Tag: Downtown Disney District
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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…
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Geek Eats: Holiday Foods at the Disneyland Resort
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort officially begin on November 14, 2025, and continue through January 7, 2026. During this time, there will be some very merry entertainment offerings, characters in seasonal outfits, a plethora of merchandise, some special Disney dining opportunities at the Disneyland Resort hotels, and also some delicious food and beverage offerings.…
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‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is Next Downtown Disney District Movie Night Offering
This Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, there has been a fun new offering at the Downtown Disney District. On Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM, the Disneyland Resort has been offering Downtown Disney District Movie Nights. The first movie of this series was Hocus Pocus. Frankenweenie followed this. This was followed by Haunted Mansion and then Hocus Pocus 2. The…
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Parkside Market Replaces Sip & Sonder at Downtown Disney District
Sip & Sonder has been replaced by a new coffee shop in the Downtown Disney District. Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort this week discovered that in the place of what was once Sip & Sonder is now Parkside Market or Parkside Market Coffee, depending on which sign is looked at. Overall, the new location appears…
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Trick or Treat Shake Flight Coming to Black Tap at Downtown Disney
If you have ever visited Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, you know that you are going to get some great food and over-the-top shakes. Now Black Tap is offering some shakes as part of their Halloween lineup, you didn’t know you needed. The Trick or Treat…
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New Parks Pricing, Gordon Ramsay, & Taylor Swift – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #785
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover in the realm of Disney and positive stuff! This includes a promotion for Michael Moriarty at Disney Experiences. There are also new prices for tickets, Magic Keys, and Annual Passholders at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. There is also…
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‘Haunted Mansion’ Revealed as Movie of the Week at Downtown Disney District
Throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney District has been hosting movie nights on Wednesday evenings. These have become quite popular with people showing up early to get the best spots and the entire lawn near the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage. Each week, a different Halloween movie has been shown. This week, the…
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Downtown Disney District to Get New Gordon Ramsay Gastropub
More information about the transformation of the Downtown Disney District is being shared. Disney announced today that a new gastropub will be a part of this transformation. This will be Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. It will be found on the top level of the new home of the Earl of Sandwich. The creators of the…
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Downtown Disney District to Present ‘Halloweentown’ for This Week’s Movie Night
The Downtown Disney District is hosting a series of movie nights that will take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The first movie of this series was Hocus Pocus. Frankenweenie followed this. The movies are presented on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage lawn on the west end near the…
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Downtown Disney District LEGO Store Workers Launch Bid to Unionize
On Monday morning, around two dozen LEGO Store employees and union organizers gathered at the LEGO Store in Downtown Disney District to present management with a union petition. This marks the first time that “brick specialists” have attempted to do so in the United States. “We love the Lego Group’s mission statement that ‘only the…
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Movie Nights at Downtown Disney Continue Wednesday with a Screening of “Frankenweenie”
The fun of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort continues through October 31, and Downtown Disney is adding to the fun of spooky season. In addition to Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit happening in Downtown Disney, Wednesday nights through October 29 are dedicated movie nights at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage lawn on the west end near…
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It’s All About the New – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #782
It’s all about new stuff on this week’s Geeks Corner! Join Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear as they talk about this week’s Disney and positive stuff! This includes the new Disneyland Ambassadors, new movie nights at Downtown Disney District, new narrators for EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional, a new trailer for ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu,’ a new…
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Movie Nights at Downtown Disney District Announced for Upcoming Wednesdays
The Downtown Disney District has announced a new series of movie nights that will be taking place on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM throughout the Halloween Time season. The news came from the Downtown Disney District Instagram with a post that says the following: At this time, most of the movies that will be shown have…