Disneyland Resort has seen quite a few closures lately, with rides, restaurants, and more undergoing refurbishments.

Sleeping Beauty Castle

While some rides have recently reopened, Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters, Silly Symphony Swings, and even the Disneyland Monorail are all still closed for refurbishment. Unfortunately, it looks like the list of Disneyland closures is getting even longer, as we spotted two more calendar updates that might impact your next trip.

If you’ve got an upcoming Disneyland trip planned, make sure you pay attention to these new closures! The Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition — where you can take aim and fire at nearly 100 targets during an old-time Wild West shootout — will be closing on July 6th with no current reopening date listed on the Disneyland website.

Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition

Not only that, but it looks like the Tinker Bell meet and greet at Pixie Hollow may also be closing for refurbishment. Though nothing is listed on the refurbishment calendar at this time, it shows no times available from July 5th to as far as the calendar goes. 

This could just mean that the calendar has not yet been updated with meet-and-greet times after July 5th, but it might also mean that this meet-and-greet location will be closing for refurbishment. Either way, we’ll be sure to keep an eye on things and let you know of any changes.

Tinker Bell

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters closed on April 13th with no set reopening date. On the Disneyland ride, you’ll take aim and fire your laser to defeat Zurg during a thrilling space battle!

Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters

In addition, the Silly Symphony Swings closed on April 27th with no confirmed reopening date. The Paradise Gardens Park ride takes you into the air to see Disney California Adventure from above!

Silly Symphony Swings

We’ll be on the lookout for even more Disneyland updates you need to know about. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

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Halloween Time returns to the Disneyland Resort on August 21st and runs through October 31st, 2026, and we can’t wait!

Frightfully Fun Parade

This fun and festive time brings haunting delights to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, and Disney just dropped more details about what we can expect this year — including a NEW Haunted Mansion street party!

Oogie Boogie Bash is returning to Disney California Adventure from August 18th to October 31st! Tickets will go on sale beginning June 18, 2026, no earlier than 9 AM PST, with pre-sale opportunities for select groups like hotel guests and Magic Key Holders. Disney just announced a NEW street party coming to Oogie Boogie Bash for the first time, and it sounds like it will be a hauntingly swell time!

Oogie Boogie Bash

“Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party” will bring familiar and iconic moments from the Haunted Mansion to the streets of California Adventure. The new street party will feature multiple show-stopping moments for Madame Leota to host her spirited séance and swinging wake filled with happy haunts, ghostly dancing, and ghoulish delight, inviting you to partake in a ghastly good time that beckons all 999 ghosts.

Haunted Mansion grave diggers

This new experience is seemingly replacing the Frightfully Fun Parade. Plenty of returning experiences will be coming back to Oogie Boogie Bash, though — including Haunted Mansion Holiday and SO much more.

Plaza de la Familia will return and run through Día de los Muertos, ending on November 2nd. Let the music move you during “The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!” as a traveling troupe of storytellers brings songs like “Remember Me” and “The World Es Mi Familia” to life. You’ll also be able to sing and dance along to live mariachi music at the Paradise Garden Bandstand.

Plaza de la Familia

As part of Plaza de la Familia, expect limited-time eats and treats! Paradise Garden Grill will offer specialty menu items just for the season, including the returning Chilaquiles Carnitas Torta with red chilaquiles, refried beans, avocado spread, queso fresco, pickled red onions, and a fried egg served with chips.

“Recuérdame”

That’s a LOT of spooky fun coming to Disneyland Resort! We’ll be on the lookout for even more Halloween updates you need to know about. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more.

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Oogie Boogie Bash

Halloween Time returns to the Disneyland Resort on August 21st and runs through Halloween night — October 31st, 2026. This fun and festive time brings haunting delights to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, and Disney just dropped more details about what we can expect this year!

Right before spooky season starts, the Paint the Night parade and Wondrous Journeys will continue at Disneyland from August 10th to 20th. Not only that, but World of Color — ONE will return to Disney California Adventure from August 10th through the end of the Halloween season.

World of Color

Mickey, Minnie, and their buddies will be ready to celebrate spooky season with new costumes, featuring harlequin motifs, frilled collars and cuffs, and swirling confection details in hues of orange, yellow, and black.

Of course, Jack Skellington will be back at the Haunted Mansion for the iconic Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay. There will be an all-new gingerbread house design in the ballroom, plus Sally, Zero, and Oogie Boogie Man himself.

