What do you do at Downtown Disney - Page 2

Park Hopper · 10-02-2003

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Originally posted by rlander
There is also an AMC movie theater in DtD. I have never seen a movie there, but I heard during a premiere of a movie the animators sometimes showup. I read somewhere that during the credits each one stands up when his or her name appears.

The Pleasure Island AMC 24 has the largest number of screens of any movie theater in the Orlando area. It's a great place to watch a movie, and a couple of the theaters actually have balconies. When's the last time you saw a balcony in a new theater?

DisneyAnne · 10-02-2003

Well, if I am in DTD, you can find me at Disney's Days of Christmas Shop, Team Mickey Athletic Gear, Mickey's Groove, Ghirdelli's, Rain Forest Cafe or the movie theater (LOVE those balconies). We saw Lilo & Stitch there the week it opened and it was so awesome. There weren't any special events or anything, but knowing we were in Orlando, watching a brand new Disney movie... it was just special. :love:

My kids can be found playing in the water fountains, riding the carousel, or in Once Upon a Toy store. :)

Cinderellafifi · 10-02-2003

As you have already been informed, DD is a great place for kids and adults!! Shopping, eating, playing!! It is all there!! I really feel my Disney vacation isn't complete if we don't spend the afteroon and evening there. Don't even get me started on Pleasure Island at night - I just love it!!!!:p :heart :p

disneydana · 10-02-2003

It is so fun hearing what everyone likes to do at DD. Now I'm really excited to go explore there. Are any of the restaurants open for breakfast or do they only serve lunch?

BuzzLightyear · 10-03-2003

You can also rent boats at the marina and cruise around the lake:)

**llama** · 10-03-2003

I think the Rainforest Cafe is open. That might be a fun way to start the morning. According to the Unofficial they open at 10:30 and I'm sure that friends of ours ate breakfast there. You could probably grab something at the Gourmet Pantry - but I heard that it was undergoing renos at the moment.

disneydana · 10-03-2003

I'm thinking we may grab something quick (like a bagel or pastry) that morning and then have an early lunch at DTD, shop, and then hang around the resort pool that afternoon. The problem now is there sounds like a lot of great places to eat at there.

Floridabound · 10-03-2003

Actually, the kids love the interactive fountains... there are 2. One is milder than the other, and more suited to the younger (toddler) set, because the water pressure isn't as high. It is located between the Christmas Shop and the Disney Memories Stores where you would go to get on the bus. The other, larger fountain is in front of Once Upon a Toy. When we did this, DH and I would grab a drink and sit by the fountain while DD played. Make sure you take a change of clothing, though, because the shops are airconditioned and are pretty cold for wet kids.

There is a playground down in front of the Lego Store and the kids love that. You can get lunch from McDonalds and let the kids play for awhile.

Next to the Pin Traders store is a small train, and in front of Pooh Corner is a carousel. These do cost extra.

In the back outside corner of Pooh Corner near the Marina there is a hair wrap place that is very popular with the girls.

You may also rent boats or let the kids fish from the docks at the Marina. The fish must be released, so don't count on taking them back and frying 'em up!

In Once Upon a Toy, kids can spend quite a lot of time constructing Mr Potato Head, too.

On some weekend nights there is a DJ on the stage across from World of Disney that plays kids favorites like the Hokey Pokey and the Chicken Dance, as well as favorite line dances for everyone to participate.

Don't forget to check out the other restaurants while you are there. The counter service restaurants include the aforementioned McDonalds, and Wolfgang Puck Express, and the sitdown restaurants are Cap't Jacks, Fultons and Portobello Yacht Club. For dessert, don't forget Ghiradelli's.

Have a great time!:)

JOANN · 10-05-2003

I agree with all the above. Sometimes it's good if you can go first thing in the morning. The crowds seems to be less.
After you've done the Playground, by the Lego store, then to Once Upon a Toy, then to McDonald's. You might be ready to head on back to the Resort to let them swim a while, and take a break. Good Luck!!

