It’s been over six months since Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure closed due to the global health crisis.
Disneyland Gate
But fortunately, those who on the West Coast who need to get a lil’ Disney fix (uh, us!) can head to Downtown Disney, the resort’s shopping and dining district.
And that’s exactly what we did this week to check out all the new construction, merch, and store updates! Come along with us as we see everything going on!
Downtown Disney Construction Update
Walkway
California governor Gavin Newsom said in a recent news conference that there will be an update on the state’s theme parks “soon,” and it seems as though Disneyland is prepping for guests to come back!
Roadway at Disneyland Resort
We spotted benches and safety signage along the roadway that is typically used to transport guests from the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals Parking Structures to Downtown Disney, which may indicate that this roadway will instead be used as a pedestrian walkway when Disneyland reopens, though nothing has been confirmed about this by Disney.
Roadway at Disneyland Resort
We also spotted some signage saying that a reservation was required for park entry, presumably in a system similar to Walt Disney World’s Park Pass system.
“Reservations Required for Entry to Theme Parks”
It sure does seem like Disneyland is getting ready to reopen! However, no timeline for a reopening has been given, and reservations through October 3rd have been canceled.
Read more about the potential walkway at Disneyland here!
Disney California Adventure
Peeking through the gates at Disney California Adventure, we spotted some social distancing markers outside Los Feliz Five & Dime.
Enter Here
The sign says “Enter Here,” indicating that there will be a one-way-in, one-way-out crowd flow, like we’ve seen at stores all over Walt Disney World.
Disneyland Park
In previous strolls around Disneyland, we noticed that there was scaffolding surrounding the Emporium on Main Street. This week, we saw that the scaffolding is starting to come down!
Emporium scaffolding
It’s now just around the bottom half of the building!
Promenade
The ticket booths in the promenade are coming to life again! We spotted that some of the screens were turned on, sitting on a static screen that says “Disneyland.”
Disneyland ticketing booth
Other screens are still off, including the screens that normally feature the pricing information.
Disneyland ticketing booth
Seeing this made us feel TOTALLY warm and fuzzy inside, just thinking about getting tickets to go to the theme parks!
Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates
World of Disney
We LOVE a classy piece of Disneyland merchandise, and we think this purple marble phone case we spotted at World of Disney fits the bill! Like, can we get this same design on our kitchen counter?! This case is $49.99
Disneyland purple marble phone case
SPEAKING of phone cases, we spotted this totally wacky Monsters Inc scream canister phone case, which cost $29.99! It reminds us of riding Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue over and over and over again.
Scream canister phone case
And you know we’ve TOTALLY fallen in love with Disney’s shoulder plushes. Why wouldn’t you want a lil’ pal with you while you ride It’s a Small World?! And we spotted THREE new-to-Disneyland shoulder plushes at World of Disney! First, we found the Pascal Shoulder Plush, you know Rapunzel’s buddy from Tangled?!
Pascal Shoulder Plush
Planning on dressing up as Elsa for Halloween? If so, you absolutely have to have this Bruni shoulder plush, the fire spirit from Frozen 2!
Bruni Shoulder Plush
WE MEAN, LOOK AT DAT FACE!
Bruni Shoulder Plush
And if you want to be Linguine from Ratatouille for Halloween or just want your own rat cooking companion, this Remy shoulder plush is for you!
Chef Remy Shoulder Plush
Each of these plushes were $19.99!
Read more about these adorable finds at Disneyland here!
Ever have trouble figuring out which water bottle is yours?! Well, this new Finding Nemo seagulls tumbler just screams that it’s MINE! MINE! MINE! This quirky sipper is $19.99.
This tumbler is MINE! MINE! MINE!
Feeling un poco loco? It just might be because you sensed a new Coco Loungefly backpack at World of Disney! Featuring Miguel’s sugar skull, this stunning bad is perfect for the Day of the Dead season!
Coco Loungefly
And we LOVE this $80 backpack’s quote on the back, “One cannot deny who one is meant to be.” It’s one of our favorite sentiments from this Pixar film!
So sweet!
It’s been a BIG year for Hercules fans and new merch! And the love for this ’90s classic keeps on coming with the new Hades Disneyland spirit jersey.
Hades Disneyland spirit jersey
We’ve previously spotted this devilishly wicked jersey in Walt Disney World, but now Disneyland has its own
Hades spirit jersey Disneyland
Not devilish enough? Pair this spirit jersey with these Villains socks set of five featuring the Evil Queen, Hades, Maleficent, Dr. Facilier and Ursula. These cost $24.99!
EVIL SOCKS!
Even though you can’t actually stroll through Adventureland, Tomorrowland, and Fantasyland right now at Disneyland, you CAN stroll through them by playing the ADORABLE new Disney theme parks version of Candyland!
