From a breathtaking stage show to the world's largest Disney character emporium, from exquisitely themed celebrity restaurants to retail boutiques for every taste, from a virtual-reality arcade to some of the world's hottest nightclubs, Downtown Disney offers an extraordinary mix of entertainment, dining, dancing and shopping at Walt Disney World Resort.

Divided into three districts -- West Side, Pleasure Island and the Marketplace -- encompassing 120 acres along the southern shore of Buena Vista Lagoon at the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Downtown Disney bursts with excitement for all ages, whether guests come to eat, shop, dance or enjoy live entertainment.

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Special Events

Festival of the Masters - 29th Annual Festival of the Masters, November 11-13, 2005, 9:30am - 5:30pm Daily

The lakeside setting of Downtown Disney becomes the canvas for more than 150 artisans to display original creations during the 32nd annual Festival of the Masters at Walt Disney World Resort, Nov. 9-11, 2007.

Festival of the Masters, presented by Sharpie®, is a nationally recognized art show which is ranked among the country's best outdoor art festivals each year.

To qualify for Festival of the Masters, artists must have earned a primary award in a juried art festival within the last three years. Prospective exhibitors submit award verification and samples of their art to a jury of art experts who select the participants. This process ensures that visitors to the Festival will be treated to one of the finest collections of art in the nation.

Festival of the Seasons - Downtown Disney Marketplace

Festival of the Seasons Transforms Downtown Disney into Holiday Shopper's Delight -- Holiday gift buying is easier than ever at Downtown Disney with a menu of offerings throughout this retail playground. Downtown Disney features shopping adventures for every age and budget, including Once Upon a Toy, filled with exclusive playthings from Disney and Hasbro, and World of Disney, the world's largest character emporium that is also home to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for little princess makeovers. Other favorites include Virgin Megastore, LEGO Imagination Center and Disney's Days of Christmas holiday shop. Holiday-themed décor, colorful light displays, plus photo opportunities with old St. Nick himself offer yuletide cheer.

Marketplace

Downtown Disney Marketplace features a wide variety of shopping and dining adventures for every age and budget, including Once Upon a Toy, a toy store filled with exclusive playthings from Disney and Hasbro; Disney's Pin Traders, the premier location for pin trading at Walt Disney World Resort; Rainforest Café; McDonald's; Wolfgang Puck Express; Earl of Sandwich; LEGO Imagination Center; Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop; and World of Disney, the world's largest Disney character merchandise location.

