Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Carthay Circle Lounge has been long touted as one of the best spots to grab a cocktail at Disney California Adventure, and today we are putting that theory to the test! Do the drinks and the atmosphere at this iconic spot hold up? Our Reporter Maria details everything about Carthay Circle Lounge from the reservation process through to the atmosphere and cocktails review, so stay tuned for it all!

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