New Details on Pixar Pier Released, What's Going Away?

During the D23 Expo in August Walt Disney Parks & Resort President Bob Chapek dropped some big news about Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure. The news was that Paradise Pier would be transformed into Pixar Pier and yesterday we learned just what will be in the newly transformed pier. The new area will bring four brand new themed areas from our favorite Pixar films including "The Incredibles", "Toy Story", "Inside Out", and more.

The first of the four themed neighborhoods guests will find is inspired by “The Incredibles.” Here, the new Incredicoaster, permanently transformed from the attraction that is now California Sceamin'. This Incredicoaster will feature a mid-century-modern-style loading area, new character moments from "The Incredibles 2", and a new look for the ride vehicles. To prepare for this transformation, California Screamin’ will close Jan. 8.

The popular Toy Story Mania! will anchor the “Toy Story”-inspired neighborhood. A neighborhood inspired by “Inside Out” will be found on the western side of the boardwalk and will welcome a new family-friendly attraction, scheduled to open at a later date.

The fourth neighborhood will be a celebration of many of your favorite Pixar stories. In this neighborhood, Mickey’s Fun Wheel will have a new look, with each of the 24 gondolas featuring different Pixar characters and the iconic face of Mickey Mouse remaining on the Paradise Bay side of the wheel. 

At the Games of the Boardwalk, which already includes the Bullseye Stallion Stampede game, all of the midway games will be inspired by Pixar characters. New games will be themed to other Pixar films such as "Wall-E", "A Bug's Life", and "La Luna." Mickey’s Fun Wheel, Games of the Boardwalk and Sideshow Shirts will close Jan. 8 to begin this transformation.

Ariel’s Grotto restaurant and the Cove Bar will be transformed into a new lounge and grill offering sparkling views of Paradise Bay and the new Pixar Pier. Both locations will close Jan. 8, with Cove Bar reopening briefly in April before closing again for its permanent transformation. Guests wishing to reserve “World of Color” dining packages after Jan. 7 may consider Carthay Circle Restaurant or Wine Country Trattoria.

The remaining areas of the land that is now Paradise Pier, including Paradise Gardens, Silly Symphony Swings, Jumpin’ Jellyfish, Goofy’s Sky School, Golden Zephyr and The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, will become a new land called Paradise Park.

Pixar Pier will open sometime during Disneyland Resort's limited time event Pixar Fest which begins April 13, 2018.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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"World of Color" Dining Packages Now Available for Disneyland Diamond Celebration 24-hour Kickoff Event

"World of Color" Dining Packages Available for Disneyland's Diamond Celebration 24-Hour Kickoff Event:

Today, the Disney Parks Blog announced that additional dining packages for select restaurants at Disney's California Adventure during the kickoff 24-hour event of Disneyland's Diamond Celebration. You won't want to miss the chance of experiencing the all new World of Color - Celebrate! that will premiere during the 24-hour party on May 22-23. 

Ariel's Grotto and Wine Country Trattoria will both feature a special 2-course pre-fix breakfast menus from 12 a.m.-1:45 a.m. on the 23rd, with a reserved viewing of the new "World of Color." There are lunch and dinner dining packages for "World of Color - Celebrate!" reserved viewing with 9 p.m. and 10:15 viewings available at the Carthay Circle Restaurant and the Golden Vine Winery on May 22nd. Both these restaurants will feature regular menu items and for reservations guests may visit Disneyland.com/dine or by calling 714-781-DINE. 

"World of Color - Celebrate!" premieres on May 22 and will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and Mickey Mouse.