Tag: Downtown Disney District
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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.…
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An In-Depth Look at What is at World of Disney at the Downtown Disney District
This last weekend the Downtown Disney District reopened to the public as part of the Disneyland Resort’s phased reopening. Currently, it is the only part of the phased reopening that is happening while the rest is on hold. With the reopening of Downtown Disney District came the reopening of many of its shops and restaurants.…
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Welcome Back – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! After a brief hiatus for holidays and birthdays, we return with the weekly highlights of Disney and geek news. There is a LOT to cover this week. However, we narrow it down as much as we possibly. First off, there have been quite a few reopenings since our last report.…
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Here’s is What is Reopening with Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
On July 9th, the Downtown Disney District begins its phased reopening. This is the first thing to reopen at the Disneyland Resort since it closed in March. Although the Downtown Disney District is reopening, not all of the establishments in it will be reopening at the same time. Here is a list of things that…
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Step Foot Into California Sole Coming Soon To Downtown Disney District
Guests will soon be able to stride into something comfy and cool at the Downtown Disney District when California Sole, a new footwear store, opens later this summer. Your feet are going to love the distinctive styles that are featured in this new store. Formerly known as Sanuk, this one-of-a-kind store is fresh, modern and…
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All the Parks, All the Reopenings – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1038 (#509)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a LOT of ground to cover with a lot of news. A big portion of the show revolves around the Disney Park Pass System that is now active for guests wishing to revisit Walt Disney World Resort when it reopens. The geeks also talk about many of…
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What You Need to Know Before You Go to Downtown Disney District
Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9 in line with the state of California reopening guidelines. A variety of shopping and dining experiences during this initial phase will be open, including the flagship World of Disney store. Guidelines from health authorities and government agencies, as well as applying learnings from the phased reopening…
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Disneyland Resort Hotels and Downtown Disney Phased Reopening Plans Approved
The Disneyland Resort took one more step closer to reopening this week. State and local governments have approved the phased reopening plans for Downtown Disney, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. The news came via the Disneyland website. At this point, the reopening plan for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure…
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Renovated Jamba Opens in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
A renovated Jamba had reopened in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Formerly known as Jamba Juice, it was closed last year for renovations and rebranding. The new store is open and airy with digital monitors for signage inside. It also offers mobile ordering for guests. It is part of a rebranding and…
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Downtown Disney District Gets Red Carpet Treatment with Oscars-Inspired Popcorn
Tomorrow, many people from the film industry will gather in Los Angeles to celebrate some of the best films of the year! The help celebrate the Oscars, ABC has announced that there will be Oscars Popcorn experiences all around Southern California and today, the Downtown Disney location has made its appearance! Celebrate the #Oscars with…
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New Year New Queue – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the first DISNEY Reporter of 2020! There is a lot to cover this week as we pick up after a Christmas hiatus while Mr. DAPs was traveling. With the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, there is a lot going on around the Disney world. This includes new things coming to…