During our recent visit to the Downtown Disney District, we observed scaffolding had been set up and the old facade revealed as construction continues on the former ESPN Zone building. Former ESPN Zone Construction The former ESPN Zone at Downtown Disney has been closed since summer of 2018. Permits recently filed by Disneyland Resort have … Read more
Disneyland Resort filed a Change Of Use permit to turn the former ESPN Zone building in Downtown Disney District into multiple storefronts. ESPN Zone Becoming Multiple Stores at Downtown Disney District Disney filed the new permit with the City of Anaheim and it was issued on December 24, 2024. It’s for the ESPN Zone address … Read more
Construction continues for the reimagining of the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, with a number of projects making visible progress. Space Age structures reminiscent of the architectural style used in California around the 1950s and 60s are rising, and the Disneyland Monorail station is covered in extensive scaffolding. Monorail Station Scaffolding Over at the … Read more
Disney+ Day was November 12. Disney used the day to celebrate and promote its streaming service. In addition to celebrations inside the theme parks, Disney also added murals in Downtown Disney District. The murals have been added at the site of the former ESPN Zone. Colorful artwork appears on the second story. Each awning also … Read more
May the 4th be with you! It’s Star Wars Day, and we are here to show you all the merchandise available at the special shopping event. The event is located at the former ESPN Zone building at Downtown Disney District and requires a prior reservation to attend. Inside, the merchandise is set up in stations, … Read more
With less than three months until the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a lot of enhancements and refurbishments are taking place around the Disneyland Resort. We’re giving you the latest updates on these changes in this photo report. Disneyland Resort Downtown Disney District ESPN Zone This spring the new Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration … Read more
While the likes of Earl of Sandwich and the second Starbucks location have reopened at the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney, it looks like ESPN Zone will not be returning… or at least, not for a while. The City of Anaheim has issued a permit for “demolition of bar at interior with utilities to be capped.” Whether … Read more
Several venues in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District are closing to make way for the construction of a new Disney-owned hotel. ESPN Zone is one such venue on the chopping block. The restaurant, themed to all things sports, is closing on June 2, 2018. Follow along as we take one final look at what ESPN Zone … Read more
This week, Disney announced that several Downtown Disney businesses will be closing their doors forever on June 30th, 2018. These buildings will be demolished to make way for Disneyland Resort’s upcoming new resort hotel coming in 2021. The businesses on the close-and-demolish list are: AMC 12 Theatres Rainforest Cafe ESPN Zone Earl of Sandwich Alamo … Read more
According to the OC Register’s Around Disney Blog: Patrons and employees of the ESPN Zone restaurant at Downtown Disney in Anaheim were evacuated Tuesday evening as a precaution because of what was described as a minor electrical problem, officials said, according to the City News Service. Anaheim firefighters received a call of light smoke in … Read more
Here are a few of the more interesting happenings from the week, that have popped up on the internet while I was in Las Vegas: Halloween merchandise has started rolling out in Disneyland Park, & Dateline Disneyland on MiceAge has complete coverage of merchandise. According to the OC Register, two Cast Member “heroes” were honored … Read more
Laughing Place managed to snap a few pictures of a special promotion in Downtown Disney for the new reality show on ABC, High School Musical: Get in the Picture. Here are a few of them: It looks as if you spin this wheel, & you either win prizes or get to play a game of … Read more