Tag: Downtown Disney District
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Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Reopening Postponed
The reopening of the Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian has been delayed as California cases of coronavirus continue to rise. Originally, the Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa were set to reopen on December 6th for Disney Vacation Club members. However, due to the new guidelines imposed by the state…
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Online Reservations Now Available for Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining at Disney California Adventure [Updated]
This morning online dining reservations became available for the Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining on newly reopened Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure. Reservations can now be made on the Disneyland website and also the Disneyland App. The news initially came from the Disneyland Twitter account. The post said: Beginning today, Guests visiting…
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Splitsville Luxury Lanes Reopens for Outdoor Dining at Disneyland Resort
Splitsville Luxury Lanes has reopened for Outdoor Dining at the Disneyland Resort at the Downtown Disney District. The announcement was made via social media inviting guests back to enjoy dining on their outdoor patio. The patio not only offers a nice space to relax with family and friends but also includes HDTVs for watching sports.…
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Spider-Bots Soon Available at Disneyland Resort
Spider-Bots will soon be coming to the Disneyland Resort for guests to take home. Created by Peter Parker as a prototype for the yet-to-be-opened Avengers Campus, they will soon be on sale at World of Disney and Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop starting December 4th. Annual Passholders will have the opportunity to purchase their very…
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A First-Hand Look at Opening Day of Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort
This morning, Buena Vista Street reopened to the public. Many fans have been waiting for this day and it was definitely busy. Here’s my first-hand look at how the day went, from parking early in the morning to leaving just before sunset! I’ll be honest, my original plan today was to wait to head to…
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Bret Iwan’s Disney Parks Designer Mickey Ears to Release Tomorrow, November 19
The Disney Parks Designer Collection brings high fashion to Disney! If you’re looking for special Mickey ears, you can find them at Disney parks and on shopDisney as a perfect gift for yourself or others! Tomorrow, you will be able to purchase Bret Iwan’s specially designed Mickey Mouse ears! As you know, Bret Iwan has…
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Holiday Decorations Arrive Ahead of Downtown Disney District Expansion into Buena Vista Street!
On Thursday, November 19th the Downtown Disney District will expand to encompass Buena Vista Streets. Ahead of this expansion, holiday decorations have arrived at Downtown Disney. On top of the holiday decorations arriving, there are some other holiday offerings that will be available for visiting guests. Today, Disneyland shared some photos of what guests will…
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Orange County Moves Back into Restrictive Purple Tier
Today California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Southern California counties including Orange County have been moved back into the restrictive Purple Tier due to an “unprecedented spike” in coronavirus cases statewide. Because of this, the governor said that he is hitting an “emergency brake” on the state’s economic activity. The re-entry of Orange County into…
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A New Realm? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1104 (#527)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of fun things happening as the geeks celebrate Halloween and are also joined by good friend Steven. Steven runs a podcast called All the Web’s A Stage. Definitely check it out! Mr. DAPs and Caitie were recently guests on this podcast and…
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Your Guide to 2020 Halloween Treats at the Disneyland Resort
Happy Halloween everyone! Though the parks are closed, Disney has not stopped making magic for the 2020 Halloween season! If you head to Downtown Disney District through the rest of the month, you can enjoy some special shopping opportunities as well as some yummy treats to get you in the spirit. Here is your guide…
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Disneyland Resort to Open Stage 17 in DCA for Halloween Shopping
Halloween is upon us! If you want to get your Disney-themed spooky shopping done, Downtown Disney District is the place! The newest extension of the shopping district, the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop, will be opening up in Stage 17 very soon! The Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop will act as an extension to World…
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Chadwick Boseman Tribute by Nikkolas Smith Appears at Downtown Disney
It has nearly been a month since Chadwick Boseman passed away. While we have seen many tributes in the last few weeks, many people around the world are still feeling the effects of Boseman’s passing. In an amazing move by Disney, a tribute by artist Nikkolas Smith has appeared in Downtown Disnet District. In a…
