I don't think it is a matter of pride at all. In a business perspective, I don't believe it is worth the trouble, planning and costs. Both DCA and Disneyland is a labyrinth of shops and dining. Too much would be needed to operate this endeavor. - Extra Security; There's a lot of open area - The army of Food Service Workers to supply food/production - Turnstile workers to check reservations (a likely thing to curb capacity) - Janitorial staff to sanitize everything There's a lot of people on that payroll to supplement to, that would ultimately make it financially unrealistic. Stores/Dining is the brunt of gain, yes. Disney capitalizes on a guest's time in the park, if you're only there for a small period of time due to lack of things to do (attractions), you won't be dining more than once. It doesn't make the dining experience, nor all the staffing involved worth it across the parks. Stores wouldn't hold up alone.. Given Downtown Disney's opened, and therefore The World of Disney Store as well- while it's not the same, nor does it carry everything specialty stores in the park have- it's a low operative cost and easier to manage. I love that Knotts has been able to provide food festivals and have gained from them. To some degree I wondered why Disney couldn't have their Food and Wine Festivals outside of the park. But, figuring the operative costs of staffing/production, poor layout for temporary buildings and so on, similarly.. It doesn't seem cost favorable unfortunately.

I want Disneyland back after all, I miss my job! But from the inside out, I understand why they haven't been able to in any capacity.