Haunted Mansion Holiday

Speaking of the Haunted Mansion, during Oogie Boogie Bash, “Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party” will bring familiar and iconic moments from the Haunted Mansion to the streets of California Adventure. The new street party will feature multiple show-stopping moments for Madame Leota to host her spirited séance and swinging wake filled with happy haunts, ghostly dancing, and ghoulish delight, inviting you to partake in a ghastly good time that beckons all 999 ghosts.

Haunted Mansion

The Halloween Screams nighttime spectacular will have villains taking over Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, U.S.A., “it’s a small world,” and the Rivers of America. Maleficent, Ursula, and other favorites will celebrate with macabre music and fireworks on select nights.

You can also book the Happiest Haunts Guided Tour for a one-of-a-kind stroll through Disneyland and California Adventure, available at an additional cost.

Halloween Screams

Over at Disney California Adventure, Cars Land will become Radiator Screams, complete with “car-achnids,” a “pump-kin” patch, and residents dressed in their favorite “car-stumes.” Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween will return, too.

Supernatural spirits will take over Cars Land each evening for a haunting “Sha-BOO” moment, where the neon lights flicker on and illuminate the roads.

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Guardians of the Galaxy — Monsters After Dark will take over the Collector’s Fortress in Avengers Campus, and Mickey’s Trick or Treat will take place at the Disney Theater in Hollywood Land beginning on August 18th.

Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark

Plaza de la Familia will return and run through Día de los Muertos, ending on November 2nd. Let the music move you during “The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!” as a traveling troupe of storytellers bring songs like “Remember Me” and “The World Es Mi Familia” to life. You’ll also be able to sing and dance along to live mariachi music at the Paradise Garden Bandstand.

Plaza de la Familia

As part of Plaza de la Familia, expect limited-time eats and treats! Paradise Garden Grill will offer specialty menu items just for the season, including the returning Chilaquiles Carnitas Torta with red chilaquiles, refried beans, avocado spread, queso fresco, pickled red onions, and a fried egg served with chips. Stay tuned for the complete Disney Eats Foodie Guide!

“Recuérdame”

And, of course, Oogie Boogie Bash is returning to Disney California Adventure from August 18th to October 31st! Tickets will go on sale beginning June 18, 2026, no earlier than 9 AM PST, with pre-sale opportunities for select groups like hotel guests and Magic Key Holders.

The man himself!

That’s a LOT of spooky fun coming to Disneyland Resort! We’ll be on the lookout for even more Halloween updates you need to know about. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more.

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On Thursday, May 21st, a hazmat incident and potential chemical leak began in Garden Grove, California, located just five miles from Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland.

Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure

Neither park is in the identified evacuation zone, and both are currently still open. Disneyland has now released an official statement regarding the incident. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning a visit to the Happiest Place on Earth right now.

UPDATE: As of 9 AM PDT on Monday, May 25th, Garden Grove officials have confirmed that the GKN Aerospace chemical tank is no longer a threat of catastrophic explosion. Crews said that a crack has formed in the tank, which is reducing pressure, the Orange County Register has reported. The temperature inside the tank has also decreased from at least 100 degrees to 93 degrees. The evacuation of thousands of residents in Garden Grove and nearby communities remains intact.

A hazmat incident at GKN Aerospace on Western Avenue in Garden Grove occurred on Thursday, May 21st, and has since worsened over the weekend. The crisis involves a malfunctioning chemical tank that threatens to explode and release a toxic cloud, which would affect hundreds of thousands of people in the area and for miles around, including Disneyland.

Sleeping Beauty Castle

As of now, Disneyland is not in the identified evacuation zone, but many are wondering whether it’s safe to visit the parks. Disney officials have now put out a statement advising that, at this time, ” there is no impact to Disneyland Resort due to this situation and the resort remains open to guests.”

Disney said that they are actively monitoring the situation and taking guidance from local authorities.

Disneyland

The statement goes on to say, “The Disneyland Resort is approximately five miles from the incident and is not in the identified evacuation zone. Updates can be found by following Orange County Fire Authority on social media.”

Disney is advising people to check the local guidelines before travel. Road closures, detours, or traffic disruptions in the surrounding area may impact how people get to and from the resort.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland

So, while Disneyland isn’t in the evacuation zone and the parks remain open, travel to and from Disneyland could be impacted due to the chemical incident.

Disneyland

Currently, the situation has forced 40,000 people to evacuate in an impact zone, which includes parts of Garden Grove, Anaheim, Cypress, Stanton, and Westminster. When speaking about the situation, a Knott’s Berry Farm employee spokesperson said, “The safety and well-being of our guests and team members is a cornerstone of our business. We are working closely with our partners at the Orange County Fire Authority to actively monitor the situation. At this time, the park has not been impacted.”

