>> Male Announcer: Downtown Disney. What is it? It's an entire world just for you.
Your Utopia
a magical place that revolves around you and your family. Where you can do things,
see things, and taste things you just can't find anywhere else.
And no matter who's in your family, little ones, teenagers, or adults only,
there is so much here that you've got to take in.
From big names you'll recognize right off the bat,
two one-of-a-kind distinctly Disney
shopping dining and entertainment choices and we're going to show you the
very best ways to do it all. We'll even give you some special insider tips along the way.
So whether you're bringing younger kids, teens, or it's just the adults,
Downtown Disney has something actually a lot of things for everyone.
Ready? Let's go to Downtown Disney.
>> Female Announcer: Okay, this is the perfect time for our first Downtown Disney tip.
Getting here is easy if
you're staying at a Disney Resort. You've got buses that will take you here and back.
There's even boat transportation from Disney's Old Key West Resort,
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, and Disney's Port Orleans Resort arriving by
car parking is free and close by.
So why is Downtown Disney great for
families with young kids?
>> Male Announcer: Here it's all about the experience. The first thing
your kids may spot is the Lego Imagination Center.
And with all the amazing Lego displays, it's easy to see why.
Here your kids can build anything
their imaginations can create and for some reason
moms and dads always seem to want to get in on the action.
>> Father: Let's race them.
>> Male Announcer: One really fun adventure here is building and racing your very own dragsters.
You know, building Legos makes kids hungry. Okay, everything makes kids hungry, right?
well the Downtown Disney you don't just die one really incredible thing you can
do is dine with Dinosaurs here at t-rex your kids are going to think this is so
cool the entire restaurant is filled with
prehistoric creatures like Triceratops and of course the terrifically to eat
rats there are some really dynomite activities here too like discovery day
where your junior archeologists can dig up ancient dinosaur bones after lunch
you can get into a little shopping only your kids don't know it's shopping
because it's way cooler like this Once Upon a toy in here young padawan can
create their very own lightsabers and be the envy of the entire galaxy and a fun
fact about Once Upon a toy it has the largest assortment of toys and games at
the Walt Disney World Resort another must do Downtown Disney shopping
hotspot is world of Disney where Disney characters are king and queen and
princess it well you get the idea world of Disney is the largest Disney
character store on earth twelve rooms bursting with Disney character
merchandise and collectibles apparel for all ages
plush toys watches special things for babies even pirate and princess
accessories and speaking of Prince take a look at this tucked away in a
magical corner of world of Disney it's the bibbidi bobbidi boutique we're
a fairy godmother in training can turn your little girl into a perfect disney
princess it's really great to see the looks on their faces when they first see
themselves as Disney royalty here's another great place for girls of all
ages little mismatched where creativity is the only rule
so what's next for your Downtown Disney day time for a little dessert at the
world-famous gear a deli soda fountain and chocolate shop strictly for the kids
of course ice cream chocolates plus delicious coffees and espresso
talk about something for everyone oh and you'll definitely want to spare
some time for this splitsville luxury lanes we're bowling is taken to an
entirely new level splitsville features 30 bowling lanes
but hold on a sec because when splitsville is really all about is
family fun and great food that may surprise you like sushi all served up in
a really really cool atmosphere you've just got to put splitsville on your list
Wow look at all we've done so far leggo imagination center t-rex cafe once
upon a toy world of Disney Ghirardelli and splitsville luxury lands that is one
fun day but it's only one way to do Downtown Disney ok time for another
Downtown Disney tip if you're on the Disney Dining Plan guess what all
Downtown Disney restaurants participate in the plan and that means all of them
table-service signature restaurants even quick service restaurants for when you
need something fast and delicious well they say teams are hard to please
right not at Downtown Disney they're going to love it here because there's so
much for them to see and do here's a perfect Downtown Disney day if you're
coming with teenagers okay they're gonna be hungry they're always hungry so start
off here at the rainforest cafe they call it a wild place to shop and eat and
here's why you dine in the midst of a jungle teeming with creatures like
chest-pounding gorillas and trumpeting elephants
and the food the menu is extensive and the portion sizes will satisfy even your
most ravenous teenager there's something for everyone at rainforest cafe here's
another great dining option Planet Hollywood gets packed with movie
memorabilia from huge Hollywood hits so have a great lunch or dinner then take a
walk around and explore some real Hollywood magic
now what else do teens want besides big food and big fun they want to check out
the coolest looks and they can do that at curl by Sammy Duvall curl is where
you'll find the hottest surf styles around from brands like Quicksilver
Hurley Reef Billabong Nixon and tons more
they've even got watches and shades so your look will be complete
this is trendy and it's filled with the most chic and up-to-the-minute Disney
fashion and exclusive merchandise from top designers trendy is the place to be
if you're on the hunt for unique items
