The once popular Pleasure Island section of Downtown Disney had fallen on hard times. attendance was low, employees were being let go, and even its once-popular nightly New Years Eve celebration had lost some of its magic. Add a few other factors, such as the… Read More »Hyperion Wharf announced to replace Pleasure Island
Downtown Disney must have a two-for-one special going on right now, because where they used to have one McDonalds restaurant, there are now two healthy quick service locations. The new restaurants are the first Pollo Campero location in Orlando and the first Fresh A-Peel location… Read More »Two new Restaurants open in Downtown Disney – Pollo Campero and Fresh A-Peel
Starting tomorrow, 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. The festival is one of… Read More »Festival of the Masters starts Tomorrow – Disney World Art Festival
There’s still time to visit Downtown Disney Saturday or Sunday from 5-8pm. Free trick or treating – how can you beat that? 20 candy stations, storyteller, DJ … Should be fun!
The status of Pleasure Island has been of much debate in Disney fan circles. The general consensus among fans is that Adventurer’s Club should come back ASAP, but that’s about as likely as Disney offering free admission to the Magic Kingdom for a year. Instead,… Read More »Disney files permits to Raze Parts of Pleasure Island
Whenever people tell me there is nothing to do at Downtown Disney I ask if they’ve taken in a showing of La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil? If you haven’t, you’re missing one of the unique opportunities of your visit. They’ve also updated two of the acts recently, so a repeat visit will have some new material.
If you live near Disney World then you should take advantage of the return of the special $50 ticket price for Florida residents. This offer is available for performances August 17 – October 23 on category 2 seats (limit 6).
One of the more popular courses offered at the original Disney Institute was the opportunity to get cooking lessons from a Disney chef. That version of the DI is long gone, but the idea of cooking classes is making a come back. This summer three… Read More »More Cooking Classes at Downtown Disney
Back by popular demand, three of Downtown Disney’s hottest restaurants, Portobello, Fulton’s Crab House and Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe are hosting a one day, progressive kids cooking class on Saturday, June 12th, 2010. Whether you child is a hopeful culinary master, or you just need… Read More »Kids can learn to cook from Downtown Disney’s top chefs