Today, the Disneyland Resort announced that Ghirardelli will open a new location inside Disney California Adventure park in late spring 2012. The soda fountain and chocolate shop will replace the Mission Tortilla Factory and add to the Pacific Wharf area’s authentic San Francisco feel.

“The addition of  a world-renown brand like Ghirardelli highlights our focus on providing quality, immersive experiences that transport our guests to a different place – in this case to San Francisco,” said Mary Niven, vice president of Disney California Adventure park. “With the culmination of our expansion only a few months away, it is an exciting time at Disney California Adventure and we look forward to partnering with Ghirardelli in bringing this delicious chocolate experience to our guests.”

The new location will feature Ghirardelli’s world-famous hot fudge sundaes and chocolate products. Each guest will be able to enjoy a complimentary sample of the signature Ghirardelli Squares chocolate. (Who doesn’t love a feebie?) The Disney California Adventure store follows the 13-year success of a similar location at Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World.