May 2024 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Centrico’s location suits its name (“central” in Spanish). The restaurant sits at the center of Downtown Disney, approximately halfway between the park gates and resort hotels. You can’t miss the spot if you walk through the district from either direction; it’s exactly where Uva Bar used to […] Read more…
Storytellers Café in the Grand Californian is a popular dining spot. While best known for its character breakfasts, the stories it tells go far beyond the world of Disney. In fact, if you pay attention to the wall art, you’ll notice a special mural within the restaurant.  Source: Disneyland Today This mural depicts the “Ahwahnee […] Read more…
 Source: Disneyland Resort ? – present LOCATION Disneyland Hotel – Disney’s Fantasia Shop is located inside the Disneyland Hotel’s Fantasy tower. To find the shop, walk underneath the sorcerer hat toward the pool, keeping to the right. You’ll see the shop’s marquee straight ahead, next to the Coffee House. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – MagicBand+ accessories, […] Read more…
December 2021 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Lovepop is tucked neatly into Downtown Disney’s large circular courtyard. To find the shop, head toward the center of the district (no matter which side you’re coming from). You’ll see the store within the circle on the south side, next to Pele. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Greeting […] Read more…
January 2001 – present LOCATION Grand Californian – Napa Rose is the Grand Californian’s signature restaurant. If you’re coming from the hotels’ central atrium, follow the walkway past Acorn Gifts & Goods toward the pools. Keep going straight and you’ll see Napa Rose straight ahead, very close to the hotel’s private entrance to California Adventure. […] Read more…
 Source: Disney Parks Blog July 2019 – present LOCATION Grand Californian Hotel – The Craftsman Bar & Grill overlooks the Grand Californian pool, in a fairly central location on the hotel grounds. If you’re coming from the lobby, walk down the hall that leads to the Storytellers Cafe and turn right at the end of the […] Read more…
 Source: Disneyland Resort January 2001 – present LOCATION Grand Californian – Acorn Gifts & Goods faces the hotel’s massive central room, so it’s hard to miss. Whether you’re coming from the front door or Downtown Disney, make your way to the lounge and turn your back to the hearth. You’ll see it in front of you […] Read more…
December 2021 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Pelé is located right in the center of Downtown Disney, in the round courtyard. If you’re coming from the parks, keep to the left of the main path and you’ll see it just past Sprinkles. If you’re coming from the hotels side, turn right after Wonderground Gallery […] Read more…
 Source: Disneyland Resort unknown – present Note: I have not been able to find any information about the Coffee House’s opening date. If you have any info, please send it my way! LOCATION Disneyland Hotel – The Coffee House faces the hotel’s central courtyard, across from the pools. To find it, head toward Goofy’s Kitchen, near […] Read more…
February 2021 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – The Star Wars Trading Post overlooks the western end of the Downtown Disney district. If you’re coming from the hotels, you’ll see it on your left – just before the Monorail station. If you’re coming from the parks side, keep to the right. You’ll see the shop […] Read more…
 Source: Disneyland Resort ? – present LOCATION Disneyland Hotel – Small World Gifts & Sundries is a super convenient shop located in the lobby of the Fantasy tower. If you’re entering the tower from the central garden by the pool, you’ll see it immediately on your right. If you’re arriving from the parking lot, you’ll […] Read more…
July 2020 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – California Sole sits on the eastern side of the district. If you’re coming from the parks side of the district, keep to the right. You’ll see the orange awning just after Napolini Pizzeria. If you’re coming from the hotels side, keep to the left. California Sole will […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge isn’t the only place in Disneyland to find hints of Star Wars. You can visit Star Tours and shop at Star Trader in Tomorrowland, and if you wander through Downtown Disney…you’ll see a special hidden gem from the sequel trilogy: Rey’s Speeder. Rey uses her speeder in The Force Awakens to travel to and from […] Read more…
May 2019 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Sugarboo Co. can be found on the western end of Downtown Disney. If you’re coming from the hotels side, keep to your right; you’ll see it just beyond the Earl of Sandwich. And if you’re coming from the parks side, walk all the way down the main […] Read more…