Florida Family Vacations is my blog about travel in and around Orlando Florida. It's about the theme parks - Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and all the smaller places of interest too. It's about traveling with families and saving money! These are the notes I use to put in my travel book "The Mom's Miserly Guide:Disney, Universal, Sea World on $25 a Day!"

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Downtown Disney - Lots of Free Fun!



  • The Most Miserly Mom always like free fun - And you can have lots of free fun at Downtown Disney with your family. I always enjoy strolling around Downtown Disney - the foliage, the waterfront, the flowers, the Disney memorabilia, and the smells of chocolate all make the atmosphere festive & fun.

    Downtown Disney is where Cirque du Soleil, Disney Quest, and The House of Blues are located. there are also numerous restaurants like Bongos, Wolfgang Puck's and Planet Hollywood. Of course all of these restaurants are quite expensive - even though I'm Miserly I want you to know about them.

    There is also an AMC theatre with 24 movies, candy stores, a Virgin Music Megastore (great for browsing), and many more shops. The Most Miserly Mom even found one shop here where everything is $10 or less for souvenirs - make sure you use that one to keep your visit economical.

    Here are some other free things to do at Downtown Disney:

  • Check out the wonderful interactive fountains where children (and adults who have the guts) may enjoy playing and getting wet.

  • The Lego Imaagination center has a FREE 3,000 square foot outdoor play area filled with Lego blocks, plus some absolutely amazing and huge Lego sculptures for you to admire! (They even have a giant Lego dragon!)

  • Check out the Free magic demonstrations at the Magic Masters shop--learn a card trick.

    For more information on Downtown Disney go to http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/moreMagic/moreMagicLanding?id=DTDLandingPage

    And for Miserly Money Saving Tips visit my web site: http://www.cheaporlando.net/
    Check out my book: A Mom's Miserly Guide: Orlando, Universal, & Disney on $25 a Day