Disneyland is celebrating a special Italian restaurant’s milestone this year. The Downtown Disney District will be have some exciting culinary experiences throughout 2026 for one of its original restaurant’s 25th anniversary.
Keep reading for more information on the celebration of a quarter of a century of hospitality in the Disney District. At Mickey Visit, we cover all the latest Disney news and planning resources, including Disneyland’s Rise of the Resistance refurbishment end date announced and a new Disneyland treat.
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Naples Ristorante e Bar’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
To honor their 25 years of service, Naples Ristorante e Bar will be introducing celebratory events and dishes. For older guests, the restaurant will be hosting a “guided mixology experience” this summer. The Make & Shake Cocktail Series will give guests an opportunity to customize their cocktail selection behind the bar before they begin their meal.
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In October, Pumpkins and Pancakes will return to Naples Ristorante e Bar, bringing an autumnal breakfast experience the whole family can enjoy. Each 90-minute session will have pancakes, hot cocoa, and cider, as well as pumpkin decorating and other “take-home treats.”
Santa will be making a stop at Naples Ristorante e Bar for the Breakfast with Santa experience again this year. From Thanksgiving through Christmas, guests can spend their morning listening to live carolers, eating with Santa and completing other holiday activities. Children under 10 will receive a stuffed animal and personalized stocking. This is one of the most popular seasonal offerings at the restaurant, you can read our review of the experience here.
Rotating food and drink specials will accompany the restaurant’s celebratory events throughout the year. These offerings will highlight the restaurant’s culinary heritage and history, all while incorporating updates from seasonal ingredients. More information regarding dining offerings and additional experiences will be announced throughout the year.
Few Original Downtown Disney Restaurants Remain
Only two original Downtown Disney District table-service restaurants have remained open, making this milestone even more significant. Since the District’s 2001 opening, many dining locations have come and gone with rebrands and renovations. Naples Ristorante e Bar, one of the two, is known for its Italian fare. They serve thin-crust, wood-fired pizza, along with house-made pasta dishes. Although the restaurant did undergo renovation in 2018 and 2019 to keep up with the District’s modernizing, it has remained a popular location for Disney guests.
The other surviving table-service location, Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, offers New Orleans-style cuisine with a seafood specialty. The restaurant adopted the “Coastal Grill” aesthetic in its modernization, where it made the change from its original name, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen. Although the transformation saw a retiring of the original “New Orleans Square” theming, guests can still experience live jazz music and “Cajun-Creole” inspired dishes.
Three quick-service dining options have also remained since their 2001 opening at the District, including Napolini Pizzeria, the quick-service pizza and salad window at Naples Ristorante e Bar. Two chains, Wetzel’s Pretzels and Jamba, formerly know as Jamba Juice, have also survived.
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