Disney California Adventure FULL TOUR and SECRETS REVEALED

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  • @DIGITAL7Media
    @DIGITAL7Media 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When DCA first opened up, The Ariel Ride used to be a theatre that was the History of California Movie. It was for out of town tourists to know the history of california. It had Whoopie Goldberg as the narrator and it spoke of the Gold Rush and Pacific Railway. Its the reason why the ride looks like the entrance of a Edwards Cinema.

  • @shan-shantruman5440
    @shan-shantruman5440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    When you said "kids if you get good at math, you can work for marvel or disney" I immediately thought, "I wish I had someone like you and Amanda when I was kid inspiring me to work at Disney" my heart melted. I love Disney so much and Prvost park pass literally makes my day. I admire your work!! Love you guys, God bless

    • @provostparkpass
      @provostparkpass  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Shan-Shan you just melted my heart thank you. 💚💙

    • @byoung1520
      @byoung1520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I did get good at math and I am now a software engineer for Disney! Thanks for getting the word out and helping us recruit!

    • @sanhorsey
      @sanhorsey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You don’t ever never wish to send your kids to be slaves yes I slaves to work for Disney. They only pay you enough money for their crappy apartment with 4 girls to a room which was extremely over crowded 2 girls per queen bed!room and board you work 60 hours a week without any overtime pay and that only takes care of your room and board my daughter got an ear infection and she worked at blizzard beach in Disney world she had a really bad kidney infection they gave her 1 day off to rest. No money leftover your parents had to provide $100.00 a week to barely survive and also provide health insurance so don’t ever have your kids dream to work for slave Disney!

    • @giantmanice
      @giantmanice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@sanhorsey Still not slavery. Don't ever call being fairly compensated for a low skill job slavery. It is not the same.

    • @giantmanice
      @giantmanice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sanhorsey It sounds like your daughter may have been manipulating you into giving her money for her extra curricular activities. 60 hours a week even at 15/hr is still over 2400 per month after taxes.

  • @nzjonty
    @nzjonty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Love these tours, feels like I’m there with.
    Really appreciate it when I can’t visit the parks!

  • @Dan-7550
    @Dan-7550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The warf is also based on Monterey(where I'm from).
    When I went... Felt like I was home haha.
    And the bread factory used to be tortillas and used to be sooooo good. Lol

  • @samadler1
    @samadler1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oswald! Downtown Disney Walking Tour!
    DCA looks awesome! I'm going next November. It's so far away, but these videos make the wait easier! I could sleep to the sound under Grizzly River Run too!

  • @RideTheTeacups
    @RideTheTeacups 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Our family LOVES the Animation Academy. We frame ours and put them on the walls! Thanks so much for featuring this. We never care which one we get - we just show up and draw whatever's next!

  • @PikaFreakenChu
    @PikaFreakenChu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Honestly I'm just happy this channel exists, hypes me up every time I get the change to go to Disneyland

  • @93sarah08
    @93sarah08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. I would love a walking tour of Downtown Disney. I am planning a trip to Disneyland for the first time and these walking tours are so helpful! Thank you

  • @elizabeths6727
    @elizabeths6727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oswald the Lucky Rabbit 🙂 would love a tour of Downtown Disney District (new sub here, thanks for all of the great content!)

  • @HollyJollyTaylor
    @HollyJollyTaylor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Whoa! The Disney Jr. Dance Party is fun for all ages! I think the parents have just as much fun as the kids :) Crush's Turtle Talk and the Dance Party are never missed!

  • @hbpkrr
    @hbpkrr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for all the wonderful information Chris!!! You covered lots of my favorites. Can’t wait to see more soon.
    “Oswald” is also one of our families favorite. 👍🏻

  • @aarongra1096
    @aarongra1096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This is a great walkthrough of DCA. Disney has done a great job improving this park over the years. Whenever I'm in the Pacific Wharf dining area the architecture reminds me a lot of Monterey, but the businesses represented and the buildings around Ariel's Undersea Adventure are very much like San Francisco. Thanks for giving us a way to visit Disneyland and DCA from a distance when we can't be there.

