PHOTOS: Disneyland Resort Surveying Downtown Disney District Guests on Health and Safety Measures and Their Likelihood to Visit the Theme Parks

World of Disney Queue Downtown Disney

Although the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort reopened to guests early July, we have yet to hear an official reopening date for the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. However, we recently received a survey from Disney asking for our opinions about our experience visiting the Downtown Disney District and how likely we … Read more

PHOTOS: Ballast Point Brewing Co. and Tortilla Jo’s Reopen With Outdoor Dining at the Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort

Ballast Point Brewing Co. and Tortilla Jo’s have reopened at the Downtown Disney District after a months-long closure. We went over to see what safety measures have been implemented. First, Ballast Point Brewing Co. has opened its doors. In keeping with California law, only outdoor dining is being offered. After checking in downstairs, guests are … Read more

Disneyland Resort Updates Face Mask Policy; Guests Must Remain Stationary While Eating or Drinking, No Gaiters Permitted

Downtown Disney temp screenings

Although there is sadly still no official reopening date for the Disneyland Resort, the phased reopening of the Downtown Disney District has begun. With this return comes the strict enforcement of health and safety regulations, and one of the most pressing protocols throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is the use of face masks. The Disneyland Resort … Read more

Salt & Straw Set Date to Reopen at Downtown Disney District

With the news that Downtown Disney District had been approved to reopen beginning July 9th, it seems that popular eateries located within the dining and entertainment have begun to set their re-opening dates. The first location to announce that it will be opening its doors on July 9th is Salt & Straw. One of our … Read more

Phased Reopening Approved for Downtown Disney District, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

While Disneyland Resort announced their plans for a phased reopening, they were still waiting approval from local and state government to officially open. As of today, the Disneyland website has now updated to reflect the approved reopening of Downtown Disney District on July 9, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier … Read more

See the Beginning of the Disneyland Resort (and a Bit of WESTCOT Center) With this Early ’90s Draft Environmental Impact Report

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! We’re heading back to the early ’90s to see the beginnings of Disneyland transforming from a park to a full-fledged resort (and a peek at WESTCOT Center) with … Read more

BREAKING: All Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Temporarily Closing on March 20; Disney Springs, Downtown Disney District, and All Disney Stores to Close March 17 Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Partners Cinderella castle makeover

Now that all of the parks are closed, Disney Parks has further announced that all Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be temporarily closing at 5:00 PM on Friday, March 20, due to concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Additional closures include all Disney owned-and-operated locations at Downtown Disney and Disney Springs (including the NBA … Read more