An Epic Universe casting call, along with upset “Snow White” actors, Easter treats, and flying dragons in Epic Universe — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 14, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Disneyland Paris … Read more
New collectible medallions featuring the new shops at Downtown Disney are now available in World of Disney. The featured shops include the Wonderful World of Sweets, Avengers Reserve, the D-Lander Shop, and one for the Downtown Disney District, itself. The price is $6 per medallion, or all four for $20. Credit cards can only be … Read more
Steel girders have gone up as construction begins on the new Earl of Sandwich location in Downtown Disney District. The construction is taking place behind multi-colored construction walls. Palm trees and the Pixar Place Hotel can be seen behind the walls in addition to the steel support beams. In January of last year, Disney announced … Read more
The previously reported replica head of the beloved worrywart Protocol Droid, C-3PO, has arrived at Disneyland Resort. WDWNT reader Christian.Bettinelli on Instagram spotted the head on display and for sale at Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney and shared their photos with us. C-3PO Replica Head – $119.99 The head appears to be 1:1 … Read more
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
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
Colorful paneling has arrived and pathway paving has begun for the Downtown Disney District reimagining. Downtown Disney District Construction Takes Shape Construction has moved quickly since our last update. Concrete buildings are taking shape and scaffolding has been erected near the exterior of the building and the steel framework that has been installed. Much of … Read more
Construction is finally going vertical on the west side of Downtown Disney District a year after demolition concluded and the land was cleared. Downtown Disney District Construction This site is the former home of an AMC Theater and other businesses, including Earl of Sandwich and Sugarboo & Co. Construction materials are staged behind these trees, … Read more
Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock has announced a completion timeframe for the Downtown Disney District transformation at the resort. First announced at Destination D23 2021, the Downtown Disney District reimagining has slowly progressed over the past couple years. Now Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock has revealed that the new and enhanced retail and dining offerings … Read more
Uva Bar & Café has been completely demolished at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort soon after demolition began. Uva Bar & Café Demolition The Catal restaurant and its outdoor Uva Bar & Cafe closed on April 9 in order to “make way for an exciting new addition to the Downtown Disney District!” Since we … Read more
As Downtown Disney continues its transformation, the beloved Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen continues its renovation as well. Now we’ve reached the latest step in the restaurant’s update, with the iconic saxophone marquee now removed from the restaurant’s exterior. Much of the theming on Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen is being removed during the transformation to give … Read more