What's going on at California Adventure? | State of DCA 12/04/2024

[@rebeccaortega1456]

That was my fiancé and I at 54:27, and we were so happy we got the chance to say hi! Your tips have really helped make our vacations amazing~ We're known as the Disney Pros in our family and friend groups. 😂💖✨

[@josephhalderman]

As a parent to 3 little ones. I dearly miss Bug's Land. There were multiple attractions packed into a small area. Avenger's Campus does not feel "Disney" to me. It feels like it should be at Universal and the attractions are lackluster.

[@eddieg6436]

…….Bug’s Land felt like a cheap carnival in Bakersfield. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@royjohnson9043]

avengers campus > bugs land hands down

[@Bakerman73]

We played a drinking game with your show. Every time you said “in my opinion “we had to drink. Let’s just say we all had to take an Uber home.😂

[@arthurvaldepena4514]

Maybe you should drink how many times he there good lord I'll be bored doing that everyday but yet again I'll probably go everyday if I live close by

[@bzydad]

We have a drinking game every time David says "Delightful"

[@arthurvaldepena4514]

@@bzydad oh that funny

[@TheRegulatorsOfRDO]

I would definitely go everyday if I could​@@arthurvaldepena4514

[@manlyone23]

The area around Grizzly River Run is about the most immersive land Disney has ever built. I love it there.

[@Abricheight6]

Thank you both for such a wonderful video! You don't know how much joy and support this channel has brought me, especially through some really difficult portions of my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Cannot wait to see the Hatbox Ghost when I go to Disneyland this NYE for the first time in 2 decades!! 🎉❤

[@FreshBakedDisney]

I'm glad you find the channel helpful!

[@patf.3776]

Historically the best time to visit Disneyland was always the period right after Thanksgiving until the end of the second week of December. Weather is great, crowds are low and the decorations were the best.

[@Ratquel]

Yes, back in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s

[@Rin_shiba]

We were at DCA on Dec 5, and it felt the park wasn't that "busy" which was great! We did incredicoaster 8 times, Goofy 4 times, Cars twice, and did the rest! My kids (8 and 9) loved the entire day. And sticky toffee macarons were super delicious. We live outside USA and can only visit once in a couple of years so it was worth it. Thank you DCA!

[@NiteKobraGaming]

What you said about rewatching the marvel and Star Wars movies is the reason why I love your channel

[@tsn6899]

Going to miss the red car trolley 🚃!!

[@Cymorill8]

What about a 90’s Disney Afternoon land with the classic Darkwing Duck and Talespin? Those already had that 30’s and 40’s art deco style that would go well with the existing area and those of us adult that grew up with those would definitely spend our money there. Lots of characters to build around. Jim Cummings has said he’d love to do more Darkwing work on his podcast.

[@neonxfirefly]

I think it's because they blocked out the local magic keys. I'm almost positive I went early December last year. This is between holidays the tourists are waiting for Christmas or they just went for Thanksgiving.

[@Pab-B]

David: crush the candy cane and put it in Fresh Baked chocolate chip cookies!

[@neonxfirefly]

I strongly disagree hollywod blvd is a bad land or needs to be improved. The backlot, yes, its not utilized, but hollywood blvd is a great vibe during the day and night. I view it as an extension of the parks "mainsteet" with shopping, since Buena vista street is pretty short

[@mikesteinkrauss9773]

Yeah you have Mickey's Philharmagic, which is great but I get why locals don't love. Then animation building which is always packed, and has 2 great stops plus a meet and greet. And you have the kids show building. Nothing at all wrong with Buena Vista street

[@PriscillaCrupi]

I saw you there that day, but didn't want to interrupt your work! Love your informative videos 😊

[@MsCuty85]

Saw you there in toy story ride! Couldn’t believe it. We were in your videos! Love your videos

[@alanhopes4082]

Just got back from out trip, we were there Tuesday through Friday of last week. Crowds in Disneyland were large but not as busy as it could have been. However ride wait times weren't bad at all, most seemed to be waiting for fireworks and enjoying the few Holiday specific aspects of the park. DCA wasn't busy at all, we only went one day because I've got small children and there simply isn't enough to do there to justify being there more than one day for us. Just thought I'd share my experience.

