If your child is a fan of Disney characters or a Lego construction dreamer,  Downtown Disney is the place to take them on a perfect sunny afternoon.    The  Marketplace has all sorts of wonderful things to see and do,  and not just for kids.  Downtown Disney Marketplace provides an appealing place to take a break from Disney Theme Parks and Water Parks—especially if you’re in search of Disney merchandise. . Or, for more of a respite, relax and dine at a lakeside restaurant.  From Fulton’s Crab House, to the Cuban cafe, or Raglan Road Pub there are styles and menus to suit every taste and age group.

On October 3, 1996, World of Disney Store, the largest merchandise location of its kind at 50,000 square feet, opened in Downtown Disney Marketplace.   From the Bibbity Bobbity Spa for dressing up for girls to Toy Story Ranger uniforms, there’s everything for your child’s pleasure.   Sunglasses to sweatshirts, with soft cuddly toys from all their favourite stories;  from Mickey and Minnie in various costumes to Princess Tiana, no one will go away empty handed.

The Lego Imagination Store in Downtown Disney is another wonderful and amazing place for kids to let their dreams run riot.  From the Lego family outside the store to the Tyrannosaurus Rex guarding the entrance , this is one fantasy land for children.  The whole range of Lego themes is here, from the Prince of Persia to Toy Story,  to bricks for making cities, planes, ships and almost anything else you can think of.  There’s a huge wall of all sorts of Lego bricks where a child can pick and choose their selection of blocks to buy.  There is even a circular seated section where children and there parents can design and build together.

The bustle of all these kids having fun, the laughter and the smiling faces, and the amazing designs that are available make this  a wonderful store to visit.  If you can’t find your Lego pieces here, then you can speak to a customer service representative, give your details and they will contact you online.   One of the most interesting facets of this particular store is that it’s all about the kids. And they make the most of it!!

If you go there, make sure you leave plenty of time to browse; and be aware that your children , like me, won’t want to leave.