Aside from shopping at the Disneyland Backlot Premiere Shop, we haven’t stepped foot INSIDE a Disneyland Resort theme park since March!
Disney California Adventure Park
But that is all about to change TODAY! It may not be the same as running through the park and riding Radiator Springs Racers or the Incredicoaster, but today we’re going to have the chance to walk down Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure for some shopping and dining and we could practically cry of excitement (tears may or may not have already been shed). Come along with us and take a virtual trip to the reopening of Buena Vista Street!
When we heard that Downtown Disney District would be “expanding” onto Buena Vista Street, we were ECSTATIC! When we saw the Red Car Trolley in the park (from beyond the gates of course), we were BEYOND THRILLED! When we read about the alfresco dining experience and new menu items coming to Carthay Circle Theatre, we were SO HAPPY! And now, the day has finally come! It’s November 19th, which means Buena Vista Street is officially reopening for shopping and dining!
California Adventure
Arrival
We arrived at Downtown Disney today around 7:45AM PT, but we were DEFINITELY not alone! We heard that some guests arrived at around 5AM PT — talk about dedication.
Ready for Buena Vista Street to open! There’s about 125-150 people in front of us. Some got here at 5am PST! pic.twitter.com/Y56PzcmVPR
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 19, 2020
Disney had the area prepared with barriers and cones to form lines for guests to wait in. There were also some social distancing markers on the floor so guests could maintain a proper distance from one another.
Buena Vista Street Reopening Line
When we arrived, we’d say there were about 125-150 people in line ahead of us. By around 8:30AM, the line behind us was QUITE long. Check out how far back it stretches!
That’s One Long Line!
Looks like we aren’t the only ones excited to actually enter a Disneyland theme park, even if it is just for limited shopping and dining. We’ll be updating this page ALL throughout the day with more details, photos, and videos, so be sure to come back for the latest updates. We can’t wait to share our full experience on Buena Vista Street with you.
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Will you be heading to Disney California Adventure Park soon to eat and shop on Buena Vista Street? Let us know in the comments!
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