Things to do in Orlando

Things to do in downtown Orlando

What`s there to do when you`re not in the Parks or it`s way after dark? Day or night at Downtown Disney area, choose from dining with dinosaurs to a distinctly Disney shopping extravaganza to catching incredible live music and shows!

Divided into 3 sections—Downtown Disney West Side, Downtown Disney Marketplace and Pleasure Island—Downtown Disney area is an ever-changing destination committed to keeping the experiences exciting and new.

Downtown Disney West Side

Downtown Disney West Side showcases top-notch restaurants, a 24-screen AMC Pleasure Island movie theater, and other uncommon shops. Here you`ll also find the exquisite Cirque du Soleil La Nouba live entertainment show and the DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive theme park.

Downtown Disney Marketplace

Downtown Disney Marketplace provides an appealing place to take a break from Disney Theme Parks and Water Parks—especially if you`re in search of Disney merchandise. Check out the largest Disney character store in the world. Or, for more of a respite, relax and dine at a lakeside restaurant.


Magic Kingdom theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, captures the enchantment of fairy tales with exciting entertainment, classic attractions, backstage tours and beloved Disney Characters.

Designed like a wheel with the hub in front of Cinderella Castle, pathways spoke out across the 107 acres of Magic Kingdom theme park and lead to these 7 whimsical lands:

* Main Street, U.S.A. area
* Adventureland area
* Frontierland area
* Liberty Square
* Fantasyland; area
* Mickey`s Toontown Fair area (closing February 12, 2011)
* Tomorrowland area

Travel through these lands and see how fantasy becomes reality when you learn how to be a pirate, match wits with funny monsters and conquer mountains. Get swept up in the spectacle of splendid parades and fireworks shows at Magic Kingdom theme park—it`s here that dreams come true for children of all ages.

Mickey`s Toontown Fair Closed

The Magic Kingdom is beginning an expansion that will nearly double the size of Fantasyland. To make way for this transformation, Mickey`s Toontown Fair will close February 12, 2011. Fantasyland construction will be completed in phases with most new attractions open by 2013.

Attraction Changes

In the meantime, you can meet Mickey, Minnie and the Disney princesses throughout Magic Kingdom. Starting Spring 2011, they will greet Guests at the Town Square Exposition Hall.

Tinker Bell and her fairy friends will be joining the cast of Epcot, where they bring magic to the International Flower and Garden Festival in the spring.

The Walt Disney World Railroad will stay open, but the Toontown station will be closed during construction.

The Pirates League

The Pirates League: Transform yerself from a land lubber into a true buccaneer!

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: A beauty salon where little girls are transformed into precious princesses.

Guest Services

Guest Services at Magic Kingdom theme park is a list that includes some of the benefits to Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, where to find ATMs, what attractions use the FASTPASS ticket system, where to find Disney merchandise and where to get a haircut.

Attractions

Attractions at Magic Kingdom theme park consist of classic experiences that pay tribute to Walt Disney`s concepts and designs. Celebrate adventure, fantasy, the past, the future and the imagination. Use Disney`s FASTPASS system on popular attractions to reduce wait times.

Entertainment

Entertainment at Magic Kingdom theme park includes parades, musical stage shows, spectacular nighttime fireworks performances and the chance to meet princes, princesses, heroes and popular Disney Characters. For show schedules, check the Park calendar or Times Guide.

Dining

Dining at Magic Kingdom theme park means sharing meals with Disney Princesses and other Characters. Or grab a fast snack at a quick-service restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner from less than $15 USD to $60 USD per person, based on average Guest check, not including tax and tip.

Shopping

Shopping at Magic Kingdom theme park means exploring the enormous Emporium store and strolling through the numerous shops on Main Street, U.S.A. Find gifts, souvenirs, Disney Character apparel, Pal Mickey, pins and pirate and princess accessories.

Tours

Tours at Magic Kingdom theme park travel through secret areas of the Park. See the steam trains up close, go on a quest to conquer Villains, get highlights of Disney history—or let a team of Disney-trained vacation planning professionals personalize a tour for you!

Special Events

Special Events at Magic Kingdom theme park include Mickey`s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey`s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Calendars

Calendars for Magic Kingdom theme park display Park hours, Extra Magic Hours, operational updates, entertainment and special events.

