Downtown Disney: Shopping

Downtown Disney at night.Lake Buena Vista, Florida: When people think of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the first thing that comes to mind is the theme parks. But tucked away among the hustle and bustle of the parks is the shopping mecca known as Downtown Disney. Opened in 1975 to provide a shopping district for the planned residential community, Downtown Disney has grown into world class shopping destination hosting millions of tourists each year from around the globe.

While much of the merchandise available for sale here is of the Disney variety, there are also some very unique items found within the shops of Downtown Disney. From the largest Disney store to a store dedicated to Lego building toys, there is something for everyone. There are over thirty stores to choose from.

Here are the stores and a sample of items available for purchase:
  • Arribas Brothers: crystal shop with glass blowing.
  • Basin: homemade soaps, shampoos and more.
  • Cirque du Soliel Boutique: items inspired from La Nouba.
  • Curl by Sammy Duvall: surf shop.
  • D Street: urban clothing and accessories.
  • Disney Tails: toys and items for the family pet.
  • Disney’s Candy Cauldron: candies and more.
  • Disney’s Days of Christmas: Christmas 365 days a year.
  • Disney’s Design-A-Tee: create your very own t-shirt collectible.
  • Disney’s Pin Trader: dedicated to the pins that have spawned the pin trading phenomenon.
  • Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories:
  • Disney Quest Emporium: Disney Quest logo gear.
  • Goofy’s Candy Company: all the sweets one could ever imagine.
  • House of Blues Company Store: logo items from the House of Blues.
  • Hoypoloi: art glass and ceramics.
  • Image Capture: photos taken with the characters from the movies.
  • Lego Imagination Center: store dedicated to the popular building block.
  • Littlemissmatched: mismatched wardrobe.
  • Magic Masters: magic books and items inspired by Houdini.
  • Magnetron Magnetz: an entire store dedicated to magnets.
  • Mickey’s Mart: clearance store where everything is less then ten dollars.
  • Mickey’s Pantry: Disney themed culinary goods.
  • Once Upon a Toy: toys with a Disney theme.
  • Orlando Harley-Davidson: even Disney has a place for those Harley lovers.
  • Planet Hollywood on Location: logo gear from Planet Hollywood.
  • Pooh Corner: items from that lovable bear and friends from the hundred acres woods.
  • Rainforest Café Shop: gifts with a conservation theme.
  • Rawlings Making the Game: gear and memorabilia from one of the most recognizable names in sports.
  • Ridemakerz: custom made radio controlled toys.
  • Sosa Family Cigars: entire shop dedicated to fine cigars.
  • Starabilias: vintage coca-cola items and jukeboxes.
  • Sunglass Icon: designer sunglasses.
  • Team Mickey Athletic Club: sports apparel with the Disney look.
  • The Art of Disney: gallery of art and collectibles.
  • TrenD: stylish Disney fashions.
  • World of Disney: largest Disney store in the world and home to the famous Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

With the diversity of the shops here at Downtown Disney, there is definitely something for all members of your family.

For photos of the downtown, visit my Downtown Disney photo gallery.

Updated September 27, 2010

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