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  • New Fried Pickle Corndog with Peanut Butter at Disneyland Resort is Kind of a Big Dill

    New Fried Pickle Corndog with Peanut Butter at Disneyland Resort is Kind of a Big Dill

    If you like to try new treats, the new Fried Pickle Corn Dog at Disneyland Resort will have you relishing in delight.

    The Panko-crusted corndog comes with a side of peanut butter for dipping and is available at Disneyland’s Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Cart in Downtown Disney.

    The Fried Pickle Corn Dog is kind of a big dill so big that the creators at Blue Ribbon Corn Dog extended its time on the menu until the end of April. Take a closer look at the new confectionery below:

    A hot dog stuffed in a pickle with a panko crust? Seriously? Count me in! Each corn dog is hand dipped and will cost you $13

  • New Beefy Mac & Cheesy Sandwich Available at Earl of Sandwich

    New Beefy Mac & Cheesy Sandwich Available at Earl of Sandwich

    If you love Mac & Cheese then you’re going to love this! The Earl of Sandwich has introduced the Beefy Mac & Cheesy Sandwich at Disney Springs and Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney, but its only available for a limited time.

    The new sandwich comes with roast beef & cheddar in between two layers of mac & cheese on freshly-baked white or wheat artisan bread.

    As you can see in the post below, they released the sandwich back in January, but it’s only available through Mar. 14 so now is the time to get one!

    Introducing our Beefy Mac & Cheesy. Roast beef & cheddar, topped with mac & cheese. Made with love on our Artisan Bread.

    Posted by Earl of Sandwich on Monday, January 4, 2021

    The Beefy Mac & Cheesy Sandwich is available at both the Disney Springs and Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney Earl of Sandwich locations for $7.99.

  • Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney to Become Star Wars Trading Post

    Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney to Become Star Wars Trading Post

    The Star Wars Trading Post will soon be moving to an exciting new spot at the west end of the Downtown Disney District in the former location of the Rainforest Cafe.

    Walt Disney Imagineers have created a design inspired by a hidden jungle Resistance base, and it even includes Rey’s iconic speeder prominently displayed at the entrance.

    From robes and lightsabers to creatures and toys, there’s something unique for every traveler on their galactic journey as you can see below:

    The opening assortment will feature merchandise straight from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge along with classic Star Wars and The Mandalorian, with apparel, accessories, souvenirs, creatures, droids and more. Select items direct from the planet of Batuu also will be available on shopDisney.com.

    This move for Star Wars Trading Post gives you one more reason to visit: WonderGround Gallery will soon re-open! With housewares and headbands, and Spirit Jerseys in an array of colors, WonderGround Gallery has something for the Disney fan’s home and their closet, along with its unique collection of art, gifts and collectibles!  

  • Downtown Disney Expanding into Disney California Adventure Starting Next Month

    Downtown Disney Expanding into Disney California Adventure Starting Next Month

    Disney announced that the Downtown Disney District will be expanded to include parts of Disney California Adventure park, Disneyland Resort starting next month.

    While the Anaheim theme park itself remains closed, fans will be able to shop and eat at the stores and eateries that line Buena Vista Street, near the park’s entrance,

    Take a look below at what you can discover – be sure to put these places on your shopping and dining list:

    • Holiday shopping? Head to Elias & Co. The store is divided into distinct sections for men, women and children, so you’ll find something special for the entire family! At Julius Katz & Sons, peruse even more holiday merchandise and Disney-themed home décor. At Kingswell Camera Shop offers great gift-giving ideas like frames, photo albums and more. Buena Vista Street stores have a variety of your Disney favorites!
    • If you are looking to tempt your taste buds with a snack, Trolley Treats offers classic candies, old-fashioned confections and all kinds of freshly made treats. Vending carts will offer popcorn, churros, ice cream and other “must-bite” treats.
    • Swing by Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe for the enchanting sights and sounds of Buena Vista Street—and a cup of coffee or scrumptious artisan sandwich.
    • Sit-down dining options include Carthay Circle Lounge, where you can unwind in our expanded outdoor seating area featuring an all-new menu of cocktails and dining. Smokejumpers Grill is serving up tasty American classics for lunch and dinner with a streamlined menu of burgers, fries, onion rings and craft beer, located just around the corner from Buena Vista Street. The primary way to place your order at this dining location is through mobile order on the Disneyland App.*

    Only the shopping and dining experiences along Buena Vista Street will be accessible from the Downtown Disney District at this time, as Disney California Adventure park is currently closed.

    Disney reminded guests that they will still need to follow the health and safety measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, including social distancing requirements, temperature checks and mandated face mask for all visitors over the age of 2.

