Did you know a popular restaurant is celebrating a big anniversary at the Disneyland Resort?!

Naples new anniversary drink!

There are so many places to dine at Disneyland, but with the two popular parks, Downtown Disney tends to fall under the radar. Well, we’re telling you it’s time to stop sleeping on the Disney shopping and dining district. Naples Ristorante E Bar at Downtown Disney is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and a new limited-time drink just dropped for it!

Naples Ristorante E Bar is a Southern Italian restaurant located in the Downtown Disney District. The dining spot serves classic Italian dishes, as well as wines and other specialty drinks. It’s one of our favorite stops at Downtown Disney!

Naples Ristorante E Bar

The restaurant features plenty of seating with an indoor portion attached to a visible kitchen, an upstairs area, and a pretty sizable outdoor patio area.

Naples Ristorante

As we mentioned, the restaurant is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. For its milestone anniversary, the restaurant released a brand-new drink called Choco Cello. The drink comes with Vodka, Limoncello, Chocolate Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, and Fee Foam. It’s topped with a white chocolate decorated 25 bar and gold glitter. You can get the drink for $19 — which we did!

Choco Cello

When we took that first sip, the drink was more lemon-forward than chocolate. We actually didn’t taste chocolate at all! Once we had more of the drink, we tasted a hint of the chocolate liquor. This drink is VERY sour and sweet, and is on par with a standard Limoncello. It’s refreshing and has a great pour of vodka!

Here’s the new drink!

If you like Limoncello, you’ll love this drink. We loved the gold glitter, and it’s definitely a pretty drink and photo-worthy! The chocolate flavor doesn’t distract from the drink at all, but could use a little more, in our opinion. We think it’s a solid, fun drink and we’d give it a 4/5.

You need to try this!

We were told the drink will only be available for about two more months, so don’t wait to grab this if you’re at Disneyland! Make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog so you can get more food and drink reviews — we love trying anything and everything at the Disney Parks!

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Disneyland is assembling the Avengers of Cast Members for this project!

Avengers Campus

Avengers Campus opened in Disney California Adventure back in 2021. The Marvel-themed land has unique attractions, dining, and entertainment, with even more exciting things coming when Disney announced plans to expand Avengers Campus! We’ve been keeping up with the construction of the project, and we have some more to show you.

Some major progress is taking place at Avengers Campus right now. As you can see, the framework of one of the buildings is slowly but surely coming together!

Construction at Avengers Campus!

Last year, Disney was putting up the first vertical beam, and now they have this much done! They’ve come a long way so far. When the new area is complete, it will double the size of Avengers Campus and bring two new attractions — Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab — to the superhero-themed land.

Look how much they’ve done!

There are walls up around Avengers Campus, which sometimes does take away from the full experience, but so does looking at construction. Disney does the best they can at hiding the work they’re doing while maintaining that immersive feeling of being in a land, and they do a pretty good job!

Walls are up at Avengers Campus!

Something cool that we found out during this construction period is that Cast Members backstage got to sign a steel beam that will become a part of the expanded Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. It was posted by @disneylandresortpresident and @disneylandcastandcommunity on Instagram.

@disneylandcastandcommunity via Instagram

They said in the caption, “Cast Members left their mark on a project that will double the size of the land and bring more adventures to life. But what stood out most was the excitement and pride everyone brought to something that represents our future.” It’s such a cool opportunity that Disney allows these Cast Members who are hard at work to leave a mark on an attraction that will last forever.

Disney recently did the same thing with Cast Members for the Pueblo Esperanza construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

@disneylandcastandcommunity via Instagram

We seriously can’t wait for the new attractions to come to the park! Disney has described Avengers: Infinity Defense as, “Technology that allows the Avengers to jump between worlds has gone missing, and King Thanos is using it to wreak havoc everywhere. Recruits will travel to iconic locations like Asgard, Wakanda, and New York City alongside the likes of big and small heroes. You also just might find yourself face-to-face with King Thanos, too.”

Avengers: Infinity Defense will have guests join in battle across the multiverse alongside the Avengers to defeat King Thanos and recover stolen Stark technology.

