Concrete Foundation Added for Downtown Disney Restaurants Replacing Tortilla Jo’s

Construction site with empty pool, palm trees, and concrete foundation near Disney Springs; no Disney castle visible in this view.

A concrete foundation has been added as crews work to build two new restaurants, which replace Tortilla Jo’s in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Construction Progress Recent construction for the two new restaurants includes the addition of concrete foundation. The area is mostly closed off with various tan and black scrims, but we were … Read more

Disneyland’s Main Street Evacuated: Daily Recap (10/14/25)

Daily Recap collage: Main Street evacuated at Disneyland, Spaceship Earth sign lit up at night, Disney Vacation Club Membership Magic 2026 logo, and snow on Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.

The Spaceship Earth sign sparkles once more, DVC Membership Magic Beyond 2026 details revealed, and Sleeping Beauty Castle already has snow at Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Downtown … Read more

Return of the Bug Ice Cream: We Review October Flavors at Salt & Straw

Four cups of Salt & Straw ice cream: Creepy Crawly Critters, Great Candycopia, Pumpkin Bread, and vegan Bubble Gum.

Every October, Salt & Straw brings us a lineup of spooky favorite flavors. Did they bewitch our taste buds or trick our tongue? Here’s our review! The Great Candycopia A trick-or-treater’s bag of chocolate candies dumped into our salted butterscotch ice cream. This is one of our favorite scoops at Salt & Straw. With every … Read more

Two Mickey Mouse Icon Purses Arrive at Disneyland

Two Disney park-inspired purses with Mickey Mouse patterns, one black and one cream, hang in front of a wooden backdrop.

Two chic Mickey Mouse icon purses have arrived in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Black Icon Purse – $39.99 This purse is a sleek black patent handbag with a structured, compact shape. It has an adjustable shoulder strap and gold-tone hardware. The zipper keeps everything from falling out of the top. The purse features an … Read more

Banana Ball Coming to Walt Disney World: Daily Recap (10/9/25)

A Disney collage: baseball glove with coconut, man in white, two park restaurants, and a Banana Ball sign at Walt Disney World.

Banana Ball is coming to Walt Disney World in 2026, Cake Bake Shop has a special $200 Santa dinner, Gordon Ramsay is teaming up with Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney, and price increases hit California Grill at the Contemporary Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 9, 2025. … Read more

New Gordon Ramsay ’60s-Themed British Pub Coming to Downtown Disney District

Rendering of a lively Disney Park cafe with guests at tables, Disney posters on the walls, and cozy, themed overhead lighting.

Chef Gordon Ramsay and Earl of Sandwich are teaming up to bring a new restaurant to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort: Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby This 1960s-style British-themed gastropub will be atop the new permanent Earl of Sandwich location on the district’s west side. The old Earl of … Read more

First Christmas Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland

Light gray Disneyland t-shirt with Stitch hand signs, red heart, and "Disneyland"—perfect Christmas merchandise on a rack.

We spotted the very first piece of Christmas merchandise at Disneyland. Get in the holiday spirit with this Stitch t-shirt. Stitch Christmas T-Shirt – $30 This Stitch t-shirt will put you in the Christmas spirit! It is a heather gray women’s cut shirt with a crew neck. Three images are printed across the front: Stitch’s … Read more

70th Anniversary Disneyland Monorail Play Set Now Available

Disneyland 70th Monorail Playset box with colorful train toy and castle graphics on a store shelf.

Several months after the debut of the real-life 70th Monorail and Disneyland anniversary celebration, a monorail play set honoring the event is now available. 70th Anniversary Monorail Play Set – $99.99 The packaging is made up of colors and designs matching that of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration. Most of the box is bright yellow, and … Read more

First Piece of 2026 Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort

Gray hoodie features Disney-themed "2026" and "Disneyland Resort"—a must-have for 2026 merchandise collectors.

Although we are more than three months out from the new year, a 2026 character hoodie has already arrived at Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Resort 2026 Hoodie – $69.99 The hoodie is light blue with “2026” embroidered across the chest. It has a standard hood with a matching blue drawstring, a kangaroo-style hand pocket, and long … Read more

Mickey and Friends Spirit Jerseys and Toys Now Available at Disneyland

Left: Blue Disneyland Spirit Jersey with Mickey and Friends. Right: Toy car with Minnie Mouse in a pink convertible.

We spotted some new Mickey and Friends merchandise at Disneyland, including Spirit Jerseys and remote-control cars. Spirit Jerseys Two new Spirit Jerseys are available. The blue one has Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck peeking out of the side of the front. The Disneyland “D” sits above “Est. 1955” on the chest. On the back, Mickey … Read more

Lovepop Mickey & Fall Pop-Up Cards Available at Disneyland Resort

A red pop-up truck card filled with pumpkins sits on an orange surface decorated with fall leaves and flowers.

Two new fall-themed items have arrived at Lovepop in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, including one that features our favorite pal Mickey. Lovepop Fall Collection Lovepop is a unique store in Downtown Disney that offers 3D paper art and greeting cards, including some Disney designs. The shop is located near the center of … Read more

Stoney Clover 70th Anniversary Collection Arrives at Disneyland Resort

Collage of Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Collection merchandise, including ears, bags, a sweatshirt, and pastel accessories.

A new 70th anniversary collection by Stoney Clover Lane is now available at Disneyland Resort. As with most Disney collaborations with the Stoney Clover brand, demand is very high, and guests who arrived this morning were required to get wristbands. The full collection is available at The D-Lander Shop in the Downtown Disney District. Ear … Read more

Downtown Disney Security Plaza Near Disneyland Hotel Closed

Outdoor seating area with a blue-and-white striped canopy near Downtown Disney District’s colorful construction walls.

The Downtown Disney District security plaza closest to Disneyland Hotel is now closed temporarily. Downtown Disney District Security Plaza Closed The plaza is between Din Tai Fung and the former ESPN Zone building. It was one of the easiest ways to go from Disneyland Hotel to Downtown Disney District, and then directly to Disneyland Park … Read more

Huge Halloween and Villains Merchandise Drop at Disneyland Resort

Six images of Disneyland Halloween merchandise: Disney-themed shirts and vibrant villains cups, each priced at $15.99.

Looking for Halloween and Disney Villains merchandise at Disneyland Resort? We spotted several new pieces in the Downtown Disney District and Disneyland, including Her Universe, Jack Skellington, Yzma, and more. Halloween Merchandise Cider Drink Mix – $15.99 This set of various cider drink mixes is being sold at Wonderful World of Sweets. Flavors in the … Read more