Posts Tagged ‘Downtown Disney’

A peek at Disney Pins, Vinylmation leading up to 40th anniversary of Disney World

I’ve had more than my usual allotment of Disney trading lately. Generally, I’m bewildered by all the options – but I also know if I were to start serious collection of pins and Vinylmation figures, it would hurt my bottom line. Last week I attended the Disney Pins Celebration at Epcot...

August 31st, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, Merchandise, Pictures | Read More

Disney’s Allstar Weekend plays all-ages show at House of Blues

Allstar Weekend is touring to support its debut album, 'Suddenly,' which will have an extended version in October. (John Russo) Disney-backed band Allstar Weekend returns to the Orlando area tonight for a House of Blues concert, and life has gotten a little busier for the four guys since...

August 20th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Cirque du Soleil: Florida-resident tickets for $50

Florida residents can now purchase tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s “La Nouba” at Downtown Disney for $50. The deal is good for performances between now and Oct. 23, 2010. It applies to the theater’s Category 2 seats, which typically sell for $85 and are primarily in the upper...

August 17th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Things to do, Tickets and Deals | Read More

Marvel superheroes for sale at Downtown Disney

Captain America's at Walt Disney World. (AP photo) The reality of Disney’s acquisition of the Marvel superheroes hit home on a weekend visit to a Downtown Disney store: It was the first time I had noticed a prominent display of the crime-fighting comic-book characters mixed with the standard...

July 27th, 2010 | Featured, Matt Palm, Merchandise | Read More

Disney World offers homeschool programs Sept 7-9 and Jan. 24-25

(Walt Disney World photo) Walt Disney World offers many different opportunities for students under the Disney Youth Programs banner, ranging from Disney Magic Music Days to Disney Performing Arts Workshops to Grad Night. Most recently, Disney Homeschool Days were announced for the the upcoming school...

July 16th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Downtown Disney’s Portobello pairs meatball sliders and beer in new menu

In case you missed this from orlandosentinel.com/thedish: Portobello in Downtown Disney is embracing meatball mania, offering an affordable assortment of meatball sliders paired with local and organic beers. The Meatball Bar, conceptualized by Portobello’s executive chef Steven Richardand Portobello’s...

July 14th, 2010 | Dining, Heather McPherson | Read More

Soul Candy spirited beverage from the Walt Disney World Resort

Soul Candy With more than 50 lounges in Walt Disney World hotels and three of the theme parks (no alcohol is served in Magic Kingdom), you can sip beers and wines from around the globe, French champagnes and bartenders’ specialty drinks such as a Watermelon Martini at Crew’s Cup Lounge...

July 12th, 2010 | Dining, Disney Recipes, From the Archives, Heather McPherson, Nightlife, Things to do | Read More

La Nouba trading pin tied to New Year’s Eve ticket

A special Disney trading pin will be offered for New Year’s Eve at “La Nouba,” the Cirque du Soleil show at Downtown Disney. The design of the limited edition pin will not be fully revealed until guests arrive on Dec. 31, a news release says. It’s the second time “La Nouba”...

July 8th, 2010 | Dewayne Bevil, Featured, Things to do, Tickets and Deals | Read More

Save the date: Sale for Disney passholders, Vacation Club members July 24

(photo by wdwinfo.com) Walt Disney World annual and seasonal passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can take advantage of shopping discounts at an exclusive sale July 24 at World of Disney at Downtown Disney. The specials, which run from 6:30 to 9 a.m., include up to 50 percent off select merchandise,...

June 16th, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More

Bring the thrill home: new Space Mountain, Dumbo ride toys

It’s Memorial Day, and I can’t believe it, but I’m actually thinking about Christmas for a minute. Disney Parks just revealed two new K’NEX toys based on the iconic Space Mountain and Dumbo The Flying Elephant rides. And I know without a doubt that my son would consider both to...

May 31st, 2010 | A Mom and The Mouse, Featured, Kristin Ford | Read More