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What’s New in Disneyland Resort: SO MUCH!

We’re shopping to see What’s New at Disneyland Resort today, where we found tons of fun merchandise — particularly all that Toy Story 4 merch we showed you recently at Walt Disney World! But the toys aren’t the only ones having a blast in the Disneyland toy box because there’s more Americana merchandise, a few other character apparel and toy items, and SNACK FANS.

But first…. Sleeping Beauty Castle has awoken from her slumber behind the tarps, and this castle is a beauty indeed!

Sleeping Beauty Castle

The vibrant blues and pinks are lovely, and if there’s any such thing as too much gold on a castle, we don’t want to hear about it. [Read more…]

Review and (IRRESISTIBLE) Food Photos: La Brea Bakery in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney!

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La Brea Bakery‘s first shop opened its doors in 1989, and since then, the name has become synonymous with artisan and heirloom breads. The Downtown Disney location in Disneyland is a satisfying place to grab a delicious brunch — and get a taste of American culinary history!

La Brea Bakery

Service at Disneyland’s La Brea Bakery is two-fold. [Read more…]

What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Construction, Merchandise, and Stroller Measuring!

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Welcome back to Disneyland Resort where we’ve got construction updates, cool merchandise, and more in our latest What’s New!

Pixar Pier

Pixar Pals Parking Structure Construction

Construction continues on the Pixar Pals Parking Structure, which is set to open this summer. [Read more…]

Fun Updates — Including Reese’s Cookies! — Spotted at Earl of Sandwich in Disneyland!

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Earl of Sandwich in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney has a few updates and new-to-us finds that we wanted to share with you!

Earl of Sandwich in Downtown Disney Anaheim

From cookies featuring our favorite candy EVER to some colorful wrappers we haven’t seen before, we’re always up to see what’s new-to-us at Earl’s!

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Monday Motivation: Get a FREE Cupcake at Sprinkles Cupcakes!

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It’s Monday, and if you’re near a Sprinkles Cupcakes location and looking for the motivation to make it a great day, pop inside, order up your favorite cupcake, and whisper “Monday motivation” to the staff. That phrase will get you a second cupcake — FOR FREE!

Sprinkles in Disney Springs

This fun promo is happening for one day only — TODAY, April 29! [Read more…]

It’s National Pretzel Day: Find Out How to Score Your FREE Pretzel TODAY ONLY!

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Today, April 26, is National Pretzel Day (who knew?!), we’ve got a hot tip on how you can score a FREE PRETZEL at Wetzel’s Pretzels and a great deal on a popular pretzel at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar!

Free pretzel!

First: FREE! Wetzel’s Pretzels locations in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney (as well as locations all over the country) are offering a free Original Pretzel to anyone who stops in! [Read more…]

This Year’s (Kinda DIFFERENT!) Margarita Cupcake Starts Tomorrow at Disney Sprinkles Locations!

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Did someone say margs? Oh yeah, that’s right, Sprinkles totally did…again. And their margarita cupcakes are popping up in Disneyland and Disney World just in time for Cinco de Mayo!

Sprinkles Sign in Disney Springs

Sprinkles has served Margarita Cupcakes in the past, but this year they’re being served with an all-new look!

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Disneyland’s Downtown Disney Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration Store Gets Exterior Signage

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Back in February, Disney Parks Blog announced a one-of-a-kind experience coming to Disneyland Resort in the space formerly occupied by Downtown Disney’s ESPN Zone. The new experience, called Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration, is progressing toward its spring opening with new exterior signage.

Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration

Click here to learn more about ticketing for this special experience!

Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration is described as a series of “different imaginatively themed rooms” designed to provide guests with copious photo opps. [Read more…]

Find Out How to Score a FREE CUPCAKE at Sprinkles TODAY Only!

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Today is National High Five Day (happy April 18 to us!), and at Sprinkles Cupcakes locations you can get a FREE CUPCAKE when you purchase one — and all you have to do is give the Sprinkles bakery team a high five!

Free Cupcake?!

Yep, it’s that easy. High five someone on the Sprinkles team, and you can choose a second cupcake for free! [Read more…]

What’s New at Disneyland Resort This Week!

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It’s time to head back to Disneyland Resort to see What’s New! We found lots of construction — and related scrims — plenty of fun new merchandise, and a sweet cupcake!