Disney California Adventure to reopen for food, shopping event.
Admission will be $75, which includes $25 dining card
About a year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of theme parks statewide, Disney California Adventure park plans to reopen starting March 18 at limited capacity, welcoming visitors who buy tickets to stroll through the park and purchase food, drinks and merchandise.
Months ago, Disney reopened its park-adjacent Downtown Disney shopping and dining area, as well as parts of the food- and retailcentric Buena Vista Street in California Adventure. But the A Touch of Disney event will mark the first time in nearly a year that guests can explore the entire park, including Cars Land and Pixar Pier, albeit without jumping on the attractions.
Disney announced Wednesday that the admission price will be $75, which will include parking and a $25 dining card. Tickets will be available only on Disney.com beginning March 4, for Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, starting March 18 through April 5. Tickets for dates beyond April 5 will be released later.
Disney officials declined to say how many visitors will be allowed in each day.
Most of the food will be snack-size, including favorites from Disneyland eateries such as Dole Whip from the Tiki Juice Bar and the Monte Cristo sandwich normally sold in New Orleans Square. Outdoor tables will be available throughout the park. In addition, visitors can make table reservations for outdoor dining at Lamplight Lounge and Carthay Circle Lounge beginning March 11.
As for entertainment, Disney characters will be featured in “unexpected settings” throughout the park, the company said — but not close enough for parkgoers to take selfies with them.