• Arribas Brothers -- This elegant shop showcases a selection of full-lead crystal from around the world. Guests also can view artists engraving and decorating custom designs, and watch as artisans perform the 700-year-old tradition of glassblowing.
• Art of Disney -- Loaded with limited-edition animation art and Disney collectibles, Art of Disney is the place for Disney enthusiasts. Unique art pieces include sculpture, pottery, crystal, sericels and more.
• Basin -- Indulge in all-natural pampering products for bath and body. Specialty soaps, bath crystals and custom candles in a variety of scents welcome guests to this family-oriented shop.
• Cap'n Jack's Restaurant -- Fresh oysters, clam chowder, pasta steaks, ribs and crab cakes with accompanying refreshments, sandwiches and other fare served around the Captain's copper bar.  Open for lunch and dinner in this casual waterfront setting.
• Disney Tails -- Pet care and pet pampering products include fun toys and fresh-baked animal treats; personalization opportunities include collar ID tags with a Disney flair.
• Disney's Days of Christmas -- Get in the holiday spirit at Disney's Days of Christmas, where guests can experience year-round shopping "under the Christmas tree." This special shop features Christmas collectibles, ornaments, animated figurines and other holiday accessories, including Hanukkah merchandise.
• Disney’s Pin Traders -- The official headquarters for pin trading at Walt Disney World Resort offers the largest selection of collectible Disney pins and two Internet stations for catching up on the latest pins and special events.
• Disney's Wonderful World of Memories -- A fun new collection of uniquely Disney scrapbook supplies, including albums, pre-packaged kits, adhesive tape pens, glue sticks, scissors, and a wide assortment of colorful stickers.
• Earl of Sandwich -- A 220-seat casual restaurant with a menu featuring a variety of hot, freshly prepared sandwiches served on warm fresh bread and original sauces and spreads.  In addition to the signature hot sandwiches the Butler's Pantry is stocked with "grab 'n go" cold sandwiches, side orders and desserts. Freshly prepared salads offer guests an array of healthy choices.  Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Forty Thirst Street Express -- For a quick cup of coffee or a cool drink, this counter-service restaurant offers thirst-quenching refreshments.
• Fulton's Crab House -- A traditional seafood restaurant featuring fresh flavors and signature recipes set on a replica turn-of-the-century riverboat. The full-service menu changes daily to reflect more than 50 selections of the freshest seasonal seafood flown in daily. Seats 700 for lunch and dinner.  Advanced Dining Reservations suggested.
• Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop -- Wall-to-wall chocolates and other sweet sensations from America's oldest chocolate company draw those looking to satisfy that ever-so-needy sweet tooth. Adding to the shop's character is an old-fashioned soda fountain reflecting a turn-of-the century San Francisco theme that serves up oversized ice cream sundaes, shakes, root beer floats and malts.
• Goofy's Candy Co. -- Features creative candy concoctions, including: a centerpiece show kitchen and dipping station where scrumptious confections are created; made-to-order frozen drinks; bulk candy assortments, taffy, rock candy, cotton candy, lollipops and chocolate.
• LEGO Imagination Center -- The makers of the world's best-selling construction toys opened LEGO Imagination Center -- the second in the United States -- at Downtown Disney. The 4,400-square-foot free-standing store showcases 75 LEGO models from the company's various play themes, including a 30-foot sea serpent rearing its "fire-breathing" head from Buena Vista Lagoon. Located next to World of Disney, guests can choose from hundreds of LEGO sets from the company's international assortment as well as playful LEGO gifts and licensed merchandise.
• Once Upon a Toy -- Favorite toys from Disney and Hasbro fill this colorful 16,000-square-foot store, including exclusive new playthings based on Disney’s theme parks. Guests will discover everything from a new MR. POTATO HEAD outfitted with playful accessories like Mickey Mouse ears to a new version of the mystery board game CLUE set inside Disney’s Haunted Mansion attraction. Kinetic displays and several creative play areas add to the fun.
• McDonald's -- At the "Ronald's Fun House" themed restaurant, guests can enjoy world-famous food in unique settings such as Ronald's Dining Room, with a 20-foot serpentine dining table; Birdie's Music Room, featuring a giant french-fry organ; and Grimace's Game Room, with entertaining videos for children. "Ronald's Fun House" also includes a retail area with a variety of McDonald's-branded gift items and apparel.  Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Mickey’s Mart - “Everything Ten Dollars and Under” -- Unique gifts, surprise grab bags and highlighted item of the week, all at value pricing.
• Pooh Corner -- Guests can travel to Hundred Acre Wood to meet up with Winnie the Pooh and the rest of his friends. Dedicated to Disney's honey-loving character, this store offers merchandise featuring Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, Rabbit and the rest of the gang. Items include adult's and children's clothing, stuffed animals, mugs and stationery.
• Portobello Yacht Club -- Contemporary regional Italian cuisine. Homemade pasta, gourmet pizzas and imaginative seafood dishes are favorites. Seats 350 for lunch and dinner.  Advanced Dining Reservations suggested.
• Rainforest Cafe -- Fluttering butterflies, tropical rain showers, talking banyan trees, live birds and animated gorillas bring the outdoors inside at Rainforest Cafe. Guests can sample a meal with tropical flair or a refreshing beverage at the Mushroom Juice and Coffee Bar. The Rainforest Cafe retail emporium carries a collection of unique artifacts, gardening accessories, handmade products and logo merchandise. Seats 500 for lunch and dinner.
• Summer Sands -- Catch the latest trends in stylish swimwear from Quiksilver, Roxy, Christina and Op are available for all ages at this surfer’s paradise.
• Team Mickey's Athletic Club -- Sports enthusiasts will cheer about Team Mickey's Athletic Club, packed with Disney character apparel and a selection of golf, NASCAR and authentic ESPN sporting goods.
• Wolfgang Puck Express -- World-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck turns his talents to fast service and favorite specialties including pizzas, focaccia sandwiches, soups and fresh salads -- for those who have great taste and not a lot of time.  Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• World of Disney -- Centerpiece of Downtown Disney, this 50,000-square-foot retail palace is the biggest Disney shopping destination on Earth. Specialties include 12 Disney-themed merchandise rooms, each telling stories based on classic Disney films; a 25-foot-high wall made up of more than 8,000 plush toys; and the new Disney Princess Room, a colorful wonderland of fairy tale items for girls.

