This article comes to us from Sarah Tully at the OC Register. The Cupcake Store is back selling treats in Downtown Disney. But it has yet to settle into a permanent spot. The Mission Viejo-based business opened in a white kiosk near ESPN Zone on Oct. 16. But the store
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Disney World Quick Tips – Please Don’t “Wing It”
Most of my friends and acquaintances know how I feel about everything Disney and when they decide they are going to visit Walt Disney World they always ask what I think. I’m always excited for them and I ask them about their plans for resorts, parks, meals etc. You would
Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney Nov. 12-14, 2010
Approximately 145 award-winning fine artists, 200 chalk artists and 40 folk artists will showcase their one-of-a-kind and limited-edition painting, photography, sculptures, jewelry and more at Festival of the Masters presented by Sharpie® Nov. 12-14, 2010, at Downtown Disney. One of the Southeast’s most highly regarded juried art festivals since 1975,
Signs of life at Disney World’s Pleasure Island
This article comes to us from Jason Garcia at the Orlando Sentinel. Two years after Walt Disney World turned out the lights at the nightclubs of Pleasure Island, there are signs of life for the near-forgotten entertainment district. Disney this week filed a pair of permits signaling the start of
Take 5 at Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney, at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, provides countless dining, shopping and entertainment experiences. Here are our Top 5 posts on dining, shopping and entertainment at Downtown Disney. What is your favorite thing to do at Downtown Disney? Let us know in the comments. Top 5: Dining
Happy Haunting! Returns Oct. 30-31 to Downtown Disney
This article comes to us from Kristin Ford at The Daily Disney. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is sold out for Halloween, but that doesn’t mean you can’t trick-or-treat at Walt Disney World. Downtown Disney’s Happy Haunting! event offers free sweets and entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 and
First-Ever Benefit Sale for United Way and Other Local Nonprofits
Just in time for the holiday season, United Way (UW) is announcing The Benefit Sale, hosted and sponsored by Walt Disney World Resort. Supporting the efforts of UW and other local nonprofit agencies, the inaugural retail event on Saturday, November 6 from 5:30 – 9:30 a.m. will feature incredible discounts
Best Things I Love About Disney…Characters In Flight
Located at Downtown Disney, Characters In Flight is a fun experience that you should try out if you are comfortable with it. I have an issue with heights but after looking at the gondola under the balloon and watching more than a few trips up and down from my secure
Oldies But Goodies – Cirque du Soleil
Let’s face it fellow Seniors, we love to be entertained. We also love the chance to sit in a cool, shady area several times a day while touring Walt Disney World. Perhaps this explains the large numbers of folks with white hair, and alas in my case as with many
Downtown Disney’s La Nouba Presents Fantastic Offer to Florida Residents Aug. 17–Oct. 23
La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce a special $50 ticket price for Florida residents. This offer is available for performances August 17 – October 23 on category 2 seats (limit 6). This authentic Cirque du Soleil production has added two acts inspired by the playfulness of
Disney World Quick Tips – Taking A Break While On The Run
A visit to Walt Disney World can be exhausting. Most experienced visitors will encourage you to take a break each day by going back to your resort for a dip in the pool and a short nap. Many of you know that is not always possible because of short visit
D23 Members Now Receive 15% Off Meals at House of Blues in Orlando!
D23 Members visiting Walt Disney World will want to be sure to stop into House of Blues Orlando in Downtown Disney to enjoy some of their down-home, delta-inspired cuisine. From their crispy catfish fingers to their full rack BBQ Basted Baby Back Ribs, there’s something to tingle everyone’s taste buds
Downtown Disney location shuts down
This article comes to us from Sarah Tully at the OC Register A caricature stand next month will temporarily take the place of a custom skateboard kiosk, which recently closed in Downtown Disney. The Board Factory, which allowed visitors to design their own skateboards, closed Aug. 9 after about seven
Disney Food Confession – Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding with Recipe
What is it? Ger’s Bread and Butter Pudding served–wait for it–with individual pitchers of creme anglaise and butterscotch. Sigh. Where to find it: Raglan Road in Downtown Disney. Why you want it: Imagine bread pudding, if you will. It’s good, but ordinary. But add two delightful little pitchers of butterscotch and
