Downtown Disney

Downtown Disney is the Disneyland Resort's shopping, dining, and entertainment center within walking distance of the two theme parks. Downtown Disney has recently been introducing several new experiences as part of a larger expansion and reimagining of the area.

The Downtown Disney area was first created as part of the expansion of the Disneyland Resort from just the Disneyland theme park to also include Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney, and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.

You can read our specific overviews for the different aspects of Downtown Disney in our overview page below.

Downtown Disney Overview

Downtown Disney is located right next to the Esplanade connecting the two theme parks. This shopping and dining district connects to two of Disneyland's on-site hotels, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and the Disneyland Hotel.

Some of the Disneyland restaurants at Downtown Disney include Naples Ristroante e Pizzeria, Ballast Point, Splitsville, Din Tai Fung, and more.

You can also find quick service options like Earl of Sandwich, Starbucks, Wetzel's Pretzels, and Jamba.

Some of the stores at Downtown Disney include the World of Disney, Curl Surf, Pandora Jewelry, Sephora, Sunglass Hut, the Lego Store, and more. A Lululemon store is a more recent store addition.

Downtown Disney parking is located in the Simba Lot located off of Disneyland Drive, between West Katella Avenue and Disney's Pixar Place Hotel. You can see validation details for this lot and more information in our parking guide here:

• Disneyland Parking Cost and Where to Park

There are several Downtown Disney restaurants to choose from, including quick-service and table-service options. Here are more details on the best Downtown Disney restaurants we would recommend:

• Best Downtown Disney Restaurants Ranked 

The ongoing Downtown Disney expansion introduces new restaurants and shopping locations to the area. There are several new additions to the area and more in progress. You can read our guide to the Downtown Disney expansion here for an overview of what is coming:

• Downtown Disney Expansion Guide

Before you go to Downtown Disney, it can be helpful to consult a Downtown Disney map to get your bearings. See the Downtown Disney map here, marking the locations of current restaurants and shops:

• Downtown Disney Map at Disneyland

Theme park hours vary throughout the year depending on the season, and the parks may close early on select dates due to special after-hours events. See an overview of the theme park hours you can expect:

• Disneyland Theme Park Hours

You can also see our overview of the essential Disneyland tools you'll need for navigating your park day.

The area features a variety of popular restaurants and stores. Some of these are specific to Disneyland and others are flagship locations of national brands.

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