food IS a theme park
Lots of things are changing in Disney parks.
Disneyland Resort
New attractions are on the way, new restaurants are coming soon, and more! We also recently learned that Disney dining reservations would soon change, and now we’re seeing those changes on the Disneyland app.
Whether you’re planning a trip to Disneyland or just interested in the future plans for this iconic Disney park, we want to catch you up on Disneyland’s plans to expand.
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
Unlike Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Disneyland — the first theme park created by Walt Disney — is bursting at the seams. Nestled in Anaheim, California, this park also has many zoning restrictions that have negatively impacted Disneyland’s expansion.
Being a Magic Key holder in Disneyland comes with a nice set of perks.
Magic Key Logo
Of course, the discounts on food and merchandise are pretty awesome, right? But you can also occasionally get access to previews, an exclusive lounge, and more. Now, Magic Key holders also get access to exclusive merchandise, and there’s a new Mickey souvenir you might want to grab ASAP.
Halloween time is starting soon in Disneyland, and we’re just counting down the days until the first Oogie Boogie Bash.
Sleeping Beauty Castle during the holidays
HOWEVER, let’s just say we’re also starting to look forward to the holiday season, especially with Disneyland recently confirming lots of events returning this year. Well, now, we know WHEN the holiday season begins in Disneyland!
If you’re a Disneyland Magic Key Holder, you can get some pretty nice perks.
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
Not only do you get admission to both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, but you also have access to an exclusive lounge, discounts on food and merchandise, and more! But now, a few more perks have been added to the list in Downtown Disney!
Listen — generally speaking, we advise you NOT to go in alleys after dark. Just as an overall life rule, that seems like a very bad idea.
Downtown Disney
But JUST THIS ONCE, we might change our minds about that.
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If you’ve been here a while, then you know that we’re experts when it comes to Disney food.
Jazz Kitchen
We’ve tried EVERY restaurant in Disney World and Disneyland Resort, and we’ve got the food reviews to prove it! But to keep that status going, we have to check back in on Disney restaurants whenever they’ve made major changes or updates…and that’s exactly what we did recently with a Downtown Disney spot.
If you’ve got a serious sweet tooth and love beignets, we’ve got some HUGE news to share with you.
Beignets Expressed in Disneyland
So, as you know, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney has been renovated into Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (and recently opened per their Instagram account). Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express also just got an update and recently reopened as Beignets Expressed. Yep, this is a spot that is ALL about beignets, with MULTIPLE flavors to try. So we, obviously, had to go see — and taste — it for ourselves!
You know that your friends here at DFB love to indulge in the delicious food at Disneyland. And while visiting Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, we always save time to explore the Downtown Disney District. With fantastic restaurants and fun gift shops to explore, we recommend enjoying at least one (or more!) of your meals here.Â
Downtown Disney
But with so many restaurants, which Downtown Disney locations are actually the best? Well, we’ve eaten at ALL of them, so we can help you decide where to dine on vacation!
Is it just us or did May FLY by? It feels like just yesterday that we celebrated Mother’s Day and May the 4th, but now it’s already JUNE.
Celebrate Soulfully artwork
June is bringing a NEW celebration to Disneyland. This marks Black Music Month, and there will be tons of new things to do AND EAT during Disneyland’s big celebration.
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