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Disney's Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL

About Downtown Disney

Downtown Disney is a 120-acre entertainment, dining, and shopping complex located on the Walt Disney World Resort. This area is made up of three sections:
Marketplace, West Side and Pleasure Island.

A shoppers' paradise, Downtown Disney features shops such as World of Disney, Lego Imagination Center, the Art of Disney, and the mega Virgin Records. Unique entertainment can be found at Cirque du Soleil and Disney Quest.

Downtown Disney is located at 1780 East Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 . The phone number is (407) 828-3800. You can also call 407-WDW-2NITE for Downtown Disney information.


Hours of operation

Disney Marketplace:
Shops open 9:30am to 11:00pm (Sunday - Thursday)
Shops open 9:30 a.m. to 11:30pm (Friday - Saturday)
Restaurants open daily 9:00am to 11:00pm

Disney West Side:
Shops open 10:30am to 11:00pm (Sunday - Thursday)
Shops open 10:30am to Midnight (Friday - Saturday)
Restaurants open daily from 11:00am to Midnight


Disney Pleasure Island:
Shops open daily 7:00pm to 1:00am
Clubs open nightly 7:00pm to 2:00am

Transportation

Resort Guests can get to Downtown Disney by taking Disney Transportation:

Disney World Bus: From any of the Disney hotels, take the bus marked Downtown Disney. Check with your resort to see what time the bus to Downtown Disney operates. From Fort Wilderness, the Downtown Disney bus operates from the Outpost Depot. There is no direct bus transportation from any of the theme parks or from the Transportation and Ticket Center.

There are 2 bus stops once you arrive at Downtown Disney; one in Pleasure Island, and the Marketplace. During the afternoon, do not be surprised if your bus stops at other locations, such as Typhoon Lagoon.

By Boat: If you are staying at Old Key West or Port Orleans you have the option of taking the boat to the Pleasure Island/Marketplace area. Make sure to check the departure times of the last boat back.

On Foot: The only resort close enough to walk is Saratoga Springs.

By Cab: Valet or Bell Services at any Disney hotel will be glad to call a cab for you. At the Swan and Dolphin, Valet Services has a car that will take you to Downtown Disney for $14+ gratuity.

By Car: Pleasure Island is located on Buena Vista Drive, not far from I-4. From the Magic Kingdom Resorts: Follow World Drive south to Epcot Center Dr. Heading east on Epcot Center drive, follow it to Buena Vista Drive and head east. You'll pass Typhoon Lagoon and the Pleasure Island will be on the left. From the Boardwalk Inn: Exit your resort onto Buena Vista Drive and head east.

Disney Resort driving directions

From Orlando International Airport: take OIA South. Exit (FL 417S - Toll) to Osceola Parkway West (Exit 3) to Walt Disney World Exits.

From Miami/Ft. Lauderdale: take the Florida Turnpike North to Osceola Parkway West (Exit 249) to Walt Disney World Exits.

From the Daytona: take I-4 West to Walt Disney World Exits.

From the Tampa: take I-4 East to Walt Disney World Exits.

From Interstate 95, U.S. Highway 1 or southbound on the Florida Turnpike: take I-4 West to Walt Disney World Exits.

From northbound on the Florida Turnpike: take Osceola Parkway which connects with U.S. Highway 192 and Walt Disney World Resort.

From southbound Interstate 75: take the Florida Turnpike South to Interstate 4 West to Walt Disney World Resort Exits.

Disney World Resort is just southwest of Orlando, off Interstate 4, west of the Florida Turnpike. Use our Disney World Google Map to find the exact location.

Downtown Disney is located at 1780 East Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 . The phone number is (407) 828-3800. You can also call 407-WDW-2NITE for Downtown Disney information.

Disney vacations

The least crowded time to visit is from Labor Day to Thanksgiving and from the week after President's Day (mid-February) to the start of Spring Break (mid-March).

You can definitely make the most of your vacation by staying at one of the Disney World hotels. If you do, you will enjoy special benefits such as Magic Hours, discounts at six Disney World golf courses, and Walt Disney World quality and service.

But if you choose to stay at one of the many hotels near Disney World, you can still visit all of the Disney properties to enjoy the atmosphere, have a meal, or shop. You may be charged for parking, but you can get validated for up to one hour of parking for each $10 you spend while you're there.

Some of the more popular deluxe priced resorts include Walt Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Polynesian Resort, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and the Grand Floridian Resort hotels.


Disney sells theme park tickets on their website, but you can not print the tickets, meaning you must order early and have the tickets mailed to you.
You can also buy tickets through your local auto club, Disney Store or through a school or work activities office. Many offsite hotels also sell Disney passports at the front desk.

I suggest researching Disney ticket prices in advance, and buy your pass before you get to the park. No sense wasting the first hour waiting in line at the ticket booth.


Points of interest

Magic Kingdom: 6.65 miles / 10.70 km
Epcot: 5.75 miles / 9.25 km
Disney-MGM Studios: 3.60 miles / 5.80 km
Animal Kingdom: 6.55 miles / 10.55 km
Blizzard Beach: 4.70 miles / 7.55 km
Typhoon Lagoon: 2.10 miles / 3.80 km
Universal Studios: 11.80 miles / 19.00 km
Orlando International Airport:
17.10 miles / 27.50 km
Disney trip planning

 

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