Downtown Disney District Articles and News Stories


‘King Chad’ Artist & Former Disney Imagineer Donates Artwork to LA Hospital

Last year, we shared the gorgeous artwork that Southern California artist and former Disney Imagineer Nikkolas Smith created. The beautiful piece has been displayed on the former ESPN Zone building in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort – until yesterday. The Disney Parks Blog announced this morning that the stunning artwork has been ‘King Chad’ Artist & Former Disney Imagineer Donates Artwork to LA Hospital

New Shop + Outdoor Dining to Reopen at Disneyland Resort

Guests can once again enjoy outdoor dining in the Downtown Disney District at locations including Naples Ristorante e Bar, Uva Bar & Café, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Tortilla Jo’s, and Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes. Ballast Point Brewing Co. has opened its beer garden, offering the Ballast Point burger, ahi poke, soyrizo & roasted cauliflower tacos, and seasonal fare. New Shop + Outdoor Dining to Reopen at Disneyland Resort

City of Anaheim Stay-At-Home Orders Lifted

California health officials announced that regional stay-at-home orders have been lifted across the state Monday. This move comes in response to the improving coronavirus conditions. The state of California has been returned to the county-by-county restrictions system. The lifting of the stay-at-home orders will allow businesses such as restaurants to resume outdoor operations in many City of Anaheim Stay-At-Home Orders Lifted

Hours and Parking Details Released for July 9 Opening of Downtown Disney District at Disneyland

The Downtown Disney District at Disneyland will begin its phased reopening on July 9th. The flagship World of Disney store along with a variety of shopping and dining experiences will be available to guests during the initial phase. Disneyland will follow guidelines from local health authorities and government agencies and taking notes from the phased Hours and Parking Details Released for July 9 Opening of Downtown Disney District at Disneyland

Disney Parks Designer Collection Creations Arriving This Month to Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Three of the artists who have designed ear hats and headbands as part of the Disney Parks Designer Collection will be stopping by the Epcot International Festival of the Arts in the days ahead to meet and greet guests. The newest ear hat in the collection was designed by Disney artist Dave Perillo. The ear hat Disney Parks Designer Collection Creations Arriving This Month to Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Disneyland is For Lovers

Let’s start this beautiful California morning in the Downtown Disney District at Starbucks. Perhaps beautiful Belle would have chosen Gaston over the Beast if he’d had opted for a tall salted caramel mocha latte with two pumps of vanilla instead of five dozen eggs? This particular Starbucks is located closest to the main entrance of Disneyland Park, right Disneyland is For Lovers