When Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure reopened after historic 412-day closures, there were a number of experiences that were unavailable. Most of the attractions were open, but due to COVID regulations, there were certain activities that were deemed unsafe. Guests had to maintain a safe social distance, which meant that character interactions were a no-no, and rides were limited to just a few Guests at a time. Shows were also non-existent for a while, as performers could not wear masks, so they just didn’t perform.
One of the attractions that remained closed, even as the Parks opened up more, was the Red Car Trolley in Disney California Adventure. The Red Car Trolley took Guests down Buena Vista Street and through Hollywood Land, dropping them off at several locations, and ending its trip right outside Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!. The trolley then made its way back to Buena Vista Street. It was a really fun way to get around DCA.
Finally, in mid-May 2022, Disneyland took to its official TikTok page to share that the Red Car Trolley was finally coming back! The original post did not share when, simply saying that the attraction was returning in the summer. Well, now we have another exciting update — the Red Car Trolley will return on July 17! That’s just two days away! Disney shared the news on its Twitter page:
We’re “on track” to welcome you back aboard the Red Car Trolley – returning this Sunday, July 17th, to Disney California Adventure Park. Drop a ‼️ if you’re excited to climb aboard again! pic.twitter.com/Gk7PCZaMJy
Trolleys run continuously between the following locations:
Buena Vista Street near the Disney California Adventure Park Main Entrance
Carthay Circle across from Carthay Circle Restaurant
Hollywood Boulevard near the Disney Animation building
Sunset Boulevard near the Hyperion Theater
Rolling Right Out of History
The Red Car Trolleys are modeled after the Pacific Electric Railway trolleys that crisscrossed the Los Angeles area from 1887 until 1961, with more than 1,000 miles of active track.
If you are planning on visiting Disneyland Resort, it is important to remember that both a theme park ticket and a Park reservation are required to get into both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. If you live in Southern California, Disneyland currently has a great summer ticket offer available.
Disney employs hundreds of thousands of people around the globe — from the employees who work at its studio lots in places like Burbank, California, to the cast and crew that work on its dozens of films and television shows, to the tens of thousands of Cast Members who work at its theme park. While Disney does its best to employ people who truly emphasize the Disney magic, sometimes people slip through the cracks. That appears to have happened recently when they employed someone who has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women.
Recently, a photo went viral of pro wrestler Joseph Meehan — professionally known as Joey Ryan — working at Disney’s World Famous Jungle Cruise at Disneyland Park. The account that snapped the photo — The Ringside Roster — tagged Disney and said that Ryan was fired from his job with Impact Wrestling because he had been accused of sexual assault.
Joey Ryan who in June 2020, was accused by several women of sexual misconduct during the #SpeakingOut movement, causing him to be released from Impact Wrestling is now working as a cast member on the Jungle Cruise ride at @Disneyland.
— TheRingsideRoster.com (@RingsideRoster) June 26, 2022
The photo was picked up by TheLos Angeles Times, which reached out to Disney to ask about Ryan’s employment. Per The L.A. Times:
A former professional wrestler who has been accused by several women of sexual misconduct worked briefly on the Jungle Cruise attraction at Disneyland before he was recently dismissed, park officials said Wednesday.
Joseph Meehan, known in the wrestling world as Joey Ryan, worked for the theme park for about three months in a probationary status until Disneyland declined to hire him as a full-time employee, according to Disneyland officials.
“Mr. Meehan is no longer employed by us,” a Disneyland spokesperson said, declining to elaborate on why he was not given a permanent job and whether the harassment allegations played a role in that decision.
The theme park’s screening process for potential employees includes a criminal background check, but Disneyland officials said that check did not alert them about the harassment accusations against Meehan, under his stage name, that appeared in social media posts, wrestling fan sites and sports blogs in recent years.
Meehan has worked as a professional wrestler since 2000 and was one of the founding members of the Pro Wrestling Geurilla. He has denied all of the sexual assault allegations brought against him and has filed at least seven libel and slander lawsuits against his accusers. However, The L.A. Times found that he had either dropped the suits or not pursued them, with one being dismissed by a judge.
Soon guests will once again be able to receive magical makeovers at the very popular Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at both Magic Kingdom Park and at Disneyland.
Magic makeovers are back!