As for the Stark Flight Lab attraction, Robert Downey Jr. will reprise his role as Tony Stark, and guests will “sit in two-person pods and deploy to a test station. Then a robot arm grabs your pod and starts whirling you around in a simulated flight.”

Stark Flight Lab will train guests to fly using new flight technology from Tony Stark’s workshop. ©Disney

There hasn’t been an announcement as to when the opening date for the expansion will be. We’ll be keeping a close eye out for any updates, and we’ll continue to follow along with the construction progress. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news so you don’t miss anything from around the parks!

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Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary, and as part of that celebration, Disney Imagineers brought a Walt Disney animatronic figure to life for the first time ever. Right now, Disneyland visitors can see this new animatronic as part of the Walt Disney — A Magical Life show at the Main Street Opera House that previously hosted Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.

Walt Disney — A Magical Life

Now, Disney made it clear that the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln show wasn’t going away, and that the new show would eventually rotate with the old show. Well, now, we know when that’s going to happen…and it’s WAY sooner than we think. In fact, the two shows will be rotating as of tomorrow.

Beginning tomorrow, February 13th, Walt Disney — A Magical Life and Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln will rotate shows throughout the day so visitors have a chance to see both. According to the Disneyland calendar, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln will show from park opening until 1:30 PM. Meanwhile, Walt Disney — A Magical Life will be showing from 2 PM to 8 PM.

Walt Disney – A Magical Life

That means that Disney will spend about 30 minutes switching out the shows every day (and honestly, that seems FAST). But the good news is that the classic Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln will be returning to the park. This version of the attraction originally debuted at the 1964 World’s Fair and was moved to Disneyland in 1965. So it’s also part of Disney history. I highly recommend checking it out!

“Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln”

The Walt Disney animatronic is also pretty cool to see, so if you can make time for both, I also highly recommend that, too. If you don’t have a chance to see it in Disneyland, though, Disney has plans to bring the Walt animatronic to Disney World’s Carousel of Progress.

We’ll be keeping an eye out for other big changes in Disneyland, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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Disney World isn’t the only resort in the U.S. getting some serious updates. Disneyland is also about to get some new things, including an Avengers Campus expansion with two rides, a new Avatar-themed land, and a new Coco ride. Well, those things are going to bring in a LOT more people, but there’s a problem…where are all those folks going to park?

©Disney

Well, last year, Disney announced it had plans to build a new parking and transportation hub that would take care of that problem. Now, we’re starting to see movement on that project. According to ThemeParkIQ on X, Disneyland just filed a permit for work on the new parking and transportation hub’s site.

Disneyland just filed a permit to demolish a 70,732 sq. ft. office building, leaving behind only the foundation. The building is what is currently the Manchester Cast Member parking lot. This is all part of the new parking structure that will be part of a huge transportation hub on the east side of the resort.

Current parking garage at Disneyland

The new parking structure and transportation hub will add about 6,000 new parking spaces to the area, as well as new shuttle and rideshare areas, new security screening areas, and dedicated access for traffic off of Disney Way. The concept art also includes a pedestrian bridge to be built over Harbor Boulevard. 

Parking at Disneyland

It’s unclear if any of the current construction will affect those visiting the park, but we’ll keep an eye out for updates to keep YOU updated, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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It’s never fun when you visit Disneyland only to discover that your favorite ride is closed. That’s why we try to do our best to keep you updated on any ride closures we come across (and usually, Disney DOES give a little notice).

Stormtroopers in Rise of the Resistance

It’s definitely not fun when you’re a huge Star Wars fan, and you make your way to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to discover Rise of the Resistance is closed, as it has been since January 20th. However, we’ve got some good news: Rise of the Resistance will reopen soon…as in TOMORROW. 

Rise of the Resistance closed for refurbishment in January, but the Disney World website is now showing hours for the ride as of tomorrow. So if you’ve been worried about missing out on this super popular ride, you’ll be able to ride it again VERY soon.

