Continuing with the massive renovation and expansion of Disney California Adventure, another landmark from the original park opening is disappearing. This week, the Mission Tortilla Factory closed its doors permanently. No more wandering by in hopes of finding it was corn tortilla day — which used to be a rarity at times!
Although it was not one of the best attractions in the park, I readily admit to going in nearly every visit for the free tortillas. Used to always be the same — grab a tortilla and head straight for the margarita stand right nearby!
Unfortunately, I doubt I will be visiting its potential replacement every trip, unless I miraculously learn how to eat sweets without ever gaining a pound. In the place of the Mission Tortilla Factory, a new Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory will soon emerge. While delicious, I can only handle one of their ridiculously over-the-top sweet sundaes once every few years as the chocolate still courses through my veins.
It’s my understanding that Disney was scouting for Ghirardelli sponsorship back when DCA was opening, but failed to entice a bid. It might’ve been a blessing in disguise after some of the other big names like Mondavi and Wolfgang Puck pulled out when DCA never took off as expected and now Ghirardelli stands to inherit a prime piece of real estate with the Cars Land opening just a year away.
In honor of the now defunct Mission Tortilla Factory, here’s a look at a few of the attraction’s highlights.
A lifelong Disney fanatic and freelance travel and food writer currently based in Belize and the Netherlands. Annual passholder to all Disney Parks worldwide. Bring you Disney Magic from around the globe.
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