Originally Posted By alexbook I know Downtown Disney opened around the same time as DCA and the Grand Californian, but what was the actual opening day? I've seen a post on Facebook from someone who says it was January 1, 2001. Could that be right? Also, I think it'd be interesting to compare the opening day line up of shops and restaurants with what's there now. Anybody know where I could find a list?
Originally Posted By alexbook So we missed the chance for a "happy 10th birthday, DTD" thread. Shoot. Weird to think I've held a DTD employee ID for two thirds of the place's life. (I'll mark 7 years in April.)
Originally Posted By cheesybaby I personally shopped in the DtD World of Disney store on the morning of January 1, 2001. We were surprised that it was open. We asked a cast member when it had opened - he said it was the first day.
Originally Posted By DlandDug I also recall shopping in DtD on January 1. It was a soft opening, though. (They were giving away the food at Ralph Brennan's, which was in training mode!) I have a 2001 DtD brochure stashed away. When I track it down, I will list the original tenants.
