Located in the West Side area of Downtown Disney, La Nouba is performed at a spectacular theater built especially for the Cirque du Soleil production. The energetic show combines live music and spectacular sets with more than 65 acrobats, athletes and performance artists from 15 different countries. Performances take place at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
Cirque du Soleil- La Nouba
1478 E. Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-7328
cirquedusoleil.com
Disney Quest is an indoor interactive theme park, complete with five floors of cutting-edge gaming technology, virtual reality and 3D encounters. Popular "rides" include Virtual Jungle Cruise, CyberSpace Mountain, Buzz Lightyear's Astroblasters and Aladdin's Magic Carpet Ride. Disney Quest is located on Downtown Disney's West Side. As of 2010, ticket prices ranged from $36 to $42.
Disney Quest Indoor Interactive Theme Park
1486 E. Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-828-4600
disneyworld.disney.go.com
The famous House of Blues is a club featuring live music and authentic Southern cuisine for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The West Side venue has nightly concerts from up-and-coming artists as well as established legends in every genre of music. The Sunday Gospel Brunch offers an all-you-can-eat buffet accompanied by the music of top gospel groups.
House of Blues
1490 E. Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-934--BLUE (2583)
houseofblues.com
The 24 Theatres Complex in the West Side area shows all of the current box-office hits in the style and comfort of Art Deco-themed auditoriums with loveseat-style stadium seating. Downtown Disney complex upgraded an auditorium to be the first Enhanced Theater Experience (ETX) in the United States. The auditorium features a 20 percent larger screen, 3D technology and higher resolution than HD. As of 2010, ticket prices ranged from $6 to $12.
AMC Pleasure Island 24 Theatres Complex
1500 E. Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-827-1308
amcentertainment.com
Located in the Downtown Disney Marketplace, the World of Disney store is the largest Disney character store in the world. The store's 12 rooms are overflowing with merchandise that is exclusive to Walt Disney Resorts. Items include apparel for adults and children, collectibles, arts and crafts, food and candy, plush toys, trading pins, jewelry and much more.
World of Disney
1780 East Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-824-4321
disneyworld.disney.go.com
Operated by Aerophile, Characters in Flight takes guests 400 feet in the air in the world's largest tethered gas balloon. The balloon is illuminated from within to show the silhouettes of famous Disney characters. Up to 29 guests can be in the balloon at a time, enjoying views of Downtown Disney and the surrounding 10 miles for eight to 10 minutes. Passengers board in the West Side area of Downtown Disney. The hours of operation are every day from 9 a.m to midnight, weather permitting. Ticket prices range from $12 to $18, and guests ages 2 and under are free.
Characters in Flight
Downtown Disney West Side
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-6244
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The Downtown Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, one of two locations in the Walt Disney World Resort, is located within the World of Disney store. At this fun beauty salon, young girls are transformed into princesses by Fairy Godmothers-in-training. The boutique offers hairdos, manicures and makeup application, as well as a total package including Disney Princess costumes and photographs. Various packages are available and, as of 2010, ranged in price from $49.95 to $189.95. Sessions last approximately 30 to 60 minutes and reservations are recommended.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
World of Disney Store
1780 East Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-7895
disneyworld.disney.go.com
