Is there a lot to do in downtown disney?

I have never spent more then a few hours. However, you could spend a lot of time if you want. There is a movie theatre, bowling alley and Disney Quest. You can easily spend the entire day at Disney Quest if your really a huge video game person.

Other then those places with actives its all basically just shops and restaurants. Its really nothing more then a very nice outdoor mall.

Depending on what activities you do it could take a few hours or half a day.

There is DisneyQuest which is a multi-floor arcade- this can take 2 or 3 hours.

There is Splitsville which is a bowling alley- this can also take 2 hours or more.

Also La Nouba (the cirque du soleil show) is AMAZING and will likely take around 2 hours.

This doesn't even include looking through all the wonderful shops and stopping to eat at some of the great restaurants.

If you are just planning to shop and eat and look around for a while, allow for about 4 hours.

It depends on how much you want to do. There's a lot to do, sure. But you might not want to do everything there. We usually spend an evening there - we eat, shop a little, maybe play at Disney Quest. I personally wouldn't imagine spending a whole day there, or even really a half a day. I'd rather be in the parks. But that's just me - it might be your thing.

If you don't go to a movie, do Disney Quest, or bowl, then it is a place for a couple of hours.

You hit the leggo store, then the Disney store, eat something, walk around, and leave.

One thing. Parking there is a bi-atch.

Not a whole day. With eating dinner there I would plan on 4 hours.

Night time is great there. the lights are amazing. but it is much more crowded at night. If you are going to do some serious shopping, go during the day

downtown disney is not really a must unless you do want to shop or eat at a specific restaurant.

my family typically spends an evening there and that is plenty. (example 5pm-10pm including dinner and shopping).

there are other activities which include a movie theater, a cirque du soleil show, and disneyquest which is a huge indoor arcade but personally i don't see the need to do any of those things with everything else disney has to offer.

my next disney world trip will be so short that i only plan on going to downtown disney to grab some food at earl of sandwich and not bother to shop.

Yes, quite a bit -

Downtown Disney: If you are not aware of this treasure, you might miss out on some of the best dining and entertainment in Orlando. Downtown Disney is located outside of the Disney theme parks and includes restaurants, shops and attractions for the whole family or just the adults. Here are some of Downtown Disney’s main features:

Cirque Du Soliel - This Cirque show has a permanent residence here and is on par with the level of entertainment and magnificence in Las Vegas.

House of Blues – Live music and great food are on tap at this famous restaurant.

Disney Quest – An indoor, interactive play area with games, virtual reality, food and fun.

Splitsville Lanes – Bowling at its finest. Perfect for the whole family and a favorite of the pre-teen crowd.

Movie Theater – Stadium style, state of the art theater with dining facilities in addition to the usual movie treats like popcorn, sodas and candy.

Pleasure Island – recently renovated and not the same night club hot spot it once was. This area now features live music, shops and restaurants for the whole family; there is no longer an age limit requirement to visit Pleasure Island.

Hot Air Balloon Ride – A 360 degree view of all the magic from up above the lake at the Downtown Disney Marketplace.

T-Rex and Rainforest Caf̩ Restaurants РBoth feature great food and a fun environment filled with animatronics that make your dining adventure come to life.

Lego Store – One of the largest Lego stores, with huge displays of Lego art masterpieces throughout the Downtown Disney area.

Bongos Cuban Caf̩ РFun eatery with music and Latin flare is just one of many places to dine in Downtown Disney, there is everything from sit down restaurants to snack shacks and desserts.

Bibbidi Boppity Boutique – The perfect place for magical transformations of your little princess or prince. Complete salon transformations including hair, makeup, and costumes are available upon appointment only. Make reservations in advance.

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