  • @michaelsullivan3581
    @michaelsullivan3581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I too think Oswald The Lucky Rabbit is fabulous! Thanks for this great tour Chris!
    PS: I, as well, really adore the sound of the lift flume machine at GRR!

  • @AdamConus
    @AdamConus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    There's no question DCA has improved massively since its shaky early seasons, but I do miss the full-on airfield theming around Soarin'. I really loved that and miss it. I've learned everything is somebody's favorite thing, so you can't remove anything without making somebody a little disappointed and things come and go in Disney (as in life) all the time. It's all good.

    • @ibpaddy65
      @ibpaddy65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s closed? Ohhhh no 😫

  • @karinaherrera5974
    @karinaherrera5974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oswald the lucky Rabbit!!! Love that you incorporated math with working with Disney!!! You do an amazing job!! Hope to meet you both in person one day!!

  • @matthewhedding6994
    @matthewhedding6994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for this wonderful video and such a positive outlook on life. You and Amanda are true Disney magic!

  • @dodgersfan5597
    @dodgersfan5597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Do you have one of these for disneyland including galaxies edge, I'd love to see that!

    • @provostparkpass
      @provostparkpass  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I don’t. I can do that for you.

    • @dodgersfan5597
      @dodgersfan5597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@provostparkpass omg you guys are the absolute best!!! I know there are tons of people who would love this along with me!!!

    • @alucard2010
      @alucard2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dodgersfan5597 don't know how he can do that, since all days are booked for key holders. Guess you will have to wait until January, but I doubt it🙄

  • @ChristopherDimitriousPhanara
    @ChristopherDimitriousPhanara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Chris, good to see you again. You make my day.

  • @jamesmerritt4032
    @jamesmerritt4032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would love to see you do some video's on attractions outside the WDW parks like the water parks, mini golf, and even wilderness lodge

  • @RayIII3
    @RayIII3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pacific is based off of Monterey, Ca where the iconic red canning company bridge is that disney remodeled for the area is. Parts of the area are based from San Francisco but its also inspired from Monterey.

  • @vknzach
    @vknzach 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wait that wasn’t a real person in that Spider-Man suit? There’s no way that’s an animatronic, his joints moved way to perfect

  • @WatchMeOwnFT408
    @WatchMeOwnFT408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    currently planning a trip for december and having this video on while planning is giving me such a sense of productivity, calmness, and excitement! thank you Provost Park Pass!

  • @dennisdiep9350
    @dennisdiep9350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been watching all your videos to prepare for my Disney trip this December

  • @gothamsangel
    @gothamsangel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grant Imahara was an amazing robotics engineer who worked on the spiderman animatronic. May he rest in peace.

  • @slescoe
    @slescoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit!!! Yes I would absolutely love a tour of Downtown Disney!!

  • @julieclarke621
    @julieclarke621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oswald! Thoroughly enjoyed your fascinating tour!!

  • @MelanieRodriguez-ge8mr
    @MelanieRodriguez-ge8mr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oswald the lucky rabbit. Loved the walking tour and descriptions, explanations. I was a Disney kid long before DCA came to life, so it's good to see what's available in the other park, for the rare times I make my way over there. Thanks!

  • @mushroom4286
    @mushroom4286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh yay! This is an excellent timing cause my mom and I are going to be at DCA for the whole day on Friday!

  • @mikehamilton4826
    @mikehamilton4826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chris you forgot the Corn Dog Castle! Those things are so good!! Love your videos!! Keep up the great work!

  • @TheShanc22
    @TheShanc22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Oswald the Rabbit!
    I've been to DCA twice and have totally missed all that is offered to see! I need another trip back ASAP! Thanks for the walk, Chris!

  • @robertgrantz6639
    @robertgrantz6639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oswald!
    Also, loved the outro - was a day and those words were very welcomed. You're amazing as well!

  • @Kocmoc-o5q
    @Kocmoc-o5q 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really like your channel, I consider it the best💋💐😉

  • @carrierobinson6474
    @carrierobinson6474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oswald. this was awesome. Thanks Chris

  • @dodgersfan5597
    @dodgersfan5597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I needed this so much!! I love these videos!!

