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PHOTOS: First Look at a Reopened Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort

A lot of our attention has been centered around Disney World lately now that Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom have reopened for Cast Member and Annual Passholder preview days this week, but now we’re taking you over to the west side of the United Stares — or SoCal to be more specific!

Disneyland Resort

Disney World’s shopping and entertainment district known as Disney Springs reopened all the way back in May, but Downtown Disney (the Disneyland Resort equivalent) has just started welcoming guests back TODAY!

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Here’s EVERY Restaurant and Shop Set to Reopen in Downtown Disney Tomorrow!

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News regarding the reopening of Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort has been slowly trickling in. There has been some speculation and confirmations of what businesses will be available to the public on July 9th.

Catal and UVA Bar at Downtown Disney

Some restaurants had to adjust given the recent California mandate that required indoor dining at restaurants and bars to close. We confirmed that Naples Ristorante e Bar and Uva Bar will reopen with outdoor seating and limited menus. We also learned Salt & Straw will be available with a new to ice cream flavor to mark the reopening. We now have a full list of confirmed restaurants and retail shops that will re-open tomorrow!

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News! We JUST Confirmed TWO Restaurants That Will Reopen in Downtown Disney at Disneyland This Week!

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California recently enforced a new mandate that requires indoor dining locations to close in 19 counties, including Orange County, where Disneyland Resort is located. Although Disney recently announced that the reopening of Disneyland’s theme parks would be delayed, Downtown Disney remains on track to reopen on July 9th. This led us to wonder which Downtown Disney restaurants would still be reopening in light of the mandate.

An empty Downtown Disney on the last day before its temporary closure

Restaurants with outdoor seating and patios still have the option to open for outdoor dining, and today we confirmed TWO Downtown Disney restaurants that are DEFINITELY reopening along with the various merchandise and shopping locations!

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Salt and Straw’s July Flavors Look BERRY Good for Downtown Disney’s Reopening!

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Downtown Disney will be reopening in Disneyland on July 9th. There will also be a preview for Cast Members on July 8th.

©Salt and Straw

While the shopping and dining district will likely be opening again with outdoor dining only with more locations to come soon, Salt and Straw will be mixing up ice cream for guests again this week!

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Disneyland Cast Members Are Being Invited To a Special Downtown Disney Preview!

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Select restaurants and businesses in Downtown Disney are getting ready to reopen to the general public on July 9th while the rest of Disneyland Resort will remain on hiatus.

Downtown Disney’s World of Disney

And we’ve just learned Disneyland is extending a special offer to its Cast Members, giving them the chance to visit the District for a soft opening on Wednesday, July 8th.

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News: Downtown Disney in Disneyland Reportedly Opening July 9th With Outdoor Dining Only

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The reopening of Disneyland has been rocky.

Downtown Disney’s World of Disney

The reopening date for the parks and resorts was announced, only to be delayed. Now, it’s been reported that Downtown Disney may be opening as planned (with a few changes!) on July 9th despite the suspension of indoor operations for several sectors in California counties.

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News: Face Masks Are Now Required Citywide in Anaheim, California

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As Downtown Disney gets ready to welcome back guests on July 9th, the reopening of Disneyland’s theme parks and hotels have been pushed back.

Chocolate-Vanilla Twist Soft Serve!

And now, the city of Anaheim (where Disneyland Resort is located) has just issued a citywide face-covering requirement for all residents and visitors.

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NEWS: California Sole Coming to Downtown Disney in Disneyland This Summer!

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Now that Downtown Disney is gearing up for its grand reopening on July 9th, we’ve just learned a new retail location will be coming soon called California Sole!

The company specialty is comfortable but stylish footwear! Let’s check it out!

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Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District is Reopening SOON! Here’s What You Need to Know!

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Downtown Disney is scheduled to reopen on July 9th.

An Empty Downtown Disney During the Disneyland Closure

Disney had previously shared information about new safety measures that will be taken when the Disneyland parks reopen on July 17th. And now we have more details on the health and safety precautions that will be in place at Downtown Disney!

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NEWS! Wetzel’s Pretzels Plans on Re-Opening in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney in July!

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While Disney Springs has already re-opened on the East Coast, Disneyland’s Downtown Disney is getting ready to re-open on July 9th!

Downtown Disney

Although we’ve already been told that Salt & Straw would be opening back up along with the shopping and dining district, we’ve got news about another snack spot you can visit soon.

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