Pleasure Island

Admission to all of the facilities on Pleasure Island is included in the regular ticket price of $20.95 plus tax.  Single club admission (excluding Comedy Warehouse and Adventurers Club) is $9.95 plus tax. Annual passes are available for $55.95 plus tax.  Magic Your Way Tickets with the Magic Plus Pack Option holders have access to the clubs!  Under 18 must be accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older who has an acceptable form of identification.

• 8Trax -- The '70s -- a decade of incredible change -- and music reflective of the times. Slip back to an era when beanbag chairs decorated apartments and tie-dyed clothes decorated bodies. The '70s unfold in the club known as 8Trax. Lava lamps to mirror balls -- the mood of the seventies is here, and so is the sound. From disco to recorded music from groups and artists like the Village People, Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Doobie Brothers, Tavares and many others.. Lounge seats 96.
• Adventurers Club -- There is not a club in the world quite like this one. Guests are greeted at the door by a butler as they enter a tavern filled with surprises around every corner. The mask room features walls of masks -- some with slowly turning eyes, others with sharp wits and eloquent verbalization. In the Main Salon, there are nightly debates between the club "fixtures" such as the "Colonel," "Babylonia" and the "Yakoose." A beheaded adventurer speaks out in the Treasure Room, and in the Library the flavor is cabaret as "great adventurers" break into song and zany tales.
• BET SoundStage Club -- The best in urban contemporary music and entertainment. This new club owned by BET Holdings, Inc. features R&B and hip-hop music, a multimedia display of videos and music, plus American-style appetizers.  Must be 21 or older to enter club.
• Changing Attitudes -- Great shop for the hip crowd because it's truly on the edge. Changing Attitudes features the coolest to the hottest streetwear for the younger generation, plus an assortment of belts, watches, jewelry and accessories.
• Comedy Warehouse -- Just a "hip-hop away" from BET Soundstage Club where the tin roof rattles with laughter. The Comedy Warehouse is the stage for some of the best comics working today. Nightly, the "Who, What & Warehouse" Improv Company players deliver some of the best improvisational comedy anywhere -- it's never the same show twice. Club seats 290.
• Cooke's of Dublin -- A counter service restaurant adjacent to Raglan Road where fish and chips and other quick and casual fare are available.
• DTV -- For the upscale Disney shopper, this fashion location features embroidered oxfords and denim jackets, plush toys, T-shirts, pens, pencils, hats, keychains and other souvenir items.
• Mannequins Dance Palace -- Here, it's the dance floor and light show that sets the standard for this award-winning club. The huge floor actually spins as dancers gyrate to booming sounds. The rotation of the round floor, like the music and lights, moves at different speeds. The RPMs, or "beats per minute," really get turned up when the Island Explosion Dancers make nightly appearances. Guests enter Mannequins from a third floor elevator that opens to catwalks, stage rigging and enough actual mannequins to give the illusion of a giant theatrical warehouse. Lounge seats 178.  Must be 18 or older Sunday - Wednesday to enter.  Must be 21 or older to enter Thursday - Saturday.
• Missing Link Sausage Co. -- Hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, cheese steaks, chicken sandwiches, fries and beverages on the menu.
• Motion -- Bodies are always in motion at this two-story temple of groove. A DJ spins the hottest chart hits nightly, backed by a huge video screen, pulsing speakers and swirling lights.  Must be 18 or older to enter Motion.
• Orlando Harley-Davidson -- Genuine Harley-Davidson apparel, gifts, collectibles and pet accessories are available, with custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles on display.
• Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant -- A true slice of Ireland comes to Walt Disney World Resort. Owned and operated by an Irish company, Raglan Road features the very best of authentic Irish food, drink, heritage and live entertainment.  The Irish culture is known for its warmth, character and hospitality, and Raglan Road delivers an experience immersed in genuine Irish ambiance. With capacity for 600 guests, Raglan Road is warm and welcoming with custom furnishings, lighting and wall coverings -- all designed and built in Ireland by Irish craftspeople. Irish antiques, ornamentation and bric-a-brac complete the authentic décor..  Pleasure Island club admission is not required for entrance to the pub.
• Reel Finds -- Lovers of the silver screen will love to lose themselves in the memorabilia found in this specialty shop. Art, collectibles of stars and other merchandise conjure up memories of great movies and movie legends.
• Rock 'n Roll Beach Club -- Rock 'n roll that plays to the beats of the past and the present, from the '60s to the '90s. The club features three levels of entertainment, a large dance floor and top bands nightly. Houses 438 guests on three levels.
• Sosa Family Cigars -- Premium smoke shop.
• SuperStar Studios -- Professional studio setting to create your own music video or audio recording.
• West End Stage -- Top-name contemporary artists and music groups play this outdoor bandstand where New Year's Eve is celebrated with live performances and fireworks every night of the year.
• Zen Zone -- Aqua massages, chair massages and a variety of relaxation products are available at this oasis of tranquility.

