Downtown Disney seems to have lost its mojo since our last visit. Rainforest Cafe shutdown, House of Blues gone and out on the street the many homeless and unwell people make the neighbourhood feel much less safe particularly when some one is raving and yelling obscenities and the Police and Security look the other way.
Each store offers great values, expensive imports, great selections, reminders of the past reinvented.
Lots of great shops and eateries also
Entertainment ongoing all the time!
Really enjoyable and fun for families and children of all ages!A great brewpub makes for an adult experience,salt and straw has the best ice cream as well!
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Downtown Disney was a fun place to walk around, look at shops (or souvenirs I'm not going to buy), and people watch. There always seemed to be something going on with musical performances at particular times. There were a variety of Disney and non-Disney themed shops selling everything from housewares to artwork to toys to baby clothing. There are quite a few restaurant options but there also places to eat just outside the area as well.
On my recent visit I discovered a few changes some good some not so good. First If you're a fan of the Rain Forest cafe or the ESPN zone ,or the House of Blues they are no longer open. The house of Blues has moved to the garden walk along with the AMC Theaters. Some new restaurants have opened and many of the other ones remain. Also there are some new shops, some I enjoyed ( the dress shop) and others I don't expect to still be there when I return in two years but that's just my opinion. I do hope the Rinse gets a better spot and stays I enjoy the products I purchased . Always a good place to grab a bite outside of the parks and spend time in the World of Disney staying cool.
