Downtown Disney-Market Place

THE MARKET PLACE
Downtown Disney Shopping

If you're looking to shop for all things "Disney" or just want a break from the theme parks, the Marketplace is a terrific destination. There's a great selection of shops and restaurants located here. All of the Walt Disney World resorts offer transportation to Downtown Disney. The best time to visit Downtown Disney is during the day. As evening approaches, be prepared for crowds, particularly on weekends.

Basin - Bath & Facial Products This is bit off the beaten path and towards the rear of the World of Disney store. Featuring natural skin and bath products. There are wonderful hand cut soaps, bath crystals and salts, shampoo bars, scented candles, etc. Visitors are encouraged to try out the products with the testers found throughout the shop. This shop can be potent with all the varieties of smells.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

For all those little girls dreaming of being a Disney Princess, this latest addition to the World of Disney is the perfect fit. More of a salon than a store, there are 10 salon stations where girls can get their hair, nails and makeup done. A second Boutique is located at Cinderellla's Castle in the Magic Kingdom. Reservations are strongly recommended. The number to call is: 407-WDW-STYLE.

Package Prices:

COACH: Hair style and shimmering makeup - $53.20 with tax
CROWN: Hair style, shimmering makeup and nails - $58.53 with tax
CASTLE: Hair style, shimmering makeup and nails plus full Princess costume with accessories and photo package (one 6x8 and four 4x6 pix) - starting at $202.30 with tax

DISNEY SECRET STAR MAKEOVER: Hannah Montana Wig, T-Shirt, Guitar purse, microphone headset (prop), Backstage Pass makeup kit, photo shoot (1 - 6x8 photo with themed holder) - starts at $117.20 with tax

COOL DUDE: Hair style, colored gels and a Mickey stencil - $7.50 (w/o tax)

With the addition of the Boutique, there's been an expansion of Princess merchandise.

The Art of Disney

Whether you're a collector of Disney Memorabilia and artwork or not, this Downtown Disney shop is worth a visit. There's a vast collection of limited edition Sericels, lithographs, original paintings, sculptures, collectible figurines including the Walt Disney Classics Collection, crystal, Lenox, etc. The range of prices makes this appealing to both the serious collector and those wanting something special on a modest budget.

Disney's Days of Christmas

The Days of Christmas is a must see shop at anytime of the year, but make certain that you visit during the Holiday season. You can find a wide variety of Disney character ornaments, Santa hats and Christmas stockings.

The more collectible items include the Disney Village pieces, Christopher Radko ornaments, Disney Railroad Train Sets, Snowbabies, and the Walt Disney World Showcase Collection. This store has an extensive selection of Christmas movies and books, including The Polar Express and Jolly Old Santa Clause. The traditional glass Mickey head, in an array of colors and themes, can be personalized for just $3.00 per word.

Holiday goodies such as cocoa, coffee, cookies and peppermint bark are also found here. If you celebrate the Festival of Lights check out the Disney Hanukkah decorations and the large selection of blue and white ornaments. The small section of non-Disney ornaments includes glass Santas, snowmen, birds, the Fleur de lis, and Christmas pickles. Decorations for Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Easter can also be found here seasonally.

Disney's Pin Traders

This open air shop is where you'll find almost every Disney pin imaginable. There are hundreds of pins displayed by themes as well as Limited Editions. Pin trading sessions are also hosted here. Even if you're not into collecting pins, it's always fun to look through the selection of pins. Pins are an inexpensive souvenir.

Disney Design-A-Tee

Design, customize and personalize your own Hanes tee shirt. This store has several large user friendly computers that will walk you through the entire design process. First you choose the size and and the color of the shirt you want. Depending on the size you choose, the variety of color may be limited. Then your select your art from several Disney categories, such as Celebrations, Characters, Princesses, Tinker Bell, Pirates, Pixar, Disney Films, and Holidays. The final step in the design process is personalizing your tee with custom text. There are several fonts, styles, and colors that you can choose from. When you're done you print out your ticket, pay, and then come back in about 30 minutes to pick it up.

