Open-air cafés, street musicians, sparkling boutiques, and soaring temples to everything Disney—the Downtown Disney District, a tempting pedestrian zone in Anaheim, is as much a must-see as Disneyland Resort's two theme parks.
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Downtown Disney District – Frequently Asked QuestionsNo, there is not a separate entrance fee for the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in California.
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.
Once you enter the “Happiest Place On Earth,” you'll be transported back to the early 1900's as you stroll along Main Street U.S.A. This thoroughfare is inspired by Walt Disney's boyhood hometown: Marceline, Missouri. You'll find shops, restaurants and vehicles that transport you to yesteryear.
How much does Disney Springs cost? Entrance into Disney Springs is absolutely free, self-parking included. Unlike the four Disney theme parks and two waterparks, admission into Disney Springs is complimentary. No tickets or reservations necessary.
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.
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.
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. Is Downtown Disney Free? Yes.
As someone who is addicted to shopping at Disney...and elsewhere, I have found the prices to be the same throughout the resort whether you are shopping in the parks, resorts, or at Downtown Disney.
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.