Disney California Adventure

As of the evening of Saturday, May 23rd, the Disneyland union instructed Cast Members who feel unsafe and are affected by the chemical leak to stay home. We also know that while Disneyland itself isn’t in the potential blast zone, many Disneyland guests stay in the Garden Grove area, and others travel through it on their way to the park. The governor has also declared a State of Emergency.

During the afternoon on Sunday, May 24th, Orange County Fire Authority Interim Chief TJ McGovern said firefighters did “a recon mission on the tank” late Saturday night, during which they discovered a crack, which could be relieving some of the pressure, ABC7 has reported.

Disney California Adventure

This is an ongoing situation, and we will update you as we learn more. Stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest updates.

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 Something NEW is coming to Disneyland Park this summer, and we think you’re going to love it!

Mickey’s Park Rangers

Mickey’s Park Rangers scavenger hunt is an interactive activity throughout the park — including Tom Sawyer Island. The scavenger hunt will have you traversing Disneyland by train, boat, and on foot to discover and collect clues. It officially starts on May 22nd, but we were lucky enough to snag the activity book ahead of time and are bringing you a first look!

Mickey’s Park Rangers is a fun, new interactive scavenger hunt throughout Disneyland Park, primarily the Rivers of America, Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, the Disneyland Railroad, and more. You can pick up a complimentary Mickey’s Park Rangers activity book at select retail shops on the west side of the park.

Mickey’s Park Rangers activity booklet

From there, you’ll complete the quests and puzzles in the activity book that will have you making your way all around Tom Sawyer Island and beyond (but most of it is centered around this area, specifically).

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As you complete the quests in the activity book, you can have it stamped, and once you’ve completed your quest, you’ll receive a free sticker for your efforts!

Ranger Stamp

There are tons of different activities inside the booklet, including 3 Steps to Being a Mickey’s Park Ranger, complete with a Ranger Pledge!

How to become a Mickey’s Park Ranger

The activity at Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island is all about Spelunking, and encourages you to complete a word puzzle along with a Picnicking challenge to solve clues all about food.

Pirate’s Lair

The Orienteering quest will have you following clues on the map to uncover a pirate captain’s hidden treasure. There are also Botany, Blacksmithing, Pirate Lore, Navigation, Canoeing, Rafting, Birdwatching, Animal Friendship, Paddlewheeling, Frog-Jumping, Semaphore, Flagmaking, Shipbuilding, Knotwork, Codebreaking, Conducting, Paleontology, Eagle Eye, and Railroad Lookout quests throughout the book!

Codebreaking

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Disney Visa Cardmembers have access to some seriously fun perks at Disney Parks, from exclusive discounts on dining and merchandise to special character experiences you can’t get anywhere else.

Disneyland Star Wars Launch Bay

One of the most beloved benefits is the ability to access cardmember-only character meet and greet opportunities, and one popular Disneyland perk has officially gotten a MAJOR change! 

Previously, Disney Visa Cardmembers visiting Disneyland have been able to meet Darth Vader at a special, reserved photo location inside Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. This experience has been a huge draw for Star Wars fans, offering shorter waits, a more relaxed environment, and complimentary digital downloads of professional photos just for flashing your Disney Visa Card.

Beginning April 29, 2026, visitors to Batuu may find Darth Vader, Imperial Stormtroopers, and other iconic Star Wars characters inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., as the land expands its timeline to include more Star Wars eras. Read more about the exciting updates coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland at DisneyParksBlog.com. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)

But as of April 29th, Kylo Ren has officially taken over the exclusive Disney Visa Cardmember meet-and-greet at Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland! That means Darth Vader has moved to Galaxy’s Edge, making room for his grandson to make an appearance. For fans of Kylo Ren, or those who missed seeing him up close, this is a brand-new reason to take advantage of this cardmember perk!

Kylo Ren at Disneyland

Cardmembers can stop by for a photo opportunity at a location reserved just for them, inside Star Wars Launch Bay. Best of all, you’ll receive complimentary downloads of your photos, making it an easy and memorable souvenir. Guests must present a valid Disney Visa Card for entry, and availability can vary. On most days, this experience is typically offered from 2 PM until 6 PM, though hours are always subject to change, so it’s a good idea to check once you’re in the park.

