Downtown Disney

[Clark Griswold]

I am planning to visit Disney again at the end of July and I was wondering what are some of the best places to see at Downtown Disney. I have been to Disney Quest a few times and have eaten at Planet Hollywood, but I personally don't want to walk around there forever. So, what are some "can't miss" stops at Downtown Disney?



"...it's the truth it's actual, everything is satisfactual, it's a zip-a-dee-doh-dah day!!!"

 

[dandaman]

I'd say World of Disney, but I'm quite certain you've already been there...

There's so many unique shops and things to do there, I don't think I can even center one out! :lol:

 

[erasure fan1]

The LEGO store is always a must for me.

 

[MissM]

Earl of Sandwich. Yum! Some of the yummiest food around AND it's pretty much the most inexpensive food on property.

(I'm super excited because they opened their second ever location right here in Tampa.)
-m

 

[Master Yoda]

I don't know if I would classify anything at DTD really a must see.

Some of the things I really like are Hoy Paoli and Starbillas at the West end and World of Disney, Once Upon a Toy and the Lego store at the Marketplace.

For food Ghirardelli and Ragland Road are very good choices.

Entertainment wise Ragland road and the Adventurers Club get my money quite frequently.

 

[Nemo14]

Hot fudge sundaes at Ghiradelli's! :slurp:

 

[Master Yoda]

Hot fudge sundaes at Ghiradelli's! :slurp:

It is the only place in the world that I payed $3 for a single chocolate truffle and felt like I got over on them.:lol:

 

[amykissangel]

The big World of Disney store, Ghiradelli's, Rainforest Cafe...I know, I know, cliche and a lot of people dislike it, but we ALWAYS have a blast! Right when you walk into the market place, there's a store...I THINK it's called The Art of Disney...maybe? It's awesome! All the pictures, lithographs, etc...I even got to be Princess of the Day in that store...this older CM named Art let me put my name on the wall and gave me a pen and other free things. Heart it!!

 

[Master Yoda]

The big World of Disney store, Ghiradelli's, Rainforest Cafe...I know, I know, cliche and a lot of people dislike it, but we ALWAYS have a blast! Right when you walk into the market place, there's a store...I THINK it's called The Art of Disney...maybe? It's awesome! All the pictures, lithographs, etc...I even got to be Princess of the Day in that store...this older CM named Art let me put my name on the wall and gave me a pen and other free things. Heart it!!

Oh yeah! I forgot about Art of Disney next to RFC. Given the opportunity the wife and I could drop 50k in that store.

 

[iheartdisney91]

Take from someone that goes to disney every year and loves down town disney, in the market place the best disney store there is "the world of disney" its huge its awesome if your looking for pins go to the pin shop they have a lot of pins the whole store is nothing but, if your looking for christmas things go to " a chrismas to remember" they have every thing you need to make a disney christams as soon as you enter the store the smells of christmas are all around. and lastly if you need toys go to "once upon a toy" they have alot of neat things! if you want a good meal in a good area go to "the rainforest caf'e" its like your in the rain forest but with food!
i cant wait to go to these places! hope this helps!:wave:

 

[DisneySam]

World of Disney and Starbilias. I looove the movie memoriabilia store! I am always trying to figure out how to buy one of the autographed posters LOL.

 

[Leighbert]

If you have pets, Disney Tails is a great place to browse.

If you scrapbook, Disney's Wonderful World of Memories is a good resource to get Disney items.

The Christmas store is always fun.

 

[iheartdisney91]

World of Disney and Starbilias. I looove the movie memoriabilia store! I am always trying to figure out how to buy one of the autographed posters LOL.

i too love that store! i cant get anything in there though oh well its good to see things like that!

 

[MadameCheshire]

Earl of Sandwich!!

That place has amazing sandwiches and smoothies! :sohappy:

AND the magic shop.. even if you don't buy anything.. it is fun to watch the demonstrations.

 

[SilentWindODoom]

And, of course, if you get there late enough, the Comedy Warehouse is classic. There are some things from there that I'll never forget, and which have been forever cemented in my family's inside jokes.

Hehehe. Cone-putter.

 

[billybluenose]

Dtd

From left to right:

Elwood @ House of Blues
Virgin Megastore
Wetzel's Pretzel
Guinness @ Raglan Road
the toy store at Marketplace
Earl of Sandwich

-Billy

 

[Simba1]

If you go to PI, the Hoopla at the Adventurer's Club is a must. And for me, the Art of Disney store is one I never miss.

 

[Jasmine10968]

for me RainForest Cafe is a can't miss

 

[dandaman]

The only thing I've had at Ghirardelli's is free chocolate peppermint bark at Christmastime. :lookaroun

 

[HoW]

I never miss the Marketplace, every store there gives me a different little rush. As for PI, the Comedy Warehouse is not to be missed.