Transportation

Transportation to and from Magic Kingdom theme park is available via monorail, bus and boat throughout Walt Disney World Resort, and is complimentary for Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests. For Park Guests choosing to drive, convenient self-parking is also available.

Walt Disney World Resort

* Disney`s Animal Kingdom theme park
* Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park
* Epcot theme park
* Magic Kingdom theme park
* Disney`s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
* Disney`s Blizzard Beach Water Park
* Disney`s BoardWalk Area
* Downtown Disney Area
* ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
* Disney Resort hotels



Pleasure Island

Enjoy a brand new mix of shopping and dining experiences at Pleasure Island as it is transformed through 2011. Raglan Road Irish Pub & Bar, Fuego by Sosa Cigars, Paradiso 37, Curl by Sammy Duval, Orlando Harley-Davidson, and outdoor food and beverage locations remain open during the transition. For more information regarding these changes, please visit the Pleasure Island FAQ page page.

Guest Services

Guest Services at Downtown Disney area covers such topics as where to find an ATM, where to park and how to rent a stroller, wheelchair or electric convenience vehicle (ECV). This list also contains some of the benefits to Guests who stay at a Disney Resort hotel.

Entertainment

Entertainment at Downtown Disney area takes place throughout the day and into the night with a wide array of acrobatic artistry, art, theater, music and even an indoor interactive theme park.

Dining

Dining at Downtown Disney area includes quick-service restaurants that serve fast snacks, as well as numerous specialized eateries that offer regional, ethnic and elegant fare. Many restaurants offer panoramic views of Buena Vista Lagoon; others provide live entertainment.

Shopping

Shopping at Downtown Disney area means finding everything from magnets to music to Disney character merchandise in the world`s largest Disney store. Participate in pin trading, pick out some apparel or perhaps get a princess makeover at the unique Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

Transportation

Transportation to and from the Downtown Disney area is available via bus throughout Walt Disney World Resort and is complimentary for Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests. For Park Guests choosing to drive, complimentary self-parking is also available.

Walt Disney World Resort

* Disney`s Animal Kingdom theme park
* Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park
* Epcot theme park
* Magic Kingdom theme park
* Disney`s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
* Disney`s Blizzard Beach Water Park
* Disney`s BoardWalk Area
* Downtown Disney Area
* ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
* Disney Resort hotels

Guest Policies

* Downtown Disney Area admission and parking are complimentary.


Epcot theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks at Walt Disney World Resort, sprawls across 300 acres—twice the size of Magic Kingdom theme park—and is divided into Future World and World Showcase.

Future World

Future World is full of sensational attractions—including one of the fastest attractions in all Disney Parks—as well as inspiring entertainment and shows, all of which focus on technological advancements, innovation and wonder. In Future World, ideas become reality.

The Epcot theme park icon, Spaceship Earth, looking like a giant golf ball rising high above the horizon, welcomes you as you walk through the Park`s main entrance.

World Showcase

Beyond Future World, if entering from the main gate at Epcot theme park, is the World Showcase area. World Showcase is a collective of Pavilions that wrap around the World Showcase Lagoon. Inside the Pavilions, find shops, attractions and restaurants that represent the culture and cuisine of these 11 countries:

* Mexico
* Norway
* China
* Germany
* Italy
* United States
* Japan
* Morocco
* France
* United Kingdom
* Canada

While walking between Pavilions, be amused by live performers—some may even invite you to participate in the show! There`s also plenty of kid-centric entertainment, too, like Disney Character meet and greet locations and Kidcot fun stops. At Kidcot stations, kids can create one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

In Epcot theme park, creativity is encouraged, imagination is celebrated and countries are united. Be amazed, inspired, enlightened and entertained!

Guest Services

Guest Services at Epcot theme park covers such topics as what to wear, what attractions use the FASTPASS ticket system, how to locate Disney character merchandise and where to find services like ATMs, activity centers specifically for kids and baby care centers.

Attractions

Attractions at Epcot theme park range from one of the fastest Disney attractions to gentle boat rides, from a thrilling hang-gliding experience to interactive play areas that ignite kids` imaginations. Use Disney`s FASTPASS system on popular attractions to reduce wait times.