  • @Dabbingfidgetspinner
    @Dabbingfidgetspinner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oswald the lucky rabbit I love these videos they are so fun and interesting!!!!!

  • @chrisnicholsonstoryofsuccess
    @chrisnicholsonstoryofsuccess 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oswald the lucky rabbit!! Love the video and thank you for sticking with TH-cam for all this time!! Keep pushing , love y’all!!

  • @thehansenfamily2319
    @thehansenfamily2319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oswald the lucky rabbit. Thank you as always Chris. Love the walking videos. please keep them coming.

  • @alfredorosales2821
    @alfredorosales2821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video. Thanks Chris. I love all the little trivia you throw in there.

  • @grahamoyama7662
    @grahamoyama7662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That avengers building is actually being used as a garage for the trollies, you can see the tracks going 8nto the buildings door

  • @mr.cellophane526
    @mr.cellophane526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the walk through. It’s amazing how much it has changed since it opened. I almost forgot, Oswald.

  • @nish221100
    @nish221100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having been a full head character a long time ago, I must say that that Oswald was really good. And I must say that *you* are amazing for making these videos! Thank you!

  • @hanza4348
    @hanza4348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your walk throughs, well every video actually, your energy & love of disney is so cool to watch, il get there one day...

  • @vacationmode6286
    @vacationmode6286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! We are flying in for spring break! This helps a lot!

  • @chain_sawyer7469
    @chain_sawyer7469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video Chris.I love this secrets revealed stuff😃

  • @vacationmode6286
    @vacationmode6286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video! We will be there for spring break so exciting!

  • @jarinielsenmusiclab
    @jarinielsenmusiclab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Chris good vlog and thank you and keep up the good work you do love jari and you are amazing love jari

  • @CharlesGreggo
    @CharlesGreggo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    16:16 “Radiacer Springs!”

  • @Deyoxes07
    @Deyoxes07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Chris oh wow 😳! Thank you so much for the shout out and wearing the button, I'm really glad you enjoyed it (I hope the impossible spoonful was just as good). I love watching your videos, and I'm looking forward to what's next 😊

    • @provostparkpass
      @provostparkpass  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You’re the best💙💚💙💚💙💚

    • @Deyoxes07
      @Deyoxes07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@provostparkpass BTW, I never got to ask is "Provost" an Anagram? I've never seen that word before, what does it mean?

    • @michaelsullivan3581
      @michaelsullivan3581 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Deyoxes07 "Provost, Utah"! Hint hint!

    • @scottadams7832
      @scottadams7832 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelsullivan3581 The name of the city is PROVO, Utah. And Provost is actually his last name. There's no secret or hint needed.

    • @scottadams7832
      @scottadams7832 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Deyoxes07 Provost is his actual last name. But also, the word "provost," is the title of a person at a college or university (maybe other schools have one too) who is the chief academic officer. It's the person essentially over all academic programming.

  • @psunetty
    @psunetty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this! So helpful and interesting 👏🏻
    Oh, and “Oswald” !! (I’d love to see a Downtown Disney walkthrough.)

  • @tonythemedtravels
    @tonythemedtravels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oswald the rabbit!
    Awesome video! I challenge you to find the new hidden mickey while riding Grizzly River Run (tip: at the runout of the first drop). There's an interesting story with the new hidden mickey there that I would love to share with you if I ever see you in the parks again. 😁

  • @marcovelarde7082
    @marcovelarde7082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oswald The Lucky Rabbit!!! Love your videos!

  • @laurenpitts1084
    @laurenpitts1084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks so much for doing these and also for keeping up the positive energy! My family loves watching your channel.

  • @ADJP64
    @ADJP64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oswald! I’d love to see your tour of DTD!!!💖

  • @RaeAnn_1202
    @RaeAnn_1202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. Thank you.
    And I love Oswald and would love the video!

  • @gabbyvalenciano5956
    @gabbyvalenciano5956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE your DCA tour. I always learn something new watching your videos. We use to have the annual passes and thought I knew every corner of DCA. I was so wrong 😑 Again! Thanks for making these videos.