©Disney

This ride is notorious for temporary closures throughout the day, so regular maintenance and refurbishment are necessary to keep it running as smoothly as possible. It does use some of Disney’s most advanced technology, which means that the ride needs a lot of love to keep it running so that everyone can ride it.

Rise of the Resistance

If you do want to ride Rise of the Resistance, though, we recommend you consider rope dropping it, or better yet, get a Lightning Lane Single Pass to skip what is often a long standby line for the shorter Lightning Lane. However, if you’re visiting Disneyland during one of its After Dark events, the ride is often a walk-on, so take advantage of that when you can.

Rise of the Resistance

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If you’re missing Disneyland and want to bring a little bit of “The Happiest Place On Earth” home, look no further!

Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland

We’re always looking for ways to extend that special Disneyland magic when we get home. Fortunately, Amazon has us covered with some FANTASTIC Disneyland-themed souvenirs that make us feel like we’re back in the parks! Here are some of our favorites!

Rep a classic Disneyland ride on your luggage

©Amazon

This Disneyland Luggage Tag has a classic design with Sleeping Beauty Castle in the background and the world-famous Jungle Cruise at the forefront. It also includes a convenient, clear window on the back with an enclosed contact card that’s secured by a flap for protection.

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Cook Disneyland treats at home!

©Amazon

The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook brings the parks into your kitchen with 100 easy and delicious recipes inspired by park staples like classic Dole Whip, Mickey Pretzels, blue milk, and Jack-Jack’s Cookie Num Nums from Pixar Pier!

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Delicious Disney100 Cookbook

A one-time Disney Store and Disney Parks exclusive, the Delicious Disney Cookbook provides “a holistic look at the California resort’s culinary past, present, and future—all organically woven around diverse recipes from the Disney Chefs and fit for home chefs of varying skill levels.” Based solely on the Disneyland resort, you can find recipes for an assortment of Disneyland appetizers, main courses, sides, desserts, and more, including Big Thunder Ranch Ribs, Gingerbread Mickey, Mint Julep, Corn Chowder Soup, Monte Cristo Sandwich, Mickey Mouse Beignets, Batuuan Ronto-less Garden Wrap, and Churro Toffee Squares.

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Build this iconic Disneyland ride out of LEGOs!

©Amazon

This Haunted Mansion LEGO Set comes with 680 pieces and includes a miniature display model of the mansion, including some spooky details like the dining room, chandelier, gallery, and paintings of the Hitchhiking Ghosts, Madame Leota, and the Grave Keeper. It also comes with an exclusive Butler minifigure.

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This Haunted Mansion book is great for kids!

©Amazon

Make reading fun for little Disneyland enthusiasts with The Haunted Mansion Little Golden Book! This book lets you join the Ghost Host and explore Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion — “from the ominous Séance Room, to the ghoulish party in Grand Hall, to the attic that holds many scary secrets.”

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Make your home LOOK like Disneyland with these posters

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You can still see old-school Disneyland posters when you’re walking onto Main Street — and now you can bring them home with these Vintage Disneyland Posters available on Amazon! There’s pretty much one for every classic Disneyland ride, and you can buy them in bundles of nine. From the Haunted Mansion to Space Mountain to Pirates of the Caribbean to Country Bear Jamboree, this collection is full of classic Disney attraction posters that you can use to decorate your home!

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Make your home smell like Main Street with this candle

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If you’re missing the smells of Disneyland, check out this Main Street Bakery Candle on Amazon! Inspired by Disneyland, this home will make you feel like you’re waiting in line to pick up some sweets thanks to its vanilla cake aroma. Each candle is filled with 11 ounces of wax and can burn approximately 40 hours.

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And there you have it! What are some souvenirs that make you feel like you’re at Disneyland? Let us know and continue to follow us here at DFB for more great Disney finds!

We’re back at Disneyland Resort with another snack review — so you know what’s worth your time and money on your next visit!

Schmoozies!

We recently stopped by Schmoozies! in Disney California Adventure’s Hollywood Land to try a NEW treat, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Happiest Place on Earth? Find out here!

