Is Downtown Disney Orlando worth it?

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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A rebrand and unification of the total area happened in 1995. Both areas were rebranded simply as Downtown Disney. This name was correct until the most recent retheme and significant renovation gave us the current Disney Springs. This overhaul happened in 2015.

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Downtown Disney District – Frequently Asked Questions No, there is not a separate entrance fee for the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in California.

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It's open to the public. It's a great place to explore, whether you are passing through to get to the theme parks, or are just visiting Downtown Disney District on a day you are not visiting the parks.

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Right next to Disneyland Hotel is an entrance to Downtown Disney District. You'll need to go through security at this point. Once you do that, walk through Downtown Disney District until you arrive at Disneyland Esplanade. If you look left, you'll see the entrance to Disneyland 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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The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.

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For a longer trip complete with luxury accommodation and visits to multiple parks, Walt Disney World in Orlando might be your best bet. If you live on or near the West Coast and you're looking for a short getaway teeming with nostalgia, Disneyland is the way to go.

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Magic Kingdom is definitely the better park when it comes to food, attractions, character meet and greets and entertainment over Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios has become more a half day park, unless you are a major Star Wars fan and want to spend plenty of extra time doing galactic activities.

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Disney also revealed its plan to change the name of the area to Disney Springs in order to give it a small-town feel, playing off and highlighting an existing lake. We were told that the number of restaurants, shops and venues would double to 150.

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Sadly, wearing a costume doesn't cover park admission.

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While you won't see a discounted price compared with a standard day ticket, you will see lower crowds, special holiday overlays and complimentary drinks and snacks from 9:00 PM- 1:00 AM (with entry beginning at 7:00 PM).

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No, you will not be able to redeem your Starbucks Birthday reward at Disney World (specifically), but you can continue to earn stars for purchases. Have a magical day!

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The Disneyland fireworks schedule runs nightly during peak seasons (summer) and around the holidays. Off season, fireworks are Friday through Sunday. To ensure that there will be a fireworks show on your visit, it is always a good idea to check Disney's website, the Disney app or ask a Cast Member.

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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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Fireworks at Disneyland usually begin at 9:00 pm or 9:30 pm but are subject to change and most shows typically run approximately 16 minutes long. Disneyland typically shares the fireworks schedule about 6 weeks out.

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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. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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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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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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