[@douglasmartin10]

We were in DCA about an hour ahead of you. We had great crowd levels. I did single rider on Radiator Springs and got on in 10 minutes! Our secret now, based on your park science, is to start in a park about 8:30 and spend 3 hours on our first tier ride selection. About that time the crowd levels start amping up. The afternoon & evening we do more deliberate ride selections and shop. Did DLR Tuesday & Wednesday. Haunted Mansion redo was FABULOUS!! Thanks for the videos and educational insights!!! One idea to consider in your park science is to measure crowd surges on attractions. We saw numerous rides slammed by crowds that were empty an hour later and vice versa. We’ll be back in February. Can’t wait to see non-holiday Haunted Mansion.

[@JosephYesh]

The Boat Snacks Burrito was good. I enjoyed it. 👍

[@FreshBakedDisney]

Yeah, pretty much all the food at that stand is good.

[@Coffee409]

Love your Christmas sweater!

[@alena4212]

We were there that day and walked past you. I was so excited me and my family made it in your video 😂😂 We had a blast that day, it was all of our first trip to Disneyland. We were able to do almost every ride in DCA. And even did some twice. The food was great and we really enjoyed World of Color holiday and Mickeys happy Holidays. We are already planning our next trip to Disneyland and we just got back yesterday 😂 😂 I binged all of SoCalDads videos and yours in preparation. Thanks for the great content ☺️

[@AlanBrenner-ut9ud]

GREAT sweater Dave !

[@cvan6579]

I dont know when you were there, but I just visited Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. It was busier than I've seen it in years. Both parks. Extremely long wait tims, crowded walk ways. It was uncomfortably packed. I think its time for Dinsey to stop pretending they are using reservations to manage capacity for a better guest experience.

[@neonxfirefly]

Those are often the busiest days now especially Monday and Tuesday.

[@Ojaithere]

I went Sunday and it was actually pretty manageable, much emptier than I thought it would be for peak season. We had no issues doing everything we wanted and then some 😊

[@cvan6579]

@Ojaithere i went in after 4 on the Disneyland side and it was so busy it sucked the fun right out of it. I hopped over to DCA to salvage my night. I've gone the same week every year for the last few years and it's never been this busy

[@Ratquel]

It’s never been this busy. It’s hard for someone who went in the 80’s and 90’s to even enjoy these parks anymore.

[@Cymorill8]

I was there on Tuesday 12/03 (day after this was filmed) in the afternoon and it was definitely packed. Even with Incredicoaster, Radiator Springs and Guardians all down for about an hour.

[@juliesteenhoven326]

I love the sweater!!

[@MariaValencia-hf7mg]

I always watch you I love your videos

[@larryfontenot9018]

The gift shop for Midway Mania is nothing worth mentioning for those who remember old school Disneyland. The gift shop at the end of Pirates of the Caribbean used to be entirely pirate themed and sold educational products as well as the usual t-shirts and toy swords. It was fascinating to browse there. Nowadays with every Disney gift shop being generic and essentially identical, we can only weep for what used to be.

[@parkerpowers2841]

Great show today. Fresh, Baked!

[@alicemanning5368]

How about putting a Moana attraction in the old motor boat area near the Matterhorn which is now a long pier where people eat snacks in Disneyland?

[@Space_Mountain]

Regarding the crowd size relationship by tier, you nailed it in a previous video that the rule should apply most of the year except for maybe during the holidays when people are forced to go because the holiday window is so narrow, and there’s not a lot of options. They have to bite the bullet and spend the money if they want to go, and people are more likely to splurge for Christmas. I think starting in January it will go back to conforming with your hypothesis.

[@careyrobbins8344]

In your FreshBaked Presents video where to talk about D23 and you show the concept art for Pixar Pier, there is a POSTER FOR COCO on the Pixar Promenade! So I believe you are 100% correct that a COCO dark ride was originally meant to go there and that is where it will end up.

[@nicunursie9025]

We need a flight of passage ride that was epic and so many cool ideas they just need to get going!!

[@ChristianCarmona-y2b]

Good morning, fresh bake happy Thursday

[@cosmicql]

I’ve noticed often there’s a lift down in Guardians. When we were there 2 weeks ago only Charlie was working, we were waiting for over 35 minutes with LL

[@peterharris8471]

Well, I wish we were there that day. We have been here Tues, Wed and today and the crowds are nuts.

[@PamelaEMiller]

I was there Monday night around 6:30pm There were lines everywhere. Passholders out in force.

