This July marks the 10th anniversary that a 2.0 Disney California Adventure was re-dedicated by Bob Iger. At the expense of some 1.1 billion dollars, this was at the time the most comprehensive park redo ever attempted. Still, in the first year of re-opening, park attendance went up some 23% and it became far more equal in terms of balancing out the number of guests visiting it and its sister park, Disneyland. We will look at the attractions, restaurants and experiences that became extinct as a result of this re-investment, particularly as it relates the Golden Gateway and Sunshine Plaza, Bountiful Family Farm, and Paradise Pier. We’ll look at all that went away, and what ultimately came in its place 10 years ago and later.
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Why Was CEO Bob Chapek’s Contract Extended at Disney?
First Visit & Look at the Brand New Disney Wish Cruise Ship!
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Odyssey to Disneyland Paris: A Trip Report & Beyond
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A 5th Theme Park at Walt Disney World? Why It’s Needed, & What It Might Be!
Anticipating A Visit to Disneyland Paris During the 30th Anniversary
Comparing Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Tron Lightcycle Power Run
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New Disney Dining Experience Review at Epcot Connections Cafe & Eatery
Visiting the Disneyland Resort 20 Years Later
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What Saved & Killed Pleasure Island
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Seats & Snacks: Walt Disney World’s Best Park Bench & Goody Combinations
The Hastening Fall of Bob Chapek, and Disney’s Long Road to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Part II
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