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Downtown Disney
Posted on June 21st, 2009 No commentsWritten by: Michele Chamberlain
Authors WebsiteIf you still wish to be in the Disney environment and dont want to enter one of the Disney parks, why not spend some time in Downtown Disney. My children love going here as you still feel you are in Disney, without have to pay. Its great for the evening time, although some times you can find it is busy, so please arrive slightly earlier if you wish to eat there.
You will also find on one of the Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques here - this is where my little daughter loves to go and enjoys having her hair and make up down, as well as dressing up in one of her favourite disney costumes. The last time we went we went for the full package where you get a photo shoot included. My daughter looked amazing when they had finished and the photos are an ever lasting memory. It was well worth the money! Everyone was commenting on her as we walked through Downtown Disney. She also remembers that moment and she is only 6. A must for every little girl.
You will also find great shops with all the Disney Merchandise; if you forgot to buy a particular item in one of the parks, you will hopefully be able to purchase it here. There are also various other retailers, as well as some great themed restaurants.
There are also some great entertainment venues, like Cirque de Soleil which is located in Downtown Disney.
I have listed a few of shops/restaurants, etc, which you can find at Downtown Disney below:-
World of Disney - if you are looking for loads of fun whilst shopping, this is the place to go. It is one of the largest stores and has so much to choose from. This is where you will also find the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique mentioned above.
Once Upon a Toy - Play happily ever after at this amazing toy store that offers the largest assortment of toys and games in all of Disney. From princesses to pirates you will find some great toys in here.
Lego Imagination Centre - this shop is great, especially if you kids are into lego. Not only can they buy some great lego sets (which my son has plenty) they get to play and make models with the lego stands outside. This has kept my kids occupied for hours (for free) whilst we sat and watched enjoyed a cup of coffee.
Disney Days of Christmas - this is my favourite shop at Downtown Disney - its Christmas all year round. You also get to personalise a lot of the ornaments so they make them very personal to your visit.
Rainforest Cafe and the new T-Rex restaurants can also be found at Downtown Disney. We have visit the Rainforest cafe a few times now, and the kids love it. We have never eaten in the T-Rex one, but have had a sneek look inside. If you kids love dinosaurs this is the resturant to visit. It has large interactive models of dinosaurs dotted around the restaurant that move at certain times. You will also DinoBear (part of the build a bear workshop) in her. My son loved this as he was able to choose his own dinosaur and dress it. Quite appropriate for a boy!
This is just a taster of what can be found at Downtown Disney.
Don’t forget to make a visit on your next trip. We hope you enjoy it.


