Disney California Adventure park opened on Feb. 8, 2001 – more than 45 years after Walt Disney opened his original theme park – as part of the largest expansion in Disneyland history at the time. Since then, the Disneyland Resort has become a world-class family destination with two theme parks, three hotels and the Downtown Disney District.
For the past 20 years, guests at the Disneyland Resort have been captivated by the imagination, creativity and evolution of Disney California Adventure park.
Today, while our beloved theme parks remain closed, we explore some of our favorite spots throughout the park, showing how “adventure is out there” – just waiting to be discovered.
We start by taking a step back in time, strolling down the idyllic Buena Vista Street. The boulevard depicts a typical Los Angeles neighborhood where a young Walt Disney lived and worked after arriving in Southern California in 1923.
Take a deep breath and soak in the great outdoors at Grizzly Peak. Once your moment of respite passes, think about braving Grizzly River Run, a one-stop destination for thrill-seeking rafters.
Peruse the boardwalk-inspired Paradise Gardens Park filled with retro-style fun. It’s even groovier at night!
Then, let’s enter the wonderful worlds of Pixar and discover four whimsical neighborhoods at Pixar Pier’s seaside waterfront—Incredibles Park, Toy Story Boardwalk, Pixar Promenade and Inside Out Headquarters.
A favorite spot for foodies, eat your way through Pacific Wharf and enjoy the charming waterfront setting.
Slow down as you cruise through the vibrant Radiator Springs, taking in the majestic Ornament Valley and living the stories of your favorite “Cars” characters in Cars Land. No trip is complete without revving your engine on the high-octane Radiator Springs Racers!
It’s easy to feel like a star in Tinseltown when you step into the lights, cameras and action of Hollywood Land.
Looking ahead, Avengers Campus – an entirely new land dedicated to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of heroes – will open at a future top secret date.
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and our chefs and candy makers from around the world have been busy creating fun and delicious offerings to celebrate this season of love.
Disney has everything from adorable sweets you can grab on the go to romantic prix fixe meals with extra special touches to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We could not limit all this goodness of edible love to just one day so many of these offerings are available over multiple days. Check out all we have to offer.
Happy Valentine’s Day – SWAK!
Disneyland
Marceline’s Confectionery, Downtown Disney District (available Jan. 24 – Feb. 14)
Trolley Treats (available Jan. 24 – Feb. 14)
“Bee Mine” Apple – Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel, enrobed in red chocolate, and decorated in white and dark chocolate with cute little chocolate bee.
Strawberry Cake Pop – Chocolate cake pop dipped in pink strawberry-flavored chocolate and drizzled with red chocolate.
Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Wand – Marshmallow wand dipped in caramel and dark chocolate then drizzled with red and pink chocolate.
Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry – Long-stemmed strawberry dipped in dark chocolate and drizzled in white chocolate.
Milk Chocolate Swirl Strawberry – Long-stemmed strawberry swirled in milk, white, and dark chocolate.
White Chocolate Dipped Strawberry – Long-stemmed strawberry dipped in white chocolate and drizzled in dark chocolate.
Pink Minnie Candy Apple – Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel, coated in milk chocolate, and decorated with white chocolate, white candy-coated chocolates, glittery pink sugar, and a pink chocolate bow.
Sweetheart Minnie Piñata – Minnie Mouse dark chocolate sphere decorated with signature red bow and red heart-shaped dots filled with marshmallow treats.
Love Note Heart Piñatas – Chocolate heart filled with heart marshmallows adorned with sweet saying for your love (available Feb 11-14 only).
Strawberries and Champagne Ganache Squares – Dark chocolate melded with strawberries and Champagne. Whimsical Cinderella’s coach container (holds two ganache squares) available for purchase.
I Heart U Ganache Lollipop – Raspberry and dark chocolate ganache on a stick decorated with I Heart U.
Amorette’s Patisserie (available Feb. 7-14)
Dipped Strawberry Bouquet – Strawberry dipped in Guayaquil dark chocolate.
Love is in the Air Petit Cake – Pink velvet chiffon, strawberry mousse, chocolate chiffon, peanut butter filling, strawberry crisp pearls, and strawberry jelly.
Marketplace Snacks (available Feb. 1-28)
A Valentine Swirl – A swirl of DOLE Whip® Strawberry and Chocolate Soft-Serve with Chocolate-dipped Strawberry Garnish.
Magic Kingdom Park
Main Street Bakery (available Feb. 12-14)
Various Carts (available Feb. 12-14)
Royal Majesty – Strawberry-flavored cake pop dipped in red chocolate and coated with sprinkles.
EPCOT
Biergarten Restaurant (available Feb. 14)
Traveler’s Café (available Feb. 14)
Garden Grill Restaurant (available Feb. 14)
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie – Sugar cookies with heart sprinkles.
Coral Reef Restaurant (available Feb. 14)
Red Velvet Cake with white chocolate cream cheese icing, raspberry coulis, and a chocolate strawberry truffle.
Le Cellier Steakhouse (available Feb. 14)
Red Velvet Chocolate Bar – Dark chocolate crémeux, red velvet cake, white chocolate-orange-flavored liqueur, and raspberry coulis.
Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, Masterpiece Kitchen Food Studio (available through Feb. 22)
Vanilla, rose water, and pistachio panna cotta.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Creature Comforts (available Feb. 2 – Mar. 1)
Valentine’s Brownie with Mousse Dome – Strawberry mousse atop a chocolate brownie with valentine heart sprinkles.
Valentine’s Cupcake – Chocolate cake, cherry filling, and vanilla frosting with a chocolate zebra-striped heart.
Restaurantosaurus Restaurant (available Feb. 2 – Mar. 1)
Flame Tree Barbecue (available Feb. 2 – Mar. 1)
Valentine’s Cupcake – Chocolate cake with milk chocolate, soft ganache filling, vanilla buttercream, and Simba and Nala chocolate coin.
Dino-Bite Snacks (available Feb. 2 – Mar. 1)
Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich – Strawberry ice cream between two chocolate cookies rolled in sprinkles.
Nomad Lounge and Tiffins Restaurant (available Feb. 12-14)
Rose Rosé – Vodka, single estate rye, simple syrup, rose water, and rosé brut.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Gasparilla Island Grill, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Roaring Fork, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Contempo Café, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Ale & Compass Marketplace, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Beach Club Marketplace, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Capt. Cook’s, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
BoardWalk Bakery, Disney’s BoardWalk
P&J Southern Takeout, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Primo Piatto, Disney’s Riviera Resort
Available Feb. 11-15
Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Candy Cupcake – Cinnamon sponge cake filled with red cinnamon mousse topped with heart-shaped vanilla buttercream and Mickey & Minnie chocolate garnish.
Landscape of Flavors, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Everything POP Shopping & Dining, Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Call Me Sweetheart – Chocolate cupcake filled with hazelnut cream topped with chocolate hazelnut and strawberry buttercream, white chocolate heart, and strawberry crisp pearls.
Valentine’s Day Celebration Wine Package (offered Feb. 11-14)
All Resort Locations Offering Mobile Order
A bottle (187ml) of sparkling wine and two squares of dark chocolate ganache with pink raspberry center served in Cinderella’s coach container. Conveniently available on mobile order.
Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera, Disney’s Riviera Resort
Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu (available Feb. 11-14)
Sparkling Wine Toast Included.
Choice of One Appetizer:
Gnocchi – Duck confit, pesto bianco, garden kale, and pinole.
Romaine Insalata – Ricotta, watercress, acciuga, lemon, and olio d’oliva.
Choice of One Entrée:
King Salmon – Artichoke risotto, sauce vierge, upland cress, and huile d’ olive.
Dreamer’s Lookout, Disney Explorers Lodge (available Feb. 12-14)
Dreamer’s Lookout Chocolate Gift Box – Personalized Mickey and Minnie chocolate bonbons, Mickey dark chocolate truffle, and Minnie milk chocolate truffle.
Walt’s Café, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel (available Feb. 13-14)
Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner – Four-course menu with caviar, veal liver, halibut, scallop, and Spanish red prawn. Included are two glasses of Champagne and one Alex and Ani bracelet for that special someone.
Shanghai Disneyland
Royal Banquet Hall, Enchanted Storybook Castle (available Feb. 14)
Valentine’s Day Dinner Set Menu for Two:
Sparkling Wine Toast Included.
Appetizer: Antipasto Misto.
Soup: Seafood Cioppino.
Entrée: Porterhouse Tagliata with Chianti Jus and Grilled Mixed Vegetables.
Dessert: Peach Mousse with Oolong Tea Jelly and Almond Joconde.
Valentine Gift: Three-Piece Chocolate Box.
Aurora, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel (available Feb. 11-17)
Aurora Spring Festival Dinner for Two
Sparkling Wine Toast Included.
Appetizers: Blue Swimmer Crab Salad and Angus Australian Beef Tartare.
Soup: Lobster Soup with Scallop Dumpling.
Choice of One Entrée:
Beef Wellington.
Pan-seared Canadian Halibut.
Dessert: Coconut Rice Mango Roll with Coconut Rum Ice Cream.
For guests dining on Feb. 14, they will receive a small bouquet of flowers per table and enjoy a special wine pairing.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Blue Bayou Restaurant, Tokyo Disneyland (available through Mar. 29)
Chef’s Special Course
Appetizer: Selection of Seafood – Cajun Shrimp and Marinated Seafood.
Choice of One Entrée:
Roast Beef with Light Gravy.
Grilled Chicken with Cream Sauce scented with Bourbon.
Choice of One Dessert:
Blackcurrant Mousse.
Chocolate Cake.
S.S. Columbia Dining Room, Tokyo DisneySea (available through Mar. 29)
Chef’s Special Set
Appetizer: Smoked Salmon and Barley with Marinated Scallop and Shrimp.
Choice of One Entrée:
Roast Beef with Tarragon Sauce.
Cod Meunière with White Wine Sauce.
Roast Beef and Baked Lobster Tail with Tarragon Sauce and White Wine Sauce.
Kuroge Wagyu Tenderloin Steak with Tarragon Sauce.
Dessert: Strawberry Verrine and Chocolate Cake.
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