Let me just start this post by saying, I LOVE Disneyland and I LOVE California Adventures.
So this weekend, my fiancé and I decided to go spend a day at Disneyland. On our way there we saw a billboard that announced “Pixarfest” which had started two days previously.
Although we were worried about the crowds, we were excited to see how all the construction had turned out. We assumed that the Pixarfest would be celebrating the completion of the Pixar Pier (previously known as the Paradise Pier). The below photo belongs to Disney and it shows their plans for Paradise Pier.
While on the tram, heading into the park, we spoke to a mother of two young children. She too was interested in seeing how the new-Pixar-themed rides and stores had turned out.
When we entered the theme parks there was definitely a Pixar feeling in the air. Red, blue, and yellow decorated banners and buildings. Both parks were decorated and even planters outside of the parks were spotting some familiar characters…
However, Paradise Pier was NOT Pixar Pier and it was still under construction.
As it turns out, after speaking with a cast member, Pixarfest is NOT connected to Pixar Pier or the new Pixar land. Instead it is simply an alternative festival going on (like that of the Wine and Food Festival). Pixar Pier is not scheduled for completion until June 23rd (while Pixarfest will be ending early September).
Pixarfest does offer theme-specific parades, shows, food, and merchandise. As an extra bonus, the Animation Studio in DCA is focusing specifically on Pixar-characters such as The Little Green Aliens and Jack-Jack (which I tried my hands at in drawing).
It was a ton of fun; however, I felt a kind of let down after realizing that the new “land” was not opened. Of course, I don’t know a lot about marketing (especially for ginormous corporations) and such, but this seems like a missed opportunity for Disney! Why not wait to introduce Pixarfest until Pixar Pier was complete? Then have one big celebration!
Regardless, any day spent at Disney is magical!
What do you think? Did Disney miss their opportunity?
What do you think? Did Disney miss their opportunity?
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I believe there is just a lot of prep work and when it’s open it will be better than opening it up sooner. Sorry you missed your opportunity, Kayla to see it in full swing. 😕
Disneyland and Disneyworld are thinking about profit, for sure. I just found out they took down Tower of Terror (the Twilight Zone ride) and replaced with a Guardian of the Galaxies ride. I loved that ride but how many kids today have heard of Twilight Zone? So, yes, marketing is a big part of it. But I think they are smart about it.
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No worries, I still had fun! Like I do whenever I go! There is definitely a ton of work to be done.
I know there was a big controversy over that move because people miss the ride thy went on as kids, but that is life, you know? Everything changes.
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Yeah, change is hard for a lot of people.
Cities are growing up faster than you can say stop. You know? Land development and land prices rising is a change I have mix feelings about. I am happy I get to visit small town in Vermont a lot where I can get away from the big city. 🙂
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I’m right there with you! That’s why my favorite vacations involve going to small towns
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Well…it seems I need a vacation there….it looks fantastic
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Haha you should definitely vacation there!
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Disney is always magical
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Definitely!
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It would definitely make sense to combine the celebrations. Of course, they got you in there and most likely, you’ll return for the opening. That’s a win for Disney in the money dept. Love your drawings. They’re adorable!! Glad you had fun! I haven’t been to Disney in years.
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Ha, that’s exactly what my parents said, a thought-through marketing ploy. Thank you so much! I love the animations studio, I could just sit in there all day long. You’ve got to go back soon!
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You’re right, I do! I love everything about Disney (except the lines lol).
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Ugh Disneyland is just so awesome! So many memories there…its a happy place of mine. Like just the thought of being there makes me excited lol.
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Right?? Whenever I need a mini-vacation, I drive and drive and drive until I hit that happy place!
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For real…I’m too far away for that now. Used to be so close!
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I love Disney. I’ve been to Disney in Orlando. It’s such a magical place.
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I’ve never been to Orlando but I hope that I can someday go!
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Orlando has a lot to offer but very crowded!
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And very spread out! So I’ve heard
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Yes, it is very spread out and the there are several little cities around Orlando, which make it seem like it sprawls and many different directions.
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Crazy!
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Wow some great pictures! I am currently planning my first ever trip to Disneyland, I can’t wait!
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How exciting!! Definitely do your research to plan an amazing day!!
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I understand your disappointment. I am a season pass holder and don’t even go enough. but I do get a bit of an advantage of the ins and outs of what is going on at Disneyland and DCA. My oldest is a barista for starbucks on the DCA side. She tells us what is going on. little tidbits. I agree about the Pixar Fest being kinda a bummer to not actually completely open. All the hype… But honestly it works and ppl keep coming in spending that $$$. But nomatter what it is the happiest place on earth. 🙂
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Hey there! Yea, it was conflicting for me cause I always love Disneyland and DCA but at the same point, you said it perfectly, “all the hype…”
That’s so cool that your sister works there!
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Thanks for sharing!!! I love it!
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