Disneyland's Downtown Disney Annouces the First Tenants
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The Tenants

Following is a list of the nine announced tenants for Downtown Disney along with descriptions of what will be offered. Also available are the official press releases from each of the tenants. Disneyland also put out a press release on Downtown Disney, which is available by clicking here.

This painting shows the proximity of the World
of Disney to the Grand Californian and the La Brea Bakery

World of Disney
The World of Disney will be located at the base of the Grand Californian hotel. Its interior will be very similar to Walt Disney World with its focus on flight. However, the interior will be built to blend in with the adjoining Grand California’s arts and crafts theme. The various room within the store will highlight Disney stories. For example, the collectibles room will feature a Villains theme in its décor. At 40,000 square feet it will be the second largest Disney shopping experience (Florida’s is 50,000 square feet).
Click here for the official press release

La Brea Bakery
The La Brea Bakery was the first company official signed up for Downtown Disney back in April. This location fill feature a coffee and expreso bar, juices, soft drinks, breads, pastries, sandwiches, salads and more. Also featured will be a wine bar.
Click here for the company’s press release

Y Arriba! Y Arriba!
Y Arriba! Y Arriba! Is perhaps the most unique establishment announced at the event. The 550-seat restaurant will features tapas - the snack-sized dishes that are a favorite throughout the Latin world. A trolley covered with “Classic Tapes of Madrid” will repeatedly circulate in the restaurant tempting diners. Entertainment will be available day and night ranging from the restaurant’s house dance orchestra to great Latin stars of the day. The entertainment center is 18,000 square feet and the main stage has state-of-the-art camera and sound facilities. In addition, a cast of 20 in-house performers will give 5 to 10 minute “vignettes” of different Latin countries. The restaurant will even feature fashion shows, poetry readings and celebrity appearances.
Click here for the official press release

The AMC Theaters with the ESPN Zone on the right

AMC Theaters
AMC Theaters plans to build a 12-screen AMC megaplex theatre with more than 3,000 seats. According to Richard T Walsh, Senior Vice President of West Coast operations, theater goers will experience the comfort with stadium seating that includes 50” of leg room, loveseat style theater seats where the arm rest can raise when you want to sit a little closer and each seat will feature AMC’s signature cup holders. Box office services will include “Will Call” and 3-day advance ticket purchase with credit card. Walsh explained that unlike other AMC theaters which have a state-of-the-art, futuristic style, this location would be the first to have an Art Deco style to better blend in with that section of Downtown Disney.
Click for company press release

ESPN Zone
The Downtown Disney ESPN Zone will be the sixth opened around the country (three are already open and two will open next year). ESPN Zones are made up of three components. The first is the Studio Grill featuring American Grill food served in atmosphere reproducing the sets of some of ESPN’s signature shows. The second area, the Screening Room, is designed to be the ultimate place to watch sporting events. Featuring a 16 foot screen and a dozen 36-inch screen, viewers will have minute-by-minute statistical updates and direct audio control. The third area, the Sports Arena, is an interactive zone where guests can compete against each other in several games developed specifically for ESPNZone. At 36,000 square feet, the ESPN Zone will have over 165 video monitors and including a full-functional radio studio.
Click here for the official press release

The House of Blues is in the background.
The saxophones a part of the Jazz Kitchen