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Shopping Venues
Walt
Disney World is famous for conjuring up magic and imagination and has become
equally creative when it comes to gift-giving alternatives. If you have
that hard-to-buy-for friend or family member who deserves something special,
Disney World shopping venues literally offer something for everyone!
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Downtown
Disney
West Side
If you are looking for something a little off-the-wall or maybe even a
little bit wild on your next visit to Disney, you should head on over
to the West Side where several of the country's most eclectic entrepreneurs
combine their talents and bring a fun, funky shopping adventure to Downtown
Disney.
Sunglass Icon is where guests can look like the movie stars with designer
sunglasses and other eyewear featured in the studio, which replicates
a mini-movie set. Hoypoloi is home to an eclectic collection of uncommon
art. This gallery, created by Ron Hoy, features decorative glass, ceramics,
sculpture, metal and wood items. Magic Masters is a re-creation of Harry
Houdini's private library. Classic effects include the easy-to-master
coin and card tricks, linking rings and a furry raccoon that springs to
life. Expert magicians are on hand to entertain patrons with illusions
and sleight-of-hand. Visitors are drawn into Magnetron magnetz, which
is home to more than 20,000 magnets. When the store's lights go dim, the
"magnetic generator" is powered up. If the magnets don't talk,
sing, ring or beep, these powerful items will light up, change color or
glow in the dark. Magnetron also includes Earth's largest selection of
magnetic space aliens. For the latest in Mickey Mouse items, Mickey's
Groove devotes itself to Mickey Mouse clothing, toys, souvenirs and much
more! Starabilias invites visitors to travel back in time as they view
restored jukeboxes and vintage Coca-Cola machines in this specialty shop.
The nostalgia-laden showroom features a variety of collectible items from
themed key chains and posters to autographed celebrity photos.
Downtown Disney
Pleasure Island
There is much more to Pleasure Island than sizzling nightlife and tasty
cuisine. Shopping on the island compliments the nighttime fun with the
street party and the jammin' clubs.
A great shop for the hip crowd is Changing Attitudes, featuring the hottest
streetwear for the younger generation along with an assortment of belts,
jewelry and accessories. For the upscale Disney shopper, DTV features
embroidered oxfords, denim jackets, plush toys and additional souvenir
items. Reel Finds is where lovers of the silver screen can lose themselves
as memorabilia of stars conjure up memories of great movies and movie
legends.
Get ready to ride into Orlando Harley-Davidson®, this Pleasure Island
store features renowned Harley-Davidson t-shirts, gifts and collectibles.
Check out the custom Harleys on display and discover why generations of
riders enjoy the heart-pounding, pavement-thundering passion for motorcycles
that only Harley-Davidson makes.
Downtown Disney
Marketplace
Located on the east side of Downtown Disney, nestled along Buena Vista
Lagoon, Downtown Disney Marketplace is a "hot spot" shopping
location with something for all ages and interests.
Basin takes visitors on a pampering journey, encouraging patrons to purchase
their all-natural products for bath and body. Specialty soaps, bath crystals
and custom candles in a variety of scents welcome guests to this family-oriented
shop. Guests can get in the holiday spirit at Disney's Days of Christmas.
Experience the thrill of year-round shopping "under the Christmas
tree". This shop features Christmas collectibles, ornaments, animated
figurines and Hanukkah merchandise. The official headquarters for pin
trading at Walt Disney World can be found at Disney's Pin Traders. It
offers the largest selection of collectible Disney pins, along with two
Internet stations that allow visitors to catch up on the latest pins and
special events. EuroSpain is an elegant shop presented by the Arribas
brothers and showcases a selection of full-lead crystal from around the
world. Let the kids stay awhile and play when you visit the LEGO Imagination
Center. The second largest LEGO center in the United States, this 4,400-square-foot
playground showcases 75 LEGO models from the company's various play themes.
If your children want to stay playing, visit Once Upon a Toy. This dynamic
store is filled with all of the newest playthings from Disney's theme
parks. Tour the 16,000-square-foot building and admire everything from
a Mr. Potato Head outfitted with playful accessories like Mickey Mouse
ears to a new version of the board game CLUE, set inside Disney's Haunted
Mansion attraction. The younger travelers will enjoy Pooh Corner, featuring
everybody's favorite Hundred Acre Woods friends. Dedicated to Disney's
honey-loving character, this store offers Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet,
Rabbit and the rest of the gang in the form of merchandise for sale.
If your child is a little sportier, Team Mickey's Athletic Club features
Disney character apparel and a selection of golf, NASCAR and authentic
ESPN sporting goods. The centerpiece of Downtown Disney is the World of
Disney, a 50,000-square-foot retail palace. Specialties include 12 Disney-themed
merchandise rooms, a 15-foot-high wall made up of more than 8,000 plush
animals and the new Disney Princess Room, a colorful wonderland of fairy
tale items for girls. -
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