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May/Jun 2006
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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!

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. -