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 District Parking is at the Simba Lot, located off of Disneyland Drive, between West Katella Avenue and Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel. The first hour of parking costs $10. Validations apply after the first hour of paid parking.
If you are staying off Harbor Blvd., just go through security as you would to enter Disneyland, and continue straight past the theme park entrances to enter Downtown Disney. Downtown Disney has a Monorail station to transport guests straight into Disneyland.
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.
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.
The closure comes as Disney undergoes a major multi-year renovation — or, in Disney parlance, a reimagining of Downtown Disney. Disney plans to open up several areas of Downtown Disney as open-air gathering spaces, where visitors and families can picnic or hang out and bring in new shops and name-brand dining tenants.
A: 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.
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.
While Downtown Disney has the amazing World of Disney store, you have to drive to get there from any of the parks or hotels. CityWalk is located in between the Universal parking garage and the parks themselves!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.