Category Archives: Downtown Disney

It’s Official — Downtown Disney Is Now Disney Springs

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Today marks the official name change of the Downtown Disney area to Disney Springs. First known as the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Center in 1975 and later named Downtown Disney in 1997, the area has already begun its new transformation and will now be known as Disney Springs. Originally, the area was to be a shopping center aimed at local residents so they could satisfy their Disney cravings. With the addiction of nightclubs in the mid 1098’s at Pleasure Island, a ticketed area with access to multiple clubs for one price, the area became popular with an decidedly older clientele. Although successful, Continue reading It’s Official — Downtown Disney Is Now Disney Springs→

August Is The Perfect Time For Ice Cream And Downtown Disney!

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I can’t think of a better way to spend a lazy August afternoon than with a favorite ice cream treat at Walt Disney World. Our family loves ice cream. Wait. That’s a big understatement. Our family ADORES ice cream. We make it our mission to scope out the best ice cream everywhere we go. But at Walt Disney World, we can’t choose. So many delicious icy treats to choose from! Mickey bars and the Kitchen Sink are two of our family favs. But in a pinch, a frozen chocolate covered banana or frozen lemonade will do. And for my youngest son? Nothing beats a good Continue reading August Is The Perfect Time For Ice Cream And Downtown Disney!→