Downtown Disney

Whatever your taste in music, food or entertainment you will find a “Downtown” that any Chamber of Commerce would be proud of.

This waterfront entertainment complex is divided into three districts.

Westside
Shopping, dining and entertainment with a flavor all its own

This latest district to be added to Downtown Disney is designed as an ultra urban shopping, dining and entertainment complex with wide promenades set along the banks of Buena Vista Lagoon. Here guests will find some of the most interesting shopping and unique entertainment to be found in all of Downtown Disney.

Things To Know Before You Go

Hours of Operation
Shops open from 11:00am until 11:00pm
Dining available from 11:00am until 12:00mn
Hours may vary during different times of the years. For hours of operation during your stay call (407) 828-3058

Parking
Free self-parking available
Valet Parking is available Thursday through Sunday after 5:00pm for around $6.00.

ATM’s
ATM’s (automatic teller machines) are available in the Westside at two locations. One is near the House of Blues and the other near Forty Thirst Street


Some of Stand outs that you will find at Disney’s Westside

Cirque Du Soleil, La Nouba
This is like no circus that you have ever been to. Cirque Du Soleil is an avant-garde seamless production that combines circus art, music and theater that you not only see and hear but also feel. Some nearly 100 performers and musicians make the impossible seem possible in a style that is all their own.

DisneyQuest
This is the latest and the newest brand of Disney theme park. In this simple five-story building Disney has boldly gone where it has only modestly gone before. A combination of theme park elements, that is to say environment or theming has join forces with 21st century computer technology to deliver an adventure that is intended to engage the entire family.
 

Marketplace
Shop and dine among the over 20 unique shops and restaurants

This combination of specialty stores and restaurants is located in Downtown Disney. Here guests will find a comfortable and relaxing shopping, dining and entertainment district with the look and feel of a small village.

Things To Know Before You Go

Hours of Operation
Shops open from 9:30am until 11:00pm
Dining available from 10:30am until 11:00pm
Hours may vary during different times of the years for hours of operation during your stay call (407) 828-3058

Parking
Free self-parking available

ATM’s
ATM’s (automatic teller machines) are available in the Marketplace at two locations. One is at Guest Services and the other near World of Disney

Some of Stand outs that you will find at Disney’s Marketplace

World of Disney
The preverbal Mother Load of all things Disney including gifts, souvenirs, apparel and just about anything else you could imagine

Lego Imagination Center
A large and fun collection of Lego products with many that you may not have seen before
Kids will love this interactive playground, which is loaded with Lego blocks. Some life size creations are on display that will delight and even amaze the adults in your group.

Pleasure Island Downtown Disney
Disney for grownups

This is indeed Disney for grownups. Guests will find a non-stop street party with the best in live entertainment. The eight different nightclubs offer up their own party for this nightly New Year’s Eve celebration.

Located in Downtown Disney Pleasure Island is roughly six acres and situated on a manmade island. This entertainment complex is easily accessible by a main entrance or by connecting bridges from other parts of Downtown Disney. While shopping and dining opportunities are available here entertainment is really the focus.

Things To Know Before You Go

Operating Hours
Pleasure Island shops are open from 11:00am until 1:00am
Nightclubs are open from 7:00pm until 2:00am

Hours may vary during different times of the years for hours of operation during your stay call (407) 828-3058

Admission
One night admission is about $20.00 and entitles guests to all eight nightclubs.
Admission media’s such as Disney’s Park Hopper Plus Tickets and the Ultimate Park Hopper Pass include admission to Pleasure Island.
An annual pass to Pleasure Island is available for about $58.00

Pleasure Island is open to guests with no admission charge from 11:00am until 7:00pm.
An adult must accompany guests under 18 after 7:00pm

Alcoholic Eligibility
Guests must be 21 years of age and provided proof in order to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
Guests may obtain and wear a wristband to avoid being asked for proof of age as they move from one nightclub to another.

Guests under the age of 21 are admitted to all nightclubs except the BET Soundstage Club and Mannequins.

Parking
Pleasure Island has its own parking lot that allows easy access to the main entrance.
Self-parking is free. Valet parking for around $6.00 is available after 5:30pm.
Unable to find a parking spot in the Pleasure Island parking lot or plan on just walking over after dinner from another section of Downtown Disney? No problem. Just park in any of the Downtown Disney parking facilities and enter by the bridge that connects Pleasure Island to the rest of Downtown Disney.

ATM’s
ATM (automatic teller machines) is available at Pleasure Island near Rock ‘N’ Roll Beach Club.
Smoking Policy Smoking is permitted everywhere on the island except at the Comedy Warehouse and the Adventure’s Club

Some of Stand outs that you will find at Disney’s Pleasure Island

Adventurers Club
When you walk in you will find yourself in an English styled Gentlemen’s Club, but before you turn around you may want to wait and see what this club is all about. Downstairs in the Library guest are treated for the show that will get under way about every 30 minutes or so

Pleasure Island Jazz Company
This relaxed eatery is possibly one of the best kept secrets at Downtown Disney. If your taste in music is jazz and you are not in a hurry to hit one of the other clubs give this one a try.