Hi there, Christopher, and thanks for stopping by planDisney!
It sounds like you’re
planning a visit to Downtown Disney District soon, and I’m so excited for you to experience a piece of the magic once again! You’ve picked a great time to visit, with
Downtown Disney District extending into Buena Vista Street at
Disney California Adventure Park starting November 19!
I did some digging, and found that yes, there are electric car charging stations available in the Simba Parking Lot! Even though these charging stations aren’t listed on the
Parking page, I recalled seeing them on my last visit, so I checked on Google Maps, and was able to locate 23 dual-plug ChargePoint Charging Stations, with a total of 46 parking spaces in the Simba Parking Lot. According to the PlugShare website, these stations feature J-1772 plugs. You can find them near row “G”. In order to use one of these ports, you’ll need to scan a ChargePoint card. Lastly, keep in mind that parking in the Simba Lot is complimentary through November 18, but will begin charging a daily parking rate of $10 per car on November 19.
If you’re planning a visit on a Friday or a weekend, I highly recommend making a dining reservation ahead of time. A reservation will give you priority access to the Simba Parking Lot, even when parking is temporarily paused. Here’s
a list of the dining options that are currently available in Downtown Disney District, along with
which restaurants are currently accepting reservations.
I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to stroll down
Buena Vista Street, munching on a churro, while taking in the sights and sounds of my happy place! Please stop by with any additional questions you have as you prepare for your visit… we’re all EARs!
Kristin