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MattinColorado · 03-30-2012, 03:17 AM

Does anyone actually go to downtown disney. It just seems like a way to get you to spend more money. What a waste of a day. Am I missing something?

Presley · 03-30-2012, 03:21 AM

Ha! When they first opened it up at DLR, we always used to walk around it the first night of our trips. It was new, so it was exciting. Now, blech, not so much. We do enjoy Rainforest Cafe for the atmosphere and the store (not the food). Other than that, it's just a a mini mall.

DougEMG · 03-30-2012, 05:02 AM

I've a wife and daughter that like shopping so we always end up spending hours at DTD.

carolina_yankee · 03-30-2012, 07:51 AM

Two words: Raglan Road.

DD certainly isn't what it was, but it's still an enjoyable spot for us. If we stay at SSR, we'll head over several times to browse, nosh, and maybe make one dedicated night of it.

IF we're staying elsewhere, we have to really want to go. In that case, it's usually to eat at Raglan Road, or see a Fork & Screen movie at AMC (food isn't bad, it's a fun concept, and if it's a movie I want to see, I don't mind taking the time to do it on a longer trip). We've seen Cirque once and will do so again in a year or two.

However, it's not the entertainment venue it was, and I regret that. Things like Comedy Warehouse and Adventurer's Club would have been our speedn and very repeat-worthy, but we never go there before they closed.

Dirk

AnnaS · 03-30-2012, 09:17 AM

Usually once or twice per trip. We like to go for an hour or two - shop, or should I say browse - see what's new, etc. We might go there to kill an hour or so waiting for our room, lunch. If we are taking a break from the park one day, we might have dinner at DTD (if not one of the resorts). LaNouba, Chararacters in Flight, Chirardelli come to mind also for another reason to make a special trip there.

wendya124 · 03-30-2012, 10:12 AM

We go there for one reason. Older DS loves the lego store. We usually grab a bite to eat there too.

ovalhead96 · 03-30-2012, 10:39 AM

We haven't been there in years, but I think we are going to do the hot air balloon and eat at Earl.

My parents rave about Earl, and based on the other reviews, It's a must do this time.

carl · 03-30-2012, 10:43 AM

We love it!!

Usually stay at SSR and end up there most evenings for an ice cream at Giardelli's, candy at Goofy's then browse through the shops to purchase gifts etc.

We also usually eat at Rainforest Cafe and Fultons a cou[le of times during our annual 3 week vacation.

Our only gripe is that, as DVC members a discount on everything would be appreciated!!

NYDVC · 03-30-2012, 10:59 AM

I know what the OP means. the best part of going there is the boat ride to and from it. Nothing great but we do usual spend 1/2 day there each trip.

rdetoma · 03-30-2012, 11:07 AM

Shopping and eating sums it up.

03-30-2012, 03:17 AM	#1
MattinColorado Waiting to pass ROFR Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 11	Downtown disney is such a waste of time Does anyone actually go to downtown disney. It just seems like a way to get you to spend more money. What a waste of a day. Am I missing something?

03-30-2012, 05:02 AM	#3
DougEMG Two Bedroom Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 788	I've a wife and daughter that like shopping so we always end up spending hours at DTD. __________________

03-30-2012, 07:51 AM	#4
carolina_yankee Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 14,607	Two words: Raglan Road. DD certainly isn't what it was, but it's still an enjoyable spot for us. If we stay at SSR, we'll head over several times to browse, nosh, and maybe make one dedicated night of it. IF we're staying elsewhere, we have to really want to go. In that case, it's usually to eat at Raglan Road, or see a Fork & Screen movie at AMC (food isn't bad, it's a fun concept, and if it's a movie I want to see, I don't mind taking the time to do it on a longer trip). We've seen Cirque once and will do so again in a year or two. However, it's not the entertainment venue it was, and I regret that. Things like Comedy Warehouse and Adventurer's Club would have been our speedn and very repeat-worthy, but we never go there before they closed. Dirk __________________

03-30-2012, 09:17 AM	#5
AnnaS Grand Villa Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 2,235	Usually once or twice per trip. We like to go for an hour or two - shop, or should I say browse - see what's new, etc. We might go there to kill an hour or so waiting for our room, lunch. If we are taking a break from the park one day, we might have dinner at DTD (if not one of the resorts). LaNouba, Chararacters in Flight, Chirardelli come to mind also for another reason to make a special trip there. __________________ January 2013 - SSR (DD Checking in CP) May 2013 - OKW F&G (DD extending CP - visiting & help her move) July 2013 - Disney Fantasy - Western & OKW (DD checking out of CP) October 2013 - BCV F&W DVC Home Resorts - OKW & BCV DCL cruises - '01 Eastern, '03 Western, '05 West Coast and '07 11 N. Med. Cruise. WDW Resorts - POR, CBR, OKW, BCV, AKV, BWV, VWL, VB & HH, SSR [/url]

03-30-2012, 10:39 AM	#7
ovalhead96 Grand Villa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,106	I'm kinda with you We haven't been there in years, but I think we are going to do the hot air balloon and eat at Earl. My parents rave about Earl, and based on the other reviews, It's a must do this time. __________________

03-30-2012, 03:21 AM	#2
Presley Grand Villa Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,018	Ha! When they first opened it up at DLR, we always used to walk around it the first night of our trips. It was new, so it was exciting. Now, blech, not so much. We do enjoy Rainforest Cafe for the atmosphere and the store (not the food). Other than that, it's just a a mini mall.

03-30-2012, 10:12 AM	#6
wendya124 Two Bedroom Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 650	We go there for one reason. Older DS loves the lego store. We usually grab a bite to eat there too.

03-30-2012, 10:43 AM	#8
carl One Bedroom Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Llanelli, Wales UK Posts: 372	We love it!! Usually stay at SSR and end up there most evenings for an ice cream at Giardelli's, candy at Goofy's then browse through the shops to purchase gifts etc. We also usually eat at Rainforest Cafe and Fultons a cou[le of times during our annual 3 week vacation. Our only gripe is that, as DVC members a discount on everything would be appreciated!! __________________ , Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas-Please stand clear of the doors.

03-30-2012, 10:59 AM	#9
NYDVC Grand Villa Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,127	I know what the OP means. the best part of going there is the boat ride to and from it. Nothing great but we do usual spend 1/2 day there each trip. __________________ Rich "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, shouting 'GERONIMO!" Bill McKenna

03-30-2012, 11:07 AM	#10
rdetoma Grand Villa Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Holliston, MA suburb of Boston Posts: 3,422	Shopping and eating sums it up. __________________ Rick Proud owners at: NDD #157 My April 2010 BWV Trip Report My Nov 2010 SSR Trip Report My April 2011 Easter Split Stay BCV & BWV My Oct 2011 Kidani/MNSSHP Trip My April 2012 Cruise/Parks trip My Oct 2012 BWV/MNSSHP Trip "I've done that whole 'inator' thing before. It's just been done to death. "

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