** Saturday Spotlight Downtown Disney**

[jockey]

** SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT ON DOWNTOWN DISNEY**

Good Afternoon, it’s my turn for the Saturday Spotlight this week so here goes!!!


Saturday Spotlight is aimed at helping you get a little bit extra from your trips to Orlando. The tips mentioned here may already be known to you, but perhaps you can contribute a tip of your own which others might not know.

We’re not trying to rewrite the guide books and web pages dedicated to the nuts and bolts information, but hope we can add a little bit of our own icing on the cake.

Check out the Saturday Spotlight 'sticky' thread at the top of the board where we're collecting all the tips from each week's threads covering the different topics.

Here are this week's starter tips for Downtown Disney, so please join in and add your own favourite(s)!



Downtown Disney consists of 3 districts. The Marketplace, West Side and Pleasure Island

•The best thing about DTD is it’s free to park and it’s free to enter! (PI clubs require ticket!)


•AMC movie theatre offers discount before 6pm – this makes a great hangout on a hot day!!!


•Be prepared to queue for the restaurants – some of them will give you a pager so that you can shop while you wait.


•Kids play for free in the Lego Imagination centre.


•The search lights you can see for miles around are located here.


•Visit the Ghirardelli choc shop in the evening…they give free samples.


•When buying a round of drinks at PI make sure you take everyone to the bar with you as they have to show their wrist band!!!


•Thursday night is cast member night at PI so expect a larger number of 18-25 year olds!!


•Check out the world of Disney store – there is a 25 foot hire mountain of plush toys!


•Don’t forget those pets you left behind – check out Disney tails for a selection of collars, beds and pet fragrances!


Here is a link to the DIS DTD information - Downtown Disney


Don’t forget to join us in Chat on Sunday at 7pm we can share more information on Downtown Disney then.

 

[KayleeUK]

Check out the Comedy Club at PI We had a great evening here. I haven't tried the Adventurers Club though..anyone been there?

 

[maleficent_man]

Bring plenty of money!!

 

[Miffy2003]

There are some nice interactive fountains for children to play in when it's hot.

I second the mention of the Lego playground. Some of my fondest memories of our first trip as a family were sitting here with a fruity drink watching the kids have fun!

 

[paulh]

we always find our kids enjoy Disney quest we leve them in there we go round shops then pick them up saves draging them around shops and gives us some time to be alone
Paulh

 

[disney13]

The Adventurers Club is one not to be missed. Been there a few times and had a blast every time. Only been to the Comedy Club once but it's a definate on the list in August (as will be the Adventurers Club!!).

KUNGALOOSH!

Andy

 

[AndRu]

If you find the spot lights, don't try and use your hands to make "Bat Signals". Strange as it may sound, they're VERY HOT!

D'oh!

 

[KayleeUK]

Opening in March 2005 is a Harley Davidson Shop in Pleasure Island.

 

[jockey]

Don't forget the new years eve party everynight at PI!

 

[juliebro]

DS is 16 - which venues at PI would be most suitable for him to come with us to?

Julie

 

[maleficent_man]

I suspect you'll be unable to get DS into any of the clubs - the only one I think you might be okay with is the Comedy Club.

More info is here: http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/faq_pi.htm

That's not to say that you can't just walk about PI and enjoy the fireworks and whatever might be going on on the Main Stage.

Nick

 

[Miffy2003]

DS is 16 - which venues at PI would be most suitable for him to come with us to?

Julie

Julie,

I thought only a couple of the clubs here were for over 21s. Off the top of my head I can't remember which ones though! So I'd have thought he'd be OK (as long as you steered clear of the Over 21 ones)

Cheers

Karen

 

[cheryl.UK]

He will be Ok in most clubs except BET and Mannequins as they are 21 and over. Kids are allowed in the others with an adult. What kind of music does he listen to?

 

[UKDEB]

• The Lego Store is being refurbised and new sculptures are starting to be unveiled;

• We always liked the Gourmet Pantry for a quick bite and I was a bit disappointed that it was being replaced, but The Earl of Sandwich is even better. All the sandwiches come with toasted bread, but just ask if you prefer it untoasted. And, although there is plenty of choice, you can ask for custom fillings;

• For a change of pace, take a leisurely boat trip out to Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside. We did this for the first time in December - the whole area is charming, especially the plantation-style mansion buildings alongside the Sassagoula River. We were fascinated by the old Disney Institute Treehouse Villas. They were in a state of disrepair and quite a few had been affected by the recent hurricanes, but they must have been quite something in their day. I do hope they decide to refurbish them;

• Last, but not least, I love the 1800 Margarita at Cap'n Jack's Margarita Bar (Cuervo 1800 tequila, Cointreau, sour mix, and a Grand Marnier float). Slurrrrp!

 

[KayleeUK]

DOn't forget the Disney Tails shop..for all your pet needs....

My cat loves his Buzz Lightyear outfit. We have also brought the cats the tags to go on their collars (ones with your phone num on). They are in the shape of a Mickey head

 

[UKDEB]

DOn't forget the Disney Tails shop..for all your pet needs....

Kaylee, I'd forgotten about this - it's definitely not to be missed, even if you don't have a pet! Some of the stuff is outrageous.

 

[juliebro]

Cheryl,

He listens to (mostly) hip hop and gansta rap - with the bass turned up as high as h can get away with!

Julie