Downtown Disney® District FAQ

Downtown Disney® District is an exciting dining, entertainment and shopping district located adjacent to Disney's California Adventure® Park and Disneyland® Park.

Downtown Disney® District is conveniently located within walking distance from Disney's California Adventure® Park, Disneyland® Park, and the Hotels of the Disneyland® Resort. Short-term free parking is also available if you would like to visit just for the evening. Visit our Parking Page for more information.

There is no entrance fee for the Downtown Disney® District.

Downtown Disney® District provides something for everyone. While many singles will enjoy the nightlife, Downtown Disney® District also offers a 12-screen movie theater, family-oriented dining such as the Rainforest Cafe®, and one of the largest Disney shopping experiences on earth at the World of Disney®.

Downtown Disney® District is open every day of the year. Visit our Calendar Page for a schedule of entertainment and events.

Downtown Disney® District parking is located on Disneyland Drive, between the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure and the Disneyland® Hotel.

Your first three hours of parking are FREE. An additional two hours can be validated at AMC Theatres® and at table-service dining restaurants. After that, the cost is $6 for each additional hour, charged in 20-minute increments.

Not all restaurants require reservations. However, depending on the restaurant and the date and time you plan on visiting, reservations may be a good idea. Call (714) 781-DINE (3463)† for Priority Seating arrangements for most restaurants up to 60 days in advance.

Items not permitted include, but are not limited to:

• Pets (Service Animals are permitted and must be wearing an identifying assistive-companion vest; pets may be kept at the on-site kennel)
• Wagons, skateboards, scooters (motorized and nonmotorized), inline skates, shoes with built-in wheels, bicycles, motorcycles, tricycles, unicycles, pogo sticks, two-wheeled vehicles, including bicycles and Segway™ Human Transporters
• Strollers larger than 36" x 52" (which mirrors the rental stroller sizes)
• Suitcases, backpacks or similar bags with wheels
• Suitcases, backpacks or similar bags larger than 18"w x 25"h x 37"d (which mirrors the large locker sizes). Lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Any trailer-like object that is pushed or towed by an ECV, wheelchair or stroller
  • Note: Guests are not permitted to pull items behind them. Any item that requires a Guest to pull it behind him, including a stroller, is not permitted into the Theme Parks.
• Coolers larger than six-pack sized are not permitted into the theme parks.
  • Note: Guest can store coolers up to 18"w x 25"h x 37"d in picnic lockers located outside the Disneyland® Park Main Entrance. Lockers are not refrigerated and availability is limited. Guests who need to refrigerate medication may do so at First Aid.
  • Exceptions may be made for special dietary or religious needs.
• Alcoholic beverages and any illegal substances
• Folding chairs, with the exception of cane-chair and seat-walker mobility aids
• Glass containers, with the exception of baby food containers, medicine or small perfume bottles (under 4 oz)
• Costumes on Guests older than age 9 (except during special events that permit children up to age 12 to wear costumes)
• Water pistols, toy guns and replica weapons, with the exception of those sold in the Disneyland® Resort
• Sporting goods or equipment (e.g., baseball bats, helmets, hockey sticks, golf clubs, bows and arrows, camping equipment, chairs, stools, tables, Frisbees)
• Weapons of any kind (including guns; knives; billy clubs; brass knuckles; and nunchucks, stars and other martial arts equipment)
• Self-defense equipment (pepper spray, mace, stun guns)
• Restraining devices (e.g., handcuffs, zip ties) or any suspicious items (e.g., box cutters, razor blades, duct tape, wire)
• Items that may be disruptive (e.g. laser pointer, slingshot, stink bomb, air horns)
• Cremated remains (e.g., urn, vase, box)
• Miscellaneous other items (tools, fire extinguishers, musical instruments, megaphones, pots and pans)
• Professional cameras and recording equipment. (Reporters must make prior arrangements with Disneyland® Resort Media Relations.) Folding tripod stands that can fit inside a standard backpack are permitted.

This information is subject to change without notice.