Do you need reservations for Downtown Disney?

A: Most restaurants at the Downtown Disney District do not require reservations. However, depending on the location or the date and the time you plan on visiting, reservations may be available and are highly recommended. You can make dining reservations online up to 60 days in advance.



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Downtown Disney hours are generally 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. on weekends and may close earlier during the week or during off-peak times. Individual restaurants and shop hours can vary.

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Unlike Disney Springs, Downtown Disney isn't big enough to plan a visit for an entire day, but it is worth visiting for at least a morning, afternoon, or evening. Weekends and evenings are typically busier, so it's best to keep that in mind, especially when booking dining reservations.

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Before we get to advance reservations, I want to quickly cover an option you'll want to keep in mind during your trip—walk up lists. Like basically all restaurants in the world, you can always walk up to a Disney restaurant and see if they're taking walk ups and what a wait might look like.

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If you don't see availability for a theme park you were hoping to visit, consider the Park Hopper Option (if it's not already added to your existing Theme Park Ticket).

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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.

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Size Comparisons Downtown 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.

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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.

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Disneyland fireworks usually begin at 9:30 p.m. each night and 9:00 p.m. during cooler months.

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The lively promenade is within walking distance to Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and the Disneyland Resort Hotels. There is no admission fee to the Downtown Disney District.

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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.

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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.

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Disney parks let you show some skin, but not too much skin, at its parks. You must wear shoes and shirts at all times. You should avoid clothes with excessive ripping as these may violate parks' modesty rules.

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Can you wear a sports bra at Disney? Disney reserves the right to bar anyone from the park it deems to be wearing improper attire. Therefore, cast members may prevent you from accessing the grounds if you wear a sports bra, crop top, or similar item.

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Suitcases, bags, coolers or backpacks, with or without wheels, larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm) are not allowed in any theme park.

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Downtown Disney has several spots where the fireworks are visible. Park off property and walk along the area near the Downtown Disney entrance on Harbor Boulevard and watch from there.

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There is no admission fee to the Downtown Disney District. Parking for Downtown Disney District is at the Simba Lot, located off Disneyland Drive. The first hour of parking costs $10. Validations apply after the first hour of paid parking.

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You can get 3-5 hours of free parking just by making a $20 purchase in Downtown Disney or eating at a table-service restaurant.

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If a Magic Key holder has a reservation and does not show up for that reservation date, you do get a strike. According to the Magic Key Terms and Conditions, if you are a no-show for three reservations in any 90-day period, you will not be able to make any new reservations for 30 days.

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Theme Park Reservations are required for every day you wish to visit the Parks- except for the two Water Parks. You will have to visit your My Disney Experience account and pick the Parks you wish to visit and on which day. Don't delay as the Park reservations can fill up!

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