The Ultimate Guide to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

By: Disney Destinations

August 24, 2026

The Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort is a vibrant, one-of-a-kind Disney destination with a unique mix of shops, dining and entertainment, with an enchanting touch of Disney. There’s always much to discover for visiting vacationers and SoCal locals alike!

This dynamic outdoor promenade, just steps from Disneyland park, Disney California Adventure park and the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, has been undergoing an exciting evolution as the Disneyland Resort continues to invest in the development of magical new experiences! Guests may have seen the west end of the district transforming with a new entrance, new shops, restaurants, and design inspiration from mid-century modern architecture in Southern California. 

We’re excited to share great places for guests to explore on their next visit, so be sure to bookmark this page and return back for the latest and greatest on Downtown Disney! 

Dining and Drinks: Discover So Much Delicious!

Downtown Disney offers a wide variety of dining options and diverse cuisines. Whether enjoying a leisurely nosh, celebrating a special occasion or snacking on the go, there’s something to please every palate.

Taste What’s New!

NEW! The all-new Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby brings the Brit pop culture of the swinging ‘60s London, whilst a selection of Chef Gordon Ramsay’s iconic and delicious dishes deliver culinary star power. This vibrant, high-energy restaurant features Chef Ramsay’s hallmarks including beef Wellington, fish & chips, cottage pie and sticky toffee pudding, along with a tableside prime rib cart and playful, flavorful and visually stunning cocktails. These can all be enjoyed from three distinctive dining settings, featuring an expansive patio overlooking the district, with a curated music soundtrack of ‘60s British hits.

• NEW! Earl of Sandwich is the place to savor the sandwich that started it all! The menu honors John Montagu, the 4^th Earl of Sandwich who invented the meal in 1762. Selections include The Original 1762, The Full Montagu, The Holiday Turkey and many other freshly baked sandwiches on artisan breads. This flagship location offers The Carvery, a centerpiece experience where premium pastrami is carved fresh throughout the day. Beyond sandwiches, the soups, salads, sides and breakfast items are also a highlight, along with oversized cookies loaded with toppings and pillowy cinnamon rolls..

• NEW! Big Boi Lumpia Co. will take guests tastebuds to the Philippines from this food cart serving crispy Filipino spring rolls in savory and sweet flavors including pork, chicken, plant-based, ube and peach mango with signature dipping sauces and seasonal specials. This culinary concept is from Chef Barb Batiste, rooted in family recipes passed down through generations.
• NEW! Cathy’s Cookies cart serves warm, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies by the dozen or by the bucket, which can be perfectly paired with a decadent hot chocolate or refreshing bottle of milk. Plus, ready-to-bake dough-to-go is an option to enjoy the aromas of fresh-baked cookies at home.
•  NEW! Happy Ice brings their vibrant Philadelphia-style Italian ice to a new cart in the district. These refreshing treats are all-natural and made-from-scratch with real fruit, pure cane sugar and premium ingredients.

• NEW! Parkside Market is the first Downtown Disney food hall, with four culinary concepts under one roof.
  • Sip & Sonder serves lattes, fresh treats, frozen drinks and delicious small bites.
  • Seoul Sister serves a Korean-forward menu based on bibimbap (Korean rice bowls) with a California twist.
  • GG’s Chicken Shop serves chicken sandwiches, salads and classic dinner table sides.
  • Vista Parkside Market offers beautiful views of the district and inventive cocktails and mocktails.      

• NEW! Din Tai Fung, the world-renowned Taiwanese restaurant known for the art of Xiao Long Bao, opened its first ever freestanding restaurant at Downtown Disney. A dumpling expo kitchen serves as an indoor backdrop, inviting guests to witness the artistry behind their 18-fold dumpling making process. Menu highlights also include Spicy Wontons, String Beans with Garlic, Cucumber Salad and Pork Chop Fried Rice, all served family-style. These divine dishes can be ordered for takeout to enjoy at home or at the hotel.

