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Downtown Disney

Hey, Dad. What can you tell me about Downtown Disney (DTD)? Now that's a great question. What can I tell you? I can tell you a whole lot because there is a whole lot to tell.

 

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There are shops, restaurants, shops, hotels, entertainment, shops and more shops. DTD is a special place. It's also a huge place. It stretches over a mile with 3 distinct areas and 2 bus stops.

 

Downtown Disney

Photo by Scottwdw

Hotels

From the very beginning of Downtown Disney there were hotels that were an integral part. Through the years the hotels have undergone transformations, but they are still the closest hotels outside of Disney World.

 

These hotels offer affordable options to the Disney Hotels but still are close enough to be part of the Magic.

 

Dad's DTD hotels page

Restaurants

There are so many great place to eat at Disney World, but this area may have some of the best. There is everything from fine dining to quick snack foods.

 

There is something for everyone (except for McDonalds lovers) here. Kids will love T-Rex and Rainforest Cafe. Adults will really enjoy a great meal at Fulton's Crab House or House of Blues. Check out all the offerings.

 

Dad's DTD Restaurants page

Shops

The whole reason Disney built DTD was because there wasn't enough room in the parks for all the shops and boy are there a lot of shops. There is everything from the biggest Disney Store in the world to a place where you can actually buy mismatched socks. No, I'm not kidding.

 

There are lots of name brand and specialty shops in this area. There is a Harley Davidson store, a Christmas store, and even a store that sells amazing chocolate.

 

Dad's Downtown Disney Stores page

DisneyQuest

DisneyQuest truly is something unique. It's more than just an arcade. It's 4 stories of great interactive fun and games. You can build your own roller coaster and ride it. You can take a virtual ride with the Pirates of the Caribbean. Or you can even plan a little Tron.

Dad's DisneyQuest page

Movie Theater

Want to go to the movies? The movie theater is an AMC 24 where you can not only watch all the latest from Hollywood, you can even get dinner. Dinner and a movie. What an idea.

 

Dad's Downtown Disney Movie Theater page

Hours

What time does everything open? How about close? Inquiring minds want to know. Ok, here you go. Here are the hours from the stores, the restaurants and even some of the entertainment.

Dad's Downtown Disney Hours page

Make your Reservations Today

Who's going to Disney World? You can. It's easy. Just go over to Dad's Pixie and Pirate Destinations page and fill out the little form. Before you know it, you'll be enjoying all that DTD has to offer.

 

Dad's Pixie and Pirate Destinations page

 

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Dad's Bottom Line

There is so much to do at DTD you could spend a whole day walking around and not see everything. Whether it's shopping, dining or enjoying a show, you won't want to miss it.