowed into a FULL Disney California Adventure!
Welcome (back!) to Pixar Pier!
While no rides are available, guests who purchased tickets to A Touch of Disney are able to say “hello” to some of their favorite characters, eat some yummy treats, and stroll around the vast majority of California Adventure. With that and much, much more, let’s take a look at what’s new around Downtown Disney.
For the first time in OVER a year, we’re enjoying so tons of different areas in Disney California Adventure Park (DCA) as part of the “A Touch of Disney” ticketed event.
Lamplight Lounge
During this event, there are Disney characters all around, special new music, and even awesome photo ops. But, there’s also FOOD!! Lamplight Lounge has been closed at DCA since last year…until NOW. We had QUITE the interesting time getting a reservation for this spot, but now we finally got the chance to step inside! Want to take a look at this beautiful restaurant with us? Of course you do! Let’s go!!
There’s a LOT of food we’ve been missing from Disneyland Resort over the last year, and we’re not just talking about your classics like Dole Whips and Mickey pretzels.
Yep — that’s DOLE WHIP!
We missed EVERY dining spot, especially Bengal Barbecue over in Disneyland Park’s Adventureland!
It’s quite the day over in Disney California Adventure as the park is welcoming guests back during the A Touch of Disney event!
Magnet and Button!
We’ve already taken you with us for a sneak peek of the eats and drinks at spots like Cluck a Doodle Moo, California Craft Brews, and Smokejumpers Grill. But, we thought we’d feast like a Californian as we stop by LA Style for a bite!
We’re exploring the all-new A Touch of Disney event at Disney California Adventure.
Cluck a Doodle Moo Booth
Today is the first time that guests have been able to FULLY enter a Disneyland theme park since last March and there has been a LOT to see and do — and EAT. We’ve been reviewing LOTS of the spots around the fest and now we’re stopping in at one of the Food and Wine Booths that’s graced the event — Cluck a Doodle Moo!
We’re LIVE from the first day of A Touch of Disney in California Adventure — that’s right, we’re BACK inside a Disneyland theme park (well, a FULL Disneyland theme park) for the first time in over a year!
A Touch of Disney
There may not be any rides available at this event, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less popular. Tickets for the event sold out in less than a day, so we knew the crowds would show up! But just how busy is it inside this limited-capacity event? Let’s find out!
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