Schmoozies! is home to specialty coffee drinks, tea, and smoothies on the list. But “Extreme Refreshers” like seasonal lemonades and over-the-top, spectacular shakes are served along with tasty donuts featuring flavors that rotate with the seasons! We stopped by to try the new Cake Shake, and boy, are we glad we did. You can grab this treat for $13.79, which might sound like a lot — but it comes with a whole slice of cake on top!

Cake Shake

This was our reporter’s favorite shake from Schmoozies yet! It’s basically a vanilla shake and a massive vanilla cake slice. The sprinkles make it taste like a funfetti shake, which was such a fun detail. All in all, it was a simple shake that’s not overly sweet, and the cake slice makes this a massive shareable dessert!

One thing to note, though, is that you might want to eat the cake slice pretty quickly, otherwise it will disintegrate into the shake — which actually doesn’t sound that bad, now that we’re thinking about it! If you’ve ever had a Cake Shake from Portillo’s, this is kind of similar to that.

A whole slice of cake!

In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant and snack updates from Disneyland and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

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Is there a time we absolutely refuse to visit Disneyland? NEVER. With that said…some days are better than others.

Sleeping Beauty Castle!

Guests visiting Disneyland in 2026 are in for a real treat with special celebrations, enhanced rides, and an unforgettable experience. With that said, if your main goal is to avoid crowds or catch the resort when it’s offering lower wait times, these are the dates you’ll want to stay away from Disneyland in 2026…

March/April

Disneyland is primarily for the kids, and the kids come in DROVES in late March and early April.

Disneyland crowds

Spring Break season is March 28th through April 11th, 2026, and Easter is April 5th. With kids out of school, expect the parks to be surprisingly packed midweek during these spring months.

May/June

Memorial Day Weekend isn’t as busy as other major holidays, but don’t be surprised to see families pack the parks for the long weekend!

Crowds

This year, Memorial Day Weekend is May 22nd through May 25th, 2026.

Crowds

You’ll also want to avoid Disney Grad Nites. While they take over Disney California Adventure at night, teens get to the parks much earlier and cause wait times to skyrocket AT BOTH PARKS. Unfortunately, because they are teenagers, mischief can also be afoot.

©Disney

If you’re not too keen on sharing the parks with busloads of teenagers, avoid the Disneyland Resort on May 8th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 28th, 29th, and 31st — and June 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, and 12th.

July

Summer is always annoyingly busy at Disneyland with school out, but the busiest days could wind up being around Independence Day.

Together Forever

With this year’s festivities getting a heightened sense of importance thanks to the country’s 250th birthday, expect Disneyland to be packed on July 3rd through July 5th.

August

August will wind up being one of the busiest months of the year at Disneyland. For starters, Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary celebration ends on August 9th, so it’s fair to assume a bunch of folks will rush to the resort in the final days to get one final experience with all of the celebration’s offerings.

Disneyland Train Station

Shortly after, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is returning to Anaheim, and the Disneyland Resort between August 13th and August 16th, and this WILL bring in fans from all over the world.

©D23

When they’re not watching panels at the Honda Center or exploring booths and exhibits at the Anaheim Convention Center, expo attendees of the most popular Disney fan event of the year will be found flocking to the Disneyland Resort.

October

In October, Halloween Time takes over the Disneyland Resort, and attendance usually stays consistently busy.

Halloween in Disneyland

Halloween, especially, is a very popular date to be in the parks.

December

The holiday season is so busy at Disneyland that even the highest-paying Magic Key Members are blocked out from entry during this time!

Christmas at Disneyland

Mid-December through New Year’s is an incredibly busy time at Disneyland. Magical, festive, and worth the visit? Yes. Crowded beyond belief? Also yes. You may want to specifically avoid December 24th, 25th, and 31st if you’re trying to avoid the biggest crowds…

Disneyland

And there you have it! We’ll continue to keep you posted on all the latest Disneyland tips, news, tricks, and reviews year-round, so check back here often at the Disney Food Blog to stay in the know!

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Something BIG just happened in Disneyland…and we got to be there for it!