EuroSpain/Arribas Brothers

This crystal specialty shop offers a wide variety of unique gifts. It's a bit off the beaten track, located between Team Mickey and Basin. Skilled craftsmen work on various pieces in view of guests. A wide variety of items can be personalized.

Goofy's Candy Company -A fantastic interactive candy shop that's certain to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether or not you have a sweet tooth, you have to visit Goofy's Candy Company in the Downtown Disney Marketplace. Its so much more than a candy store. It's bright and colorful, as you'd expect. There are rows and rows of self serve bins where you can get treats at $2.98 a quarter pound. (A limited selection of sugar free candies are available.) There are pre-packaged candies and novelties for sale as well as glass displays filled with tempting confections.

Hands Arts Memories- Your handprint can be personalized by the artists in this shop into a hand-painted one-of-a-kind treasure.

Lefty's - The Left Hand Store- Offering all types of items for those guests that are left handed. The store has a wide variety of items such as cooking utensils,
pens, pencils, and more.

LEGO Imagination Center

Almost every type of Lego is available here. From the simplest set of blocks to the latest kits, clothing and games, you're bound to find something for all ages at this store. Outside of the shop is a 3,000 square foot play zone. There are amazing lego creations found around the shop, including a "sea serpent" in the lake. This is a great photo spot.

Mickey's Mart - Everything Ten Dollars and UnderLocated near Pooh Corner, this shop offers some great values. There are grab bags and "4 for $10.00" bins. Each week there's a featured item on sale.

Once Upon a Toy Store

This store is for the child and the child at heart. The exterior appears to be constructed out of Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys. Every Disney themed toy imaginable is featured here. There are incredible displays including the Monorail system in miniature. All of Disney's DVDs currently available for sale can be found here. In addition to an extensive display, there's a binder that contains the full listing of 300+ titles.

Rainforest Cafe Shop - Adjacent to the Rainforest Cafe. A full line of Rainforest themed merchandise including clothing, mugs, jewelry, private label condiments, postcards, toys, candy, mugs, etc.

Team Mickey Athletic Club

The perfect shop for the sports enthusiast. Disney themed sportswear for virtually all sports including golf apparel and accessories, athletic jerseys and footwear, ESPN brand merchandise and a limited selection of sports memorabilia. There are wonderful Disney themed bowling balls that are sure to make you a league standout. You can find a large selection of sports gear with your favorite College or Professional team.
Rawlings Making The Game shop is where you can purchase customized baseball bats, ball and mitts.

Lathe Bat - Engraved: $74.99
Maple Bat - Engraved: 64.99
Full Size Bat - Engraved: $49.99
Blank Bat: $29.99
Mini Bat - Engraved: $24.99
Bat Case: $14.99
Authentic Helmet: $49.99
Replica Helmet: $29.99

Tren-D

The newest shop, Tren-D, at the Downtown Disney Marketplace is just that, trendy! All of the merchandise for sale here is chic, hip, and sometimes eco-friendly. Disney hit a home run with this store which offers Disney Couture clothing and handbags, Tarina Tarantino and Judith Jack jewelry, and earth friendly candy wrapper purses. They carry cool Mickey t-shirts along with clothing from Roxy, Element, Billabong and Lucy Love. You will also find Wicked Wahine lotions and perfumes, Swan Creek candles, and H2O bath products. The hottest item in the store would have to be the seatbelt purses by Harvey for Disney Couture. These handbags are made from reclaimed seatbelts and covered with Mickey Mouse comic strips. The Pop inspired artwork that covers the walls, ceiling and columns is all original and unfortunately not for sale. If you choose to try on your selections, Edna ‘E’ Mode, is on the wall next to the dressing rooms to let you know that you look marvelous. The décor alone makes a stop here a must do for every female Disney fan.

