New Shops and Restaurants Announced for Downtown Disney District at Disneyland

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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.

Avengers Reserve Shop

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.

D-Lander Shop

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.

Disney Wonderful World of Sweets

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.

Kawaii Slime Cart

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.

New Restaurants by Chef Joe Isidori

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.

Earl of Sandwich

The Carnaby Tavern by Earl of Sandwich

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Disney Irish5 days ago

So much for it being an exclusive security entrance/exit for DLH. Maybe this will change in the future if/when they redo the rest of the area. Well for now I guess there is nothing stopping guests who find back ups at the new DTD entrance from going to this entrance instead.

AJFireman5 days ago

No it's still.wide open and the curbs makes me think it will stay thay way. The gate I was looking at before.was long the Hotel sidewalk.

AJFireman6 days ago

North No. South I don't recall but I will look into it. I do remember looking South and seeing the locked hotel guest door but not sure about the road that used to continue there. The did have the doors proped open under the fantasia hat so it's a way to get to goofy or trader sams as a non hotel guest. So not sure if this will be dedicated to only hotel guest The gate next to the new entrance.by the parking lot is locked for hotel only.

Disney Irish6 days ago

Even if temporary it looks way better than the old green ones. Have they blocked off the path to the north and south so its dedicated to the DLH guests?

AJFireman6 days ago

Here is the new entrance. Just walked through it. Although feels temporary the poles are sunk in concrete. So looks like it will be in service for awhile. Must of opened yesterday

KeithVH7 days ago

OK, I can buy that. Going in December so will see what I can see. What is still unclear is whether non-DLR guests, realizing when the new main entrance backs up, will just move down to this new entrance to not wait in line.

TheCoasterNerd7 days ago

It's temporary

Disney Analyst7 days ago

yeah, it's a shame when the rest of the redo in this section has been pretty great.

KeithVH7 days ago

Compared to the other new entrance, this looks like "hey, we found some spare change in the couch, what can we put up with$1.87?"

AJFireman9 days ago

I know they are going with everything looks the same but Hangar Bar or a Trader Sam's would attract more locals with more places to just hang out. Maybe with the rooftop bars they have planned out will create more of that vibe. When I go there its either just a place to walk through depending on where I park or get dinner. I haven't been to Centrico but UVA was a good place to just chill. I will be trying Centrico this weekend as I will be there for RunDisney weekend. Hope to take lots of backstage pictures.

mickEblu9 days ago

But you know as much as I love the charming experience that is Trader Sam's at the DL Hotel that concept at the old Rainforest cafe with some Good Hawaiian food would kill it.

mickEblu9 days ago

Trader Sams? You mean Rainforest cafe?

AJFireman9 days ago

Yeah I cant see DTD making something permanent there with future plans for that area. Once Construction is done I can see them moving on to ESPN zone, Trading Post ie Rainforest (OOPS Trader Sams on my way there so it was on my mind) and possibly some of the Stitch Parking lot.