The Super Bowl Parade!

Now, there are some big things already happening in Disneyland, including some expansions, a new land, and a new ride. But today was the day of a rare parade. Yep, today was the annual Disney Super Bowl parade, complete with celebrities and everything!

Disneyland is crowded today with football fans because last night the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots in the 2026 Super Bowl in San Francisco. Following in true Disney tradition (aka the “I’m going to Disneyland! commercial), the Super Bowl parade made its way down Main Street, U.S.A.

Let the parade begin!

Ahead of the players, the band marched by…

The band!

…the cheerleaders hyped up the crowd…

Hi friends!

… and some familiar Disney faces led the way!

Our Disney friends!

The annual Super Bowl parade happens in either Disney World or Disneyland every year, with the location decided by the host city. With the host city being San Francisco this year, it only made sense to have the parade and celebration in Disneyland. This year, the parade featured Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III and Quarterback Sam Darnold. 

There they are!

The parade began at 1:15 PM today, February 9th, and made its way through Disneyland’s parade route through Main Street, U.S.A. The tradition of Super Bowl champs saying they were going to Disney World or Disneyland dates back to 1987 with New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms.

How cool is this?!

This year, they also streamed the parade live! ESPN broadcast live from Main Street, U.S.A., and it included First Take with Stephen A. Smith, editions of SportsCenter, NFL Live, and a live interview with  Sam Darnold.

The stage was set up before the festivities began!

You can see him walking to his interview after the parade here. Look at those crowds!

Hey, Sam!

We love getting to experience this fun and unique experience once a year in Disney World or Disneyland. Congratulations to the Seahawks on their big victory.

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It’s a tradition that started back in 1987 when New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms was the first to say, “I’m Going to Disney World” after winning the Super Bowl. Over the years, many of the game’s greatest players have followed in those footsteps, visiting either Walt Disney World or Disneyland. This year, Seattle Seahawks running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker will join quarterback Sam Darnold for a celebratory visit to Disneyland. Here’s the latest!

Moments after the final whistle, Walker and Darnold made the proclamation in front of thousands of jubilant Seahawks fans. Disney camera crews captured the excitement for our cherished Super Bowl commercial, now airing across social media and TV in English and Spanish.

Now the excitement shifts to Disneyland Resort in Southern California, which is currently celebrating 70 years of The Happiest Place on Earth. Guests can look forward to an incredible day tomorrow, Monday, February 9, as Kenneth Walker III and Sam Darnold take center stage, enjoying attractions and unforgettable moments with beloved Disney characters.

The festivities will culminate in a celebratory cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland park, during which thousands of cheering fans can catch a glimpse of the champion players.

This year marks the start of a historic year for Disney’s ESPN, which will host its first-ever Super Bowl next year with Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027. To celebrate, ESPN will have special coverage from Disneyland Park as part of a 24-hour event called “The Handoff”.

On Monday, February 9th, ESPN will have a set in Town Square at the foot of Main Street, U.S.A., within Disneyland Park. First Take with Stephen A. Smith, multiple editions of SportsCenter, NFL Live, and a second episode of Super Bowl Live will originate from within the park. ESPN will also welcome and honor running back Kenneth Walker from the Super Bowl LX winning Seattle Seahawks.

Not only will Super Bowl LXI be ESPN’s first, but it will also be the 40th year of the iconic “I’m Going to Disney World” moment from 1987.

As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks!

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Have you ever fancied yourself as a bartender, or just wanted to learn how to make some of your favorite Disney drinks? Well, a mixology class could teach you how to do JUST that, and doesn’t that sound like a lot of fun?

Cheers!

If you said, “yes,” you can now take mixology classes at Downtown Disney in Disneyland. In fact, there are mixology classes EVERY month. They’re not free, but if you want to save some money on a mixology class, D23 has got you covered.

So here are all the details. You can join the “Parkside Birder Club” at Vista Parkside Market and learn some pretty sweet tips and tricks from bartenders. You can even choose Vista’s next cocktail of the month. If you’re a D23 member (and just a general member, which means even those with free memberships count), you can get $10 off the class!

