Entertainment at Downtown Disney
Cirque du Soleil – La Nouba
La Nouba is a circus unlike any other! With beautiful and world-renowned acrobats and performance artists in an incredible spectacle full of joy and life, you won’t believe your eyes and will never forget the show. Read more and purchase tickets
House of Blues
Rock it out with hit musicians who perform live in this popular hangout! You can also enjoy authentic Southern food and Cajun cuisine, including a Sunday brunch with an all-you-care-to-eat buffet. Whether you’re looking for a delicious meal, or have an evening to enjoy listening to an extraordinary band, the House of Blues can’t be beat! Visit Disney’s House of Blues site or head to the House of Blues official site.
Disney Quest
Enjoy an indoor, interactive theme park! There are five floors of incredible games and entertainment straight from Disney’s innovative imagineers. Here’s a sampling of their rides (from the official Disney website):
CyberSpace Mountain
Design your own roller coaster on a computer, with special assistance from Bill Nye the Science Guy. Make it as scary as you want. When you’re done, jump in a simulator and ride your creation in full 360° motion& if you dare! (Guests must meet a minimum of 51″ to ride)
Animation Academy
Be a Disney animator! An instructor takes you through the process of drawing a Disney character step by step. You’ll delight yourself when you see what you are capable of creating!
Ride the Comix
Battle supervillians as you fly through a virtual reality comic book world!
And much, much more, including an arcade packed with classic games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong. Find out more
Pleasure Island 24 Theatres Complex
With 24 screens in this state-of-the-art theater, guests can catch all the current hits with stadium seating a dynamic digital surround sound. Although it’s reminiscent of the spectacular movie houses of the 1920s, it also home to the first ETX (Enhanced Theatre Experience) with larger screens, 3D technology and higher-than-HD resolution. Find out more
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Dining at Downtown Disney
Dining out can be a challenge for individuals with food restrictions or dietary needs. Disney makes every effort to accommodate these requests. Read more
Bongo’s Cuban Cafe
This lively recreation of the 1950s Havana nightclubs was created by music superstar, Gloria Estefan. It serves Cuban cuisine with live Latin music! Read more
Fulton’s Crab House
Enjoy fresh seafood while eating in a riverboat replica docked on the Downtown Disney waterfront. The seafood is flown in daily, but non-seafood specialties are offered as well.
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Portobello
Authentic Italian flavors fill the air at this waterfront restaurant. It serves up signature pizzas and pastas, and offers an award-winning wine list to satisfy guests’ thirst. Read more
House of Blues Restaurant
On Sunday mornings enjoy the Sunday Gospel Brunch, or head over before enjoying the best regional and national musicians in their famous live music club.
Wolfgang Puck Cafe
Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Buena Vista while sampling selections of Asian and California fusion cuisine. Read more
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
If you’re just looking for a quick dessert, or maybe a snack or milkshake, Ghirardelli is an award-winning stop where you can savor an ice-cream treat or their famous chocolate.
Planet Hollywood
This famous restaurant is packed with movie memorabilia and props that guests can view and explore while dining on tasty American foods. Read more
Rainforest Cafe
The weather keeps changing, and the animals keep watching while guests enjoy a wide selection of foods. The jungle theme makes it fun for adults and kids. Read more
T-Rex, A Prehistoric Family Adventure
Similar to the Rainforest Cafe, this family restaurant features a dinosaur-themed dining room. Guests eat their meal amid life-size animated prehistoric creatures and educational displays. There’s even a special hands-on area for kids! Read more
Paradiso 37
This new waterfront dining location is high-energy and serves Street Foods of America. Reservations are recommended for this dining location, so contact your concierge to make arrangements. Or you may use the link below to make reservations yourself at the official Disney website.
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Pollo Campero
This restaurant is so new that the paint is barely dry! It a brand new, quick-service restaurant that is famous for its chicken dishes made with a Latin flair and a focus on fresh ingredients (options include vegetarian, low-sodium, gluten-free and organic).
Ragland Road Irish Pub & Restaurant
Discover authentic Irish food created by Kevin Dundon, one of Ireland’s celebrity chefs! Enjoy beef stew with a nice Guinness or Bangers and Mash! You can even dance a jig to the live Irish band! Reservations are recommended for this dining location, so contact your concierge to make arrangements. Or you may use the link below to make reservations yourself at the official Disney website.
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Shop Till You Drop!
What’s a vacation if you don’t come home with at least one souvenir! Disney doesn’t disappoint when it comes to unique and fun stores. Visit their info page to see a list of all the shops available at Downtown Disney, as well as a brief description of what you can purchase at each location. Read more
