food IS a theme park
Disneyland is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year with plenty of merchandise and the reopening of Downtown Disney.
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
Although Disney may not be reopening this month like it was originally planned, you can still celebrate the park’s anniversary by taking home exclusive collectibles from throughout the years!
We took a trip to Downtown Disney in Anaheim today! We had to get back and see what was new since its grand reopening a few days ago.
Downtown Disney!
So we’re back and taking a look at all that’s new in dining and merchandise. Let’s go!!
There are LOTS of super stylish ways to Disney-fy your style, from Inside Out-inspired dresses to rainbow Disney Loungefly backpacks!
©Loungefly
But sometimes, you want the Pluto in your life to look fly, too!
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure may still be closed, but West Coasters can still get their Disney fix at Downtown Disney.
Downtown Disney!
We popped over to Disneyland Resort’s shopping and dining district today to browse the shops and do a little bit of eating, and while we were there we spotted two very WILD pieces of merch.
Though the Downtown Disney shopping district has begun a phased reopening, Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and the Disneyland hotels have delayed their reopening and have yet to announce a reopening date.
Downtown Disney!
Now, Disney has an update for guests who were hoping to visit in August.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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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