Parkside Market

So here’s what you’ll do during the class. Bartenders will give you three cocktails to try. You’ll taste them and then pick your favorite. Then the bartenders will teach you how to make the drink with the most votes. That drink will then become the cocktail of the month during the following month. SO FUN. Oh, and at the end of the year, the most popular cocktail becomes a permanent menu item.

You could help create the cocktail of the month!

Mixology classes are $119.22, but D23 members can get $10 off that, so that’s roughly $110.22 per person. The class includes three tasting cocktails, ingredients for making the winning cocktail, a $20 Vista Parkside gift card, a Parkside Birders pin, a take-home tiki glass, and one Parkside Market Coffee and light brunch bites.

Coffee at Parkside Market

If you’re not a D23 member, you can sign up for general membership for free by visiting the D23 website. Then you’ll just use the promo code provided by D23 to get the $10 discount on the class, which you can book here. Happy cocktail-making!

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Here at Disney Food Blog, we love runDisney events. When else can you run a marathon in the happiest place on earth? With five amazing races every year, runDisney keeps us hooked.

Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2022

The runDisney races have changed a lot this year, and for a good reason. They’ve surged in popularity to where last year’s races sold out within seconds of registration opening. Here’s every game-changing announcement for runDisney in 2026!

The most noticeable difference for this year is the 5K registration. The 5K race is the most popular, since it’s the shortest and most accessible race. Its popularity meant that it would sell out fast. Last year, only one of our team members was able to register since tickets sold out within minutes of registration opening.

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Thankfully, this year’s runDisney events aim to fix that – there’s more 5K availability plus staggered start times (no more waking up at 3 AM!). It’s a game-changer for casual runDisney runners.

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Another game-changer is more characters. runDisney events are known for having rare characters on the marathon course. With the race’s surge in popularity, many runners online have complained that slower-paced participants aren’t able to meet characters due to long lines. At this year’s January marathon, characters included Space Cadet Donald, Sherlock Goofy, and rare Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Ortensia.

Oswald at Disneyland

Another great upgrade this year is the themes. Previous races have had many themes with our favorite characters and movies, but they haven’t been cohesive for every marathon weekend until this year. The 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend this fall has each separate race hosted by a character from an EPCOT country.

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The 5K is The Aristocats from France, the 10K is the Mexico Pavilion’s Three Caballeros, the Half Marathon is hosted by Mary Poppins from the UK, and the Wine & Dine Challenge is held by dwarf Grumpy who resides in the Germany Pavilion. The themes quickly went viral, and we’re sure Disney will do it again for future marathons.

It’s Grumpy!

Another game-changer is runDisney’s newest merch collab. runDisney recently partnered with Brooks running shoes for a whole Disney-inspired collection. These shoes have some of our favorite characters like Mickey Mouse, Chip and Dale, and Stitch, so we can race anywhere in Disney style. They even made an exclusive Disneyland shoe for the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend last week to celebrate Disneyland’s 70th anniversary!

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We’re so glad Disney has made some changes to make our next runDisney race even better. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest runDisney news!

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Are you a D23 Member? If so, we have a deal for you! To celebrate Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, D23 Gold Members can now save 5% on select Disneyland Resort Park Hopper and Multi-Day One Park Per Day tickets.

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The exclusive D23 discount applies only to select tickets to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. Once you log in, you’ll find an exclusive link and select one of the ticket options listed below. The listed ticket price will already reflect the discount.

The discount is only for a Standard Theme Park Ticket, One Day Park Hopper Ticket; a Standard Theme Park Ticket, Multi-Day Park Hopper Ticket; or a Standard Theme Park Ticket, Multi-Day One Park Per Day Ticket.

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D23 Gold Members can also save 5% on Lightning Lanes for the Disneyland parks through the same link! Plus, for the day you get the Lightning Lane discount, you’ll get unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from that day!

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Single-day tickets that are purchased using this offer are valid now through December 30th, 2026. Multi-day tickets purchased through the offer must be used within 13 days of first use or by January 12th, 2027, whichever occurs first.