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Star Wars Shop Pops Up at Former WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney District
A new shop has popped up overnight at the location where WonderGround Gallery normally resides at the Downtown Disney District. This new store is devoted to Star Wars and includes merchandise previously only found at the Disneyland Resort in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. For much of the opening day, there was a standby queue to…
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Disneyland Resort Announces New Reserved Shopping Experience
The Disneyland Resort has announced a new way to shop at the Downtown Disney District. This new experience allows guests to reserve a time to shop online ahead of their visit to the Downtown Disney District and was full very quickly. To participate, guests will choose a shopping window first to get a reservation. Then…
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La Brea Bakery Café Reopens at Downtown Disney District
La Brea Bakery Café has reopened in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. The Café is serving brunch all day, with a menu that blends classic favorites with new chef-inspired creations, including a grand assortment of the same fresh-baked-daily breads that made La Brea Bakery a household name. Brunch fare includes pecan-stuffed French…
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Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Reopens at Downtown a Disney District
The Disneyland Annual Pass Twitter account has shared that Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has reopened at Downtown Disney District. https://twitter.com/disneylandap/status/1293599575341662211?s=21 The table service location is open from 11 am to 8 pm Monday through Thursday, and 11 am to 9 pm Friday through Sunday. Reservations are also available through the Disneyland App. Cajun-Creole favorite dishes…
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Downtown Disney District to Stay Open One Extra Hour on Weekends
This week, Downtown Disney District updated their weekend hours to add one extra hour! During the week, you can attend this shopping and dining district from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Starting this weekend, you can stay from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.! The shopping district opened earlier this month to guests even though the parks have yet to…
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Disneyland Resort Updates Face Covering Policy to Exclude Valves, Mesh Material, or Holes
The Disneyland Resort has updated its face coverings policy as it continues to strive to create a safe environment for both guests and cast members. This update mirrors updates that came to Walt Disney World Resort recently. With the changes face coverings can no longer have any valves, mesh materials, or holes of any kind.…
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Ballast Point Brewing Co. Reopens at Downtown Disney District
More businesses continue to reopen at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Today, Ballast Point Brewing Co. reopened. It was joined by Tortilla Jo’s which also reopened today. Ballast Point is the only on-site brewery at the Disneyland Resort. It serves handcrafted drafts and local, seasonal fare to guests visiting the Disneyland Resort.…
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Disneyland Resort Updates Face Covering Policy & Closes Loopholes
The Disneyland Resort has updated its face covering policies. This comes after Walt Disney World Resort recently did the same. The policy has been updated to address two things, the types of face coverings allowed and also the sip and stroll loophole. With the new updates, neck gaiters, and open-chin triangle bandanas are no longer…
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Tortilla Jo’s Set to Reopen Without Taqueria at Downtown Disney District
Good news for food lovers at the Downtown Disney District! Today, Disney announced that Tortilla Jo’s would reopen to the public to allow more opportunities for dining at the Disneyland Resort! At this time, here is where you can grab a bite to eat when you head to Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort:…
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California Sole, Formerly Sanuk, Now Open at Downtown Disney District
Great news for Disney fans who want to step out in style! On Wednesday, July 22, California Sole opened its doors in Downtown Disney District and welcomed guests in for the first time. This location, which formerly housed Sanuk, resides next to Salt and Straw. California Sole is a full-service footwear store that carried California…
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Happy Birthday, Disneyland – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1042 (#513)
This week on GEEKS CORNER, the geeks celebrate Disneyland’s 65th Birthday and talk about the celebration over the weekend. As things continue to reopen, face masks are showing up in more places. But are they showing up enough? The geeks talk about their experiences at Downtown Disney and other places with mask compliance. Over at…
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To Disney or Not to Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1041 (#512)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it’s all about the question of to Disney or not to Disney? This comes as Disney is opening some places around the world and other places are closing. The show begins with a discussion about the reopening of Downtown Disney District and how safe it feels.…