another can't miss completely cool shop this one D Street where urban art
influences unique Disney design D Street not only has cutting-edge apparel and
plenty of pop-culture treasures it's also where you'll find the newest Disney
Vinylmation collectibles so you've got a do D Street and for the girl who wants
what's hot make blink by Wet Seal your next stop
okay it's time for some interactive action at DisneyQuest
indoor interactive theme park DisneyQuest is five child five floors of
gaming from virtual reality to 3d - classic video games and a whole lot of
Disney imagination and innovation
by now they're probably hungry again they're teens right so here are some
more great Downtown Disney dining suggestions check out the AMC Downtown
Disney 20 for over half a dozen of the theaters here are four can screen
theaters which means you get to experience great casual dining while you
catch a hit movie it's reserved seating in the dining theaters so be sure to
call ahead for reservations if you're on the hunt for more of a quick dining
kinda thing head over to Earl of Sandwich delicious
hot and cold sandwiches great smoothies and desserts even breakfast it's all
inside then motor over to the Orlando harley-davidson store this
harley-davidson store is the first one like it anywhere it's interactive so
you'll feel the roar of the engines create a custom vest if you like and
even sit on a Harley and pose for a picture
the Orlando harley-davidson store also features tons of merchandise artwork and
well everything Harley so what do you think if you've got teenagers a Downtown
Disney day is a great day for the whole family
all right adults if you've got a day or a night on the town head for downtown
Disney and let the fun begin how do you do Downtown Disney if you're
ready for a little adult time well you might want to start right here at Raglan
Road Oh be alive rip roarin Irish pub wander inside and you're smack dab in
the middle of Dublin enjoy fantastic Irish food and drink Plus live dancing
every hour on the hour starting at 6 p.m. take part in foot-stomping jigs and
traditional Irish songs inside or on the patio Raglan Road is one heck of a way
to kick off your Downtown Disney night
next up you may want to duck in to Sousa family cigar company here you can savor
one of the world's finest hand-rolled cigars pick it out from Sosa's
traditional walk-in humidor then sit back and enjoy
ready for a great dinner duck into pucked Wolfgang Puck cafe where they
serve that famous fusion of Asian and California cuisine
you can choose to sit at the sushi bar or head for the dining room for some
outstanding signature dishes from Wolfgang Puck themselves okay we
mentioned it before but it bears repeating you're gonna want to go to
splitsville luxury lanes where bowling is just one of the fun things to do here
meet up with friends for drinks and late nights fun or let the music move you as
the DJ spins the latest tracks without ever picking up a ball you know what
else is really fun about Downtown Disney there's live outdoor entertainment every
single night all over the place there's also live music inside House of Blues
look for big-name acts here in the concert hall and look for delicious food
here featuring a menu designed by celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez okay get
ready you've had an incredible Downtown Disney night so far but can anything
really prepare you for this lanugo by Cirque de Soleil mesmerizing
breathtaking a complete spectacle of daring and artistry you just cannot miss
lanova has a permanent home here at Downtown Disney so this is the only
place you can see this awe-inspiring performance the cast here is an
international Assembly of acrobats athletes performing artists and more
each demonstrating glorious feats right before your eyes have we mentioned that
you can't miss this lanova by cirque de soleil is generally performed twice a
night Tuesdays through Saturdays it's a great idea to get your tickets in
advance as you might imagine this show sells out on many occasions
Wow so we just saw so much of what downtown Disney can offer for adults for
families with teams and for families with younger kids but even with all the
incredible excitement we've seen there's even more there's something silver
and sunglass icon
this is basin with soap scented items and more
there are lots of great shops at Downtown Disney here's one more we want
you to know about Disney's days of Christmas the halls are decked in here
365 days a year so drop in and check out a whole lot of Disney holiday
merchandise
now depending on when you visit you may come across a very special Downtown
Disney event like festival of the Masters usually in early November
festival of the Masters features over 150 award-winning artists with wonderful
paintings photography jewelry and more all on display throughout downtown
Disney there's something here for all ages and the only place to be on or
around st. Patrick's Day is right here at Downtown Disney rollicking Irish
music check delicious Irish food and beverages you bet and live entertainment
it's all here at Raglan Road and throughout Downtown Disney for st.
Patrick's Day and then there's car masters weekend
another special event here this fun family weekend showcases over 100
vehicles you've got to check out plus the kids can meet characters from the
Disney Pixar hit cars too so motor over for a car masters weekend
okay before we go here's one more great tip for you the stores here are open
late actually pretty much everything here is open late so from last-minute
gifts to late night fun Downtown Disney is the place for you
just another reason we call it utopia a magical place that revolves around you
and your family miss anything don't worry just stay tuned and we'll show you
everything Downtown Disney has to offer for you
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