Hey there, hi there, ho there, Franko! You’re as welcome as can be to planDisney! I always enjoy helping my fellow Californians with their questions, so let’s get started!
I’m so glad to hEAR that you’re planning to visit the
Disneyland Resort soon! Downtown Disney District
has begun a phased reopening, so you’ll have plenty to keep you busy during your visit. In fact,
Downtown Disney has been extended to
Buena Vista Street in
Disney California Adventure Park, offering you even more chances to scoop up your favorite Disney merchandise! Unfortunately, both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park
are temporarily closed, so you won’t be able to ride any attractions at this time. However, as part of the expansion to Buena Vista Street, you’ll be able to enjoy three pathways – one will take you as far as the entrance to
Cars Land, so you can catch a glimpse of Avengers Campus (from a distance and behind a construction wall) as you stroll by! You’ll also be able to walk just past
Soarin’ Over California, and up to the end of
Hollywood Land. Just keep in mind that restaurants and dining locations that aren’t offering take-out are currently closed. If you do happen to purchase food or beverages to-go, you’ll need to head off-property before opening and consuming them. However, select retail locations remain open, so you can still hit up those after-holiday sales and get a taste of Disney magic!
To prepare for your visit to Downtown Disney District,
here's some helpful information. For starters, face coverings are currently required for all Guests ages 2 and up. As for parking, I recommend heading to the Simba Lot, where you can self-park for a rate of $10 per car. (Prices are subject to change without notice).
Upon arrival, be prepared for a temperature screening and security screening before entering Downtown Disney. Once inside, you may need to enter a virtual queue for busier shops such as World of Disney, Disney Home, and Marceline’s Confectionery. Inside Disney California Adventure Park, you may also need to enter a virtual queue for Elias & Co. or Trolley Treats. I recommend checking in with a Cast Member near the entrance of each shop to find out if you’ll need to join a virtual queue, so you can map out your shopping plans accordingly.
I hope this information helps you enjoy some Disney fun, despite these crazy times, Franko! Stay tuned to the
Disney Parks Blog and
Disneyland.com for all the latest reopening updates. Like you, I can’t wait to hop aboard my favorite attractions when the time is right!
Wishing you a magical, pixie-dusted year ahead!
Kristin