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Downtown Disney has a lot to offer to those not planning to make a trip inside the Parks. Many are completely unaware that Downtown Disney is actually open to the public. There’s several shops, restaurants, Starbucks, and even a Lego store. The World of Disney Store is actually my favorite place to shop for my merchandise. It’s even a great first and last stop for shopping. I’ll typically make a quick stop at the start of my park hopping day to browse and see if there’s anything of interest, and if so, I’ll just come back at the end of the day and purchase it making it easier to do the shopping at the end and carry out. Ballast Point Brewing Company actually just joined the Downtown Disney District which makes a fun stop when not planning to be in the parks! You can get a taste of their handcrafted drafts and relax in their beer garden. All the info on dining, shopping, and parking can be found in the link below.
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/downtown-disney-district/
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