Entertainment

Entertainment at Epcot theme park continues day and night. See live shows, concerts, Character meet and greets, acrobats, fireworks, musicians, mimes, dancers, drummers, comedians and a talking turtle named Crush. For show schedules, check the Park calendar or Times Guide.

Dining

Dining at Epcot theme park includes quick-service restaurants for fast snacks, as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Choose from casual, upscale and character dining experiences, and try a variety of international cuisines at the 11 World Showcase Pavilions.

Tours

Tours at Epcot theme park take you behind the scenes and bring you close to the action. Walk, ride a Segway Personal Transporter, swim The Seas with Nemo & Friends—or let a team of Disney-trained vacation planning professionals personalize a tour for you!

Special Events

Special Events at Epcot theme park include Holidays Around The World, the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival and the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Shopping

Shopping at Epcot theme park means exploring Mouse Gears in the Future World area—the Park`s largest Disney merchandise store, and discovering wares specific to each one of the 11 countries represented in the World Showcase Pavilions.

Calendars

Calendars for Epcot theme park display Park hours, Extra Magic Hours, operational updates, entertainment show schedules and special events.

Transportation

Transportation to and from Epcot theme park is available via monorail, bus and boat throughout Walt Disney World Resort, and is complimentary for Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests. For Park Guests choosing to drive, convenient self-parking is also available.

Walt Disney World Resort

* Disney`s Animal Kingdom theme park
* Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park
* Epcot theme park
* Magic Kingdom theme park
* Disney`s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
* Disney`s Blizzard Beach Water Park
* Disney`s BoardWalk Area
* Downtown Disney Area
* ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
* Disney Resort hotels

Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses of Hollywood-style action with live shows, thrilling attractions, backstage tours and special events that only happen in this Disney Park dedicated to entertainment.

The glitz and glamour of the Hollywood Heydays from the 1930s and 1940s are captured by the neon, chrome, art deco and modern architecture throughout Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park. The streets and sections of the 4 areas of the Park blend together like a large, bustling movie set.

Step into the action with new attractions—like the American Idol Experience—that might put you center stage and under the spotlight. Feel like a star, or come face-to-face with one! Collect autographs and pose for photos at special events or at Character greeting locations.

Live out your desire for stardom by participating in parades, being part of a rock `n` roll fantasy and experiencing spectacular attractions based on blockbuster movies and top TV shows—all at Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park where movie magic comes to life!

Guest Services

Guest Services at Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park covers such topics as what to wear, where to meet and greet Disney Characters, what attractions use the FASTPASS ticket system, where to find ATMs, and how to rent strollers or electric convenience vehicles.

Attractions

Attractions at Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park, centered on stardom and spectacle, include high-speed rides, high-octane stunt shows and hilarious live performances: something for everyone! Use Disney`s FASTPASS system on popular attractions to reduce wait times.

Entertainment

Entertainment at Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park consists of Broadway-style musicals, Disney Character meet and greets, parades and live shows that flow through the streets and a nighttime fireworks spectacle. For show schedules, check the Park calendar or Times Guide.

Dining

Dining at Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park includes a range of restaurants and experiences from Character Dining to casual, quick-service to upscale, from less than $15 USD to $60 USD per person. Price range based on average Guest check, not including alcohol, tax and tip.

Shopping

Shopping at Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park means exploring specialty stores that carry collectible TV and movie memorabilia, special edition Disney cels, personalized Character merchandise, children`s costumes, and clothing with logos from popular attractions.

Special Events

Special Events at Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park give you the chance to honor the holidays, participate a stellar graduation celebration, and meet and greet stars—from Hollywood, from the sports world and even celebrities from another galaxy!

Tours & Special Experiences

Tours at Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park include a extensive adventure through multiple Theme Parks, or let a team of Disney-trained vacation planning professionals personalize a tour for you!

Calendars

Calendars for Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park display Park hours, Extra Magic Hours, operational updates, entertainment and special events.

Transportation

Transportation to and from Disney`s Hollywood Studios theme park is available via bus and boat throughout Walt Disney World Resort, and is complimentary for Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests. For Park Guests choosing to drive, self-parking is also available.

Walt Disney World Resort