Downtown Disney opened in 2001 and is a walkable shopping, dining and entertainment area just outside the gates of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. You'll find many trendy stores, delicious restaurants and family entertainment.
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Downtown Disney is also accessible at the opposing Harbor entrance. This entrance can be reached on foot by walking from any of the adjacent hotels that sit on Harbor Street across from the Resort. There is also a drop-off loop that is perfect for any ride-sharing services and/or taxis.
No, there is not a separate entrance fee for the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in California. The Downtown Disney District is conveniently located within walking distance of Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland Park and the Disneyland Resort hotels.
Incredible dining options, unique entertainment, and of course amazing shops make this spot a must-see during your visit. And the best part is, there are no tickets or entrance fees required! You can visit as often as you like without worrying about purchasing a ticket or making a reservation to enter Disney Springs.
First off there are TWO entrances to Disneyland, the MAIN entrance, and then the Downtown Disney Monorail entrance. Both are fairly easy to access if you want someone to drop you off. Harbor Drive has a 15 minute lot if you are southbound. Downtown Disney also offers 15 minute parking from Magic Way.
Size ComparisonsDowntown Disney, on the other hand, doesn't even compare to Disney Springs regarding the total area it encompasses. It is much smaller, more intimate, far easier to navigate, and more reliable for finding everything you're searching for quickly and easily.
Your princess is in luck though, the attire policies at the Disneyland Resort allow guests under the age of 14 to wear costumes in the park! Sadly, wearing a costume doesn't cover park admission.
You are welcome to use cash throughout your vacation. Please note that some kiosks and carts may have an attendant who doesn't accept cash based on their available technology and space limitations of the moveable location.
While cash is an acceptable payment method for food and merchandise, I would suggest purchasing one or more Disney Gift Cards before you leave so that you will not have to keep up with any loose change. You can purchase a gift card from shopDisney and it can be delivered directly to your email!
A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors.
Downtown Disney DistrictIf you want to spend some time at Downtown Disney, you can see fireworks from the outdoor dining area of Naples Ristorante e Bar, UVA Bar's outdoor area, and the balcony of Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen.
Walt Disney World single-day tickets to any of the resort's four theme parks—Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom—currently begin at $109 but can go as high as $189 around peak demand times like Christmas and spring break.
Ultimately, the price of Disney World tickets is the same, whether you buy them at the gate or online. However, you'll encounter some differences and benefits when you buy online.
This is the best option for people who want to visit the theme parks and Downtown Disney. Park at the Disneyland parking structures or lots. It's $30 and is good all day long. It's the best option if you plan to visit the parks or hotels and Downtown Disney.
Downtown Disney is also accessible at the opposing Harbor entrance. This entrance can be reached on foot by walking from any of the adjacent hotels that sit on Harbor Street across from the Resort. There is also a drop-off loop that is perfect for any ride-sharing services and/or taxis.
Guests with valid theme park admission can skip the Main Entrance by boarding the Monorail at the Downtown Disney District station—and travel straight to Tomorrowland! Trains run approximately every 10 minutes.