  • Disney Introduces New ‘Let it Glow’ Trees to Downtown Disney District

    Disney Introduces New ‘Let it Glow’ Trees to Downtown Disney District

    This holiday season, the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is brimming with bold and brightly colored trees, tasty treats, holiday entertainment and unique shopping options for the entire family. And to light up the shopping, dining and entertainment experience, Downtown Disney District will be all aglow for the season with an all-new visual experience, “Let it Glow,” bringing eclectic light and new colors to the holidays.

    • Let it Glow:  A must-do experience, this vibrant showcase features 200 UV glow trees along the promenade and a distinctive new seasonal look for both day and night. The solid-colored trees in florescent shades of blue, green, yellow, orange and pink vary in size, with the tallest measuring approximately 15 feet, and the smallest at four feet. Unlike traditional Christmas trees, there’s not a single ornament, as their brightness makes them brilliant. More than 70 glow rings adorn the ficus trees throughout Downtown Disney District, adding to the neon elements at night. More than 10,000 individual plants and 30 topiaries will live around the trees to further enhance the planters, complemented by 24 hanging baskets filled with poinsettias, cyclamen and dusty miller. “Let it Glow” begins Nov. 22, 2019 and will be on display through Jan 5, 2020.
    • Sips, Eats and Sweets: Visitors may enjoy a bite at an open-air café, sip hand-crafted cocktails, indulge in gourmet desserts or savor an exquisite sit-down dinner in the Downtown Disney District. During the holiday season, a number of the district’s restaurants and stops offer seasonal menus and sweet treats such as Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Catal Restaurant, Uva Bar, Marceline’s Confectionery, Salt & Straw scoop shop, Wetzel’s Pretzels and Starbucks, to name a few.
    • Holiday Shopping: There are scores of stores and kiosks to browse apparel, jewelry, Disney art, plush and collectibles. World of Disney is a must for Disney fans with 40,000 square-feet of Disneyland Resort-themed toys, apparel and souvenirs in an interactive environment sprinkled with pixie dust surprises. PANDORA Jewelry offers limited-edition collections for holiday shoppers and Sanuk is a spot for cozy footwear, while Disney Home, The Disney Dress Shop, Sephora, The LEGO Store and Curl Surf all offer unique gift items. New family-owned boutiques that joined the Downtown Disney District this year, Rinse Bath & Body Co. offering all natural skincare products and Sugarboo & Co. featuring inspirational treasures, are both ideal for gift-giving.
    • Entertainment: The Downtown Disney District comes alive with nightly entertainment featuring four a cappella groups ­– Holiday Harmony, The Sugar Plums, The Moonrays and Jingle 5 ­– during the month of December, plus other musicians, magicians and talented artists throughout the holiday season.
  • Earl of Sandwich Returns to Disneyland Resort For a Limited Time

    Earl of Sandwich Returns to Disneyland Resort For a Limited Time

    Disney just announced, Earl of Sandwich will be opening in its original location for a limited time in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort.

    The popular fast-casual restaurant—inspired by John Montagu, the Earl who invented the sandwich in 1762—will be returning soon. You can enjoy all your favorites from their famous hot sandwiches on artisan breads to hand-crafted wraps and a variety of freshly-tossed salads.

    Watch for more exciting Downtown Disney news this fall as Disney welcomes Salt & Straw scoop shop to the area. In the coming weeks, and they will also be celebrating the reimagined World of Disney store and the newly-renovated Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria – both of which are still open during renovations.

    In coming months, Ballast Point and Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes will also make their debut.

  • The Disney Dress Shop Now Open at Disneyland Resort

    The Disney Dress Shop Now Open at Disneyland Resort

    Calling All Disney Fashionistas! If you love emulating some of your favorite characters and attractions in a whimsically stylish way then you’ll be happy to know that there is a new permanent home for your Disney-themed dresses and accessories. The Disney Dress Shop is now officially open in its new location at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort!

    The delightful apparel and accessories collection created especially for Disney Parks has been a fan-favorite of Disneyland Resort guests since the pop-up shop opened last year in Downtown Disney. The new location next to Marceline’s Confectionary will continue to offer the whimsical collection, but in a larger environment.

    The Disney Dress Shop

    Guests will find retro-designed items inspired by favorite Disney characters and theme park attractions, including several recently released items inspired by Mary Poppins, Main Street, U.S.A., “it’s a small world” and the Haunted Mansion. In addition, shoppers can also find Disney Parks PANDORA jewelry.

    The Disney Dress Shop

    Whether you are looking to complete a frightfully-fashionable look, or turn your day of shopping into a jolly holiday, The Disney Dress Shop is filled with unique items to show off your passion for Disney style.

    The Disney Dress Shop opening is part of the promenade-wide transformation at Downtown Disney District in 2018, resulting in a fresh, one-of-a-kind Disney experience. Multiple new venues and significant refurbishments to marquee dining and retail locations will be completed throughout the year while Downtown Disney District remains open to guests.

