Guide to Downtown Disney – ‘Must-Sees’ for Young Children

If you’re taking young (ish) children to Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World, you may find yourself surprised at how much there is for them to do. Sure, Downtown Disney (DTD) features a lot of options for adults interested in shopping and dining, but kids will find things to

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Downtown Disney restaurants host kids cooking classes this summer

Levy Restaurants in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort are offering a three-part Kids Cooking Class from noon-3 p.m. June 24. The chefs of Wolfgang Puck Café, Portobello Restaurant and Fulton’s Crab House will walk through a full demonstration at each location for children ages 6-12. The class/menu will

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The Best Ice Cream at WDW – Downtown Disney’s Ghirardelli Soda Fountain

When I’m at Walt Disney World, my taste buds crave ice cream. And if you scream for ice cream, too, try some of the best ice cream on property at Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. Ghirardelli (pronounced gear-ar-delly, for everyone who’s like me and forgets) has two connected stores.

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Curtain Rises on AMC Dine-In Theatres at Downtown Disney

We have an exciting announcement today for those of you who frequent Downtown Disney. The AMC Downtown Disney 24 movie theater has transformed a section of their property into AMC Dine-In Theatres – special theaters that combine the concept of “dinner and a movie” into a spectacular new in-theater dining experience.

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Lightning McQueen during Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney

‘CARS’ RACES INTO TOWN: Three-year-old twins Jill and Aaron Nethero of Orlando give some lovin’ to pal Lightning McQueen during Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney West Side May 13-15, 2011. The family-friendly event includes a classic car show…

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Guide to Downtown Disney – ‘Must Sees’ for Foodies

Regular readers of Chip & Company know that I enjoy exploring the various things to see and do Downtown Disney (DTD) at Walt Disney World. Part of the reason for my pleasure in the larger DTD area – the absence of Adventurers Club notwithstanding – is that the place offers

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Racing into Disney Parks – ‘Cars 2’ Merchandise

The Disney-Pixar film “Cars” has a special meaning to me; it was the first movie my son saw in a theater. Despite the fact he was quite young at the time, he enjoyed it (though the part with Frank was a little scary…for me). I’m looking forward to seeing “Cars 2” with my son on June 24 (two words – Finn McMissile!). Yet I won’t have to wait that long to experience “Cars,” especially with the Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend coming up on May 13-15.

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WDW Veteran Visitors: It’s a Given

My family and I are what is known as Veteran Visitors to Walt Disney World. During our annual trips, there are traditional practices we always tend to follow even though we don’t plan it that way. Some things are just “givens” when we visit. Here are some examples: It’s a

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New Details for Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend May 13-15

Classic cars will meet their match as star racecar Lightning McQueen, pal Mater and master British spy Finn McMissile from Disney-Pixar’s upcoming animated motion picture “Cars 2” race into town during Car Masters Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort May 13-15, 2011. Car lovers will delight in a weekend devoted

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