9 NEW Restaurants Announced By Disney

The Disneyland Resort is about to undergo some massive changes over the next decade and the soonest additions may be presented in the form of NEW eateries.

Home to some of the best eats in all of the Disneyland Resort, the Downtown Disney District is slated for some new stores and restaurants in the near future. From familiar classics to multi-layer dining experiences, much is on the horizon for this shopping and dining hotspot.

In total, Disneyland has announced seven new restaurants coming to Downtown Disney. Let’s get into these additions and what you can expect!

Porto’s Bakery and Café

Porto’s Bakery and Café is a Southern California classic chain that already has six locations in the state. Created by Rosa Porto, this Cuban-inspired restaurant will serve sweet pastries and savory eats with a Cuban twist.

Featuring Porto family recipes, this location will begin construction in 2025.

The menu has yet to be released, but we expect to see items from other locations such as guava and cheese strudel (Refugiado), empanadas, croquetas, breakfast pastries and cakes, freshly baked breads, and more.

Earl of Sandwich

Porto’s will be replacing Earl of Sandwich, which is moving to a new two-story location.

The first floor will feature a “light and airy Earl of Sandwich” restaurant while the second floor will be “home to an all-new table service concept, The Carnaby Tavern.” Designed after the British Invasion pop and rock bands from the U.K. this restaurant will have a patio with an indoor/outdoor full-service bar.

Right now, Earl of Sandwich and Earl of Sandwich Tavern can be found near the Esplanade or at the pop-up pod near Star Wars Trading Post at the west end.

Parkside Market

Downtown Disney’s Parkside Market will be home to FOUR new restaurant locations on the west end of Downtown Disney.

Seoul Sister will be a Korean-inspired restaurant with a California twist. The menu will feature Asian cuisine that focuses on variations of bibimbap (also known as Korean rice bowls).

Sip & Sonder will be a Black women-owned hotspot that specializes in “signature lattes, as well as fresh treats, frozen drinks and Caribbean-inspired bites.”

GG’s Chicken Shop is just as it sounds! This restaurant will feature family-style chicken, salads, and classic dinner sides. This popular chicken shop is moving west for the first time after it initially opened in 2023 in Chicago.

Last but not least, Disney teased a second-story rooftop bar that specializes in top-notch views and cocktails. The menu is slated to feature a wide range of drinks made with local ingredients by mixologists. In an official post about the bar, Disney included “frozen lemonades, frozés, espresso martinis, shareable cocktails, and spirit-free elixirs.”

Parkside Market is currently in construction and we’ll continue to keep you posted on the site’s development as it nears completion.

Disney Wonderful World of Sweets

Marceline’s Confectionery has been closed for refurbishment for most of the year with offerings being limited to a cart. The store named after Walt Disney’s hometown in Missouri will be reimagined and become the Disney Wonderful World of Sweets.

The Disney Wonderful World of Sweets store will sell “whimsical candy, sweets and treats shop featuring tasty favorites such as churro toffee, caramel apples, sour balls, lollipops, packaged confections and freshly made Werther’s Original Caramel popcorn!”

Here, you’ll be able to watch these treats being handmade from an exhibition kitchen that will be viewable from the promenade. The shop is slated to open this winter.

Steakhouse and BBQ Restaurants from Michelin-Starred Chef Joe Isidori

Finally, we know what will become of Tortilla Jo’s! Occupying the space will be two new restaurants:  a steakhouse and a barbecue eatery and an adjacent barbecue quick-service location.

Both eateries will come from Michelin-starred Chef Joe Isidori. According to Disney, “The full-service steakhouse will have a warm and sophisticated ambiance with a menu highlighting prime cuts of beef, chops, fresh seafood, sandwiches and chopped salads. Bourbon connoisseurs and mixology enthusiasts may enjoy an inventive selection of expertly crafted cocktails.”

As for the quick-service barbecue spot, it will offer “traditional BBQ dishes such as pulled pork, beef brisket and smoked wings that incorporate unique spices and house-made sauces. A prominent outdoor bar will feature a wide selection of craft beers and a medley of moonshine cocktails.”

Chef Isidori has left his footprint far and wide, including Arthur & Sons in New York and JOTORO Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Tampa, Florida.

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We can’t wait for the new restaurants to open in Downtown Disney! For reviews of these restaurants and all the latest happenings at Disneyland, follow us right here at AllEars!

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Which new Downtown Disney restaurant are you most excited to dine at? Let us know in the comments!

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