[@RyanDior24]

I love Disneyland it’s been a dream of mine to work there 🤗

[@thomasmckendry8566]

Atleast Disney finally did something about the crowd sizes

[@Rrusso92]

Was at the park on Tuesday. It was packed! But it’s holiday season, so I’m not surprised. Disney is gonna make bank with higher tier days and holiday crowds lol. Was able to get on web slingers though right after it reopened from being down. It was practically walk on!! After we got out of the ride, and met Spider-Man, the line was backed up to the Spider-Man store. So we had good timing with that one! Also, buddy pass at monsters inc saved us about 20 minutes based on the posted time, just in case people need that info lol

[@tonyd300g7]

What is “buddy” pass

[@Rrusso92]

@ if you have 2 people in your party (usually an adult and child) you can ask the cast member at the front of monsters inc only for a buddy pass, and you can go through the exit of the ride. I think the “secret” has gotten out recently, because the buddy pass now has a line of its own :/ It used to be like 1 or 2 people in the line at a time, but now it is like 15 groups lol.

[@7061nestor]

Is that el burrito sabanero at 5:55? 👌

[@SailorMoonieKitty]

yess a vibe

[@yelon411]

I was able to identify the Angels in the Outfield theme playing while he was at Soarin'

[@koradevil]

to the people in these comments, do yall enjoy anything?

[@thebear7086]

I wish they had leaned into the Hollywood backlot and done more rides based on Disney movies that take place in California, like Herbie the Love Bug (San Francisco).

[@angelikaobradovich9267]

I am brainwashing my daughter. She is 2. TWO!!! She saw the incredicoaster line without anyone in it and she said, "there's no queue." What 2 year old knows the word queue LOL. A fresh baked muffin 2 year old, that's who! 🤣

[@mikesteinkrauss9773]

Plenty of room for expansion in Disneyland. You have a giant area between the subs, Autopia, and half of Tomorrowland is dead. Tons of space to do amazing things

[@chevy2die]

Hey we saw you behind Racers this day!

[@toshibavoodoo]

FRESHBAKED is DISNEYLAND!! 210k Subs!!!!!!! CONGRADUALATIONS!!! No one deserves it more than David Family!! So happy to see this channel GROW!!!!

[@toshibavoodoo]

David is living the LIFE! What a great guy, brining JOY to all that watch! FRESHBAKED is the best Disneyland Vlogger, always has the right positive attitude. He really is DISNEYLAND!

[@Bswedes6220]

I always thought they should’ve made Tiana’s a Moana ride instead would’ve made way more sense as a water ride in my view.

[@Cymorill8]

It would be a better ride but very out of place for the land.

[@peterharris8471]

Lol! No.

[@YeagonYouth]

Why would they put a Polynesian ride in critter country. Are you high?

[@derekmiles2543]

Hey David love the channel. Noticed how in 1:00:22 you said something about DL competing with epic. Just wanted to know if you made a mistake or have the belief the DLR will compete with UOR?

[@deborahcravens2924]

Heading there Monday..hoping for light crowds

[@cvcjr13]

Since when did cast members start handing out "buddy passes" at Monsters Inc., which turn out to essentially be single rider passes? That turned a 60 minute line into 5 minutes for me this Friday. I started looking at the line when the cast member was at the end of the line. He asked me how many was in my party, and when I said one, he gave me a "buddy pass" and told me to go in through the exit. I showed my pass to the cast member at the exit, I went in and showed it to the cast member who was in charge of the loading area. Then I waited a couple of minutes.

[@jeeenny13]

I need to go when you go 😂 it’s always crowded when I go

[@pamknudsen-murray3690]

Question- love these fresh baked videos for Disneyland updates, does anyone know the an equivalent KZbinr for DisneyWorld updates? I’m going to Disney world in February and would like to watch to videos prior.

[@andierob]

The Tim Tracker but he doesn’t really do as in depth. Paging Mr Morrow also goes to WDW a lot. No one I’ve see does this type of analysis

[@rienailo]

I've never seen the duck races before and it's not on the website or app. When is that offered? My kiddos would love it!

[@desertnaturealliance]

🌵💚👑 is there still a Coco area or was that just for October ?

[@Hyper-M]

58:27 Imagine if they put Moana land in Aulani. But, I think Moana deserves a whole land a la Cars Land. There are multiple concept possibilities. There’s a big drop into a whole underwater world of monsters and myth.

[@veronicavigil4019]

I’m going December 23rd, tier 6 with magic keys blocked. Hoping to have a smooth day. Doing only DL, DCA just doesn’t give the same level of magic.

[@TheWorldAccordingtoJim]

I know what the b-roll means, but can you explain it to those in the chat who aren't familiar with what it means. My best explanation is secondary film that you'll use for your video as you're commentating on the A roll.

