5 MUST DO'S AT PIXAR PIER | DISNEYLAND
/Happy Summer!
What’s a better way to ring in summer than with a trip to the NEW Pixar Pier! If you’re a Pixar lover like me, you will absolutely LOVE this newly designed area of Disney’s California Adventure! Ever since hearing about the announcement of Paradise Pier’s face lift, I was skeptical and very salty. BUT I must say that completely changed when I stepped into Pixar Pier.
Read along as I breakdown the TOP 5 MUST DO’S at Pixar Pier! Honestly, this was SO hard to narrow at down to only 5 because there is just so many fun things to explore in this area!!
1) INCREDICOASTER
Let’s just get straight into it, THE INCREDICOASTER….is INCREDIBLE!!
California Screamin’ was my all time favorite DCA ride (and forever will be) and I had high expectations for the Incredicoaster to be just as good. The theming is so well done and the story line is super fun as you are on a mission to catch baby Jack Jack!
Thriller Tip: If you want to make riding this 10x more INCREDIBLE ask for the first row and ride it at night! It has a completely different feeling and and I was SHOOK after riding it!
2) MEETING PIXAR PALS
We all know Disneyland hands down has the best character meet & greets that always feel so organic and magical! Dancing with Jessie and running around with Mike Wazowski feels like a dream come true at Pixar Pier!
There are an endless amount of Pixar themed murals and walls that are every instagram girl’s dream! While Mark and I were taking a photo in front of the Pixar Pier gate Mike Wazowski came out of nowhere and hoped in our shot. Talk about the best family photo EVER! Yes, Mike is now apart of our family. Haha!
While they aren’t in Pixar films, The Pixarmonic Orchestra is the most fun LIVE band I’ve ever seen! This merry band of wacky characters play Pixar favorites while also breaking for commercial as they sing “Triple Dent Gum” from Inside Out! Watching this group was one of Mark and my favorite things of the trip because of their exciting and hilarious energy, no to mention they were phenomenal musicians!
3) TREATS & SWEETS
Okay so this is where my money flies out the window…..the Pixar themed TREATS!
Is it really a trip to Disney if you didn’t try the treats?!
My favorite treat of all has to be the Pixar Pier Frosty Parfait from the Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats stand. The parfait is a gorgeous nondairy Lemon Soft-serve with Blue Raspberry Swirl. While it sounds crazy to get this early in the morning, it might be a good idea because the line for this on a hot day is super long!
There are so many yummy treats to try around the Pier and I enjoyed them all so much I never took photos of them! *face palm* Mark really enjoyed the Angry Dogs stand and the theming is just too cute!
5) MERCHANDISE
Disneyland always has such beautiful merch in the parks! My first step into a shop at Pixar Pier left me speechless! There are so many adorable designs and such a variety to choose from!
If you’ve been to Disneyland recently, you’ve probably seen the UP balloons! I think this is one of the most ingenious things Disney has created but I’m still not willing to pay $30+ dollars. So…..I found this lonely ballon tied to a stroller and did what a disney blogger girl does best and “did it for the gram”. In the end, my heart was happy and so was my wallet!
BONUS EXTRAS
Two attractions that Mark and I missed but know got a fantastic Pixar makeover…..
The Pixar Pal -A- Round ferris wheel and the carnival games around the pier! Definitely make sure to check both these things out!
If you're still reading along, THANK YOU! I know this post has been packed full of information but I hope you all find this useful as you plan your trip to Pixar Pier!
Have a Magical Day!
-Abi <3
