San Fransokyo

PHOTOS: Mochi and San Fransokyo Institute of Technology Signs Added to Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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As Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure is transformed into San Fransokyo Square, more signage and general theming have appeared. San Fransokyo Construction Since our last update, an image of a lucky cat resembling Hiro’s cat Mochi has been added to this wall. English letters and Japanese characters run vertically down the building, partially obscured … Read more

Updated San Fransokyo Signage Confirms Lucky Fortune Cookery and Cocina Cucamonga Will Remain at Disney California Adventure

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Jonathan D

Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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Though Pacific Wharf is currently under construction to be reimagined as San Fransokyo inside Disney California Adventure, certain locales within the reimagined land are expected to remain much of the same when the transformation is concluded. New paintings advertising Lucky Fortune Cookery and Cocina Cucamonga are up, which may be a less-than-subtle assurance that there … Read more

San Fransokyo Signage Appearing at Pacific Wharf as Disney California Adventure Continues to Transform

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Jonathan D

Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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The early signs of change are being noticed around Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure in the Disneyland Resort, as the land begins its theming transition to the City of San Fransokyo, from Disney’s 2014 animated film “Big Hero 6.” Construction is already well underway, and this most recent development is only another indicator of … Read more

Pacific Wharf Bridge Reopens as San Fransokyo Gate Transformation Continues at Disney California Adventure

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Lianett Fernandez

Lianett is an annual passholder and has been visiting Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California since the 1980s. She loves Halloween, park festivals, and she is a huge Star Wars fan. Her favorite park food is the coconut Dole Whip. She is also an annual passholder at Universal Studios Florida and has visited Disneyland Paris.

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For the past few weeks, the bridge into Pacific Wharf, soon to be the San Fransokyo Gate Bridge, has been closed to accommodate the update into the large torii gate-adorned bridge from “Big Hero 6” as part of the area’s transformation into San Fransokyo Square. Now the bridge has reopened to guest traffic from Pixar … Read more

Construction Walls Go Up for New Beer Garden in San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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More construction walls have gone up in Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure as it is transformed into San Fransokyo Square, inspired by “Big Hero 6.” These walls are outside Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, which will have a new beer garden. The walls are branded with San Fransokyo Square Public Works Department signage. The Pacific … Read more

PHOTOS: San Fransokyo Public Works Department Logo Revealed on New Sign at Disney California Adventure

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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New signage up near the soon-to-be-renamed Pacific Wharf shows off the logo for the San Fransokyo Public Works Department, which is the in-story area handling the upcoming San Fransokyo Square area under construction at Disney California Adventure! With the bridge near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier currently closed for its transformation into the Golden … Read more

BREAKING: ‘Big Hero 6’-Inspired San Fransokyo Square Opening Summer 2023 in Disney California Adventure

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Construction work began last month on transforming Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure into San Fransokyo from “Big Hero 6.” Disney has released more concept art and information about the new land, which is scheduled to be completed this summer. Later this summer, during the Disney100 celebration at Disneyland Resort, you will be able to … Read more

PHOTOS: Concrete Supports Added to ‘Big Hero 6’ San Fransokyo Torii Gate Bridge for Pacific Wharf Retheme at Disney California Adventure

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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Concrete supports for the “Torii Gate Bridge”, a colossal bridge that is the San Fransokyo version of the Golden Gate bridge with elements of the Torii, have now been installed as crews continue to transform the soon-to-be former Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure into San Fransokyo from “Big Hero 6.” Supports are being added to … Read more

Cast Members Report Issues With Fitting in TRON Lightcycle Run Vehicles, PeopleMover Unexpectedly Closed & Curtained Off, Disney Considering Selling Movie & TV Streaming Rights, & More: Daily Recap (2/3/23)

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, February 3, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

DeSantis Says Bill to Take Over Reedy Creek in Development, Garden Rocks Concert Lineup Announced, ‘Tiana’s Foods’ Signs Added to Walls at Splash Mountain, and More: Daily Recap (2/1/23)

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

More Equipment & Scaffolds Arrive at Pacific Wharf for San Fransokyo Reimagining in Disney California Adventure

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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Construction work has continued along a drained waterway as crews continue to transform the soon-to-be former Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure into San Fransokyo from “Big Hero 6.”

Laughin’ Place References Removed from Splash Mountain Play Area, Disney100 Funko Pop Details, New EPCOT Marquee Installed at Toll Booth, & More: Daily Recap (1/26/23)

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 26, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Construction Begins in Drained Pacific Wharf Lagoon at Disney California Adventure

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Construction has officially begun on transforming Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure into San Fransokyo from “Big Hero 6.” Last week, draining began on the Pacific Wharf lagoon, and now construction materials have moved in. Some scaffolding is sitting in the drained lagoon, between the two bridges. The small mini-land of restaurants at Disney California … Read more

Pacific Wharf Draining Begins for San Fransokyo Construction at Disney California Adventure

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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As construction for San Fransokyo gets underway at Disney California Adventure, water levels have been diminished considerably from the lagoon surrounding the former Pacific Wharf.

UPDATE: Construction on Pacific Wharf Reimagining Seemingly Yet to Begin at Disney California Adventure

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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Earlier today, we announced that construction had begun on the reimagining of Pacific Wharf, a small mini-land of restaurants at Disney California Adventure based on San Francisco, which is set to be reimagined to San Fransokyo, from “Big Hero 6.” After stopping by to take a look for ourselves, it seems constructions has not yet … Read more

Construction Officially Begins on Pacific Wharf Reimagining to San Fransokyo at Disney California Adventure

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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Last year at D23 Expo 2022, it was announced Pacific Wharf, a small mini-land of restaurants at Disney California Adventure based on San Francisco, would be reimagined to San Fransokyo, from “Big Hero 6.” Now it seems construction has finally begun on this update! The new version of the land will include a Baymax meet-and-greet, … Read more

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