food IS a theme park
The Downtown Disney District is constantly changing. We are anticipating the opening of six (!!!) new restaurants in the coming months, and some are already beginning to open!
Downtown Disney
Three new restaurants from Chef Carlos Gaytán recently opened, and we are eating our way through them. We recently ate at Céntrico, and now we are checking out another new restaurant!
There are lots of dining options in Downtown Disney, and we always get excited when a new restaurant opens. Well, today is an exciting day because we are headed to check out a new restaurant.
It is time to eat!
We have been anticipating the opening of this restaurant for a while, and it is officially open, so you know we had to try it out!
Disneyland takes natural emergency prep seriously.
Disneyland
While a visit to a Disney park is supposed to be the a break from the harsh realities of the “real” world – there’s a reason that Disneyland has long been nicknamed the Happiest Place on Earth after all – unfortunately sometimes reality breaking into the parks is unavoidable. However, when it comes to natural disasters, Disney is prepared.
If you’ve been thinking about visiting Disneyland, this summer could be the perfect time for it.
Sleeping Beauty Castle
First, you’ve got Fantasmic! returning later this month, and that’s one Disneyland show you DON’T want to miss. Pixar Fest is currently going on, too, which means you’ll get to see an amazing Pixar-themed fireworks show, parade, and more. Disneyland just revealed some new offers that very well could be your sign to book that trip soon!
We just got a BUNCH of news out of Disneyland Resort. Not only is Disneyland Resort offering a ticket deal, but they confirmed more details about the return of Fantasmic! AND confirmed the start date of TWO events.
There is A LOT to unpack in all of these announcements. Let’s dive into the announcements about two returning Disneyland events!
It’s been over a year since Disneyland’s version of Fantasmic! closed after the Maleficent dragon erupted in fire. Although Disneyland added some temporary nighttime entertainment to take its place, we’ve been counting down the days until Fantasmic! reopens.
Fantasmic! at Disneyland Resort
Well, eventually we got the news that Fantasmic! would open again on May 24th, which is coming up soon. Ahead of that, though, Disney just revealed some new details about the updated nighttime show.
Three new restaurants are now open in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort!
Paseo at Downtown Disney
We’ve been checking out the concept art and revealed some exciting details about what you can expect here, and later learned that Paseo and Céntrico had opened early. There was just one final spot left to open its doors, and now, that time has come!
Okay, so how many of y’all are Magic Key Holders?
©Disney
Magic Key Holders get a lot of Disneyland perks, including things like discounts, special lounges, and even access to exclusive souvenirs. However, Magic Key Holders also get some pretty cool exclusive FREE merchandise, and we think the latest free Magic Key Holder souvenir is going to make you scream like you’re seeing 4*Town in concert.
Disneyland Resort has seen a ton of changes lately!
Disney California Adventure
In 2023, a newly updated ToonTown reopened, Tarzan’s Treehouse became Adventureland Treehouse, Haunted Mansion closed to get an updated queue area, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is opening later this year! But, something new has popped up at Disney California Adventure too — come check it out with us!
Disneyland’s latest expansion is taking another step… FORWARD very soon.
Disneyland
DisneylandForward, the massive Disneyland plan that calls for the resort to expand by allowing “theme park attractions alongside hotels on the west side of Disneyland Drive and theme park attractions alongside new shopping, dining and entertainment to the southeast on what is today the Toy Story Parking Area” cleared its first a biggest legislative hurdle when the proposal passed an initial Anaheim City Council vote on April 17th. However, another vote is yet to come.
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