I’m pleased to share that earlier today, a magical proclamation was found in Fantasyland announcing a very special return. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will soon welcome young guests once again for royal head-to-toe transformations at both Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland park at Disneyland Resort on August 25.
Our cast members – Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices – will transform guests ages 3 to 12 into some of their favorite Disney characters with hairstyling, makeup, costumes and accessories. In addition, the reopening ushers in even more options to choose from, including a new hair accessory especially designed for textured hair and new costumes featuring some of Disney’s newest heroes and heroines coming later this year.
Located in the heart of Magic Kingdom and Disneyland park, the reopening of these two iconic locations will join the slate of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques aboard Disney Cruise Line, including the newest addition at sea on the Disney Wish. And stay tuned for more details about Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney Springs, which will reopen at a later date.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has a long legacy of making dreams come true for children around the world. My mom and I frequently reminisce about the day my kid sister had her royal makeover. It was truly a magical moment for my whole family, and I just can’t wait to share that experience with other families when Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique returns to Disney World and Disneyland.
Guests may begin making reservations for these magical transformations in early August only in the My Disney Experience app and Disneyland App, or at DisneyWorld.com and Disneyland.com. Valid admission and park reservations are required for entry into Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland park.
Independence Day is almost here and to celebrate this patriotic extravaganza, the Disney chefs and mixologists have put their all into making some memorable items for Fourth of July. At both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, there will be red, white, and beautiful treats all around that are bursting with flavors that guests will love.
There are plenty of treats to indulge in and exciting entertainment to enjoy, including special fireworks that light up the sky for our nation’s birthday. No matter what location, there’s something for everyone.
We are proud to present the Fourth of July Foodie Guide filled with all the items that will spark your guests’ appetite!
Walt Disney World Resort
Magic Kingdom
Columbia Harbour House (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Berry Shortcake: Shortcake topped with berries and whipped cream (New)
Casey’s Corner (Available July 1 through August 11; Mobile Order available)
Chicago-style All Beef Hot Dog: All beef hot dog, traditional “Chicago green” relish, pickles, and marinated diced tomatoes served on a potato bread bun (New)
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Available July 1 through 4)
Red Velvet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich: Red velvet cookies, vanilla ice cream, and sprinkles (New)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Backlot Express and Rosie’s All-American Café (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Apple Pie Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with an apple pie filling, topped with a salted caramel buttercream, and cinnamon streusel, and garnished with rainbow silver sparkle, red, white, and blue Mickey ears
ABC Commissary and The Trolley Car Café (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Red, White, and Blue Raspberry Frangipane Bar: Frangipane layered with raspberry jam (New)
Woody’s Lunch Box (Mobile Order available)
Fourth of July Lunch Box Tart: Cherry pie filling, vanilla fondant, and star sprinkles (New) (Available July 1 through 4)
Lunch Box Parfait: Blue raspberry gelatin, whipped cream, strawberry gelatin, fresh strawberries, and blueberries (New) (Available July 4)
EPCOT
Connections Café (Available July 1 through 4)
Fourth of July Liege Waffle: Brioche dough with pearl sugar (New)
Fife & Drum (Currently available)
The American Dream: Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry, vanilla ice cream, and Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry slushy
Sunshine Seasons (Available July 1 through 4)
Red, White, & Blue Cake Pops: Red velvet cake pops (New)
Disney Springs
Amorette’s Patisserie (Available June 30 through July 4)
Apple Pie Éclair filled with a white chocolate cinnamon apple mousse garnished with whipped caramel white ganache, cinnamon apples, and crispy pearls (New)
The Daily Poutine (Available June 29 through July 31)
Cheeseburger Poutine: French fries, ground beef, cheese sauce, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard
Resorts
Available at Various Pool Bars and Lounges across Resorts (Available July 1 through 4)
Sparkling Strawberry: Prosecco and strawberry puree garnished with a strawberry (New)
Stars and Stripes: Bacardi Raspberry Rum blended with flavors of coconut, pineapple, raspberry puree topped with a float of blue curaçao (New)
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court(Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Firecracker Push Up Pop: Layers of strawberry cake and lemon buttercream with sprinkles (New)
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Star-Spangled Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with watermelon basil curd with lemon buttercream and white chocolate stars (New)
Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Beach Club Market and Market at Ale & Compass (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Berry Blast Trifle: Layers of strawberry mousse, blueberry compote, vanilla cake crumbles, and whipped cream (New)
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
BoardWalk Bakery (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Freedom Cheesecake: Red velvet brownie base, vanilla cheesecake, sweet cream, crisp pearls, and white chocolate garnish (New)
Independence Day Cupcake: Cinnamon cupcake, apple pie filling, and vanilla mascarpone cream (New)
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Centertown Market (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Caribbean Sticky Ribs: Orange-chili sticky spareribs with crispy tostones and a side creamy mango slaw (New)
Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New)
Spyglass Grill (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New)
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Contempo Café (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Fourth of July Fruit Tart: Blackberry custard topped with fresh berries and a vanilla panna cotta popsicle (New)
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Gasparilla Island Grill (Mobile Order available)
Red, White, and Blue Cookie Sandwich: Vanilla-scented buttercream sandwiched between two gluten free chocolate chip cookies (New) (Available July 1 through 4)
S’mores Marshmallow Pop: Marshmallow pop enrobed in dark chocolate with graham crumble (New) (Available July 1 through August 29)
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside
Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available July 1 through 4)
Sweet & Spicy Ribs: Tender pork ribs with sweet & spicy BBQ sauce, cowboy beans, corn on the cob, and coleslaw
Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New)
Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Good’s Food to Go and The Artist Palette (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Fourth of July Layer Cake: Layers of red velvet cake with white and blue buttercream filled with a patriotic sprinkle surprise (New)
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Le Petit Café (Available July 1 through 4)
Fourth of July Firecracker: Milk chocolate mousse with morello cherries
Bar Riva (Available July 1 through 5 and July 14 through 17)
Patriotic Wave: The Mediterranean Wave with the addition of blue curaçao and hibiscus
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Roaring Fork (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Lemon Mousse Cake: Lemon cake and white chocolate lemon mousse with a blueberry compote center and chocolate star décor (New)
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Fourth of July Cupcake: Spiced cake with apple filling and red, white, and blue buttercream
Red Rose Taverne (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Star-Spangled Stuff: Blue shortbread cookie, red velvet cake, raspberry, and star sprinkles
Disney California Adventure Park
Hollywood Lounge (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Red, White, and Blue Cocktail: Blend of Spiced & Silver Rum, tequila, blue curaҫao, tropical fruit juices, and Italian bitters
Pym Test Kitchen (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Test 0615: Fowl Play: BBQ turkey leg and red particle sides (marble potato salad and pickled vegetables) (New)
Experiment 0341: Red, White and Blue Slush: Lemon-lime and blue raspberry slush topped with grenadine and cherry flavor-filled boba (New)
Downtown Disney District
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available July 1 through 4)
Red, White and Blue Shake: Vanilla rim with red, white, and blue sprinkles topped with a Fourth of July cupcake, firecracker popsicle, whipped cream, red, white, and blue sprinkles, and a cherry
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs (Available July 4 through 10)
Firecracker Hot Link: A hot link dipped in batter, rolled in Panko crumbs, and drizzled with a spicy sriracha mayo and hot cheese puff dust (New)
California Churro (Available July 4 through 10)
Firecracker Churro rolled in strawberry sugar, drizzled with marshmallow fluff, and sprinkled with red and blue candy pieces (New)
Sprinkles (Available July 1 through 4)
Stars and Sprinkles Red Velvet: Southern-style light chocolate cake topped with cream cheese frosting and celebratory red, white, and blue sprinkles
Fourth of July Decorate At-Home Kit: Includes two cupcakes, frosting, decorations, and sprinkles
Fourth of July Bake-At-Home Kit: Includes signature cupcake mix, scratch-made frosting, decorations, and sprinkles
Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available through July 10)
Frozen Striped Lemonade: This drink celebrates Independence Day with a mixture of fresh lemonade, blue raspberry, and kiwi strawberry (New)
Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Holiday Cart (Available June 30 through July 4)
Layered Cake Pop: Vanilla sponge cake with vanilla buttercream and red, white, and blue sprinkles (New)
Mickey Fourth of July Cookie: Vanilla sugar cookie dipped in white chocolate topped with fondant stars (New)
Fourth of July Cookie Shot with Milk: Choice of milk, lowfat milk, strawberry, or chocolate milk (New)
Ka-chow!! We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Cars Land and invite Guests to join us for an exciting road trip in Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort!
