The Downtown Disneyland offers live outdoor entertainment. Live performers provide a party like atmosphere to the Disney District. Casts of talented musicians in jazz, rhythm and blues, classical, Latin among many others often go to Disney to showcase their talent. The shops enable one to buy various amenities at relatively discounted prices. The kids have fun at the Ridemakers, where they have interactive experiences as they customize their own cars and trucks that are radio controlled.

The Lego store will provide a splendid experience to ones kids. The store being decorated with whimsical statues, provide an experience of creativity because of the way they are made. There are play stations, that are used free and one can choose to watch, as their children get creative. The kids also get to take photos with the Lego man at the entrance, who poses for a hug.

Down Town Disney District

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The Lego Store

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The Disney District is situated between two parks, which create a respite feeling. The District also has nightclubs, cinemas among many more to provide maximum fun to the visitors. The house of blues acts as the perfect place for couples and singles, while the street musicians, jugglers and other entertainers will provide fun for the kids. The park can be visited at any day of the week.

Downtown Disney, Anaheim

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The theme park at the tram has adventure theme parks that operate for two hours after the Disneyland themes close. The AMC theatres as well as the sit down restaurants in the areas offer maximum relaxation.

Exploring Downtown Disney

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Located just outside the Disney Parks, Downtown Disney District in Anaheim never failed to attract visitors from home and abroad. It also contributes lots of job opportunities to this district. What are you waiting for? Come and seek a position at Downtown Disney!

Downtown Disney, benefited from its superior location, boasts numerous restaurants, theaters, shopping malls, hotels, nightclubs and more. Thus many job opportunities in service industry, both part-time and full-time, are created. For positions in service industry, employees are required to have relevant working experience and the ability to accomplish task of the position. Requirements for senior mangers are stricter.

Let's take a look at some positions at Downtown Disney.

Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen at Downtown Disney is looking for experienced servers, front door host, bartenders, line cooks, food runners and dishwashers right now. Employees are required to commit to quality, service and hospitality. To be specific, you should have the ability to lead and motivate, strong work ethic and some food& wine knowledge. If you are interested, just apply in person between 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm from Monday to Friday. Or you can fax your resume to 714/999-2123. The address is 1590 South Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, California.

Front desk agents position at Quality Suites Orange Hotel. Hotel working experience is required for this position. And you should have basic working knowledge with Profit Manager system, Choice Advantage system and MSO office. Pleasant voice and personality are preferred. And be a dependable, reliable team player. Maximize sales of the hotel by up-selling. If you are interested in this position, email to: mike.cshb@yahoo.com or call 714.841.1812.

You might have clue of the requirements and other info about service industry at Downtown Disney from the above two examples. If you are interested and qualified, give yourself an opportunity to create value.

As for salaries, here are some data you can refer to. Average salary of cashier and shift manager in Anaheim, CA is about $25000 a year. Average salary of store assistance in Anaheim, CA is about $23000. Average salary of bartender is about $31000. Average salary of senior positions like retail sore manager is $370000. Other positions like senior project manager, district manager, restaurant manager can offer you higher salary.

If you want to find some senior positions and average salary info, please check the following link:

Indeed Job Search

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How to apply for a position at Downtown Disney? The traditional way to get a position at Downtown Disney is to go to consult with the employer directly. Normally shops or restaurants which are short of hands would put up a job posting. You can get a quick respond by going there in person. Bigger companies may ask you to wait for response after interviews.

Seeking a job online is a more convenient and practical way. Make sure you have got a nice resume and wait for good news from the employers. The following links might help you:

CareerBuilder

http://jobs.careerbuilder.com/al.ic/California_Anaheim/

SnagAJob

http://www.snagajob.com/jobs/California/Anaheim_jobs.html

Job Advanced Search in California

http://www.caljobsite.com/jobs_search_advanced.php

Careers at Live Nation Entertainment

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It's a pity if you pass by Downtown Disney Anaheim without paying a visit. You will definitely have a good time when in Disneyland and the Downtown Disney in Anaheim is also a great place to hang out.

Also known as a Shoppertainment Center, this district is a vibrant outdoor area for shopping, dining and entertainment. With reputable restaurants, branded retails and other hot attractions, you actually have plenty to do in Downtown Disney Anaheim. However, unlike parking in other popular tourism venues, parking there will never be a problem.