  • What’s Being Demolished At Downtown Disney For New Disneyland Resort Hotel

    What’s Being Demolished At Downtown Disney For New Disneyland Resort Hotel

    Construction on the upcoming new Four Diamond Disneyland Resort Hotel is scheduled to start in summer 2018. The new luxury resort edition will add fourth Disney-themed hotel to the area and while that is really exciting several businesses that have been part of Anaheim’s Downtown Disney since it opened in 2001 will be demolished.

    Disney is looking to expand lodging at the Disneyland Resort and to make room for a new 700-room hotel they will be tearing down several popular spots.

    Here’s a breakdown on what is being demolished:

    • Earl of Sandwich
    • ESPN Zone
    • Rainforest Cafe
    • AMC 12 Theatres
    • Alamo Rent-a-Car
    • (west side) Starbucks

    Basically, everything west of the Lego store and Disneyland Drive will be demolished making plenty of room for the resort.  The addition of the new hotel shows Disney’s new strategy to try to attract more out-of-town guest as they have historically catered to local Cali residents, according to The Orange Count Register.


    It is the largest renovation in Downtown Disney District history clearing up 17 acres for the resort. Disney officials announced that the businesses will be closing by June 30 with demolition slated to begin in early July.  Talks are ongoing and it is still possible that a few of the closed businesses will reopen inside the new hotel complex.

    The new hotel will have a dedicated Monorail platform inside the hotel for direct transport into Disneyland park and a new restaurant that will offer a magical view of the Disneyland fireworks. Disney has yet to receive expected final approvals from the city of Anaheim for the new hotel.

  • New Four Diamond Luxury Hotel Coming to the Disneyland Resort in 2021

    New Four Diamond Luxury Hotel Coming to the Disneyland Resort in 2021

    Construction is set to begin soon on the upcoming New Four Diamond luxury hotel at Disneyland Resort! It will be the first new resort in almost two decades and will transform the west end of the Downtown Disney District and anchor a new gateway to the Disneyland Resort.

    Disneyland New Resort Hotel

     

    The stunning 700-room hotel will feature a sophisticated design and be a game-changer for Anaheim, creating a dynamic dining, entertainment and hotel experience for resort visitors and local residents. Extensive landscaping and water elements will create a resort oasis, showcasing nature on every level of the hotel. The hotel’s location embraces the iconic Disneyland Monorail with a dedicated platform inside the hotel for direct transport into Disneyland park.

    Guest rooms, public spaces and gardens will provide views of the Downtown Disney District. In addition, an upper-level restaurant and lounge will give guests a view of the popular Disneyland park fireworks.

    Disneyland New Resort Hotel

    The ground level of the hotel will include shops and restaurants opening onto an expansive landscaped plaza complete with playful water features, creating a gathering place for guests and visitors. The new hotel also connects all four Hotels of the Disneyland Resort through lush gardens and beautifully landscaped walkways, transforming the gateway on the west side and creating a welcoming entry for our Disneyland Resort guests.

    And that’s not all. This new hotel creates great benefits for the community, generating approximately $25 million in new taxes in its first five years of operation that go directly to Anaheim’s general fund. It also will create thousands of additional construction and permanent jobs and attract new hotel guests to the resort area.

    Construction is scheduled to start in summer 2018, with a grand opening slated for 2021.

  • Splitsville Luxury Lanes Promises Chef-Driven Menu at Downtown Disney District

    Splitsville Luxury Lanes Promises Chef-Driven Menu at Downtown Disney District

    Disneyland has bowled a perfect game with this menu! Splitsville is now open to guests visiting at the Disneyland Resort, it is quickly becoming the go-to destination for not only bowling and entertainment, but also delicious dining!

    Splitsville Downtown Disney Disneyland Food

    The dynamic menu includes bowling alley favorites along with creative entrees and top-notch sushi. Here’s a sampling of new tasty items exclusive to the Downtown Disney District location:

    Macho Nachos: Loaded with seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar jack cheese, queso, black bean corn salsa and pickled jalapenos. Nachos are then drizzled with avocado ranch and served with a side of sour cream.
    Chicken Thigh High Sliders: Two crispy chicken thigh sliders tossed in Asian barbecue sauce and topped with slaw.

    Poke Bowl: Your choice of salmon, ahi tuna or tofu with pickled radish and avocado over bamboo rice. Bowls are topped with spicy mayo, Nori threads, sesame seeds, scallions and Togarashi spice.

    Sweet N’ Spicy Chicken Bowl: Tempura-battered chicken, broccoli, red and green peppers are tossed in spicy Thai chili sauce and served over sushi rice.

    Splitsville Downtown Disney Disneyland Food

    And if you’re craving classic crinkle-cut fries, burgers and pizza, you won’t be disappointed! In the hands of Splitsville’s culinary team, bowling alley mainstays will take an artisanal twist with herbed dips, premium cured meats and grinds.