Downtown Disney Summer 2023 Changes: Shopping, Dining, Entertainment

ANAHEIM, CA — The Downtown Disney District dining, shopping and entertainment area at the Disneyland Resort is undergoing a transformation to introduce new and reimagined locations and some new additions to the district this summer.

Long-range plans for Downtown Disney District updates include the addition of Din Tai Fung, a world-renowned Chinese restaurant known for its soup dumplings and noodles, plus masterful Mexican cuisine by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán at Paseo and Céntrico, and the oh-so-yummy California-Cuban cheese rolls and pastries from Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. In the mean time, take a look at the latest newly transformed locations across the outdoor shopping center.

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has reopened as Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, with a fresh look and menu celebrating the Gulf and Pacific coasts. Menu highlights include the lobster and crawfish sliders, chile-spiced honey-glazed grilled salmon, gumbo LA-LA, and more.

"For more than two decades, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has been revered for its warm hospitality, French Quarter flair, bold flavors, and famous hot beignets," a resort spokesperson said. Building on this rich tradition, the iconic restaurant has evolved with a fresh new look, new name and new menu and Beignets Expressed, right next door.

Located at a cart near the Disneyland Monorail station, the newly opened Clyde’s Hot Chicken serves Nashville hot chicken on a stick, available in three different heat level seasonings.

Clyde’s Hot Chicken is a new cart located in the district near the Disneyland Monorail that serves scrumptious Nashville hot chicken on a stick, handmade fresh daily and available in three different heat level seasonings. If you really want to turn it up a notch, try the Hot as Cali with cayenne and habanero spices. Not for the faint-hearted.

Other changes are coming to the open area near the bowling alley, Splitsville Luxury Lanes, where an outdoor patio with interactive games, live music, lounge areas and seats for dining.

"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," they said. "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."

Shopping changes include Disney Home and WonderGround Gallery have recently reopened with unique selections of Disney décor. Down the way, you can pop into Lovepop for the coolest 3D pop-up cards, and Pelé Soccer for the latest in soccer gear and apparel.