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The amount paid for any wholly unused or expired Disneyland Resort theme park ticket may be applied towards the purchase of a new theme park ticket at the current price, as long as the new ticket purchase price is equal to or greater than the amount paid for the original ticket. All tickets, and associated features like Park Hopper or Lightning Lane Multi Pass, are nonrefundable, nontransferable, revocable, and may not be redeemed for cash.

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We’re so excited for this Disneyland offer. Every penny saved means you’ll have a higher snack budget! So what’s first – a Mickey Bar or popcorn? Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disneyland updates!

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This is a big year for Disney California Adventure! The second park in Anaheim is celebrating its 25th anniversary, which means lots of fun is on the horizon.

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Any time a Disney park has something to celebrate, they don’t hold back! From a new popcorn bucket to limited-time treats, there are several new things to try. Another new thing on the horizon is a meet and greet featuring a Disney character making his debut! 

A classic Disney character has made his debut in Disneyland! If you haven’t heard the name Humphrey the Bear, we would bet you’ve seen him. Humphrey the Bear made his debut in 1950 and has since been seen as a character throughout several Disney hotels and a theme park or two.

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Now, you can actually meet Humphrey at Storytellers Cafe! This character dining restaurant is located at Disney’s Grand California Resort. The big bear will be one of the characters you can meet during Donald’s Tales of Adventure dinner buffet! At dinner, you can find a “bountiful California folklore buffet.”

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If you want to dine with Humphrey and his pals, you can book advanced dining reservations up to 60 days in advance. This spot is fairly popular, so if it’s on your bucket list, don’t wait! Not only is Humphrey featured in several Disney shorts, but he also has his own store called Humphrey’s Service & Supplies at Disney California Adventure. He’s also the unofficial mascot at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!

Humphrey the Bear at the bottom of the totem pole!

Not only is he at the resorts, but you can also spot him in Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom! He’s everywhere if you just know where to look. Disney hasn’t shared if this new meet and greet at Storytellers Cafe is for a limited time or of he will stick around for a while!

Humphrey in Fantasyland!

We love that this classic character, who is normally just around for decoration, is now available for guests to meet! The celebrations for California Adventure’s anniversary also include Mickey and Minnie in all-new, vibrant outfits, a new Cake Shake at Schmoozies, the new popcorn bucket, new merchandise, and more. Be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news, updates, and more!

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Has it really been 25 years? Well, almost. The grand opening of Disney’s (now Disney) California Adventure was February 8, 2001. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Happy 25th to DCA! Strolling through DCA in February 2001 Let’s visit the park during its opening month through historical photos. When you are done reading, please leave your […]

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Did you know that there’s an excluisve one day experience coming to Disneyland Resort in March?!

Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland

It was announced that the Savannah Bananas are going back to Disneyland for an exclusive experience that will last only one day. The experience will take place at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure on Thursday, March 26th, 2026. Let’s take a look at the details!

Select players from the Savannah Bananas and the newest Banana Ball Championship League team, the Indianapolis Clowns, will appear at both Disneyland and California Adventure on March 26th. This will be the first time that the Banana Ball antics will be at BOTH theme parks.

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The day is going to include tons of Savannah Bananas-themed experiences, such as The Savannah Bananas Cavalcade parade at Disneyland. The team will also put on a special performance in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.

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Over at California Adventure, there will be a high-energy performance at the “World of Color” viewing area in Paradise Gardens Park features many surprises! That’s something you’re definitely not going to want to miss! There will be more details on that as we get closer to the date.

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We saved the best part about this experience for last, as it’s that for a limited time, you can enter for your chance to win a getaway for a three-night vacation to Disneyland Resort to experience Savannah Bananas Day on March 26, 2026. On top of that, the winner will also receive up to four tickets to the Savannah Bananas vs. Indianapolis Clowns game at Angel Stadium the following day, on March 27th, 2026. The sweepstakes is open now through 12 PM ET on February 27th, 2026.

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We’ll be following along with any updates and news regarding the experience coming to the resorts. Make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss anything!

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