• NEW! Paseo, Céntrico and Tiendita, with menus created by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, offer three separate food, drink and dining experiences. Ranging from upscale Mexican cuisine and tequila-based cocktails at the indoor restaurant, Paseo and the open-air Céntrico, to on-the-go Mexican street-food staples at Tiendita. 

More Table Service Restaurants: Sit Back and Relax with a Bite

• Ballast Point Brewing Co., with its sea theme and Southern California cuisine, is a brew pub with shareable appetizers, burgers, tacos and a rooftop patio overlooking the district.
• Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes serves award-winning burgers, eye-popping CrazyShakes and other delish dishes in a throwback style eatery reminiscent of ‘80s and ‘90s hip-hop and pop with a SoHo vibe.
• Earl of Sandwich Tavern is a table service concept by Earl of Sandwich, temporarily located on the east side of the district, serving an extended menu of salads, burgers, pasta, pizza and of course, sandwiches!
• Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, building on two decades of tradition, is a fun, casual and modern celebration of its authentic New Orleans roots and its adopted California influences which brings a vibrant California-fresh energy and approach to its menu.
• Naples Ristorante e Bar celebrates the spirit of southern Italy with its Neapolitan style pizza and pasta with a two-story dining room and décor inspired by Carnivale, an impressive wine selection and outdoor patio.
• Splitsville Luxury Lanes is great for sports fans to watch a big game with family and friends, offering expansive seating options indoors and out, with a menu of sushi rolls, burgers, pizza, cocktails and beer. Guests can also get their game on with its 20 bowling lanes.

Quick Service: Feeling Snack-ish? Grab and Go! 

• Beignets Expressed is a fast and fun counter-service spot serving the much-loved New Orleans confection, from the classic fried beignet topped with a mountain of powdered sugar to specialty glazed beignets dipped and drizzled with sweet sprinkles.
• CrazyShake Window by Black Tap is the place for over-the-top milkshakes on-the-go from Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes.
• Earl of Sandwich has temporary locations near the esplanade and a pop-up pod near Star WarsTrading Post. Both serve The Original 1762, The Full Montagu, the Holiday Turkey and more popular sandwiches, wraps, salads and sweets.
• Napolini Pizzeria is a quick stop for Italian food with specialty pizzas, hearty sandwiches, fresh salads and desserts.
• Salt & Straw has an innovative collection of award-winning ice cream that tells the story of artisans and farmers through an ever-changing menu of flavors and ingredients.
• Blue Ribbon Corn Dog is the place for a hand-dipped corn dog with choices of classic or flavorful twists.
• California Churro offers iconic treats — churros — at two locations in the district!
• Kayla’s Cake is a sweet stop for premium French macarons and other decadent treats.
• Wetzel’s Pretzels makes fresh-baked, hand-rolled soft pretzels at this flagship store. Be sure to see the large-scale mural capturing scenes from Southern California and the pretzel door handle! 

And keep a lookout for pop-up food trucks with extra eats and treats!

Shopping: Find Favorite Treasures

If guests are searching for the perfect gift or a Disney souvenir, the district has them covered, plus so much more in store!

• NEW! Avengers Reserve celebrates the fandom and stories of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and their friends with comic books, collectibles, Super Hero apparel and role-play toys for all ages.
• NEW! Disney Wonderful World of Sweets is a whimsical delight of confectionery treats featuring fresh, house-made Werther’s Original Caramel popcorn, caramel apples, churro toffee and candies galore. Its exhibition kitchens are viewable from the promenade and sweet new characters include Poppi the popcorn bucket and other treats named Jimmi, Fluffi, Bonni and Lolli.
• NEW! The D-Lander Shop features trend-forward fashions and co-branded collections of apparel, handbags and jewelry including Kate Spade, Dooney & Bourke and a PANDORA Jewelry shop-within-a-shop.
• NEW! Disney Storyland Boutique is a charming retail concept that will regularly transform its theming, décor and products. The current theme revolves around all things cute and adorable!     

