Downtown Disney Stores, Restaurants and Activities With Hours

Downtown Disney is a busy and active shopping and dining center on the edge of Disney Property, near Interstate 4.

Downtown Disney does not charge any kind of admission which makes it a perfect stop for guests from all over the Orlando area.

Many of the shops and stores in Downtown Disney are independently owned so their hours and offerings will vary. The following lists allow you to see, at-a-glance, what the hours for each store, restaurant and entertainment venue are.

Note: The main walking areas of Downtown Disney are open from 8:30AM until 2AM every day. There is no admission charge and parking is free. But each store has different hours of operation.

Here is an overview of what to do at Downtown Disney and a listing of current hours for the restaurants and shops.

To understand Downtown Disney and how to get around, you should understand that it is divided into three sections. You will see signs at the parking areas for each section:

• Market Place: This has the heaviest concentration of shopping stores but you can also find many restaurants. If you are coming to Downtown Disney from the Downtown Disney Hotels it will be the first area that you come to.
• Pleasure Island: This area used to be a nightclub area but Disney discontinued this several years ago. Now it offers some restaurants and bars but has the least to offer of the sections.
• WestSide: This side offers more entertainment options including movies, bowling, Cirque du Soleil, and a giant arcade.

Whether you want a quick snack or a delightful, full-course meal, Downtown Disney likely has what you are looking for.

Many of the sit down restaurants take reservations. You can call 407-WDW-DINE. Some restaurants will not take reservations less than 24 hours ahead of time.

Here is the a list of the main, Downtown Disney restaurants in a sortable, easy-to-read table.

If you are looking for shopping or entertainment and you are in the Orlando area, you might want to give the Downtown Disney area a try. It has way more options than just Disney World t-shirts and hats.

Many of the stores carry name brand items such as clothing, home décor and accessories. But don't worry, there are also plenty of Disney brand toys, clothing for all ages,hats, pins and even princess makeovers.

Here's an overview of the stores, usual hours, types of merchandise or services and which section of the Downtown Disney area you can find the store.

If you want to stay on Disney property but also be near to Downtown Disney, there are several hotels that are near. Each one offers a unique experience.

Each of them offers bus or boat service directly to Downtown Disney and for some, you can even walk there.

Here are the closest Disney hotels near Downtown Disney that offer the quickest route by bus, boat or walking to your destination.

• Saratoga Springs: This hotel offers a walking path right to Downtown Disney's marketplace. Styled after the old Saratoga resorts and spas, you'll enjoy the spacious rooms and multiple pools. You can see Downtown Disney from across the water.
• Port Orleans: Just up the road is another fantastic resort. When you enter Port Orleans it feels like you have stepped back in time to the Old South and to the Louisiana French Quarter. Offers a free boat ride to Downtown Disney!
• Old Key West: Right next to Saratoga Springs, Old Key West backs up to Downtown Disney but you would never know it. It feels just like you've entered a tropical paradise when you stay at this hotel. Free, quick bus service to Downtown Disney.

Call 407-939-5277 from 7AM-11PM Eastern Standard Time to book a room at any of this hotels.

As you can see, Downtown Disney is a destination all by itself. You can shop, eat and be entertained for days. And with no admission ticket and free parking, you can enjoy a bit of Disney for less.