Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney is a large shopping, dining, and entertainment complex that Disney hopes will keep guests from leaving property at night when the parks are closed and also draw in some extra dollars from locals. It is broken up into three areas: Westside, Marketplace, and Pleasure Island. Marketplace has a mix of restaurants and stores where the stores lean heavily towards Disney shopping heaven. If you can imagine a Disney image or logo on something, odds are you can find it at one of the Disney stores in Marketplace. Westside is a more generic mall-type experience with restaurants, chain stores, and some interesting little novelty shops. It is also home to DisneyQuest and the long running Cirque du Soleil show. Pleasure Island is intended to be a swinging nightspot with several nightclubs and bars.
- # of Restaurants: 15
- # of Stores: 33
- # of Entertainment Venues 6
- Hours: Hours vary depending on location so see the information booth for current details. All locations open by 10 a.m. and should stay open until at least 9 p.m. Breakfast locations will begin opening by 7 a.m. and certain locations may be open well beyond midnight.
- Parking: Downtown Disney has its own parking lot. Parking is free.
- Downtown Disney does not have any rides or attractions.
- AMC Pleasure Island — A 24-screen movie multiplex.
- Characters in Flight — Enjoy a tethered balloon ride up to nearly 400 feet above Downtown Disney ($16 adult, $10 child).
- Disney Quest — Arcade and interactive gaming adventures.
- House of Blues — Not just limited to playing the blues, plenty of names (big and small) visit the stage here.
- La Nouba — Acrobatic circus from Cirque du Soleil.
- Marina Boat Rental — Rent various watercraft to enjoy the local lakes.
- Arribas Brothers — Fine crystal art pieces.
- The Art of Disney — High-end Disney art items including animation cells and sculptures.
- Basin — Bath soaps and accessories.
- Cirque du Soleil Boutique — La Nouba souvenirs and other Cirque merchandise.
- Curl by Sammy Duvall — La Nouba souvenirs and other Cirque merchandise.
- Disney at Home — Surf apparel and equipment.
- Disney Tails — Disney items for your pets.
- Disney's Candy Cauldron — A candy store, set in a medieval dungeon.
- Disney's Days of Christmas — A year-round Disney store focused on Christmas decorations and ornaments.
- Disney's Design-a-Tee — Create your own personalized Walt Disney World t-shirt.
- Disney's Pin Traders — The headquarters for Disney pin trading.
- Disney's Wonderful World of Memories — Scrapbooking supplies.
- Goofy's Candy Company — A candy store.
- Hoypoloi — Unique and one-of-a-kind glass artcrafts.
- Lego Imagination Center — A Lego superstore with just about anything you could want and large lego sculptures.
- Magic Masters — Tricks and accessories for the budding or experienced magician.
- The Magic of Mickey
- Magnetron Magnetz — Thousands of magnets.
- Mickey's Groove — Just about anything you could want with Mickey Mouse on it.
- Mickey's Mart — Disney souvenirs $10 and under.
- Once Upon a Toy — Disney toys of every type.
- Orlando Harley-Davidson — Unique gifts and accessories from the famous motorcylcle manufacturer.
- Planet Hollywood on Location — Restaurant-themed apparel and Hollywood souvenirs.
- Pooh Corner — Winnie the Pooh merchandise.
- Pop Gallery — Original art and sculptures.
- Rainforest Cafe Shop — Restaurant apparel and nature-themed toys and gifts.
- Rawlings Make the Game — Custom baseballs and baseball bats.
- Sosa Family Cigars — Premium cigars.
- Summer Sands — Active and beachwear from name brand designers.
- Sunglass Icon — Name brand sunglasses.
- Team Mickey Athletic Club — Sports apparel with Disney characters as well as some NASCAR and ESPN merchandise.
- TrenD — Trendy Disney-themed apparel and accessories.
- World of Disney — The biggest Disney store in the world, with just about anything you could want.
Here you will find listed any rides, shows, restaurants, or stores that have been removed from Downtown Disney, never to return. The compiliation of these entries begins as of November 2005.
- Entertainment and Shows
- Adventurer's Club — Combine a full service bar with interactive theater with continuous shows that tell a story throughout the evening. (May 1, 1989-September 27, 2008)
- BET Soundstage Club — A nightclub that moves to the beat of R&B dance music. (June 10, 1998-September 27, 2008)
- Comedy Warehouse — Improv comedy shows late into the night. (May 1, 1989-September 27, 2008)
- 8TRAX — Dance the night away in this '70s nightclub. (December 31, 1992-September 27, 2008)
- Mannequins Dance Palace — Current club music and a rotating dance floor. (May 1, 1989-September 27, 2008)
- Motion — A Top 40 dance club. (May 12, 2001-September 27, 2008)
- Rock 'n' Roll Beach Club — Classic rock dance club with live music. (April 4, 1990-February 2, 2008)
- Stores
- Changing Attitudes — Current fashions. (Closed April 1, 2006)
- DTV — Disney clothing, particularly a huge selection of ballcaps. (Closed March 19, 2006)
- Guitar Gallery — Custom and collectible guitars.
- Reel Finds — Celebrity collectible items. (Closed April 1, 2006)
- Starabilias — Collectible celebrity items. (Closed February 1, 2009)
- Virgin Megastore — CDs, DVDs, and related items. (Closed May 31, 2009)
- Zen Zone — A place to relax with a quick massage. (Closed April 1, 2006)
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