• World of Disney is the flagship store with the largest selection of Disney merchandise at the Disneyland Resort. 
• Disney Home is the place for kitchenware, linens, gadgets, ornaments and décor.
• Curl Surf celebrates California surf culture with beach styles for guys and gals.
• Kawaii Slime cart offers an imaginative array of the cutest slime concoctions and toys in a multitude of colors, textures, scents and glittery mix-ins for kids and kids at heart to play with over and over again!
• The LEGO Store has building sets for the LEGO beginners and enthusiasts who may marvel at the larger-than-life displays of Disney characters built out of LEGO.
• Lovepop has imaginative pop-up greeting cards with stunning designs for any occasion. These cards are laser-cut, combining modern technology with the ancient art of “kirigami,” a variation of origami where the paper is cut rather than folded.
• PANDORA Jewelry has a selection of statement jewelry that features Disney characters, park landmarks and more.
  • Pelé Soccer is the place to score apparel from soccer teams from around the world.
  • Star Wars Trading Post is perfect for those looking to discover treasures from across the galaxy.
  • Sunglass Hut has stylish sunglasses, perfect for a sunny Southern California day!
  • Sephora is the place to find go-to beauty products from skincare to makeup and fragrance.
  • WonderGround Gallery is a boutique gallery with Disney-themed artwork and collectibles for the home or office.
  • Disney’s Pin Traders kiosk is perfect for anyone adding to their extensive Disney pin collection or for those just getting started.
  • Collectible Medallion Machines and Pressed Coin Machines are located in the district and great for any collector.
  • Kaman’s Art Shoppes, Inc. Caricatures kiosk has talented artists who draw personal caricatures that make the perfect keepsakes.

Then, throughout the year, there are trunk shows, pin trading events and artist showcases. Check Disneyland.com for more event details.

Entertainment: Enjoy Lots of Family Fun 

Here’s a few more suggestions for fun in Downtown Disney! 

Relax on the lawn and let the little ones play while listening to live music in the evenings at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stagesuch as Motown, rock, pop, reggae and special performances.

Splitsville Luxury Lanes features 20 luxury bowling lanes interspersed throughout two floors along with 25 big-screen TVs; outdoors, guests can step out to The Alley to play interactive games and listen to local musicians.

While enjoying dinner at Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, listen to singers and musicians perform multiples genres of jazz. Check out the entertainment calendar for the current schedule.

What’s Next? Here’s a Sneak Peek!

Plans are underway to bring these all-new restaurants to Downtown Disney in the future!

• Bopo Go! is a new café concept from Eric Wang and Philip Wang of the Southern California-based Bopomofo Café locations. Created expressly for Downtown Disney, Bopo Go! will serve the same high quality, authentic boba tea, real juices and matcha with all-natural ingredients. Inspired by convenience stores in Asia, this quick stop will carry other signature beverages, light bites such as elevated cup noodles and classic egg salad sandwiches, along with imported snacks and candies.

Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon, from Michelin-starred Chef Joe Isidori, will be a classic steakhouse serving up prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, sandwiches and salads, and an impressive selection of bourbon and cocktails with a lively center bar.

• Pearl’s Roadside BBQ, also from Chef Isidori, will be a quick service eatery offering dishes such as pulled pork and beef brisket with house-made sauces, along with craft beers and moonshine cocktails.

• Construction is underway to bring Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, an iconic Southern California destination known for its sweet pastries as well as California-Cuban-inspired dishes, to Downtown Disney. Foodies can look forward to picking up their signature Cheese Rolls, Potato Balls and other favorite goodies from the bakery and cafe, plus this new location will be the first Porto’s with sit-down table service and a full bar. Check out concept art of this exciting addition coming to Downtown Disney, depicting the outdoor patio, striking exterior, and cozy dining space.

Throughout the year, keep a look out for new specialty menu items, unique shopping experiences, and seasonal entertainment and decor across the district.

Admission to Downtown Disney is complimentary. If guests are heading to Disneyland Park with a valid park admission, they may board the Disneyland Monorail at the Downtown Disney station and enjoy an approximate 13-minute ride around the resort before arriving in Tomorrowland.

We’ll see you at Downtown Disney!