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Holidays in Florida – When Disney goes Downtown

Without a doubt, there is only one place on earth to take your family on holidays if you want to create life long memories. That place is Disney World Orlando. At Disney World, your children will have the opportunity to interact with the Disney characters they know and love from television programmes and cartoons, characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Winnie the Pooh, Snow White, and Cinderella. For older children and perhaps for those children who are more difficult to please, there are a huge variety of adventure rides in the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, and other Disney Parks.

At times, the non-stop nature of the theme parks can leave you and your whole family exhausted. That’s when you know it’s time to venture into Disney’s very own downtown area to take advantage of some quality family time.

The entertainment options in Disney Downtown are endless. A memorable night out for all the family is a trip to the spectacular Cirque De Soleil show, La Nouba, hosted in the downtown area. With more than 65 talented artists in the show, you can guarantee that everybody, from your toddler through to your grandmother, will be captivated by the acrobatics and theatrics of the performance.

At Disney Downtown you even have the opportunity to take the family on a hot air balloon ride. The Aero30 balloon is the world’s largest tethered gas balloon, which has the capacity to hold 29 people at one time, and offers panoramic views of up to 10 surrounding miles. There is no height requirement to take part in the Disney hot air balloon ride and it will provide a vantage point to take photos that will make all your friends at home green with envy.

But Disney Downtown isn’t just about family fun. When the kids go to bed, Disney Downtown is the ideal environment for you and your partner to enjoy a night out together. If you feel like taking in some live music, there is no better place than the House of Blues, where well known performers and newcomers to the music scene play live music ranging from soul to blues, reggae to jazz. And if you get peckish, the House of Blues is an ideal location for your evening meal, serving up Cajun and good old southern American comfort food.

One thing is for sure - if you want to make the most of your Downtown experience, you’ll need to book accommodation that is easily accessible to the Disney parks. Book your holiday stay at the Disney All Star Hotel and you and your family will have a stay that you won’t forget in a hurry. There are separate All Star resorts for music fans, movie fans, and sports fans, so no matter what your kids interests are, you can feel confident that there is an accommodation option tailored to the activities that they love most. Book your Walt Disney World holiday today and treat your family to a truly unforgettable experience.