Tag: Downtown Disney District
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Sign for Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Revealed as Chef Ramsay Visits Disneyland Resort Location
An exciting new milestone was reached on Friday as the sign was revealed for Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. This new gastropub will be found on the future permanent home of the Earl of Sandwich. On the same day that the sign was revealed, Chef Gordon Ramsay himself visited the location with Disneyland Resort President Thomas…
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Cathy’s Cookies Opens in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
Cathy’s Cookies is now open in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. The opening of this is something that locals have been anticipated since it was first announced that it was being added to the Downtown Disney District lineup. The sizable kiosk opened on Thursday night as rain let up. It was almost…
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Former Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney District Nearly Demolished
The former home of the Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney District continues to be demolished. As of Wednesday morning, this was more than 2/3rds complete. The building is being destroyed to make way for the future Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. Disney fans have eagerly watched as this building has been taken down, along with…
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Work Continues on Demolition of Former Earl of Sandwich Building at Disneyland Resort
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort recently have seen work happening at the future home of Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. This is at the Esplanade end of Downtown Disney District. Recently, including today, demolition has been happening on the former home of the Earl of Sandwich (and before that La Brea Bakery). This comes after the…
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25 Years of Downtown Disney – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #798
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the big topic that is focused on is the Downtown Disney. This comes as the Downtown Disney District celebrated its 25th anniversary on Monday. To help talk about this subject, Doug Marsh joins Mr. Daps and Caitie. Along with talking about the origins, past, and present of Downtown Disney,…
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New Logo Revealed for Downtown Disney District on 25th Anniversary
On January 12, 2001, Downtown Disney officially opened to the public (see photos and read more about this here). Since then, the Downtown Disney District has grown and evolved through the years. This has seen the coming and going of businesses and restaurants. More recently, it has seen a substantial transformation of the Downtown Disney…
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Scrims Come Down Around Earl of Sandwich Revealing Progress
The scrims around the new home of the Earl of Sandwich in the Downtown Disney District were down this weekend. This came as Santa Ana wins buffeted the Disneyland Resort. With the scrims down, guests at the Disneyland Resort could see the progress that is being made on the location. This comes ahead of its…
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Downtown Disney Celebrates 25 Years as a Part of the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort, as everyone knows, will turn 25 years old on February 8, 2026. That marks the date, in 2001, when Disney’s California Adventure (as it was then known) and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel were officially dedicated and opened to the public. Lost to Disney history, for the most part, is that Downtown Disney,…
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Downtown Disney District | January 11, 2001
On this day in 2001, a special preview event was held at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort the night before its grand opening. The high-energy party was hosted by actor Sylvester Stallone and his wife and was a fundraiser for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Donors were the first to experience…
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Ticket Booths Pulled Down Ahead of Porto’s Construction at Disneyland Resort
Construction recently began at the Disneyland Resort on the new location for Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. The highly anticipated restaurant has been the focus of much speculation by fans since it was announced several years ago. Some have even questioned if Porto’s would actually ever be built at the Disneyland Resort. With the recent start…
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VIDEO: Snow Falls in Downtown Disney District
There are a few different places to experience snow during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. The most obvious of these is in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle or on Main Street, U.S.A. However, Downtown Disney District also offers snow nightly (weather permitting) during the holidays. This takes place multiple times a night near the…
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VIDEO: Tour of lululemon in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
This last weekend, lululemon opened in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This store sells the popular line of athletic clothes and is found in the building that formerly housed the ESPN Zone several years ago. On the opening weekend, the Daps Magic team stopped by to take a tour of the new…
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lululemon Opens New Store in Downtown Disney District
The new lululemon store has opened at the Downtown Disney District. This comes earlier than the previously announced 2026 opening. The athletic apparel store can be found in the building that once housed the ESPN Zone. Guests can now peruse its shelves and tables as they purchase athletic apparel, footwear and accessories for yoga, running,…
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New Walls in Future Porto’s Location in Downtown Disney District Show Company’s Story
More new walls have appeared in the future home of Porto’s Bakery and Cafe in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. These new walls showcase the history of Porto’s and act as an introduction to the future restaurant for Disney fans. Along with showcasing the history and legacy of Porto’s, there is also…
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Walls Go Up in Downtown Disney As Construction Begins on New Porto’s Bakery and Cafe
Construction has officially begun on the new Porto’s Bakery and Cafe in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. While it may be hard to see exactly what is happening with the construction at this point, there definitely are things beginning to happen. Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort today found some walls going up around…
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Sunglass Hut Reopens at Downtown Disney District
After a lengthy closure, the Sunglass Hut reopened at the Downtown Disney District on Sunday. The flagship store had been behind walls and scrims for months. The store now looks striking and bold, as guests can pick their favorite sunglasses. Along with sunglasses, the refurbished store now has LED walls found throughout as well. The…
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New Concept Art Released for Future Downtown Disney District Porto’s as Construction Officially Begins
Since being announced several years ago, Disney fans have eagerly awaited the arrival of Porto’s Bakery and Cafe in the Downtown Disney District. Today, it was announced that a significant step forward toward realizing that dream has been taken. Construction has officially begun on the new Downtown Disney District Porto’s location near the west end…
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Check Out These December Events Coming to Downtown Disney District
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are in full force with entertainment, merchandise, decorations, culinary offerings, and many other magical experiences to be enjoyed. With the start of December, the Disneyland Resort has revealed a look at some of the special offerings that will be available throughout the month, both in the Downtown Disney District…
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Douglas Fir Makes Appearance in Downtown Disney District During Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Guests visiting the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort have been treated to a very special surprise. Douglas Fir, the talking and moving Christmas tree, has been making magic with guests during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. This little tree creates magical moments with happy tunes and chatter as it moves around the…
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Downtown Disney District Starbucks Reopens After Nearly Week-Long Closure
The Starbucks in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort has reopened. This comes after it closed last weekend when employees walked out on strike. The store reopened on Saturday with reduced hours. It opened at 12:00 PM and closed at 7:00 PM. The Daps Magic team stopped by and things seemed to be running…
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Nightly Snow Moment Returning to Downtown Disney District
The fan-favorite snow moment in Downtown Disney is returning for the holidays. From November 14, 2025, through January 7, 2026, Downtown Disney is the place to be for the nightly snow moments. The Nightly Snow in Downtown Disney District is presented by Disney Vacation Club. Nightly show moments will happen near the Downtown Disney stage…
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Downtown Disney District Starbucks Unexpected Closes at Disneyland Resort
Over the weekend, the Starbucks in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort unexpectedly closed. The location, which opened over a decade ago, remained closed on Monday morning after initially closing on Saturday. It remained closed all day Sunday with stanchions blocking the patio seating area and doors. The patio also had all of…
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Earl of Sandwich Closing Esplanade Location Ahead of New Location Opening at Disneyland Resort
The Earl of Sandwich location that is currently found near World of Disney and the Esplanade at Downtown Disney District will soon be permanently closed. This comes after the closure of The Earl of Sandwich Tavern after operating hours yesterday. When the Earl of Sandwich closes today at this location, it will be for the…
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Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail Returning To Downtown Disney District
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort begin Friday, November 14, and the transformation from Halloween to the holiday season has been in full swing since Halloween ended. Foodie guides for Disney Festival of Holidays and the Disneyland Resort have been announced. A fun activity for kids of all ages is coming back to Downtown Disney…