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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks aren’t the only places to have a monstrous time during this Friday’s all-nighter at the Disneyland Resort … the Downtown Disney District is also getting in on the fun with extended hours and more. Check it out: Restaurants, Food Carts and Quick Service Locations Downtown Disney District restaurants...
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On more than one occasion, I’ve been accused of being “old-fashioned” and “sentimental” (I take both as compliments, by the way!), so when I heard the story of Vincent from Silhouette Portraits and the family from Strongsville, OH, I was instantly enamored. Imagine coming to Downtown Disney for nearly a quarter of a century...
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I know there are a lot of Disney fans out there, not to mention Hipsters, who fell in love with the Hipster Mickey art by Jerrod Maruyama when it first made the scene in June 2012 with the opening of WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney District. Surely, you remember this cool guy? If...
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One cool thing that the jewelry team is introducing at the show is a unique Disney Parks starter bracelet. The bracelet will contain a few beads, which can jump start a bead collection. I’m excited to see they are introducing a red Minnie Mouse-inspired bow along with a cupcake bead that has a Minnie...
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When my mom and sister told me that they wanted to spend the day at Downtown Disney during their Spring Break visit, my first thought was “Yes! I can show off my newly discovered favorites!” My next was “What the heck will we do with Harper?” Harper is my adorable, perfect, curly-haired, 2-year-old niece....
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Here’s your first look at some of the new “Good vs. Evil” artwork debuting at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney District over the coming weeks. The first two images are by this month’s WonderGround Gallery artist in residence, Jeff Granito, and feature Cinderella in Magical Makeover and Tiana in Blooms of the Bayou....
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After a family trip to Ireland, we jumped at the chance to re-live the experience over a shared meal at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant at Downtown Disney – and not just any “order-off-the-menu” experience, but a traditional Sunday roast, much like families enjoy so much on the Emerald Isle. We could have...
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I’m a big believer that good ideas can come from anyone. That’s why, when I got the green light to write for the Disney Parks Blog, I asked my co-workers to come to me with any story suggestions they had. (My theory is: if they think it’s cool, you will too!) My friend Louis...
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Hey everyone. I’m Darcy, former Community Manager for the Walt Disney World Resort Facebook page and the newest Disney Parks Blog author, sharing updates from the heart of Downtown Disney. (Literally, my office is smack-dab in the middle of the property. I love my job!) Just over a month ago, I accepted a brand-new...
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Inside the Magic The wonderful world of Disney gets Downtown makeoverBoston HeraldDowntown Disney is currently made up of three sections: The Marketplace, Pleasure Island and the West Side — home to the Cirque du Soleil theater. Much of Pleasure Island, which once housed several nightclubs ranging from a comedy club and country …The story...
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Of all the additions Walt Disney World will make during the next few years as it transforms its Downtown Disney shopping district into the larger ” Disney Springs,” none will be more important than a pair of parking garages. Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Disney parking garages may cost taxpayers millionsMaster Build...
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WKMG Orlando Amid rumors of possible retailers, Disney announces overhaul of Downtown …Fox NewsWalt Disney World announced a multi-year plan to remake Downtown Disney, dubbed Disney Springs, that will add more retail, dining and nightlife experiences and features like open-air promenades. Disney says it plans to double the number of shops, …Starting Next Month...
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Downtown Disney is set to fade into history, making way for a bigger new community. Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Downtown Disney to make way for Disney Springs – CNN InternationalDowntown Disney to be revamped as Disney SpringsDowntown Disney District Extended Hours for Monstrous Summer All-Nighter at the Disneyland ResortA ‘Picture Perfect’...
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WKMG Orlando Downtown Disney to make way for Disney SpringsCNN International"Disney Springs will be a timeless, vibrant place where Walt Disney World guests and local residents can relax, shop, dine and be entertained in an imaginative setting where they'll instantly feel at home," said Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney …Disney to Overhaul to...
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World Resort announced plans Thursday to build an expanded outdoor retail complex called Disney Springs on the site of what is now called Downtown Disney . Disney – Yahoo! News Search Results Related Posts:Downtown Disney to make way for Disney SpringsDowntown Disney to make way for...
