What replaced ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney?

Splitsville Luxury Lanes
The ESPN sports bar, rainforest-themed restaurant and 12-screen theater closed in anticipation of a since-cancelled Disneyland hotel project. House of Blues moved across Harbor Boulevard to the Anaheim GardenWalk outdoor mall, replaced by Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney.

Is Downtown Disney Covid open?

The Downtown Disney District is open with select retail and dining locations. Please be aware of the following when visiting the Downtown Disney District: Parking is at the Simba Lot. An approved face covering for each Guest age 2 and older, as applicable.

Why is ESPN Zone closed?

ESPN Zone closed June 30th along with several other tenants in preparation for construction of the Disneyland Resort’s fourth on-property hotel. Following a high-profile fight with the city, Disney formally cancelled the plans, and certain tenants have returned to operation.

What is replacing ESPN Zone?

In October 2017, Disney announced plans to replace ESPN Zone and other Downtown Disney vendors at the Disneyland Resort with a resort hotel (which has since been canceled), in conjunction with the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019. The restaurant closed on June 2, 2018.

When did ESPN Zone at Disneyland Resort open?

ESPN Zone at the Disneyland Resort opened January 12, 2001, as part of the grand opening of Downtown Disney. The sports fan mecca was built where the Disneyland Hotel’s Plaza Building once stood. The sleek, modern Plaza Building, which was built in 1966, had two floors of specialty shops and casual dining, topped by a floor of hotel offices.

When did the ESPN Zone in Denver close?

The ESPN Zones in Denver and Atlanta locked their doors in 2009. Five more shut down in 2010. The newest ESPN Zone—owned by L.A. Live developer Anschutz Entertainment Group under a licensing agreement—became the shortest lived when it closed mid-July 2013. Only one ESPN Zone remained open—the one at Downtown Disney.

What’s the difference between ESPN Club and ESPN Zone?

Don’t confuse ESPN Zone with ESPN Club at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort or ESPN Wide World of Sports, both of which are at still at Walt Disney World. They are not the same thing. What a relief! Before you enter ESPN Zone, look up at the bas-relief panels on the south and east exterior walls. They’re animated! The heads slowly move back and forth.