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Discovering Downtown Disney


If you take the tram from the parking structure to the park, it drops you off at the end of the Downtown Disney District. This lively shopping and dining promenade can add some unique fun and excitement to the park. 

Especially in the evening, the area is filled with “street musicians” ranging in all styles like classical, Latin, acoustic, etc. livening the mood. In addition, at the main stage (next to the Rain Forest Café and the AMC theatre), there are often different dancers and performers, most of which, want audience participation. Recently on Friday nights starting around 7pm is swing dancing, and it has been a ton of fun, especially if you have never done it before!

There is Downtown District Parking lot that is free for 3  hours (or up to 5 hours with validation). So if you do not have a parking pass but are even going into the park for a bit, this is a great place to park for short visits.

So what are the different stores and restaurants in this fun area? 


The LEGO® Store
Enter a LEGO world of colors, creativity and wonder at the Downtown Disney District. Come to The LEGO Store — it's recently re-designed — and discover new additions of fun for everyone in the family. The second largest LEGO store in the country (!) this re-imagined space is designed with kids in mind, featuring innovative displays and welcoming play areas. 



Rainforest Cafe

Explore a tropical rainforest — complete with waterfalls, rain showers, live parrots, animated apes and all the sounds of a real jungle — at this unique dining adventure. Savor generous portions of food from around the world under a shimmering fiber-optic starscape.


LittleMissMatched

LittleMissMatched is an apparel store on a mission to inspire creativity and individuality in girls of all ages. The signature socks are sold in packs of 3 so you can mix it up, express yourself and solve the age-old problem of the disappearing sock, all at the same time.


Sanuk
Shop at Sanuk for your new kicks, from beach sandals to its patented Sidewalk Surfers. Using such innovative materials as yoga mat and indoor-outdoor carpet in its footwear, Sanuk offers the ultimate in stylish comfort.





Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen

Sample the spiciness of Cajun cuisine with gumbo, Gulf seafood, po' boy sandwiches and decadent desserts. As part of a total entertainment and dining experience, the music never stops and Bourbon Street's legendary party atmosphere pulsates to life.





House of Blues

Celebrate the spirit of the American South with world-class live music and lip-smacking soul food at this plantation-style estate turned rollicking rock n' roll palace. Feast on delectable American and international inspired dishes that are bold and classic yet contemporary and enjoy the funky American folk art and live musical performances on the House of Blues® Stage.


This is just a taste of the variety found in Downtown Disney, but hopefully you have gotten an idea of the fun that can be found in the area. But don’t just take my word for it, go explore it for yourself!

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