World of Disney - This is the ultimate Disney Character store. You'll find themed sections throughout the 50,000 square foot shop:

- Magic Room: Photo frames, towels, snowglobes.
- Princess Experience Room: Princess outfits, dolls, accessories, toys and the Bibbidi, Bobbidi Boutique where your little girl can be transformed into a Disney Princess
- Enchanted Dining Room: Kitchen items, mugs and photo frames
- Adventure Room : Clothing for boys
- Villains Room: Jewelry, watches, clocks, trading pins and collectibles
- Map Room: Computer software, CDs, stationery and Disney souvenirs featuring pens, pencils, magnets, key chains, etc
- Carnival Room: Plush toys
- Bird Room: Men's clothing
- Snow White Room: Infant/toddler clothing and accessories
- Great Hall: Women's clothing, sleepwear and accessories

World of Disney KIDS - Formerly Pooh's Corner, now offering a wide assortment of merchandise including clothing, plush toys and collectibles. This shop is located opposite the Days of Christmas.

DOWNTOWN DISNEY DINING

Cap'n Jack's Oyster Bar

Located on the waterfront with windows overlooking the Village lake, this restaurant features seafood specialties. Open for lunch and diner from 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
New England clam chowder, crab cakes, Chicken Caesar salad, ribs, steaks and Seafood Pasta are among the selections.

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop

Featuring a wonderful menu of ice cream sundaes, malts, shakes and floats as well as the Ghirardelli line of chocolate. Now offering sugar-free and fat-free ice cream. This popular spot can get extremely busy, particularly in the evening.

McDonald's

Features typical McDonald's fare. There are some cute touches including sound effects. Open from 8:00am - 1:00am, this location gets very busy once the Pleasure Island crowd lets out.

Rainforest Cafe

One of the two Rainforest Cafe's that are located at Disney. The other is found at the Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

This chain restaurant features animatronic wildlife and a "thunderstorm" that occurs every 22 minutes. The sights and sounds place you in the middle of a tropical rainforest. There's an amazing saltwater fish tank with vibrant tropical fish, as well as waterfalls and banyan trees.

The menu is fairly standard with seafood, steak, sandwiches. salads and pasta. The children's menu includes mac & cheese, burgers and mini-hot dogs.

There's a large bar under a 38 foot "Magic Mushroom." It's a great spot to relax and unwind while enjoying one of their specialty drinks. A retail shop is located here that offers Rainforest themed merchandise.

Wolfgang Puck Express

A "quick service" version of the popular Wolfgang Puck Restaurant at Downtown Disney West Side. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Breakfast: Wood-fired breakfast pizzas, French toast, pancakes, waffles, fruit, cereal, omelets, bagels, muffins, pastries, coffee, juice.

Lunch/Dinner: Wood-fired pizzas, salads, soups, sandwiches, rotisserie chicken. Ice cream, cookies and assorted items from Puck's Pantry, and beverages.

Moderate pricing and a great spot to enjoy an above average counter service meal.

Earl of Sandwich

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Freshly prepared sandwiches with specialty sauces and spreads. Salads, wraps, pre-made "Grab 'n Go" selection. Also offering a selection of turnovers, scones, cookies, brownies and ice cream sandwiches. Menu

Beverage offerings include beer, soft drinks, smoothies, juice, tea and their trademark Earl's Grey Lemonade. Counter service with inside seating. Another Marketplace "gem" for a reasonably priced meal.There's a selection of merchandise for sale.

Kiosks offering Margaritas, snacks, soft drinks, smoothies, specialty coffee drinks are located throughout the Marketplace

DOWNTOWN DISNEY RECREATION

Boat RentalsLocated at Cap'n Jack's Marina, you can rent a personal watercraft and explore the Village Lake. There are Sea Raycer's for one to two guests which can be rented for 30, 45 or 60 minutes, Canopy Boats for up to 8 guests and Pontoon Boats that can hold a maximum of 10, both of which can be rented for either 30 or 60 minutes.

Specialty Cruises and Bass Fishing Excursions are also available from this location.

When renting watercraft you must be 18 or over and present either a Walt Disney World Resort ID or valid driver's license. Reservations can be made by calling 407-WDW-PLAY, by touching 57 on a Walt Disney Resort phone or at the marina.

Classic Carousel - Handcrafted in Italy, this carousel has two carriages and 19 horses. There is a minimum height of 42". Children not meeting this requirement must be accompanied by an adult.