  • @rachelmanzione2567
    @rachelmanzione2567 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this! I’m a Disney Nerd who has been to Disney world countless times, but has NEVER been to DisneyLand and DCA. Until i go, I feel like i can “visit” the California parks through your videos. Thank you!!! It’s my dream to go to all the Disney parks!! My bf and I might go to Tokyo DisneyLand next year!!

  • @joeleon5009
    @joeleon5009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello Chris, thanks so much for doing this video! DCA is getting better each time I walk through that park. My favorite land to walk through is Grizzly Peak, I love the sights and smells from the fog in the geysers on Grizzly River Run. It enhances my experience and helps me seize the moment. You and Amanda are such a huge part of my life. Disney and PPP really go together so well. Oswald The Lucky Rabbit!!!

  • @honestreviews8776
    @honestreviews8776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video! Thanks for all the tips and tricks for California Disneyland as me and my wife already planned our vacation in going there in the next couple of months. Looking forward to to more great videos from you!

  • @alej8902
    @alej8902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Chris, Amanda and Miles!
    Great video as always 👏🏻👍🏻👌🏻
    Oswald the lucky rabbit 🍀 🐇

  • @SabinaPoppea
    @SabinaPoppea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Thank you! You are great and I appreciate all that you do.

  • @dona62851
    @dona62851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having grown up with Disneyland but then lived in Florida since the 90s we are more familiar with WDW. But I think I like Disneyland better even though I haven't been there in 20+ years.

  • @JoniMuchow
    @JoniMuchow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish you made a California Adventure video for first timers. The one you did for Disneyland was great.

  • @canitbechristine
    @canitbechristine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oswald. Yes to a tour.

  • @treetoker420
    @treetoker420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was just in San Francisco and went to the antique arcade they have there in fisherman's warf and thought how awesome something like that would have been here at the park

  • @Sydney2for2
    @Sydney2for2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the tour mate, we love DCA 😊 Hopefully we’ll be back sometime 👍🇦🇺

  • @gongfu_utah
    @gongfu_utah 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was there two weeks ago...in fact, we passed by you as you were talking about Soaring Over the World. Thanks for all that you do, and keep up with the great videos.

  • @christinesearle5045
    @christinesearle5045 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, I really enjoyed this video! Disneyland Paris is so beautiful, I really appreciate you showing all the special decorations and the food. I hope to someday be able to visit the parks!

  • @deborahcravens2924
    @deborahcravens2924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oswald
    And loved rewatching this... heading the week after Thanksgiving...slower and still get my Christmas

  • @ScanFan_Ed
    @ScanFan_Ed 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris, enjoyed this video very much! I learned quite a bit about DCA from you!

  • @tonim6784
    @tonim6784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oswald ! lets go DT Disney!!

  • @juliannelouman
    @juliannelouman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You forgot to mention belles library at animation academy! One of the best hidden gems of DCA

  • @jonbooz
    @jonbooz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Animation Academy is my favorite thing to do that connects you directly to Walt Disney. ALL of this started with drawing.

  • @jimlinde2753
    @jimlinde2753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Chris, what a great day at DCA! I love seeing Oswald; he is so cute! My heart is still racing, though, as The Golden Zephyr and Silly Symphony Swings absolutely terrify me! I haven't ridden Pixar Pal- Around, and when I do I'll head straight for the swinging gondolas. But the notion of flying through the air suspended by a meager handful of frail chain? No thank you sir! 😫
    Anyway, thanks for the tour of that gorgeous park!

  • @gerryfredette6795
    @gerryfredette6795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lizzy owns the Curios shop. Another great video; makes me miss Disney so much.

  • @hannahjohnston4079
    @hannahjohnston4079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making these videos! So helpful!

  • @leighims
    @leighims 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oswald. Thanks for this post of Ca Adventure. I took notes for my August trip. I love your positivity. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @reynalugo2005
    @reynalugo2005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oswald the Lucky Rabbit!!!

  • @disneyanddaysout
    @disneyanddaysout ปีที่แล้ว

    Another wonderful video as always! Thank you Provost!

  • @arizonaalchemy7572
    @arizonaalchemy7572 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Vlog, really Enjoyed this one !