West Side

• AMC 24 Theatres -- 24 separate theaters accommodating up to 5,390 total patrons. Eighteen theaters with stadium seating, two with balconies and screens reaching three stories tall. Total area: 110,000 square feet.
• Bongos Cuban Cafe -- Created by pop music superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband/producer, Emilio, Bongos Cuban Cafe reflects the sizzle of Miami's South Beach with Cuban cuisine, Latin rhythms and a tropical theme. Seats 384 at indoor and outdoor tables; 87 at the bar. Total area: 16,000 square feet.
• Candy Cauldron -- resembling an authentic fairy-tale dungeon with a candy kitchen full of sweets.
• Cirque du Soleil ® -- An extraordinary, high-energy production created exclusively for the Walt Disney World Resort, La Nouba is a striking mix of theatrical and circus arts, special effects, colorful costumes and original music staged in a state-of-the-art, 1,671-seat theater.  Total area: 73,800 square feet. The Cirque du Soleil Store is located in the Lobby-Plaza level.  For tickets, stop by the box office or call (407) 939-1298.  Prices on our ticket page.
• DisneyQuest -- Guests entering DisneyQuest begin their journey at the Ventureport, a crossroads that leads to four different zones of adventure:
   
  •  Explore Zone, a virtual adventureland where guests are immersed in exotic and ancient locals
    • Virtual Jungle Cruise - Shoot the rapids in a prehistoric world
    •  Aladdin's Magic Carpet Ride - Fly through the streets of Agrabah on a hunt to release the Genie
    • Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Buccaneer Gold - Pilot a ship on a quest for Buccaneer Gold
  • Score Zone, a superhero competition city where guests can match their gameplaying skills against the best
    • Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam - Hip-check your friends in a life-size Mighty Ducks pinball game
    • Invasion! An Alien Encounter - You and your crew try to rescue stranded colonist in this 360-degree hig-action shooter
    • Ride the Comix! - Battle super villains as you fly through a 3D comic world
  • Create Zone, a private "Imagineering" studio for artistic self-expression and invention
    • Magic Mirror - Give yourself a virtual makeover
    • Living Easels - Create a living painting!
    • CyberSpace Mountain - Take the ride of your life in the rollercoaster you designed!
    • Sid's Create-a-Toy - Create a mutant toy from a vast many of parts -- and take it home for real!
    • Animation Academy - Learn the secrets of Disney Animation!
    • Radio Disney SongMaker - Produce your own music by selecting more than 20 musical styles and 1,000 vocal performances
  • Replay Zone, a carnival on the moon where guests experience a retro-futuristic spin on classic rides and games
    • Buzz Lightyear's AstroBlaster - Smash and blast other guests in bumper cars with cannons.
    • Custom Redemption Games - Play the best Disney-themed games customized for DisneyQuest.  Game Play Card required.  Cards available inside DisneyQuest, $5 for 10 points, $10 for 25 points or $20 for 55 points.

  DisneyQuest has two food and beverage areas operated by The Cheesecake Factory, offering guests a quick gourmet fix of fresh salads, sandwiches, indulgent desserts and drinks. An on-site retail shop offers a wide variety of DisneyQuest merchandise.  DisneyQuest is open daily from 11:30 a.m. until midnight Friday and Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. All children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Prices on our ticket page.

