Disneyland 'Touch Of Disney' Dining, Shopping Event In March

ANAHEIM, CA — Welcome back, Disneyland fans. Disneyland Resort is inviting guests to return to Disney California Adventure for the world-famous food and drink offerings, a chance to see beloved characters, and take unique photos around the park.

Yes, you can go beyond Buena Vista Street. No, the rides are not open for the event. Yes, all health and safety measures, including social distancing, mask-wearing, sanitization stations, and temperature checks are in order. But if you need a touch of Disney, you aren't alone.

Here's how to buy your tickets, what's included, and when you can return.

Starting March 4, guests can purchase tickets to the first event at Disneyland Resort since the park shut down in March, one year ago, due to coronavirus.

The Touch of Disney event will run from March 18 through April 5, 2021.

"Tickets will be released on a 'rolling basis' until the experience ends," a Disneyland spokesperson said. They will be available for purchase online at Disneyland.com for specific dates. The event will be limited-capacity, Thursdays through Mondays, from noon to 8 p.m.

"All attractions will remain closed, for now," they said.

The cost of the event is $75 per person and includes:

• admission
• parking for the experience at Mickey & Friends parking structure
• unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass** (photos taken during the day of the experience)
• $25 A Touch of Disney dining card valid towards the purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages (subject to restrictions including not being valid for alcohol).

As a bonus, over 1,000 employees—or cast members, as called by the resort—are returning to work thanks to this new event.

"While guests will recognize the magical Disney environment the moment they step into the park, 'A Touch of Disney' is different from a traditional visit to the Disneyland Resort theme parks," a park spokesperson said. "Along with Disney cuisine, guests may catch a wave from Mickey Mouse and his Pixar pals, and they’ll hear a specially curated soundtrack of reimagined Disney songs."

What food can you expect?

Look for churros, DOLE Whips®, Monte Cristo sandwiches, lobster nachos, street tacos, and many of the kid-friendly items from Bengal Barbecue and the Lamplight Lounge.

Plus, there will be plenty of new items to discover.

"Disney California Adventure is well known for its creative, photo-worthy cuisine, and that means guests can expect special treats, plant-based menu items, and new twists on classic favorites from around the Resort," they said.

Familiar Disney-themed soundtracks will be broadcast throughout the park, setting the stage for A Touch of Disney as a radio announcer shares jingles and reminders about many "can't-miss" experiences, according to the resort.

Love to shop?

New stores will be open, from Buena Vista Street to Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff.

"Guests will enjoy popping in and out of the shops along Buena Vista Street, where the animator’s studio in Off the Page invites guests to peruse its selection of imaginative keepsakes," they said.

A new retail trend is the Disney NuiMO, a miniature character plush that can strike a pose in "mix and match" styles.

Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, the whimsical merchandise and confectionery shop at Pixar Pier, offers a scrumptious selection of treats, including specially themed candy apples.

Outdoor carts will carry Disney treasures, too, including themed balloons that have become a must-have for many guests.

For more information, visit www.Disneyland.com/atouchofdisney.