New Shops and Restaurants Announced for Downtown Disney District at Disneyland

Aug 30, 2024 in "Disneyland Resort"

Posted: Friday August 30, 2024 1:00pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is set to welcome several new dining and shopping experiences in the coming months.

Avengers Reserve Shop

This winter, Downtown Disney will introduce the Avengers Reserve, a new shop dedicated to the fandom of Marvel's Avengers. This store will offer a variety of merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, accessories, toys, and comics. Avengers Reserve aims to appeal to fans of all ages with a curated assortment of products that celebrate the stories and characters of Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

D-Lander Shop

Also debuting this winter is the D-Lander Shop, a boutique that will feature Southern California-inspired fashion. The shop will offer a collection of trend-forward apparel, accessories, and jewelry, providing a new shopping destination for Disneyland fans looking for stylish, themed merchandise.

Disney Wonderful World of Sweets

Marceline's Confectionery, a popular spot for sweets and treats, is undergoing a transformation. This winter, it will reopen as the Disney Wonderful World of Sweets, an expanded shop featuring a variety of candies, churro toffee, caramel apples, sour balls, lollipops, and freshly made Werther's Original Caramel popcorn. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch confections being made from an exhibition kitchen that will be visible from the promenade. In the meantime, guests can enjoy treats from the Marceline's Confectionery cart, which will continue to operate during the renovation.

Kawaii Slime Cart

A new addition this fall is the Kawaii Slime Cart, which will offer a range of slimes in various textures, colors, and scents. This cart, brought by a mom-owned business, will provide a playful shopping experience for visitors, allowing them to explore a variety of slime concoctions and toys.

New Restaurants by Chef Joe Isidori

Two new restaurants, a steakhouse and a barbecue eatery, are being planned for Downtown Disney District by Michelin-starred Chef Joe Isidori. The steakhouse will feature a sophisticated atmosphere with a menu that includes prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, sandwiches, and salads. A selection of cocktails will also be available for bourbon and mixology enthusiasts.

Adjacent to the steakhouse, the barbecue spot will offer a quick-service experience with traditional barbecue dishes like pulled pork, beef brisket, and smoked wings, all featuring unique spices and house-made sauces. The restaurant will also have an outdoor bar serving craft beers and moonshine cocktails. Both restaurants will be located on the former site of Tortilla Jo's.

The Carnaby Tavern by Earl of Sandwich

Earl of Sandwich is expanding its presence in Downtown Disney with a new concept called The Carnaby Tavern. Set to open above the new Earl of Sandwich location, The Carnaby Tavern will be inspired by the swinging '60s British Invasion. The restaurant will feature a patio with an indoor/outdoor bar, offering a new table service dining experience for visitors. The existing Earl of Sandwich on the east side of the district is set to close in 2025 to make way for Porto's Bakery.


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Consumer7 days ago

I'm sure the new Downtown Disney will be nice, but this will always be my Downtown Disney.

etc988 days ago

The Arthur and Sons one, the building apparently exists in a black void

Disney Irish8 days ago

Didn't you hear Soarin is flying away....

Heppenheimer8 days ago

Oddly enough, when I saw the picture, the first thing I thought of was one of those old hotels in Wildwood, NJ.

DisneyAJ8 days ago

Porto’s looks ridiculously huge

waltography8 days ago

These concepts are really stretching the limits of reality, it's all "out of sight out of mind." 😂 I noticed The Alley is missing its usual clutter in the Pearl's Roadside rendering. Really excited with all the change happening in DTD, it all looks really good. Wish I could be as excited for the parks as I am for DTD; maybe when construction picks up next year I'll start feeling the excitement.

mickEblu8 days ago

Porto’s looks nice! Where’s the Soarin building?

Disney Analyst8 days ago

NobodyElse13 days ago

That's my fear/expectation as well.

waltography15 days ago

Downtown Disney on the whole is getting a little too high-end on the pricing scale. Earl of Sandwich is basically the only budget location for food (that isn't a kiosk like the churros or corn dogs). Should get slightly better when Porto's opens (though even then Porto's is sure to get price increases for its DTD location).

TrojanUSC16 days ago

Paseo was very good, but I think it's a tad high end for the location. If they brought the prices down maybe 20% and offered a few more accessible options, I think it'd be 10/10. They don't even offer chips + salsa (for free or for a fee)

Disney Analyst28 days ago

Quick service of the same group. All three are together. Paseo is the fine dining, Centrico is the slightly more casual sit down / bar, and Tiendita is quick service.

PiratesMansion28 days ago

Is Tiendita a quick service version of one of the other two restaurants, or a third Mexican restaurant?

waltography28 days ago

Can also personally vouch for Tiendita!