As we approach Lunar New Year, Downtown Disney is gearing up for a variety of ways to celebrate the occasion – as well as other reasons to visit the district with its new openings. With a new lineup of culinary attractions, this destination has all the more reason to stop by and celebrate the season.
A Grand Opening
On January 23, the grand opening of
Parkside Market took place. Parkside Market introduces Downtown Disney’s newest diverse food hall featuring four unique restaurants: GG’s Chicken Shop, Seoul Sister, Sip & Sonder, & Vista Parkside Market. The energetic event kicked off with opening remarks from Jason Smith, Vice President of Hotel Operations & Downtown Disney, and Andy Lansing, CEO of Levy Restaurants.
“To say that we’re excited to be here today might be the understatement of a lifetime,” said Lansing. “Today is a culmination of several years of work with Disney and all of our partners, and it’s remarkable for all of us to see it come to life.”
All photos credit of Maya Myers Photography.
Lansing introduced the three restaurant partners: Amanda-Jane and Shanita from Sip & Sonder, Chef Lee from GG’s Chicken Shop, and Chef Kelly from Seoul Sister. To welcome guests into the Parkside Market space, Mickey and Minnie Mouse then made their grand entrance, bringing their signature charm to the stage. Each key personality of Parkside Market joined together for an official ribbon cutting as confetti cannons erupted and music began, celebrating the official addition of Parkside Market to the Downtown Disney District.
Guests then perused Parkside Market, enjoying passed bites and beverages from each concept, chatting with the founders, and taking in views from Vista’s scenic rooftop patio.
On the Horizon: Black History Month & Lunar New Year
Just in time for Black History Month,
Sip & Sonder at Parkside Market, the proud
Black women-owned coffee shop, is joining Disneyland Resort’s
Celebrate Soulfully event all February, spotlighting
Black heritage with their signature
Nod to Nicaud coffee drink.
If you’re in need of a coffee fix, Sip & Sonder’s Nod to Nicaud features a signature cold brew with chicory and cane sugar. This inspiring spin on a delicious classic pays tribute to Rose Nicaud, a trailblazing entrepreneur and one of New Orleans’ first women of color vendors, whose legacy shaped the city’s coffee culture.
This significant celebration will overlap with the Downtown Disney District’s current Lunar New Year festivities, which can be enjoyed at Parkside Market’s scenic rooftop bar,
Vista Parkside Market.
For Lunar New Year at Vista, guests can look forward tocelebrating the Year of the Snake with the Serpentine Sour—a bold gin cocktail with yuzu juice, egg white, bitters, and an artistic foam topper. This special and limited time offer is now through February 16, only at Parkside Market’s rooftop bar, Vista Parkside Market, with incredible views of the Downtown Disney District.