Getting to Downtown Disney Anaheim: It's quite easy to reach Downtown Disney Anaheim as the Disneyland Monorail System has a station there, previously known as the Disneyland Hotel Monorail Station from 1961 to 2000 and as Downtown Disney Monorail Station from the year of 2001.

If you are out of reach of Disneyland Monorail System, you can always go there by driving a car. The Downtown Disney Anaheim is conveniently located more or less in between the two Disney parks and the Disneyland Hotel. Parking there will never be frustrating. Actually, visitors who have been there always come back with good news of how amazing the parking service there is. You can browse the official website to know more about this district and the parking situation:

Downtown Disney Anaheim

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Driving and Free Parking: People who have tried to park in Downtown Disney Anaheim are talking about free parking there. It's really fabulous as you can enjoy free parking in a downtown area for up to 3 hours. And the free time will get up to 5 hours with validation from participating locations. You can of course explore many places in this area with the precious 5 hour time with free parking. After that, the parking rate will be $6 an hour. There will be an automatic parking fee collected on very popular days, such as some festivals.

And as there is plenty of parking in Downtown Disney Anaheim, you will not find it packed as it often happens in busy area with free parking services. With the following parking map serving the Downtown Disney Anaheim area, you will have a general idea:

Parking at Downtown Disney Anaheim

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There is also West Parking Structure of 10,004 spaces, Pinocchio Lot of 861 spaces, Pinocchio Oversize Lot of 22 spaces, Disneyland Hotel Parking of 1,488 total spaces, Grand Californian Parking of 1,026 total spaces, Simba Parking Lot of 1,041 total spaces and etc. The staff parking area is located north, adjacent to Ball Road.

Facilities Benefiting from Parking There: The marvelous parking services in Downtown Disney Anaheim not only benefit visitors exploring this area, but also help people who are visiting the attractions around. Here are some best known locations nearby the Downtown Disney Anaheim and can benefit the parking service there:

- House of Blues

- Anaheim Convention Center

- Anaheim Garden Walk

- Poinciana Park and etc

Just check the Google Map below to see if your driving destinations are luckily located near Downtown Disney Anaheim:

Map of Downtown Disney Anaheim

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Well, you are actually in the midst of Downtown Disney Anaheim, the great Shoppertainment Center. If you have realized this, you will never worry about where to dine anymore. Getting into Downtown Disney Anaheim, CA is free, parking there is free for up to 3 hours and there is no admission ticket for any of the 16 renowned restaurants.

Restaurants serving yummy breakfast: An amazing day starts with a satisfied morning. And nothing tops the confines of La Brea Bakery Cafe's delightful outdoor patio to spend a relaxing morning. As this craftsman-style cafe is committed to "bringing bread to life", you certainly should taste their fine artisan breads, gourmet sandwiches and other unique rustic choices.

La Brea Bakery Cafe

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If you prefer a more adventurous atmosphere to have breakfast, we recommend Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney Anaheim. You will be surrounded by tropical rainforest with rain showers, live parrots, waterfalls and etc. while savoring their delicious French toast, breakfast sliders / cranberry waffles, or eggs Benedict.

Rainforest Cafe

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Want to have a memorable dining experience in top restaurants of Downtown Disney Anaheim? Among all the favored restaurants at Downtown Disney Anaheim, Tortilla Jo's, Naples Restaurant e Pizzeria and the Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar are voted as three of the finest ones. And you certainly won't want to miss them during the Downtown Disney Anaheim visit.

Tortilla Jo's is the only Mexican style restaurant at Downtown Disney Anaheim. If you fancy the vibrant spirit of Mexican culinary tradition, this place is certainly where you should head to. It can be easily found with bright color in the heart of Downtown Disney Anaheim. And the yummy dishes you should not miss include handmade tortillas, guacamole, and 100 different tequilas.

There's also a walk up, fast food taco bar called Taqueria at Tortilla Jo's. You can grab some nachos, tacos, or burritos while sipping on aguas frescas.

