food IS a theme park
While the theme parks and hotels are still closed, we waltzed by the entrance to Disneyland Park on our way to Downtown Disney today!
Disneyland Park
For all intents and purposes, everything looked pretty normal at first, but as we passed by we noticed that a bit of construction was taking place at The Emporium.
Disneyland opened on July 17th, 1955, so this year marks the 65th anniversary of Walt Disney’s original theme park.
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
While Disneyland itself remains closed, some of Downtown Disney’s restaurants and stores have reopened and new Disneyland 65th Anniversary merch has been released at World of Disney and online.
Waiting in line to visit World of Disney these days can take a while depending on what time of day you stop by!
Disneyland World of Disney Line
But it’s well worth the wait to score some of the Tiki Room, Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain Face Masks, or Mickey Mouse Lounegflys we’ve spotted recently at the reopened Downtown Disney!
Downtown Disney began a phased reopening on July 9th while the rest of Disneyland Resort including its theme parks and hotels have remained closed.
Downtown Disney
Operating hours for the entertainment and shopping district have been 10AM to 8PM Friday through Sunday since its reopening, but now it appears they’ve made some adjustments to their weekend hours.
Disney California Adventure’s Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party officially debuted on select evenings last year at Disneyland Resort. Many parties quickly sold out.
Oogie Boogie at the Oogie Boogie Bash
And last Fall, Disneyland announced Oogie Boogie Bash would be returning in 2020, but dates were never announced and tickets to the special events never went on sale. Now that Disneyland Park Resort’s theme park and hotels have and will remain closed until further notice, Disney has officially canceled Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween parties this year.
Downtown Disney’s phased reopening began on July 9th with several new health and safety measures in place.
Lines at Downtown Disney
Moments ago we told you Tortilla Jo’s had reopened for all your taco and margarita needs. Now it looks like we’ll be dropping anchor at Ballast Point Brewery and Kitchen which has also reopened today!
Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort reopened on July 9th under new health and safety regulations.
Downtown Disney’s Tortilla Jo’s Opening Soon Sign ©DisneyFoodBlog
The new California health regulation only allows restaurants with outdoor seating to remain open. Despite having outdoor seating, some Downtown Disney restaurants like Tortilla Jo’s remained closed while places like Uva Bar and Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria opened with the rest of the shopping and dining district. [Read more…]
Several shops and restaurants have recently reopened in Downtown Disney on July 9th.Â
California Sole
But before we got our first look at a newly reopened Downtown Disney District, we learned a new shoe store called California Sole would be coming soon. And guess what, friends? California Sole is NOW open for business! Let’s head inside and scope the place out!
Last year, we told you Disneyland was planning on building a 12-story tower next to the Disneyland Hotel for Disney Vacation Club members.
Disneyland Hotel
The new DVC Tower will feature 350-time share villas and is a separate project from the luxury hotel that was set for Downtown Disney, but ultimately canceled in 2018.
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!!
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