This is an entry in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief.
Downtown Disney District is a section of Disneyland Resort that can be accessed without paying for admission; it is a collection of dining, retail and entertainment options in a pedestrian corridor bordered by Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, Disneyland Hotel and Pixar Place Hotel. Visitors wishing to access Downtown Disney will need to pass through a security checkpoint. Shops include Star Wars Trading Post, The LEGO Store and World of Disney, while dining ranges from snacks stops like Salt and Straw to quick-service restaurants including Tiendita or table-service dining like Din Tai Fung.
Thanks for reading this entry in our Disneyland 101 Glossary. Downtown Disney is a nice place to spend a day at Disneyland Resort without a ticket. See our tips in Terrific Ways to Have Fun at Disneyland Without a Ticket.