[@dexrow]

Moana requires some water, so I guess it could go near Coco, but you cant put it out on Pixar pier since that makes no sense. I was thinking as part of a Tomorrow land make over you could utilize the Motor Boat Cruise area and part of Autopia and fit some sort of part outdoor water ride part indoor with a new show building in that area. Would help extend Fantasy land from the castle area up through Small World as it has always felt disconnected to me. And then you can spend the time to update Autopia to something better or just at least adjust the course a bit. May also require a bit of modification to the Monorail track.

[@XCarbonX]

Avatar is coming to Hollywood k area, not monsters. It's the only place big enough with how much they want to

[@neonxfirefly]

About marvel land. Marvel is stories. Tineless stories. A perfect fit for disney.

[@cvcjr13]

DCA seemed crowded on Friday.

[@rexnewcombe8337]

I agree with you that they shouldn't have a kiosk in that area it really ruins the mood and ambience.

[@prest0ncali]

In my humble opinion, when the Pier was Paradise, not Pixar, it was much better. I could buy into the theme of an old school victorian pier with Disney touches. I can’t do it with Pixar Pier. An animation studio isn’t a theme

[@Pab-B]

52:43 Ricky Gervais? LOL prob not And yes, selling merch in Redwood Creek is tacky.

[@MariaValencia-hf7mg]

I’ve been trying to get two tickets for two weeks and it doesn’t let me my daughter tried with two Visa cards and it didn’t let her I have the hotel paid already I don’t know what’s happening

[@jeffhale2982]

Bottled Water $4.39. Everything else is based on that pricing.

[@eddieg6436]

Very sad the pesto, pine nut pasta is gone from Boardwalk pasta and pizza.

[@kurtrichardson-wv8yk]

Forget Moana put frozen in

[@andierob]

There is the Moana water area at Epcot.. not sure they will do one in Cali.

[@deltonabf]

Why are there no Xmas decorations at DCA?

[@3Dmaxer1]

What about the Ariel ride. That is the best ride ever.😂

[@ETAspades42]

Love the videos! I got to meet you on Tuesday ! So happy to finally meet you in person and able to get a picture with you by Jessie’s carousel !

[@sundogbrewing]

I haven't been to d land in 20 years so you have to pay 190 to get in and still pay for certain rides?! Sorry but am new to your channel.

[@agentXphoenix]

@@sundogbrewing You don't have to pay for rides, you only pay if you want to jump the queue a bit. That used to be free to do, you just had to walk to the Fast Pass machines, collect the ticket and wait for your timeslot. Now you can do that, but for a price and it's all on the app. It's absolutely not necessary.

[@Kingdho]

Hollywood backlot should be Zootopia. Monorail is right there.

[@artdepartment2913]

Maybe you need to think about getting a drone so you do not have to ride Pal Around for 20 years.

[@kurtissmith3409]

I wish they would just turn Hollywood land/back lot into monstropolis like at WDW. Really would be nice to get another coaster at DLR. Especially one as intriguing as the door coaster everyone has always wanted

[@Hyper-M]

David, you should do quick interviews with the people that recognize you. It could add another dimension to the show.

[@battlebornhd3030]

He's not super into talking to people from what it seems unfortunately 😢

[@nandoginkaku7610]

Its dead becuase us poor imagine key holders arent there to fill the park a little. We will be back jan 6th

[@DrStarlander]

Thanks for the update. I do think Avenger's Campus needs a Spider-Man roller coaster since one roller coaster is not enough for an entire park. Or build a replica of Disney's Hyperion Studio from the 1930's at the end of Hollywood Blvd. as the entrance to a Seven Dwarfs Mine ride (that's the studio where they made that film, the Carthay theater is in the park because that's where Snow White premiered). The queue would take you through the different animation departments, ink and paint, camera dept., to the screening room where you see the movie on the screen before boarding the ride.

[@radindydog]

I was at disneyland monday night and it was BUSY. Usually I have good luck monday nights with the park being not so busy but you’re totally right that they’re choosing disney more. makes sense it’s prettier over there at Christmas time!

[@tesamacomber4391]

I was there Monday and Tuesday and both parks were slammed.

[@Cymorill8]

I was there Tuesday and both were packed. Disneyland definitely has more of a holiday vibe so I opted to spend more time there because DCA will mostly look the same the rest of the year.

[@seanallen8197]

Who doesn't like the DLRR??? :)

[@gridley]

Given what DCA has been all about since its opening in 2001, it has actually done better than expected (or deserved) over the past 20 years. Although spiffier than a Six-Flags park, for a Disney-type park, it falls short. Meanwhile, Universal/Comcast is building Epic Universe in Orlando and OLC continues to manage DisneySea in Tokyo.