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On a weekend when everyone wants to be Irish, Downtown Disney District will invite visitors to join in the spirit with a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Disneyland Resort. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, Downtown Disney District will offer special entertainment for St....
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WKMG Orlando Rumor: Downtown Disney announcement to come out todayOrlando Business Journal (blog)Back in February, I wrote how ParkRumors.com found documents detailing multiple new areas of Downtown Disney including The Gateway section of the new complex acting as the main entrance hub with a five-story parking garage; Town Center, which is a …Overhaul coming...
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For those who are anxiously awaiting the release of “Oz The Great and Powerful,” get in line – but it will have to be behind me! I have to say, I’m rather intrigued to see just how “Oz The Great and Powerful” came to be. On March 9, let WonderGround Gallery transport you to...
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I love looking at old Disney Parks photos, especially shots taken inside merchandise shops – they totally remind me of my childhood trips to Walt Disney World Resort and the toys I remember pleading my mom for.
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Every once in a while, inspiration for a blog post seems to find me – and that was surely the case with this one! Earlier this month, I was digging for photos in our company photo archive to run with a completely unrelated blog post when I came across these shots, which were taken...
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Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! What better way to celebrate the holiday here at Walt Disney World Resort than at Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop? The Downtown Disney shop, which also celebrates its 15th anniversary today, offers delicious candies, hot chocolate drinks, and a mouth-watering selection of chocolate sundaes. Here’s a look inside: Sweet!...
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I recently spent an early morning at Downtown Disney Marketplace shooting some video footage of various merchandise locations. One of the shops I visited was Tren-D, the stylish boutique that is the place for the most up-to-date Disney fashions and accessories. I feel like every time I visit that location, the assortment has changed....
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With Valentine’s Day only a few weeks away, I spent some time at Magic Kingdom Park getting ideas for gifts. I found three unique necklaces at Uptown Jewelers on Main Street, U.S.A., which I had never seen before. They didn’t have traditional neck clasps; instead, they used magnets to pull the two sides together....
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Grammy winners and Disneyland Resort favorite Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea have been nominated for a 2013 Grammy award for their eighth album, “Oye,” in the category of Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano). To celebrate, the full ensemble will appear in the Downtown Disney District on February 5 at 1 p.m. They...
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Leave it to the high-energy team at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant to come up with an unbeatable combo for Sunday brunch: deliciously authentic Irish cuisine and foot-stomping Irish dancers with live music. It’s an experience we can’t wait to repeat. If you’re tired of quiche, bacon and eggs, Chef Kevin Dundon has...
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The Super Bowl is less than two weeks away and if you haven’t decided where you’re going to watch the big game, I’ve got the perfect suggestion for you: Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney. Sure, it’s normally all about family-friendly bowling, food and entertainment, but come Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 3), it’s going...
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Are you a fan of Disney Princesses? Villains? Or HARVEYS? Consider this new release a triple threat, because if you answered yes to each of those questions, you’re in trouble. On February 9, Disney Theme Park Merchandise and HARVEYS will debut the newest collection called HARVEYS for Disney Couture Good vs. Evil Princess and...
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WKMG Orlando Custodian finds hand grenades in Downtown Disney trash canFox NewsA custodian at Downtown Disney in Orlando got a shock when they discovered three hand grenades in a trash can. MyFoxOrlando.com reports the three grenades were hollowed out and posed no threat to the theme park. Authorities say they were removed …Hand grenades...
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WKMG Orlando Hand grenades found at Downtown DisneyOrlando SentinelA Walt Disney World janitor found three hand grenades at Downtown Disney Wednesday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. Investigators said the hollowed-out grenades posed no danger. They were found in a parking lot in an area open only to …Training grenades found in trash at...
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Our tour of seasonal entertainment continues today with a look at performer Mitch Corbin, a unique “triple threat” who plays the guitar, mandolin and violin at Downtown Disney. Mitch not only plays holiday tunes on these instruments, but uses technology to combine the sounds of each one together right before an audience. See for...
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