Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of this week’s Disney news! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom: Tons of treats were announced for Mickey’s 90th birthday, including a … Read more
Downtown Disney continues to move on following the decision to cancel plans for the Disneyland Resort’s fourth hotel. First, Earl of Sandwich reopened its location (though officially, it’s still temporary). Then, Rainforest Cafe expressed interest in returning. Now, buried in an article about Downtown Disney’s holiday offerings (more on that soon), Disney Parks Blog has … Read more
Disneyland enthusiasts and fine craft brew aficionados embarked upon the realization of a dream with the announcement of a Disneyland Resort Ballast Point location earlier this year. Construction continues on the Downtown Disney District family-friendly tap house and eatery, which appears on pace to meet its target opening this fall. In a brand new post, Disney … Read more
Ever since Disneyland Resort called off their plans to build a fourth hotel, walls have stayed up around the closed businesses and buildings that were supposed to be demolished to make room for it. Here is an updated look at the walls up and what is to come in the next few months at Downtown … Read more
by Ciara Trexler and Chad Freeman The much-anticipated Salt & Straw has finally opened in the Downtown Disney District. Replacing the former Häagen-Dazs, this Portland-native ice cream features a variety of unique flavors that many people are not used to seeing on an ice cream menu such as Dandelion Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies & Cream, Honey … Read more
With Disney’s plan for a four-star luxury hotel in the dustheap of history, it looks like Earl of Sandwich’s temporary return may be more than just temporary, and now another former Downtown Disney tenant may be looking to return. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady Macdonald, Landry’s Inc. has expressed interest in reopening Rainforest … Read more
Sure, there may not be a fourth resort hotel…but at least there’s ice cream! Salt & Straw, the chain of small-batch ice cream parlors, will be opening its location at Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort this Friday, October 12th. Salt & Straw has several locations on the west coast, including Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, … Read more
Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney Anaheim closed earlier this year along with ESPN Zone, Rainforest Cafe, AMC Theaters and a few other smaller businesses in preparation for the Disneyland Resort’s proposed 4th hotel. When Disney halted plans for the hotel thanks to a disagreement with the city of Anaheim, it left an abandoned, yet … Read more
Visitors to Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria can now enjoy their pizza and Italian entrees in a refreshed upstairs dining area, complete with a walkout patio. The announcement of the new area’s opening, the second in a three-stage overhaul of the restaurant, came from Disney Parks Blog on Friday. Twinkling chandeliers illuminate the space, while booth … Read more
Disneyland Resort visitors still craving a Full Montagu or an Earl Grey Lemonade will soon be able to get their fix once more. Earl of Sandwich is set to reopen at Downtown Disney for a limited time in its original location. The restaurant closed earlier this summer to make way for a planned hotel in … Read more
The Häagen-Dazs ice cream store at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney will be shutting their doors for the final time on Thursday, May 31st. Transformation of the Downtown Disney area is well underway. When completed, new shopping and dining will complement the brand new hotel being built near the Disneyland Hotel. For sweet treats, Marceline’s Confectionery, Sprinkles Cupcakes, … Read more
Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is getting tastier! Salt & Straw is an ice cream scoop shop, founded by Tyler and Kim Malek, joining the ranks at Downtown Disney. Ice cream flavors are handmade in small batches using local and organic ingredients. They have seasonal offerings available, showcasing maker Tyler’s passion for growing authentic … Read more
As of January 29th, Splitsville Anaheim in Downtown Disney is now open. After speaking with a Cast Member who works there, they have not “officially” opened and this is actually a “soft opening.” Confused yet? Well, this could explain why it hasn’t been super busy, but once Disney actually announces their opening, it will become official … Read more
Even Downtown Disney is not immune to the construction war zone that is Disneyland Resort currently, as you’ll see in our latest photo report: Welcome The tram loading area is still under construction. For the first time in forever on a weekend, the tram loading zone did not seem crowded. Could everyone have gotten the … Read more
Splitsville has just opened in the Downtown Disney district in Anaheim. Not only are they a luxury bowling alley, but they offer a variety of different food items that range from burgers to sushi and many more options! There’s a full bar that can be accessed inside and from the patio. It also includes 20 … Read more
In case construction at Disneyland and California Adventure wasn’t enough, Downtown Disney is also a bit of a mess at the moment… Everything’s Waiting for You Coming around to the tram drop-off area, you’re greeted with the lovely sight of construction walls. Naples is currently undergoing a bit of an expansion. Naples is still open … Read more