Tag: Downtown Disney District
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Disneyland Resort Alters Pedestrian Traffic Flow in Downtown Disney During Porto’s Construction
Guests traveling between the parks of the Disneyland Resort and the Downtown Disney district have found that their usual routes have been changed. These changes have been made to accommodate the construction of the new Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. In the evening hours, these changes have also affected the loading and unloading of trams. The…
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Select Downtown Disney District Locations Offering Valentine’s Day-inspired Gifts and Treats
Roses are red, violets are blue, and Downtown Disney has something for you. Valentine’s Day is Saturday, and the Downtown Disney District is the perfect place to find something for you or your Valentine. Here are some must-haves that could make your Valentine’s Day even more enjoyable. Lovepop has Lady and the Tramp-themed pop-up cards…
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Walls Expand Around Future Porto’s Bakery and Cafe at Disneyland Resort Changing Walking Patterns
Construction continues to keep moving forward at the Disneyland Resort at the future home of Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. The walls around the future Porto’s location have been expanded, and work can be heard happening behind them. These new walls block the normal walkway that guests take between the Downtown Disney District and the Esplanade.…
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Scrims Come Down After Demolition of Former Home of Earl of Sandwich at Disneyland Resort
The Earl of Sandwich has had a couple of homes at the Disneyland Resort. Currently, it is in a temporary location on the west end of Downtown Disney District near the Star Wars Trading Post. Its most recent home was in the former La Brea Bakery near the Esplanade. This location was recently demolished to…
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Downtown Disney District LEGO Store Unveils New Sleeping Beauty Display
The Downtown Disney District continues to undergo a massive transformation. It seems that in every direction one looks, there is something new to be seen. There are new businesses, refreshed businesses, and even a new yard and stage! There are many more new things on the horizon to look forward to as well. For guests…
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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…