  • @Skippster
    @Skippster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh. It’s like being there, and such a great host. It’s like Disney school.

  • @carothompson5658
    @carothompson5658 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that no matter how many times I go always learn something new

  • @saitoman
    @saitoman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If I recall, there is no Sally vehicle in CarsLand because of an agreement with Porsche. There are okay on merch and in the ride, but there could not be a drivable Sally. The only one that existed was a decorated real 911 with a Sally face when the promoted the first movie. The closest we get is the one Sally we see before cars go into Ramone’s or Luigi’s.

    • @provostparkpass
      @provostparkpass  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing. I didn’t know that. 💚💙

  • @USMC-0311
    @USMC-0311 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Pizza and Pasta is the best especially next door, salads👍
    Sometimes you get lucky and there’s entertainment within the area. Restrooms are always clean and easy access too. ATMs as well.

  • @elzi8391
    @elzi8391 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i'm so glad my mom introduced me to your channel. i've been all but homebound since the pandemic started, which ironically was right when i was gonna to disneyland for my birthday. (i had a gut feeling i shouldn't tho and canceled) the only times i've gone out is for doctors appointments. two years of being home, and lately it's weighed on me a bunch. but your enthusiasm and love for the parks makes me feel like i'm there. my hope is once things settle down just a bit more, and stay that way, my girlfriend and i can go. especially because gosh darn oswald is adorable.

  • @gutboy17
    @gutboy17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the tour!

  • @fcontitwo
    @fcontitwo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exceptional tour ,,,, thanks 😊

  • @WWatch48
    @WWatch48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That alternative walkway at the Grizzly River Run is one of my most favorite places! I love watching the waterfall and standing at the viewing areas to watch the riders. Once in a while those geysers will send mist over, which feels good on a hot day. Also, there is actually a mountain in Utah named Big Rock Candy Mountain (in Marysvale). My family visited a store there when I was young that sold candy that looked like real rocks. Best tasting rocks ever! Don't know if that place exists anymore, but such a fun memory. The bench was for a smoking area. Smoking is no longer allowed in the parks, so it may not be coming back.

  • @bretthanson276
    @bretthanson276 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for the great tour of Disney California Adventure it made me happy to hear you do the tour

  • @lynnjohnson4325
    @lynnjohnson4325 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video and how you walk us through it and not just talking to us

  • @andrewrose7568
    @andrewrose7568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello I really like your channel it's my favorite on TH-cam

  • @Loplooster
    @Loplooster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you the other night! My wife and I were so surprised we didn’t see you there all day yesterday because we were in that park!

  • @giabarletta5929
    @giabarletta5929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes do a Downtown Disney walking tour!

  • @happilyeverawkward1948
    @happilyeverawkward1948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't lie you started rewinding when Chris said it was a robot not a stuntman :) :P

  • @lalalauraann
    @lalalauraann 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no idea they had an Oswald character meet and greet. Very cool! Loved this walkthrough. I don't typically favor that park and thus have only been 2 or 3 times compared to 20 plus Disneyland trips but this video actually made me want to go again! So thank you!

  • @mikef8409
    @mikef8409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this man. I appreciate you so much. Now i know what to do and what spots to go to.

  • @ExplosionComicsTV
    @ExplosionComicsTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you should do a video of "top ten rides that no longer exist but you can still see remnants"

  • @evafrink8516
    @evafrink8516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oswald! Yes please do a DL tour!!

  • @AlonAltman
    @AlonAltman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Animation building is my favorite place in DCA and in Disney Parks in general. I LOVE Turtle Talk and just hanging out in the A/C.

    • @provostparkpass
      @provostparkpass  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s Like a little oasis

    • @AlonAltman
      @AlonAltman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And Turtle Talk and Animation Academy are the few things in the parks that are new every time. There are SO MANY different characters to draw, and Crush always improvises answers to the questions.
      Just remember: When a sea turtle says "You So Totally Rock" you reply "Dude!"

  • @rachellewitt3163
    @rachellewitt3163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oswald! Great video

  • @judy1570
    @judy1570 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for bringing us DCA! OSWALD!