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The Downtown Disney Thread
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MoonRakerSCM
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Saw this and it reminded me of a funny thing from a few years back. This was maybe.... 10?.... years ago?
I was on a invite field trip with my department chair and some other students. We had driven up through Oregon into Washington and were staying at my dept chairs mother's house (near Ellensburg on the back side of the Cascades). She had a beautiful house in a small canyon with a creek... we did some geologic mapping and fishing... had a great time. My dept chair bought some Rainier beer... and got it extra cold. We smoked some fish that night by the creek and he shared the Rainier with us... he went on and on about good ole times... growing up drinking Rainier... and how it was still a great local beer and how much he loved it. I recall looking at the can... and reading the back side of it...
"Jon, this says it was brewed in Irwindale"
"WHAT!!?!?!?"
Heh.
... "Catal will be transformed into an upscale, gourmet Mexican restaurant called Paseo with a culinary concept created by Michelin-star chef Carlos Gayton — who owns Chicago’s Tzuco restaurant."...
Because heaven knows you can't find decent Mexican food in SoCal.
www.ocregister.com
Because heaven knows you can't find decent Mexican food in SoCal.
Downtown Disney transformation eyes Thanksgiving 2024 opening as construction begins
Disneyland has begun vertical construction on the former AMC Theatre lot in Downtown Disney where work is expected to be complete by late 2024.
www.ocregister.com
NobodyElse
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That reminds me of being in a sushi bar years ago and ordering a Kirin or Sapporo (I forget which one). Sure enough, it was imported - all the way from the Molson plant in Canada.
Phroobar
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All the best Mexican food is found in Chicago.... "Catal will be transformed into an upscale, gourmet Mexican restaurant called Paseo with a culinary concept created by Michelin-star chef Carlos Gayton — who owns Chicago’s Tzuco restaurant."...
Because heaven knows you can't find decent Mexican food in SoCal.
Downtown Disney transformation eyes Thanksgiving 2024 opening as construction begins
Disneyland has begun vertical construction on the former AMC Theatre lot in Downtown Disney where work is expected to be complete by late 2024.
mickEblu
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Rumor is Tortilla Joes is gone.
Rumor is Tortilla Joes is gone.
chadwpalm
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mickEblu
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Ate there once. The fajitas weren't bad but way overpriced at $30 bucks for like 5 bites of steak. This was back in 2021 right after the parks reopened. I can only imagine what the prices are now.
Phroobar
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Isn't there still an El Torito down the street on Ball?
mickEblu
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I’m not sure. Didn’t know they had one down there.
Phroobar
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Just checked, it is still there. 2020 E Ball. Next to the Benihana.
Disney has announced a new spot called The Alley!, which will be located next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes, is coming soon to Downtown Disney.
Coming soon: The Alley!
The courtyard next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes is being transformed into an exciting space — The Alley — with interactive games, live music, lounge areas and seats for dining. This summer, you can relax, play games and create memories in this fun new spot, and enjoy all the delicious food and beverage offerings from Splitsville.
Coming soon: The Alley!
The courtyard next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes is being transformed into an exciting space — The Alley — with interactive games, live music, lounge areas and seats for dining. This summer, you can relax, play games and create memories in this fun new spot, and enjoy all the delicious food and beverage offerings from Splitsville.
Downtown Disney Announces Delicious New Experiences
Downtown Disney District at Disneyland is announcing some tasty new updates, including the opening of Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, Beignets Expressed, and Clyde’s Hot Chicken.
disneyparks.disney.go.com
TP2000
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Disney has announced a new spot called The Alley!, which will be located next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes, is coming soon to Downtown Disney.
Coming soon: The Alley!
The courtyard next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes is being transformed into an exciting space — The Alley — with interactive games, live music, lounge areas and seats for dining. This summer, you can relax, play games and create memories in this fun new spot, and enjoy all the delicious food and beverage offerings from Splitsville.
Downtown Disney Announces Delicious New Experiences
Downtown Disney District at Disneyland is announcing some tasty new updates, including the opening of Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, Beignets Expressed, and Clyde’s Hot Chicken.disneyparks.disney.go.com
So.... this is the open area between Splitsville and Tortilla Jo's, correct? Directly in front of the third mega-restaurant pad (supposed to be where Planet Hollywood went) that has never been used or built on?
If so, not a bad use of vacant space. Especially if Tortilla Jo's is about to shut down and be rebuilt into something new for '24 or '25.
The only downside is that the menu is being provided by Splitsville, which is like eating at a TGIFridays having kitchen problems.
"...plus masterful Mexican cuisine by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán at Paseo and Céntrico..."Disney has announced a new spot called The Alley!, which will be located next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes, is coming soon to Downtown Disney.
Coming soon: The Alley!
The courtyard next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes is being transformed into an exciting space — The Alley — with interactive games, live music, lounge areas and seats for dining. This summer, you can relax, play games and create memories in this fun new spot, and enjoy all the delicious food and beverage offerings from Splitsville.
Downtown Disney Announces Delicious New Experiences
Downtown Disney District at Disneyland is announcing some tasty new updates, including the opening of Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, Beignets Expressed, and Clyde’s Hot Chicken.disneyparks.disney.go.com
2 Mexican restaurants? I suppose Tortilla Jo's will become Céntrico.
Personally the one restaurant I may actually eat at is Porto's.
Disney Analyst
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In case anyone is curious about the food itself:
mickEblu
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So what are the last remaining stores/ restaurants from opening day DTD and which is the most unchanged? I’d say the Lego Store and the Jehovas Witnesses stand. Then you have World of Disney, Marcelines(?), Starbucks(?), Wetzels? Oh ya Naples too. Tortilla Joes is on its way out. Ralph Brennan’s is unrecognizable.
Starbucks didn't open until about 2012-ish. Wretzel's and Marcelines were there from Day 1. Not on your list, but Sephora also opened with DTD.
They've all had remodels at some point, but I think Marceline's is the one that most resembles it's 2001 appearance?
mickEblu
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Ah yes Sephora. Wow so pretty much like 4-5 places. What existed where the Starbucks is ? Sounds like Lego Store/ Marcelines are the closest to opening day.