What happened to ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney?

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.

What replaced ESPN Zone?

ESPN Zone will be replaced with Smashburger, Live Basil Pizza and Tom’s Urban 24, all of which are operated by Consumer Concept Group of Denver.

When did ESPN Zone open?

July 11, 1998
ESPN Zone was a chain of large sports-themed restaurants owned by Disney Regional Entertainment. ESPN Zone restaurants typically feature large arcades and television and radio studios for ESPN. The first ESPN Zone opened on July 11, 1998 at the Power Plant in Baltimore, Maryland.

Do I need to make reservations for Downtown Disney?

Do I need to make a reservation? Most restaurants at the Downtown Disney District do not require reservations. However, depending on the location or the date and the time you plan on visiting, reservations may be available and are highly recommended. You can make dining reservations online up to 60 days in advance.

Are there any ESPN Zones left?

There was a time when this was a nine-of-a- kind experience—there were nine ESPN Zones spread across the United States—but then the chain started shrinking until this was the only ESPN Zone left—and now it’s gone to Yesterland too.

Is the Rainforest Cafe in Disneyland closing?

After closing in June of 2018, Rainforest Cafe expressed interest in returning to Disneyland Resort. It initially closed while Disney was planning a new four-star luxury hotel in the location. That plan was scrapped, and locations such as Earl of Sandwich reopened.

Will Rainforest Cafe reopen in Downtown Disney?

The old Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney has reopened as the Star Wars Trading Post. In this photo, legacy passholders visit Feb. 17, 2021. The long-empty Rainforest Cafe, a vacant eyesore on Downtown Disney’s main drag since 2018, has finally reopened as a new Star Wars-themed store.

Where is the ESPN headquarters?

Bristol, Connecticut, United States
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ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, Conn., is home to one of the world’s largest and technologically advanced TV production facilities. Digital Center-1 (2004) and Digital Center-2 (2014) total more than 400,000 square feet. They serve as home for SportsCenter, NFL programming and more.

Is Downtown Disney free to the public?

No, there is not a separate entrance fee for the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in California. Additionally, the maximum daily parking and lost ticket fee is $56. Parking is subject to capacity. Visit the Downtown Disney District for unique dining, entertainment and shopping!

Is Rainforest Cafe coming back to Downtown Disney?

Do you need a reservation for the Star Wars Trading Post?

Currently, Legacy Passholders are invited to make a reservation to preview this shop before it opens to the general public on February 19, 2021. Visit the Star Wars Trading Post website to check availability and make a reservation.

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.