Star Wars Launch Bay

This change is part of a major timeline shift happening at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. Characters and storylines from The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka, among many others, are now included in the land, which also means you can enjoy and experience the Galactic Civil War, the New Republic, the Age of the Resistance, and the First Order all in one day.

Darth Vader is now roaming around the land full-time, and you’ll see him walking around with Stormtroopers in an attempt to hunt down the remaining Jedi, which means you’ll also get to see Princess Leia Organa (near the Millennium Falcon), Han Solo (also near the Millennium Falcon), Luke Skywalker (roaming the outpost), and Chewbacca throughout the land.

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Don’t worry, though, because you’ll still be able to see Ahsoka Tano, the Mandalorian, and Grogu over near the Marketplace. R2-D2 will also continue to roll around near the Droid Depot and the garage, while Rey will be able to be found at the Resistance Camp.

Mando and Grogu in Disneyland

Additionally, the First Order Cargo shop has turned into Black Spire Surplus, which is a military salvage operation with artifacts from across the history of the galaxy. This will be where you can find “relics” themed after both the Empire and the Rebel Alliance from the Galactic Civil War.

First Order Cargo Shop is now Black Spire Surplus

Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities has also gotten some adjustments, beginning to display a different array of one-of-a-kind items from its past, and an earlier generation of the Mubo family will begin operating the Droid Depot from now on.

Kylo Ren has one of these

We’ll be on the lookout for the additional changes coming to Disneyland and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

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A long-time Downtown Disney staple is closing after 23 years to make way for a new bubble tea shop.

Jamba at Downtown Disney

The Orange County Register has reported that the Downtown Disney Jamba location will close on July 6th so that Bopo Go! can move in. The addition Bopo Go! to Downtown Disney was revealed over a year ago, but we hadn’t heard anything about the new location since the initial announcement — until now.

Jamba (previously known as Jamba Juice) serves smoothies, bowls, juices, and snacks, and is a quick spot to grab a bite while strolling around Downtown Disney. The location will remain open through July 5th and then close so crews can transform the space into Bopo Go!

Jamba

Bopo Go! will serve high-quality, authentic boba/bubble tea with no artificial ingredients. The concept will use real fruits and vegetables, lactose-free milk, oat milk, cane or brown sugar, tea sourced from farmers in Taiwan, and matcha sourced from Japan. There will also be light bites, imported snacks, and candies. This is a new cafe concept being planned for Downtown Disney!

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Disneyland recently filed a building permit to remodel the 1,200-square-foot Jamba location in Downtown Disney with electrical, plumbing, and mechanical upgrades for a new tenant.

Bopomofo, the company behind Bopo Go! will begin construction on the new cafe this summer, according to a post on the company’s social media accounts. While we don’t have an official opening date or timeline yet, we’re hopeful this will be a relatively quick turnaround and that the new location will open before the end of the year!

Jamba

We’ll be on the lookout for more changes you need to know about from Downtown Disney and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disneyland news and more!

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Mark your calendars because NEW snacks are coming to the Disneyland Resort soon!

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Here at Disney Food Blog, we’re all about, well, Disney FOOD, of course. Disney recently shared that new snacks are making their way to Disneyland on April 28th, and we’re already making plans to try them! If you don’t have an upcoming Disneyland trip planned, chances are you’ll want to plan one after checking out what’s coming — let’s get into it.

New eats are coming to Disneyland Resort on April 28th, and we can’t wait to check them out! These snacks will be available throughout the resort at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, so if something looks too good to pass up, make sure to work it into your upcoming trip schedule! Without further ado, let’s check out these NEW snacks!

Sleeping Beauty Castle

• NEW! Orange Cream Cheesecake: Orange cheesecake topped with vanilla Chantilly and orange crunch (Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at Disneyland Park)

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• NEW! Lemon Blueberry Cobbler Donuts dipped in cream cheese frosting topped with lemon-blueberry compote and streusel (Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure)

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• NEW! The Lamplight Old Fashioned: Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Licor 43, Maraschino Liqueur, Angostura bitters, Luxardo juice, and a Luxardo cherry (Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure)

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• NEW! Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese: Pepper & Onion Grilled Cheesesteak topped with cheese sauce and crunchy manipulated particles served with potato bites (Pym Test Kitchen at Disney California Adventure)

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• NEW! Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake: Cinnamon cheesecake with cream cheese frosting(Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta at Disney California Adventure)

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• Strawberry Minnie Cake: Strawberry Bundt cake filled with strawberry jam and fresh strawberries, topped with sweetened condensed milk glaze, white chocolate mousse, a Minnie bow, and chocolate ears (Plaza Inn at Disneyland Park)

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Now is a great time to plan a Disneyland trip anyway, because two rides are reopening soon! The Jungle Cruise closed on February 17th for routine maintenance and refurbishment with no set reopening date. Disney just quietly announced that the Disneyland ride will reopen on April 24th! This guided river tour through the African jungle is full of animals, adventure, and dad jokes.

