Article, photos and video by Don Gworek Disney held their first ever fund raising sale throughout Downtown Disney early Saturday morning to benefit the United Way. Entitled The Benefit Sale, shoppers purchased entrance vouchers for $5 in advance and exchanged them for wristbands on arrival.
Phineas, Ferb and Agent P AKA Perry the Platypus from the Disney Channel cartoon Phineas and Ferb were at Once Upon a Toy at Downtown Disney to celebrate the opening of The Wonderful World of Gaming section of the store.
When you’re in Orlando and don’t want to miss your Sunday worship, instead of seeking out a local church, head to the Gospel Brunch at House of Blues. Not only will you get a powerful message with great musical performances and food, but through November, you’ll get a little something extra.
When you’re in Orlando and don’t want to miss your Sunday worship, instead of seeking out a local church, head to the Gospel Brunch at House of Blues. Not only will you get a powerful message with great musical performances and food, but through November, you’ll get a little something extra.
Disney has been testing some new entertainment options at Downtown Disney for the past few weeks. It seems the Celebrate Tonight show in Pleasure Island which featured DJs and stilt walkers is no longer running. There are some new entertainment options in the area.
The serious collectors were out to get their goods as a special passholder preview was held Saturday morning for D Street, a new store in Downtown Disney West Side. There was a long line as the doors opened at 8:30 a.m. More guest dwindled in as the morning went on. (The store is located in…
Fun shifted into overdrive when Ridemakerz, the first-ever car customizing experience for kids and kids at heart, opened yesterday for a limited engagement at Downtown Disney West Side. This opening follows the October 2009 launch of a Ridemakerz shop in Downtown Disney in Anaheim, Calif. Ridemakerz invites guests into a car customizing shop where they…
By Jackie and Matt Roseboom A brand new Holiday Inn recently opened on Disney property. The 14-story, 323-room hotel, located near Downtown Disney on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, opened in the spot formerly occupied by a Marriott Courtyard. The Courtyard closed about five years ago after it sustained damage during a bad hurricane season. The hurricanes…
Downtown Disney will welcome several additions in the coming months. Look for two new stores, a quick-service restaurant and 3D technology at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 movie theater. “We’re excited to build upon our existing portfolio of unique offerings and are committed to bringing guests even more interactive experiences,” said Downtown Disney Vice President…
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