“Frankenweenie Weekend” Takes Over Downtown Disney Sept. 28 – 30, 2012 – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - In celebration of Disney’s new stop-motion animated movie “Frankenweenie,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton and opening October 5 in 3D, Walt Disney World Resort is hosting a variety of engaging experiences inspired by the new movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Alice in Wonderland.” The fun takes place at Downtown Disney West ...

‘Great Irish Hooley’ Festival Rocks Labor Day Weekend at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Never heard of a “Hooley?”  Then it ‘s time to step up and experience Central Florida’s first Great Irish Hooley August 31-Sept. 3 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. The hooley – Irish slang for a party or celebration -will pack Labor Day weekend ...

“Phineas and Ferb & YOU: A Brand New Reality” Debuts at Downtown Disney – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 14, 2012) – Starting this fall, Walt Disney World Resort guests will become the stars of “Phineas and Ferb & YOU: A Brand New Reality.” The virtual experience will allow guests to play with animated characters from Disney’s Emmy Award-winning animated series “Phineas and Ferb.” The fun happens at Downtown ...

Downtown Disney Revs Up All Things ‘Cars’ June 2-3 – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A classic car show with a modern twist and turn, Car Masters Weekend is back for its second year at Downtown Disney June 2-3, 2012. Celebrating everything “Cars,” the free, two-day event features a car show presented by Hess Express, meet and greets with Lightning McQueen, Mater and Finn McMissile. ...

Splitsville Rolls into Downtown Disney in Fall 2012 –  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla, April 27, 2012  – Each year, 55 million people try their hand a bowling around the world. Everyone finds a bit of joy in the experience from the avid league bowler to the weekend warrior. But the age-old image of bowling is about to change with the new opening of Splitsville, ...

Jeepers, Leapers! Fantasy on Land and at Sea adds to the Fun for Disney Guests in Leap Year 2012 – Family Suites Resort, Royal Guest Rooms Also Bow LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – What leap year brings with it in 2012, besides an extra day, is nonstop fun for Disney guests.  At Walt Disney World Resort, they can spin with Dumbo as a new Fantasyland begins stirring to life, luxuriate in new royal guest rooms ...

T-Rex at Downtown Disney Takes Guests on a Dining Adventure to a Prehistoric Time – LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World guests can go on an adventure back in time to dine among the dinosaurs at T-Rex: A Prehistoric Family Adventure, A Place to Eat, Shop, Explore and Discover® at Downtown Disney.   T-Rex, developed by Schussler Creative, Inc. and operated by Landry’s Restaurants, Inc., features dining and ...

Urban Pop Culture Meets Disney Product at D Street Now Open at Downtown Disney West Side –     LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A new store has joined the unique collection of shopping and dining experiences in the Downtown Disney area with the opening of D Street, where urban-inspired product “intersects” with a Disney creative edge. D Street is located in Downtown Disney West Side and showcases a mix of products ...

Ridemakerz at Downtown Disney Features Over 649 Million Ways to Trick-Out Radioi Control Cars –   Car customizing shop for kids features largest interactive experience, complete with real-world show cars!   LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.  – Fun has shifted into overdrive at Downtown Disney West Side at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. with RIDEMAKERZ®, the first-ever car customizing experience for kids and kids at heart. The RIDEMAKERZ experience ...

Downtown Disney Pleasure Island Fact Sheet – When the sun sets over the waters of Downtown Disney Pleasure Island, the fun is just beginning at the six-acre nighttime entertainment complex. Pleasure Island