Disney theme parks Candyland
We’ve previously spotted this $22.99 board game at Walt Disney World, and it features favorite attractions like the Jungle Cruise, Mad Tea Party, It’s a Small World and more!
Disney theme park Candyland
Crocs literally CANNOT stop arriving at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. This time, we spotted Mickey and Minnie youth Crocs.
Youth Mickey Crocs
These cost $49.99 a pair.
Youth Minnie Crocs
Now your kiddos can get in on the fun!
Read more about these crazy Mickey and Minnie Crocs here!
SPEAKING OF CROCS, the Baby Yoda Crocs have arrived from space at World of Disney! These cost $54.99.
Baby Yoda Crocs!
Pair your Baby Yoda Crocs with a Baby Yoda hoodie for $54.99…
Baby Yoda all-over print hoodie
…And this Baby Yoda blanket and pillow set. This cozy blankie will set ya back $39.99.
Baby Yoda blankie
If you’re more of an old-school Star Wars fans, then you’ll probably appreciate this Empire Strikes Back 40th anniversary baseball hat, which cost $34.99!
Empire Strikes Back hat
And what would any run to World of Disney be without new Minnie Mouse ears? We spotted the Frosted Berry Minnie Ears at Disneyland for the first time!
Frosted Berry Minnie Ears
These velvety, perfectly autumnal ears cost $29.99.
Read more about the Frosted Berry Minnie Ears here!
We also spotted Mickey Pumpkin Ears, and we’re SERIOUSLY in the Halloween mood now!
Jack O Lantern Ears
These cheery ears are also $29.99.
Read more about the jack-o’-lantern ears here!
Keep channeling Halloween with the Madame Leota light up crystal ball! This decoration is great for any haunted house (or mansion) and costs $24.99.
Madame Leota light up crystal ball
And you can scrub your kitchen in style — the Disney parks sponges that we’ve previously seen at Walt Disney World are now at Downtown Disney! There’s Sleeping Beauty Castle…
Sleeping Beauty Castle sponge
…the Monorail…
Monorail!
…Tea Cup…
Tea Cup sponge
…and a Mickey balloon!
Mickey balloon sponge
Each of these cost $6!
Disney Dress Shop
Remember that Coco Loungefly backpack at World of Disney? Well, it goes PERFECTLY with the new Coco papel picado dress that has arrived at the Disney Dress Shop!
Coco dress
This colorful dress is $128, and it’s perfect to wear all October long! We LOVE the detail on this dress, including the stitched “Seize Your Moment” patch. Pair it with your Coco Loungefly and concha Minnie ears for a festive parks outfit!
Seize your moment
Also spotted at the Disney Dress Shop is this Leopard print Loungefly mini backpack!
Leopard Loungefly
We previously spotted this wild $80 bag at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World!
Curl Surf
If you love to accessorize, Curl Surf is your spot! This beachy store is selling Lokai bracelets for $22.95 each. There’s a Mickey bracelet…
Mickey Lokai bracelet
an Olaf bracelet…
Olaf!
…an Anna and Elsa bracelet…
Frozen Lokai bracelet
…a Woody bracelet…
Howdy!
…which pairs GREAT with this Buzz Lightyear bracelet!
Buzz Lokai bracelet
There’s also a Cinderella bracelet…
Cinderella
…an Ariel bracelet…
Ariel Lokai bracelet
…and a Belle bracelet!
Belle Lokai bracelet
and these beaded bracelets are also for a good cause! $1 from every bracelet goes toward the Make a Wish Foundation!
Star Wars Trading Post
The Force has officially arrived in Downtown Disney! A new Star Wars Trading Post has taken over the space that once held WonderGround Gallery.
Star Wars Trading Post
It’s selling Star Wars merchandise like Kyber Crystals…
Kyber Crystals
…droids…
The droids you’re looking for
And, of course, Baby Yoda plushes!
Star Wars Trading Post
You can also find items here you’d normally spot over on Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, like legacy lightsabers and porg puppets.
Star Wars Trading Post
This is a temporary pop-up shop, selling items from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and there’s no end date in sight.
Learn more about this new Star Wars store here!
Reserved Shopping Experience
Disneyland may be closed, but if you want limited edition park merchandise, you still can find it in the former ESPN Zone location.
Reserved shopping experience
Here, you can buy seasonal items, such as the Victor Geist Haunted Mansion Funko Pop, Oogie Boogie popcorn buckets, or a spooky Fidget from The Great Mouse Detective Halloween pin.
Fidget pin
To get in, you get in line outside, enter, go to a counter, tell the cast member what item you want, check out, and you’re done!
Reserved shopping experience
And there you have it! TWO new stores, tons of activity prepping for a reopening, and fun new merch for everyone! Isn’t Downtown Disney a delight?!
Check out what’s new over at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs here!
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