Shopping, attractions and entertainment centered on everything Disney.

by Contributor

The Appeal
Three distinct sections along the waterfront hold a wealth of entertainment and dining options: restaurants, shops, nightclubs, live music, street performers, block parties, theaters and even a circus. On Pleasure Island, with its bevy of discos, bars and eateries, experience a festive New Year's Eve energy every night. Go to the west side for a movie at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 or catch a performance of the entrancing Cirque du Soleil.

Facts
The Disney Marketplace Downtown's shopping hub. That trademark Disney magic splashes everything from the sidewalk ornamentation to the enormous McDonald's. Want an animation cell from the latest Disney flick? How about Winnie the Pooh salt-and-pepper shakers? Satisfy any Disney desire along this shopping strip in addition to grabbing loads of non-Disney items.

06/01/04

Great place

by danj

Lot's of shops to find hard to get disney stuff, excellent food. Cirque Du Soleil by far the best show ive ever seen. Plenty to do and see,plenty to come home and talk about.

• Pros: inexpensive, great night life, friendly staff

04/02/03

Our2ndhome

by ekie153

We spend a lot of time in and around the Disney area...Downtown Disney is a great place for the whole family!! There really is something for everyone!!! Not just a rainy day hang out!!! A deffinate don't miss while in Orlando!!!!!

• Pros: family oriented, lots to see and do, super friendly staff
• Cons: prices are upthere

11/18/02

Nice to have dinner and shop

by paypar

I've been to Wolfgang Pucks twice now for dinner and love walking around afterwards. Its very lively, big and bright. . . lots of shops and activity going on. A little more laid back than citywalk of Universal.

• Pros: active, lots to see/do, not too expensive
• Cons: no rides here!

10/20/02

Disney Fun

by mrsjake

We were there several years ago and I loved it. Going back to Orlando in 2 weeks and we will be going back to Downtown Disney.

• Pros: It was all good
• Cons: Ditto from above

10/06/02

best movie theater

by quasicasper

Nice place to just walk around, or catch a boat ride across the lake. Also best movie theater in the area.

• Pros: variety of things to, great movie theater, many restaurants
• Cons: crowded parking

08/31/02

Lotsa FUN!!

by wildfarmgirl

We hadda blast for the day! Ate at Rainforest Cafe and the food was great and and the atmosphere unique. Enjoyed all the shops and attractions too.

08/08/02

lots to play for everyone

by Ldoonster

Because Downtown Disney is based on offering stores to meet everyone's interests, there is a lot to see and something for everyone-even if you just want to window shop or dream,...there sports, toys, housewares, collectibles, clothes, christmas/holiday stuff....a lots of FOOD!

• Pros: various stores, lego sculptures, FOOD!
• Cons: stores=$$$

08/08/02

THE BEST SHOPPING PLACE

by SPANELLI

IF YOU WANT THE EXPERIENCE OF SHOPPING DISNEY STYLE THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. ALL THE NECESSITIES YOU CAN THINK OF, THEY HAVE IT. JUST ASK AND YE SHALL RECIEVE.

• Pros: GREAT VALUES, MANY ITEMS AVAILABLE, LOTS OF PARKING

08/08/02

Best Thing To Do as a Local...

by sweetninnocent

My family and I always go to Downtown Disney. It's a great place to shop,eat and party..Even if you have little kids (like my lil sister) it's a safe and fun place to go. If your older its always fun to hit Pleasure Island at nite,the clubs are awesome. I like the amc movie theatre too, and Planet Hollywood is the best restaurant there...I also went to a few concerts at House Of Blues and its just a great place to go if you have a few hrs to kill before going home...

• Pros: Planet Hollywood, DisneyQuest, Pleasure Island
• Cons: Parking sometimes bad