• Guitar Gallery -- Theatrical lighting and displays create a music-lover's paradise in Guitar Gallery where custom models and rare collectibles from the best guitar manufacturers in the world take center stage. This unique specialty store offers thousands of guitar accessories plus books, clothing and "learner" packages for everyone from collector to hobbyist.
• House of Blues -- Mississippi Delta cuisine, live music every night, and celebrity backers that include Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, John Goodman and Aerosmith make House of Blues one of the hottest tickets in town. Live blues music in the restaurant Thursday through Sunday starting at 11pm.  Restaurant seats 384 indoors, 158 outdoors, 36 at the bar. Concert facility accommodates 2,000, total area: 33,000 square feet.  Our calendar section has information on House of Blues or call (407) WDW-2NITE for the latest information.
• Hoypoloi -- This eclectic collection of uncommon art offers up a gallery full of glass, ceramics, sculpture and other decorative items. Metal, wood and stone are among media featured in this unique shop created by Ron Hoy.
• Magic Masters -- The plush interior of this elegant magic store is designed as a re-creation of Harry Houdini's private library. Classic effects include easy-to-master coin and card tricks, linking rings and a furry raccoon that springs to life. Expert magicians entertain guests continuously with illusions and sleight-of-hand.
• Magnetron -- About 20,000 magnets come to life every few minutes in Magnetron when lights go dim and the store's "magnetic generator" is powered up. If they don't talk, sing, ring or beep, these magnets will light up, change color or glow in the dark. Magnetron also includes Earth's largest selection of magnetic space aliens.
• Mickey's Groove -- A shop devoted to Mickey Mouse features clothing, toys, souvenirs and much more.
• Planet Hollywood -- Colorful three-floor-up-to-the-ceiling eatarena with famous movie memorabilia and a menu featuring sandwiches, pizza and steaks, and a store featuring themed merchandise. Restaurant seats 550.
• Sosa Family Cigars -- Premium cigar store features the art of hand-rolling cigars.
• Starabilias -- Guests can travel back in time as they view restored jukeboxes and vintage Coca-Cola machines in this specialty shop presented by the founder of Antiquities International at the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. The nostalgia-laden showroom features a variety of collectible items from themed key chains and posters to autographed celebrity photos and clothing. Shoppers receive Certificates of Authenticity with all autographed memorabilia.
• Sunglass Icon -- Guests can look like the stars with the designer sunglasses and other eyewear featured in the studio, which replicates a mini-movie set. Some of the glasses in this full-service boutique are exact replicas of glasses worn by celebrities in recent films.
• Virgin Megastore -- This music, video and book showplace offers more than 300 CD listening stations, 20 video/laser stations for previewing movies and live performances on a moveable outdoor elevated stage. Part of the Virgin group of companies headed by Richard Branson.  Cafe seats 50, total area: 49,000 square feet.
• Wetzel's Pretzels -- Features fresh hand-rolled soft pretzels in a variety of flavors, fresh-baked pretzel dogs, Haagen-Dazs ice cream, fresh-squeezed lemonade and more.
• Wolfgang Puck Cafe -- An array of signature dishes created by superchef Puck is featured in this full-service restaurant designed by Puck's partner and wife, Barbara Lazaroff. Wood-fired pizzas, pastas and classic Puck entrees are created with the finest ingredients. Seats 518 at tables, 34 at the bar, total area: 15,000 square feet.

Services

Banking: ATMs presented by CHASE are located at Wetzels Pretzels on the West Side, Rock 'n' Roll Beach Club at Pleasure Island, and at World of Disney and between Once Upon a Toy and Summer Sands at Downtown Disney Marketplace.  A SunTrust ATM is located at House of Blues.

Credit Cards: Visa is a proud sponsor of the Walt Disney World Resort.  Traveler's Checks, Cash, MasterCard®, American Express®, Discover® Card, Diners Club® and JCB® are also accepted.

Guest Relations: Located at Downtown Disney West Side and Downtown Disney Marketplace, is headquarters for many offerings from services for Guests with disabilities and international Guests to ticket upgrades, dining assistance and separated Guest assistance.

Lost & Found: Located at Guest Relations at Downtown Disney West Side and Downtown Disney Marketplace.  Items left more than a day are delivered to Central Lost & Found nightly at the Transportation and Ticket Center.

Package Delivery: Purchases can be delivered to your Walt Disney World Resort.  Ask about shipping purchases.

Safety Considerations: Walt Disney World works to maintain a comfortable, safe and enjoyable environment for all guests.  Please assist by showing common courtesy to fellow guests.  Please be respectful of others.  Do not use profanity or engage in unsafe, illegal or offensive behavior.  Please abide by all safety warnings and notices.  Proper attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn at all times.  The use of rollerblades, skates, skateboards, bicycles, 2-wheel scooters or Segways is prohibited

Travel Tips: Should your vehicle become disabled during your visit, complimentary towing is provided by AAA.

Environmentality: Please look for the recycling containers throughout the Resort.