Disney’s Boardwalk Review

Disney’s BoardWalk contains more than 9,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and nightclubs. It encompasses Crescent Lake and is “a village on the water” near many Disney Resort hotels in Walt Disney World Resort. This quarter-mile entertainment, dining and shopping area is also conveniently close to 2 Disney Theme Parks.

With sherbet-colored building facades, striped awnings, rising columns and archways, Disney’s BoardWalk is designed after the boardwalks that were famous during the turn of the 20th century along such New England coastal cities as Coney Island, New York and Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Stroll along Disney’s BoardWalk during the day to explore the unusual shops and restaurants. When the sun cools down, the nightlife heats up with street performers, food vendors, midway games and lots of live entertainment.

Entertainment

Entertainment at Disney’s Boardwalk ranges from a dance hall to piano bar to sports-themed club Specialty Cruises. There is no admission to Disney’s BoardWalk area-where live evening entertainment can usually be found- but Buy Cialis some venues may have a cover charge.

Dining

Dining at Disney’s Boardwalk covers a wide spectrum: bakeries, a sports bar, an upscale restaurant. Disney’s BoardWalk also has coffee carts, funnel cake kiosks and hot dog stands. Dinner ranges from $15 to $60 per person; breakfast, lunch and snacks can be from $15 and less per person. Ranges based on average Guest check, not including alcohol, tax and tip.

Shopping

Shopping at Disney’s Boardwalk includes stores that specialize in Disney character merchandise, ESPN and sport-themed apparel, souvenirs, swim wear and Wyland art.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - La Nouba

La Nouba is a mesmerizing and extraordinary avant-garde circus spectacle performed by Cirque du Soleil exclusively in the Downtown Disney West Side area at Walt Disney World Resort.

La Nouba is performed at an exceptional theater built especially for Cirque du Soleil. The show’s international cast of acrobats, athletes and performance artists-including more than 65 artists representing 15 countries-delights and mystifies with daring acts of grace.

La Nouba translates to English as “to party, to live it up,” and this theme is evident in the energetic performances, the colorful costumes and the moving live music.

Join the thousands of fans who leave this Cirque du Soleil performance in Buy cheap online Provigil awe of the glorious feats and the inexpressible beauty they have witnessed, carrying with them its memory as an inspiration to celebrate life. It truly is a show that makes “the impossible, possible.”

See the magic up close for yourself when you attend a performance of La Nouba!

2009 Performance Times
Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

No performances on Sunday and Monday, or on the following dates:

* November 18, 2008
* January 20 26, 2009
* March 24, 2009
* May 19 June 1, 2009
* July 28, 2009
* September 22 28, 2009
* November 17, 2009

Festival Of The Masters

The inspiring Festival of the Masters is a complimentary open-air art festival featuring nearly 150 award-winning artists in the Downtown Disney® area from November 13 to15, 2009.

Millions of Guests have enjoyed this prestigious art festival since it was first held at Walt Disney World Resort in 1975. Discover why this world-renowned event has become a highly anticipated favorite for artists, collectors and art lovers alike.

Festival History

34th Festival of the Masters Winning Signature Art: “1928″ by Joe Kaminski. This is Joe’s 3rd consecutive win.

* This year, the Festival is celebrating 34 years at the Downtown Disney area.

* Festival of the Masters is a nationally recognized art show that continues to be ranked among the country’s best outdoor art festivals each year.

* To qualify for the Festival, artists must have earned a primary award in a juried art festival within the last 4 years with digital submissions of their work to be considered for exhibition. This ensures that Festival visitors to are treated to one of the finest displays of art in the nation. Hence, Festival of the Masters has become one of the most sought-after shows among artists.

Festival Highlights

Get a close-up look at the works of honorees from the country’s top art festivals as you enjoy diverse artistic experiences, live entertainment*, children’s activities and culinary treats, including:

* House of Blues Folk Art Festival - Delight in the 11th annual “Where the Art Meets the Soul” festival, featuring local and national folk artists, great music and captivating children’s activities.

* Central Florida Chalk Artists Association - Watch as more than 6,000 square feet of sidewalk at the Downtown Disney Marketplace are transformed into a giant canvas for talented chalk artists to showcase their masterpieces. And kids can create their own works of chalk art in a special area just for them!

* Family Activities - Treat your family the world of art as they’re taught by experts how to draw some of their favorite Disney characters outside DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive theme park. Families can take part in other art-related activities throughout the Downtown Disney area, and kids can boogie at a special DJ Dance Party at the Dock Stage every afternoon.

* Meet the performers from Cirque du Soleil® La Nouba^TM and enjoy face painting and balloons outside Cirque du Soleil®.

* Additional Live Entertainment - Keep your groove going all weekend with live performances throughout the Downtown Disney area.

* Pin Trading - Pin fanatics unite! Disney’s Pin Traders at the Downtown Disney Marketplace is the largest pin-trading location at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests come from across the country and around the world, bringing their favorite pins to view and trade. Don’t miss out.

* Shopping - While you are at the festival, jump start your holiday gift shopping at the unique shops located throughout the Downtown Disney area. See what’s new! Visit Disney Design-A-Tee where you can design, customize and personalize your own tee shirt and Tren-D - a hip, urban store with exclusive Disney merchandise you can’t find anywhere else.

Downtown Disney area admission and parking are complimentary.

Download the application-which includes categories, guidelines and Cheap Cialis important dates-to enter. The entry deadline is June 19, 2009.

*Entertainment and activities are subject to change without notice.