Starting with a stroll down memory lane, Cars Land opened on June 15, 2012, at Disney California Adventure Park. This new land captured storytelling in a whole new way, bringing our Guests right into Radiator Springs and into the world of Disney and Pixar’s film “Cars.” Spanning a whopping 12 acres, Cars Land today remains charming, immersive and a must-see, must-do for visitors of all ages.
Ready, set, go!Rev up for 10 great ways to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Cars Land!
1.) Meet Cars Car-acters
Guests may meet the legendary race car, Lightning McQueen, or his pal Mater parked in front of the Cozy Cone Motel. Straight from the track and ready to relax, these best friends are happy to be hanging out at their home in Radiator Springs – and are excited to meet everyone!
2.) Tote the New Tow Mater Premium Bucket
How tow-tally adorable! Dad gum! If you stop for a refueling snack, Guests may want their very own novelty Tow Mater premium bucket from Cars Land, now available for purchase at Flo’s V8 Cafe, Fillmore’s Taste-In and the Cozy Cone Motel while supplies last. Availability may vary throughout the summer.*
3.) New! Guido Photo Location
As part of the 10th anniversary, Radiator Springs’ very own Guido is grabbing a parking spot in front of Luigi’s Casa Della Tires, marking his outdoor debut at Cars Land! Strike a pose and say “Buongiorno!” to Guido as Guests get ready to ride Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, presented by Enterprise.
4.) Race on Radiator Springs Racers
Zoom through Radiator Springs and the fantastic scenery of Ornament Valley in this thrilling, high-speed road race. Meet the competition at the starting line and then take to the road, zipping over hills and straightaways past stunning red rock formations, with a quick pit stop at Luigi’s Casa Della Tires or Ramone’s House of Body Art for a racing makeover!
5.) Take a Spin!
At Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, hop into a miniature Italian roadster that glides, turns and spins across a trackless “dance floor.” Did you know: Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters was the first Disney attraction in the United States with this trackless ride system!
6.) Score a Road Trip Souvenir
Stop by Sarge’s Surplus Hut and Ramone’s House of Body Art for merchandise, toys and apparel celebrating Cars Land and car culture, including the new Cars Land 10th Anniversary Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater limited edition pins.
7.) See Radiator Springs at Sunset
As the sun begins to set, the “Sh-boom” music moment begins and 16 neon signs light up the night sky at Cars Land. The setting is stunning and a nod to the neon signs of 1950s Americana and Route 66.
8.) Enjoy a Milkshake and a Meal at Flo’s V8 Cafe
Modeled after roadside eateries along the original Route 66, Flo’s V8 Cafeis a delicious dining spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fill your tank with the Ka-Cheeseburger or Flo’s Famous Fried Chicken and a Flo’s Classic vanilla, chocolate or strawberry milkshake topped with “road gravel” cookie crumbles for dessert. Tip: Mobile order in advance on the Disneyland app to pick-up in a jiffy!
9.) Make a Pit Stop at the Cozy Cone Motel
Check in at Sally’s roadside motel to try different “i-cone-ic” sweet and savory treats from five welcoming walk-up windows shaped like orange traffic cones. You may have a hankering for the Chili Cone Queso made with beef chili, cheddar cheese and corn chips, served in a bread cone!
10.) Sightsee Along Route 66 to Cadillac Range
Enjoy the spirit and charm of the Route 66-inspired road in Cars Land where sightseeing, snacks, pit stops and shops abound in the town of Radiator Springs. Off in the distance, Guests will see the breathtaking backdrop of Ornament Valley and the six mountain peaks of Cadillac Range which represent Cadillac tail fins from 1957 to 1962.
Check out this fun video about the history of Cars Land from Roger Gould, creative director, Theme Parks, Pixar Animation Studios:
Happy 10th anniversary, Cars Land!
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Theme Park reservations and valid admission for the same Park on the same day are required for Park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. Entertainment, experiences, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit https://disneytraveltradeinfo.com/dlr for important information to know before visiting.
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