8 Alternative Things to Do at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World, the most famous and most loved holiday destination in the world, is based around four theme parks, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But Disney World has much more to offer for your Disney World Holiday.

Food, Shopping, and Entertainment

Downtown Disney is Walt Disney World’s shopping and restaurant district. During the day or night, Downtown Disney is packed with fun things to do. Split into three areas Downtown Disney West Side, Downtown Disney Marketplace and Pleasure Island – Downtown Disney has something for the whole family.

Cirque de Soleil Meets Disney

Downtown Disney Westside is the home of Cirque de Soleil La Nouba, an exclusive show for the Walt Disney World Resort. Held in a purposed built theatre, the La Nouba cast includes acrobats who undertake incredible feats of flexibility and agility; athletes who will reinvent your idea of the strength of the human body and performance artists who will have you amazed and enthralled. La Nouba means “to party” or “to live it up” and the high energy performances which are full of colour as well as the live music really gets the party started.

Disney Quest: Interactive Gaming at it’s Best!

Disney Quest is also in Downtown Disney Westside, an interactive theme park on 5 floors packed with virtual reality, 3D games and interactive raids as well as classic arcade games, is a must visit for all children and is included in the Walt Disney World Ultimate Tickets.

World’s Largest Disney Store

The Downtown Disney Marketplace is home to “The World of Disney” the largest Disney Store in the world. With 12 rooms filled with Disney toys, clothes, collectibles and much much more, the World of Disney is the ultimate shop for any Disney Fans. The marketplace also features “Disney’s Days of Christmas” as well as “The Art of Disney” and many more Disney themes stores.

Nightlife at Pleasure Island

Pleasure Island, revamped over the last few year into a centre for restaurants and shopping is great place to enjoy your evening after a busy day in the Disney World parks.

The Boardwalk

Disney’s Boardwalk, situated around the Crescent Lake close to many of the Disney World hotels, is 90,000 square foot of shops and restaurants. Based on the classic American boardwalks from the turn of the 20th century, such as Coney Island and Atlantic City, Disney’s Boardwalk makes a great alternative to Downtown Disney for any evening out at Disney World.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

ESPN Wide World of Sports, a 220 acre sports complex in the middle of the Walt Disney World Resort, is home to many sports competitions throughout the year as well as being the Spring Training home for the Major League Baseball team the Atlanta Braves. ESPN Wide World of Sports is also home to many of Disney’s sporting events such as Disney’s Princess Half Marathon.

5 Incredible Golf Courses

The Walt Disney World Resort is also home to 5 exquisite golf courses all of which are beautifully landscaped and a perfect day out for all golf players. Book your Walt Disney World holiday soon and enjoy so much more than just the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort.

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