Disneyland Paris Bastille Day Fireworks

Bastille Day is essentially the French equivalent of Independence Day in the US, at least as far as fireworks displays go. There is definitely a French style to this show. Many people don’t know that Walt Disney Imagineering is one of the leaders in innovation when it comes to fireworks

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Disneyland Paris Bastille Day Fireworks

Progressive Cooking Class for Adults

When some of Downtown Disney’s restaurants offered progressive cooking classes for kids in June, I complained a little bit. I loved the idea for children, but I was jealous that adults weren’t given the same opportunity.

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More Cooking Classes at Downtown Disney

One of the more popular courses offered at the original Disney Institute was the opportunity to get cooking lessons from a Disney chef. That version of the DI is long gone, but the idea of cooking classes is making a come back.

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“DIANA–The People’s Princess” Is One-of-a-Kind Experience Coming to Downtown Disney

The People’s Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc.

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“DIANA–The People’s Princess” Is One-of-a-Kind Experience Coming to Downtown Disney

Paradiso 37 brings Latin Dining to Downtown Disney this May

Construction progress as of March 23rd. This May a new restaurant, Paradiso 37 , will open at Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World

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Paradiso 37 brings Latin Dining to Downtown Disney this May

Construction progress as of March 23rd. This May a new restaurant, Paradiso 37 , will open at Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World.

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Paradiso 37 brings Latin Dining to Downtown Disney this May

Tren-D, New Downtown Disney Retail Offering, Blends Retro Style and Current Trends with a Touch of Disney

A stylish boutique with designer flair and eclectic offerings becomes a premier shopping spot at Downtown Disney Marketplace with the March opening of Tren-D.  The urban-inspired Walt Disney World specialty store is a one-of-a-kind, hip destination for fashion-conscious shoppers seeking trendy apparel and novel accessories. “This unique environment, filled with textured fabrics, new silhouettes, and whimsical art and design allows us the opportunity to push the creative envelope as it relates to fashion and our characters,” said Mark Perrotta, director of Product Development and Design.  “Our guests continue to respond to trend merchandise and novel products that they can’t purchase at home.  Tren-D speaks to what is happening today with a blend of vintage and hip with stylized Disney influences.” Offerings include organic loungewear, embroidered handbags, jeweled sunglasses and trendy accessories set among stylish art and unique furnishings.  The eclectic environment offers a raw and unfinished feel with jeweled chandeliers, distinct fixtures and mod furnishings. Much of the merchandise will not be available anywhere else at Downtown Disney.  Designers such as Kidada Jones, Tarina Tarantino and Roxy will showcase their artistry – blending it with Disney-inspired creations

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Tren-D, New Downtown Disney Retail Offering, Blends Retro Style and Current Trends with a Touch of Disney

Bad Economy Strikes Downtown Disney Orlando

I should have left my big mouth shut, no sooner than I mention that Downtown Disney Orlando had so far escaped the recession without loosing a tenant, than Virgin Megastores announces that all their locations, including the Downtown Disney one, will be closing on May 31st . That’s not to say that this was a surprise. Rumors that the store would close at the end of its lease had been going around

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Downtown Disney Retro

I’m such a dunce. This morning I wrote that Downtown Disney Orlando update and left off the best part. FoxxFur has posted a retrospective look at Walt Disney World’s Village , listing the initial shops and vendors of Disney’s outdoor shopping mall through to the ones that occupy Downtown Disney Marketplace today

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Portobello at Downtown Disney Remakes its Image & Menu (plus a recipe!)

Those who were following my short tweetfest from Downtown Disney last night probably caught my mention of the new look, and lovely scent, of Portobello. The restaurant, which sits between Pleasure Island and the Downtown Disney Marketplace, has recently completed a transformation from the old stuffy ‘Yacht Club’ theme into an eatery reminiscent of the Italian countryside.

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