:) JOANN

**Dana** · 10-06-2003

Me and my DD love the Once Upon a Toy store. It is awesome. Another one of my favorite shops is the Christmas shop. You can find really great personalized ornaments there for under $10. They make great gifts. I honestly go there for the pure joy of shopping, but intend to try out Disney Wuest this time around. It sounds like a blast. You can easily spend the afternoon or morning there. Me and Sara spent three hours just shopping.

Jacki · 10-06-2003

we go SHOPPING, SHOPPING, SHOPPING!!!!!!!:D

TTFN, JACKI:)

LRTJS · 10-12-2003

We made several trip to DTD last week. We ate at McDonald's and Planet Hollywood and had candy from the Candy Caldron. We spent so much time at the House of Blues gift shop that one of the CM recognized DH (he loves that place). We tried to eat there Friday night but were unhappy to find it closed for a private party. We went in DQ but it was so crowded....The food at PH was just OK but the atmosphere was so fun and the people working there were so very nice.
We bought a CD of the Cirque show "Allegria" at their gift shop since we saw it a year ago. We bought gifts at the World of Disney and had fun watching the children at Legoland.

sandanv1 · 10-12-2003

Eat and shop..... shop and eat:D
It is also a great place to people watch:)

garada3 · 10-12-2003

I definitely do not have enough time set aside for DTD.

How late are the shops open? Does it feel safe enough, lighting security, bus stop or parking lot, that I could return late in the evening by myself for some uniterrupted shopping?

I am thinking that maybe one night after dinner DH will take the kids back to the room while I wear the numbers off the shiny new credit card!

YzmaPapa · 10-12-2003

IIRC, DTD is open fairly late (the exact time eludes me) maybe midnight....:nervous

if you are willing to tag along with the kids (or are a big kid, yourself) may I suggest DisneyQuest. It's a kids heaven, an (almost) all free arcade!!!

(and don't miss all the 3-d stuff, and Cyber Mountain)

Yzma

10-02-2003	#17 (permalink)
DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	Well, if I am in DTD, you can find me at Disney's Days of Christmas Shop, Team Mickey Athletic Gear, Mickey's Groove, Ghirdelli's, Rain Forest Cafe or the movie theater (LOVE those balconies). We saw Lilo & Stitch there the week it opened and it was so awesome. There weren't any special events or anything, but knowing we were in Orlando, watching a brand new Disney movie... it was just special. :love: My kids can be found playing in the water fountains, riding the carousel, or in Once Upon a Toy store. :) __________________

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Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	As you have already been informed, DD is a great place for kids and adults!! Shopping, eating, playing!! It is all there!! I really feel my Disney vacation isn't complete if we don't spend the afteroon and evening there. Don't even get me started on Pleasure Island at night - I just love it!!!!:p :heart :p __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

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disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 646	It is so fun hearing what everyone likes to do at DD. Now I'm really excited to go explore there. Are any of the restaurants open for breakfast or do they only serve lunch? __________________ GO HOKIES!!

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llama Cie la vie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,733	I think the Rainforest Cafe is open. That might be a fun way to start the morning. According to the Unofficial they open at 10:30 and I'm sure that friends of ours ate breakfast there. You could probably grab something at the Gourmet Pantry - but I heard that it was undergoing renos at the moment. __________________ Moderator - Sa-fari, Sa-goodie A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" Dopey is my Bad Influence - Discuss It's Murdoch with an "H" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Two weeks of Florida sun! 59 days 14 hours 27 minutes

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10-03-2003	#22 (permalink)
disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 646	I'm thinking we may grab something quick (like a bagel or pastry) that morning and then have an early lunch at DTD, shop, and then hang around the resort pool that afternoon. The problem now is there sounds like a lot of great places to eat at there. __________________ GO HOKIES!!

