Limited Edition Din Tai Fung Opening Merchandise Available at Disneyland Resort

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With the grand opening of their Downtown Disney District location, Din Tai Fung released a new collection of limited-edition merchandise. The merch is available to view online but can only be purchased at the new Downtown Disney restaurant. The Anaheim collection includes a crewneck, a ball cap, a hoodie, and two T-shirts. Bao Bao Anaheim … Read more

New Din Tai Fung is Instantly Disneyland Resort’s Best Restaurant

Three delectable dishes from Din Tai Fung are shown: a savory bowl of soup with meat and bok choy, a flavorful plate of shrimp and vegetable noodles, and a steamer basket brimming with delicate dumplings.

As invited media, Din Tai Fung hosted WDWNT staff and provided complimentary food. As always, we will still provide our honest thoughts on all below. Din Tai Fung at Downtown Disney District will have their grand opening on July 1 but we visited during the soft opening to try some of their menu items. Din … Read more

Din Tai Fung Opening Date at Downtown Disney District Announced

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Din Tai Fung has announced the official opening date of their Downtown Disney District location. Din Tai Fung Opening Din Tai Fung will open with its full menu on July 1, 2024. The restaurant is currently serving a limited menu for a soft opening period. Reservations are available through Din Tai Fung’s website. Two limited collections … Read more

Soft Opening Date Announced for Din Tai Fung at Downtown Disney District

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Disney announced the soft opening date for Din Tai Fung and shared a first look at the Downtown Disney District restaurant’s merchandise. Din Tai Fung Soft Opening Din Tai Fung is a global restaurant company known for the art of Xiao Long Bao. The Downtown Disney District location is its first-ever standalone restaurant. It will … Read more

Construction Walls Down From Din Tai Fung in Downtown Disney District

Restaurant entrance with large circular double doors and a sign that reads "DIN TAI FUNG" in both English and Chinese characters. A smaller sign in front of the door mentions closure for dine-in.

Construction walls are gone from around Din Tai Fung, a new Downtown Disney District restaurant scheduled to open this summer as part of the district’s ongoing reimagining. Din Tai Fung Din Tai Fung is located on the West End of Downtown Disney District, where most construction has taken place. It’s near the new security plaza. … Read more

Disney Guests Who Lie to Get DAS Will be Permanently Banned & More: Daily Recap (4/10/24)

Disney will permanently ban guests who lie to get DAS from the parks, more critters revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and we review the new breakfast buffet at 1900 Park Fare — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/10/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney … Read more

Disneyland Resort Shares Opening Timeframes for New Downtown Disney District Restaurants

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Disneyland Resort shared opening timeframes and sneak peeks of Paseo, Céntrico, Tiendita, and Din Tai Fung coming soon to Downtown Disney District. Paseo, Céntrico, and Tiendita Opening in May Mexico’s first Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán is bringing authentic Mexican fare to the Downtown Disney District with Paseo, Céntrico, and Tiendita. The three concepts are expected … Read more

PHOTOS: Downtown Disney District Reimagining Continues with Updates to Paseo & Centrico, Earl of Sandwich is Moving into a Trailer

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Set for a late 2024 completion, the Downtown Disney District reimagining at Disneyland Resort is well on its way. Let’s see just how far along the project is given we are just a few months away from completion now. Paseo and Centrico First up is the future home of Paseo and Centrico, a new Mexican … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Progress on Din Tai Fung, New Signs, & More Changes in Downtown Disney District

Our last construction update at Downtown Disney District saw the early stages of roof installation at Din Tai Fung. When we checked back in this week, we found even more progress on this structure, as well as some other new details in Downtown Disney District. Construction Progress on Din Tai Fung Construction walls are still … Read more

PHOTOS: More Theming Elements and Roofing Added to Din Tai Fung and Neighboring Structure as Downtown Disney District Reimagining Continues

Work continues in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort as the entire area is reimagined. We visited the shopping, dining, and entertainment center to check out the latest construction updates. Downtown Disney District Expansion A swirling spire has been added, along with other roofing elements, to this rounded structure next to what will presumably … Read more

PHOTOS: Steel Structures Rise for Paseo and Centrico, Din Tai Fung During Downtown Disney District Reimagining at Disneyland Resort

The Downtown Disney District reimagining is still underway, and a steel structure has risen above construction walls at the site of what was previously Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar. The latter dining locations closed in April. Paseo and Centrico The construction walls advertise Paseo and Centrico from Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytan, which will take over … Read more

Construction Walls Themed to Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration at Downtown Disney District

Even though we haven’t seen much progress in the actual construction of Downtown Disney District’s reimagining, the construction walls blocking the flattened land has been jazzed up for the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration. These walls block the construction zone for the reimagining of Downtown Disney District. It will be the future homes of … Read more

BREAKING: Earl of Sandwich Temporarily Taking Over Former La Brea Bakery, Opening in February, & Other Downtown Disney District Updates

Today, the Disney Parks Blog announced the return of Earl of Sandwich to the Downtown Disney District after having closed just last year due to the shopping district’s ongoing construction. Disney announced primarily that Earl of Sandwich would be coming back to the district yet again next month as a temporary location in the former … Read more

Updates Coming to Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Paseo & Centrico Replacing Catal & Uva Bar at Downtown Disney District

Disneyland Resort has released more details about changes coming to restaurants at Downtown Disney District. As announced yesterday, world-renowned restaurant Din Tai Fung will join the district to offer guests their soup dumplings hand crafted right on site. This family-run restaurant will bring flavorful Chinese cuisine to Downtown Disney, where guests can enjoy dishes served … Read more

Din Tai Fung Coming to Downtown Disney District, Changes Coming to Catal & UVA Bar

Din Tai Fung has been announced as a new venue for Downtown Disney District, plus two current venues will be changing up their menus. Din Tai Fung, which currently has other locations in California, serves Chinese food including bao, wontons, and more. Catal Restaurant and UVA Bar are also set to serve up Mexican cuisine. … Read more