Disneyland Jungle Cruise

In addition, Disney California Adventure‘s shooting game Toy Story Midway Mania! closed on April 4th. This will also reopen on April 24th! Join Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and more toys in Pixar Pier to test your skills.

Toy Story Midway Mania!

We’ll be on the lookout for more Disneyland Resort updates you need to know about and more. In the meantime, stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

Will you be heading to Disneyland to grab these new snacks? Let us know in the comments below!

Even the Happiest Place on Earth has rules you have to follow!

Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure

No running in the parks, no selfie sticks, no illicit substances, and more. These rules are designed to keep everyone safe throughout the parks and to make sure everyone has a good time, too, of course! On a recent visit to the parks, we spotted some new (or newly enforced) rules at Disneyland Resort that you need to know about.

Heads up if you’ve got an upcoming trip to Disney California Adventure! There are some new ride rules you should be aware of. While this first one isn’t necessarily a new rule, over at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, a long-standing rule is being newly enforced — no loose cell phones on the ride! There is even signage in the queue advising of this as well.

Loose articles sign

When we spoke with a Cast Member, they said it wasn’t a ban necessarily, but that they advise riders to have no loose articles in their hands at all before the vehicle is dispatched — they will not send the vehicle out until all loose articles are stored. If a phone is taken out on the ride, they won’t stop the ride, but they’re taking this extra precaution because too many people lose their phones on this ride.

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

If people lose their phones on this ride, the vehicles can run over them, which can cause the ride to break down — and can also potentially cause a broken phone! It’s best for everyone if you keep your phone stowed away so that there are no mishaps.

There they are!

Over at Incredicoaster, loose items have always been banned for safety reasons, but with the rise of heavy metal water bottles — like Stanley cups — this rule is being enforced now more than ever. Cast Members said that if your Stanley cup or water bottle can fit into your bag, you’re able to bring it onto the ride with you as long as it is stowed away.

The Incredicoaster

But, if your water bottle is loose, it must be placed on a small table off to the side before getting into the ride vehicle. This is to ensure the water bottle doesn’t dislodge and become a flying projectile. After the ride, you can pick it back up and go about your day!

Stanley cup

While these rules may not seem like a big deal, they’re important to know if you’ve got an upcoming trip to Disneyland planned, as they are being enforced more than they were in the past, depending on when you last visited. If you have any reservations about Disneyland rules, you can always check the Disneyland website or app before your visit to make sure you’re following them correctly. And, when in doubt, ask a Cast Member — that’s what they’re there for!

Incredicoaster

We’ll be on the lookout for even more rule changes you need to know about at Disneyland and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

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Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland

With how much you need to be on your phone in the parks these days — whether it’s for Mobile Ordering, checking wait times, or booking Lightning Lanes — your phone’s battery can drain pretty quickly. That’s why we LOVE using FuelRods in the parks. These portable batteries can be swapped for fresh ones at kiosks around the resort, and we just spotted the NEW FuelRod MAX10s at Disneyland for the first time!

FuelRod MAX10s have officially landed at Disneyland! We love the wireless charging feature that this portable battery has. They’re great for tossing into your park bag, and when you run out of battery, you can either recharge at home or swap the charger out for a new one (for FREE!) at one of the FuelRod Kiosks throughout Disneyland Resort.

Charging magnetically!

As of now, the FuelRod MAX10s are not available at every FuelRod Kiosk just yet, but we did find them located at a couple of kiosks in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. At Disneyland Park, you can find the FuelRod MAX10 at the kiosk located by the lockers on Main Street, U.S.A., near Starbucks.

FuelRod Kiosk

We also spotted them at the FuelRod Kiosk inside Gone Hollywood at Disney California Adventure. 

FuelRod Kiosk

If you want to snag the FuelRod MAX10 before your Disney trip, you can usually get them for a bit cheaper on Amazon!

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FuelRod Max10

The FuelRod MAX10 comes fully charged, complete with adapters and cables for most smart devices. Easily swap for a fresh, fully charged unit at any FuelRod Kiosk nationwide. Rechargeable via USB-C, it fits comfortably in your pocket, making it an ideal companion for any trip or staying charged on the go!

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We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more!