This question comes from Heather A. Is there a list of places and what snacks they offer for the quick service dining plan? Can you go to hotels and swim in there pools or are you just allowed to walk around, we are staying at Pop Century and wanted to
Tag: Downtown Disney
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
LEGO Store Reopens at Downtown Disney with Record-Breaking Sales
Just in time for summer, the LEGO® Imagination Center has reopened at Downtown Disney Marketplace after undergoing extensive renovations that began earlier this year. With nearly 3,500 additional square-feet, the flagship store now has a larger sales floor, stockroom and play area. “This LEGO location is one of our highest
Coming Soon: Sanuk and Apricot Lane to Open at Downtown Disney District
Sanuk is launching a new flagship store with a grand opening on Friday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m. To celebrate the opening, Sanuk is offering a free bag to the first 100 guests who purchase merchandise at the new Downtown Disney District location. On June 15, join the grand opening
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
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.
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.
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…
Quick-Serve Dinner Favorites at Disneyland Resort
We love a leisurely dinner, but when we want one more drop on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s California Adventure park or on the Matterhorn in Disneyland park, we look for a quick bite. But we still want delicious.
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
Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend Revs Up May 13-15
Does anyone have plans to head to Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend?
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.
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
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