10-03-2003	#23 (permalink)
Floridabound Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: now, Va... soon Florida Posts: 21	Actually, the kids love the interactive fountains... there are 2. One is milder than the other, and more suited to the younger (toddler) set, because the water pressure isn't as high. It is located between the Christmas Shop and the Disney Memories Stores where you would go to get on the bus. The other, larger fountain is in front of Once Upon a Toy. When we did this, DH and I would grab a drink and sit by the fountain while DD played. Make sure you take a change of clothing, though, because the shops are airconditioned and are pretty cold for wet kids. There is a playground down in front of the Lego Store and the kids love that. You can get lunch from McDonalds and let the kids play for awhile. Next to the Pin Traders store is a small train, and in front of Pooh Corner is a carousel. These do cost extra. In the back outside corner of Pooh Corner near the Marina there is a hair wrap place that is very popular with the girls. You may also rent boats or let the kids fish from the docks at the Marina. The fish must be released, so don't count on taking them back and frying 'em up! In Once Upon a Toy, kids can spend quite a lot of time constructing Mr Potato Head, too. On some weekend nights there is a DJ on the stage across from World of Disney that plays kids favorites like the Hokey Pokey and the Chicken Dance, as well as favorite line dances for everyone to participate. Don't forget to check out the other restaurants while you are there. The counter service restaurants include the aforementioned McDonalds, and Wolfgang Puck Express, and the sitdown restaurants are Cap't Jacks, Fultons and Portobello Yacht Club. For dessert, don't forget Ghiradelli's. Have a great time!:) __________________ 1993- Dixie Landings, Magnolia Terrace 1998- Dixie Landings, Alligator Bayou, building 14 2000- WL 2001- CBR, Babados, bldg 16 2002- Contemporary, South Wing 2002- Courtyard Marriott, LBV 2002- Port Orleans, French Quarter, bldg 3 2003- Howard Johnson's June 2003, moving down there!

10-05-2003	#24 (permalink)
JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	I agree with all the above. Sometimes it's good if you can go first thing in the morning. The crowds seems to be less. After you've done the Playground, by the Lego store, then to Once Upon a Toy, then to McDonald's. You might be ready to head on back to the Resort to let them swim a while, and take a break. Good Luck!! :) JOANN __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

10-06-2003	#25 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,679	Me and my DD love the Once Upon a Toy store. It is awesome. Another one of my favorite shops is the Christmas shop. You can find really great personalized ornaments there for under $10. They make great gifts. I honestly go there for the pure joy of shopping, but intend to try out Disney Wuest this time around. It sounds like a blast. You can easily spend the afternoon or morning there. Me and Sara spent three hours just shopping. __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day WDW blowout bonanza! 627 days 4 hours 27 minutes

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Jacki Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 439	we go SHOPPING, SHOPPING, SHOPPING!!!!!!!:D TTFN, JACKI:) __________________ :)DEFENDER OF DISNEYCENTRAL.COM:)

10-12-2003	#27 (permalink)
LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,350	We made several trip to DTD last week. We ate at McDonald's and Planet Hollywood and had candy from the Candy Caldron. We spent so much time at the House of Blues gift shop that one of the CM recognized DH (he loves that place). We tried to eat there Friday night but were unhappy to find it closed for a private party. We went in DQ but it was so crowded....The food at PH was just OK but the atmosphere was so fun and the people working there were so very nice. We bought a CD of the Cirque show "Allegria" at their gift shop since we saw it a year ago. We bought gifts at the World of Disney and had fun watching the children at Legoland. __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 27 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Super Soap Weekend

10-12-2003	#28 (permalink)
sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Eat and shop..... shop and eat:D It is also a great place to people watch:) __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

10-12-2003	#29 (permalink)
garada3 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 424	Wow! I definitely do not have enough time set aside for DTD. How late are the shops open? Does it feel safe enough, lighting security, bus stop or parking lot, that I could return late in the evening by myself for some uniterrupted shopping? I am thinking that maybe one night after dinner DH will take the kids back to the room while I wear the numbers off the shiny new credit card!

10-12-2003	#30 (permalink)
YzmaPapa Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 214	IIRC, DTD is open fairly late (the exact time eludes me) maybe midnight....:nervous if you are willing to tag along with the kids (or are a big kid, yourself) may I suggest DisneyQuest. It's a kids heaven, an (almost) all free arcade!!! (and don't miss all the 3-d stuff, and Cyber Mountain) Yzma __________________ All-Star Music...Sept 1999 Port Orleans....Sept 2000 All Star Music...Sept 2002 Pop Century.....Dec 2003 Caribbean Beach....August 2005 All Star Music....August 2006 All Star Music....October 2008

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