Tortilla Jo's

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Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria is a charming Neapolitan restaurant at Downtown Disney Anaheim. You will experience the authentic soul of southern Italy in a casual environment while tasting the delicious thin-crust pizzas, Luscious salads and pastas.

Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria

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Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar features an old-world romance and you shouldn't miss their classic Mediterranean favorites. For a casual bite, you can also find snacks, salads and the UVA Bar and Cafe offers a list of fine wines and delicious bar food.

Catal Restaurant & Uva Ba

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If it is snacks and beverages that you want to get refreshed, there is Haagen-Dazs, who will offer you with fine ice cream if creamy texture and exceptionally rich flavor, and Jamba Juice, who is famous among downtown Disney Anaheim visitors with healthy and revitalizing smoothies.

Or, you can enjoy a relaxing time with gourmet coffees and pastries inside Compass Books Cafe. This handsome store was inspired by a 1900's New York Explorer's Club. You can also browse world-wide periodicals, hottest new releases, classic literature, Disney books and etc. there.

Compass Books Cafe.

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Downtown Disney Anaheim also offers some fine dining places for vegetarians. There are totally five restaurants at Downtown Disney Anaheim that feature vegetarian cuisine:

- Catal Restaurant

- ESPN Zone

- Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria

- Napolini

- Tortilla Jo's

Among them, ESPN Zone is a typical American restaurant where you can dine, play interactive games and also watch sports. Located at 1545 Disneyland Dr. Anaheim, CA, ESPN Zone in the Downtown Disney District offers giant television screen and sports arena arcade with American grill food. It's a great venue for family dinner, as the kids will definitely fall in love with this funny place.

ESPN Zone

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Downtown Disney District is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment area, themed after a garden walk, located at the Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California. It was built during the Disneyland Resort expansion and opened in 2001.

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The area boasts some of the finest dining experiences with a slew of restaurants with different themes to suit all palates.

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Here is a list of some of the popular speciality restaurants:

Italian food:

The Naples Restaurant: a sit-down table-service where you can enjoy a meal in an air-conditioned dining room. Alternatively you could enjpy the breezy outside patio.

The speciality of the Naples Restaurant is "southern Italian cuisine". To be precise, if you're looking for delectable pasta dishes, and of course pizza too, this is the place to go.

The Napolini, next door features casual foods which includes sandwiches and salads at more affordable prices.

Mexican food:

Tortilla Jo's is the place for Mexican specialties with a sit-down, table-service restaurant where live Mariachis play Monday through to Sunday. The menu features many tapas" or appetizers…including taquitos, "drowned" nachos and quesadillas among other Mexican delicacies.

The restaurant has a counter-service taqueira featuring less expensive prices.

Mediterranean food:
Catal Mediterranean Restaurant and Uva Bar is actually 3 restaurants in one: The upstairs fine-dining restaurant; the downstairs cafe; and the outdoors Uva Bar. These three restaurants in one each have their own distinctive personality. Catal features a Mediterranean style cuisine with grilled seafood, poultry, salads and pastas on the menu.

Some other popular restaurants are:

- Compass Books and Caf
- ESPN Zone, a sports-themed restaurant)
- Haagen-Dazs
- House of Blues a restaurant and night club.
- Jamba Juice
- La Brea Bakery Cafe
- Rainforest Cafe
- Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
- Wetzel's Pretzels

If you are going to Anaheim, that is definitely a great choice. It's part of Orange County, and the place is absolutely lovely, known for its fabulous attractions and its warm, friendly people. Now when you are in Anaheim, you should definitely go to Downtown Disney.

In this article, as part of our Anaheim travel guide, we shall tell you all about Downtown Disney, and where you can find maps for it.

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What's Downtown Disney?

Downtown Disney is an outdoor entertainment and shopping district. This district has the classic Disney touch, and it's like you've just walked into Fantasy Land. There are many great restaurants, and unique themed eateries.

There is a Disney Character store which your kids are sure to love for the various trinkets and souvenirs on offer. Adults can have a good time at the Pleasure Island, which combines nightclubs with live performances.

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Where can you find a Downtown Disney map?

- A simple search on the Internet will give you a detailed map of Downtown Disney, which is sure to come in useful.

- You could also ask at shops and stores for a Downtown Disney map.

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