Downtown Disney® Area

What could be better than staying at a Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotel and being footsteps away from Downtown Disney® consisting of three major areas — Downtown Disney West Side, Downtown Disney Marketplace and Pleasure Island.

Downtown Disney West Side

Here you can catch a performance of the avant-garde circus spectacle Cirque du Soleil La Nouba, discover the one-of-a-kind gaming experience of virtual reality and 3-D encounters at the DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive theme park, watch the latest release at a state-of-the-art 24-screen AMC Pleasure Island movie theater, dine in myriad top-notch restaurants or shop in uncommon boutique outlets.

Downtown Disney Marketplace

If you're in search of Disney merchandise, you won't want to miss the largest Disney character store in the world or any of the other unique marketplace shops. Or, for a break from the theme parks, relax over a meal at a lakeside restaurant.

Pleasure Island

You'll be treated to a brand new mix of shopping and dining experiences as Disney transforms Pleasure Island through 2011. Raglan Road Irish Pub & Bar, Fuego by Sosa Cigars, Orlando Harley-Davidson, and outdoor food and beverage locations remain open during the transition.

Plus, entertainment at the Downtown Disney® Area takes place throughout the day and into the night with a wide array of acrobatic artistry, art, theater and music. This includes the House of Blues live music club where the best regional and national musicians perform, and delicious Southern cuisine is served.

And speaking of dining at Downtown Disney®, you'll find quick-service restaurants that serve fast snacks as well as numerous specialized eateries that offer regional, ethnic and elegant fare. Many restaurants offer panoramic views of Buena Vista Lagoon while others provide live entertainment. Just a few of your choices include:

Bongos Cuban Café®

Created by music superstar Gloria Estefan, serves up Latin music and authentic Cuban concoctions.

Fulton's Crab House

Set in a riverboat replica docked on the waterfront, features more than 50 fresh seafood selections as well as non-seafood specialties.

Portobello

Features an award-winning wine list to pair with the authentic flavors of Italy found in its signature pizzas and pasta dishes.

Wolfgang Puck® Café

Fuses Asian and California cuisine with impressive views across Lake Buena Vista.

While you're enjoying the entertainment, shopping and dining at Downtown Disney®, be sure to catch a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Walt Disney World Resort aboard a giant tethered hot-air balloon floating 400 feet above the Downtown Disney® area. Characters in Flight operated by Aérophile boards visitors on the balloon's gondola from a specially designed platform at Downtown Disney®.

Best yet, Downtown Disney® Area admission and parking are complimentary, so what are you waiting for?!