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What is the shopping district at Disney World called?

Welcome to Disney Springs—a truly amazing place featuring an eclectic mix of unique boutiques, one-of-a-kind eateries and jaw-dropping entertainment that will have you wondering where the day went.



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On March 14, 2013, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Tom Staggs announced that Downtown Disney would be redesigned and renamed as Disney Springs.

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First opened in 1975 as Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village, it has been expanded and rebranded over the years as Walt Disney World Village (1977), Disney Village Marketplace (1989), and Downtown Disney (1997), becoming Disney Springs in 2015.

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Welcome to Golden Oak Realty Specializing in the community of Golden Oak at Walt Disney World® Resort. Whether you're looking for your next dream home or considering selling your Golden Oak home, let Golden Oak Realty elevate your homebuying or selling experience.

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Did you know you can live in Walt Disney World? No, not in one of its four theme parks, but in the Golden Oak neighborhood on Disney property. The luxury community is aimed at the Mouse House's most devoted fans, folks who buy second or third homes here just to be close to the magic.

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Main Street, U.S.A. is the first themed land inside the main entrance of the many theme parks operated or licensed by The Walt Disney Company around the world. Main Street, U.S.A. is themed to resemble American small towns during the early 20th Century.

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You don't need a ticket to access Downtown Disney. One of the best things about Downtown Disney is that it's completely free to visit. You can people watch and window shop to your heart's content.

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Downtown Disney opened in 2001 and is a walkable shopping, dining and entertainment area just outside the gates of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. You'll find many trendy stores, delicious restaurants and family entertainment.

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While Downtown Disney has the amazing World of Disney store, you have to drive to get there from any of the parks or hotels. CityWalk is located in between the Universal parking garage and the parks themselves!

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The closure comes as Disney undergoes a major multi-year renovation — or, in Disney parlance, a reimagining of Downtown Disney. Disney plans to open up several areas of Downtown Disney as open-air gathering spaces, where visitors and families can picnic or hang out and bring in new shops and name-brand dining tenants.

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How much does Disney Springs cost? Entrance into Disney Springs is absolutely free, self-parking included. Unlike the four Disney theme parks and two waterparks, admission into Disney Springs is complimentary. No tickets or reservations necessary.

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Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday. Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks. Let's take a look at the benefits of celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.

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It's open to the public. It's a great place to explore, whether you are passing through to get to the theme parks, or are just visiting Downtown Disney District on a day you are not visiting the parks. Is Downtown Disney Free? Yes.

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Right next to Disneyland Hotel is an entrance to Downtown Disney District. You'll need to go through security at this point. Once you do that, walk through Downtown Disney District until you arrive at Disneyland Esplanade. If you look left, you'll see the entrance to Disneyland Park.

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Your princess is in luck though, the attire policies at the Disneyland Resort allow guests under the age of 14 to wear costumes in the park! Sadly, wearing a costume doesn't cover park admission.

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Downtown Disney District If you want to spend some time at Downtown Disney, you can see fireworks from the outdoor dining area of Naples Ristorante e Bar, UVA Bar's outdoor area, and the balcony of Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen.

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