[@tjtennisicmroll2k]

Went to Disneyland today, three rides broke down after waiting 45 minutes, waited two hours for fireworks and they got cancelled without an announcement. Went on Tiana’s and it felt like the ride was broken, got so wet, I couldn’t believe it was so much worse than splash, never going on it again.

[@tjtennisicmroll2k]

First time I had a better time at DCA the day before

[@peterharris8471]

We walked on Space and Rise right after they opened. Only got kicked out of the Rodger queue. We didn't go on Tiana's because it was too cold.

[@todayisanewday7]

This is what happens when they hire on who you know instead hiring on experience . Maintenance crews have no idea what is going on to fix theses rides

[@dexrow]

You went on a water ride and got wet and felt like it was broken?

[@curtisward1277]

Who the heck is paying 200 bucks a day for a ticket?

[@angelanemjo1209]

I did!! My Magic Key is blocked on Saturdays in December, so it was sit alone at the hotel that day or buy a $196 ticket to spend the day with my family. Family is all in 4 day hopper passes

[@sjcivilady]

$330 for a 2-day, one park. Next week. But we found a really reasonable hotel in Buena Park.

[@princii2859]

1 Minute Ago... I am Late!!! haha. Thank you David for another great video to watch!!

[@princii2859]

Fresh Baked!

[@marcuscheng2507]

I’m there today!! I’ll be there tomorrow & this Friday, December 6th!!

[@highonlives712]

I've never asked and I'm sure I know the answer but why do you say fresh without the e? Lol

[@FreshBakedDisney]

that's the handle on twitter. @frshbakeddisney

[@zanearata5091]

We ran into you at the park in Maters jingle jamboree thanks for the picture!!!

[@SkaLuke99]

Come here for the park updates, stay for the loathing of horribly placed merchandise carts

[@DannyHG33]

I think DCA had it right for a brief moment until they started to change Paradise Piear, Tower of Terror, A bugs life, etc... now it's back to square one. Maybe I would go to DCA if it was $60 entrance

[@jeanh9321]

You can’t pay me enough to go to DCA, it just doesn’t give me the Disney vibe. Most rides are substandard. Themes are just not my thing, marvel, monsters inc, no thank you. The few good rides have wait lines that are way too long. Disney would have to make major changes for me to come back.

[@christopherfinch-mccollum1753]

It's the Disneyland Hollywood Studios Paris of the Disneyland Resort

[@radindydog]

DCA is without a doubt not worth the same price of disneyland.

[@SteveNomura]

Better rides for older kids!

[@DavidArrington-g7p]

When I go to CA I ride Monsters Inc, Little Mermaid, Mission Breakout, Grizzly River Rapids, Soaring, and Radiator Springs Racers. Mickeys Philharmagic is also a decent enough show. After that, the day feels pointless. Incredicoaster is pretty cool at night. Web Slingers and Toy Story are boring. The rest of the rides are just glorified carnival rides. And that stuff is all easy to get done in like 4 hours.

[@Jordantmori]

It’s weird because Disney world priced their parks differently, but Disneyland doesn’t.

[@jcool0122]

1:00:00 I've heard that emotional whirlwind is going to help make room for Coco, and I've heard that the backlot--including the Hyperion--are going for Avatar. but if Coco and the Avatar ride are both boat rides along the lines of Pirates, you're replacing a pair of dogs with people eaters in both lands. that's a massive increase in capacity.

[@rebecahenningham4557]

@freshbaked and I have the same LEAST FAVORITE stage of the Midway Mania game - the aliens!!! I hate that part LOL

[@kristiemoore7741]

Whoohoo FRESHBAKED!!!!

[@JosephYesh]

Storytime with Deadpool is Awesome! I hope they do keep that in the budget. 🙏

[@AimeeML]

Thought of your show as we waited in Standby for Monsters Inc and got destroyed by Lightening Lane, was about 8 p.m. thinking that ride was one of the last that had return times. Tried sharing a few items with your Instagram, but they didn’t make the cut or I’m not doing it right!

[@jennifermcneil8349]

I watch you instead of Housewives now lol

[@Cymorill8]

Muppets land!! Come on, Disney!

[@stevec4110]

Monstrpolous makes the most sense to me for the Hollywood Backlot. They can keep most of the buildings and just update the facades to achieve the city vibe

[@jabbathebum]

Thanks for that handshake!