Disappointed that Disney changed the rules to access the Boardwalk. Evidently they no longer allow…read morehandicapped drop-off for boardwalk access. We were told we should be privileged to park at a park and then find our way to the boardwalk. Impossible for an 82 year old who can only manage short distances. Shame.

During our last trip to Disney World, we stayed at Disney's BoardWalk Inn (first time) and fell in…read morelove with Disney's BoardWalk. Who knew that an entertainment district themed after turn-of-the-century Mid-Atlantic boardwalks (e.g., Coney Island, NY and Atlantic City, NJ) would have so much appeal? Well for us, it did. It's really charming and intimate, especially when compared to other parts of Disney World, like the relatively gargantuan Disney Springs. So, along with the fun and unique "seaside" period atmosphere, its size and the fact that this part of Disney isn't crowded had a lot to do with our enjoyment of Disney's BoardWalk. There's a black-and-white photo inside the BoardWalk Inn of the Three Stooges during an appearance at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City in 1938. To me, that photo encapsulates the time period and atmosphere that I think Disney aspired to recreate at the BoardWalk, and I think Disney was successful, for the most part. Aside from the Inn (and the Innkeeper's Club), highlights here include the Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, Screen Door General Store (for exclusive BoardWalk merch), and Atlantic Dance Hall (cool they have this art-deco music venue here). My wife and I would like to return and have dinner at restaurants Flying Fish (seafood) and Trattoria al Forno (Italian).

I love Disney Springs and so does my family!…read more We usually stop at Disney Springs for dinner and enjoy walking around shopping and taking in the sites and sounds of Disney. When we don't have a park day scheduled, this becomes our alternative park day and it hits the spot. Plenty of food, options, music, and all the Disney shopping you can handle.

We came here with the family to walk around, check out the stores, and explore the restaurants…read more It's a fun place to spend some time, especially if you enjoy browsing Disney-themed shops and attractions. One suggestion: because it can get extremely hot, it would be great if they added more misters or cooling areas throughout the Springs. There isn't a lot of shade, so walking around outside can be a challenge unless you duck into the stores or restaurants for a break. The free parking is definitely a plus. You do have to go through a security screening before entering Disney Springs, but it was a smooth process and completely understandable. Just be prepared--it's very easy to spend a few dollars here! Between the Disney merchandise, treats, and unique shops, there are plenty of tempting things to see. Overall, it's a fun place to visit, especially with family, and a great way to enjoy some Disney magic without needing a park ticket. I'm sure some day they will end up charging for this area, but I hope not.

Town Center in Celebration is still a wonderful area to visit. We came for Xmas in July, but it was…read moretoo late and it had rained earlier. They do up Xmas really nicely during Xmas time. For Xmas in July it was minimal but they did have some vendor tables. There's some shops here, a bakery, a few restaurants, and cafe. Some restaurants include Columbia. There's also an ice cream place nearby to it and a Woof Gang Dog shop. You can find Starbucks here, a Mexican Restaurant and an Inn, It's quite a nice area with Disney Roots! Driving through Celebration for Xmas lights is a must!

Overall, a quaint (if not manufactured) town square to compliment the community of Celebration…read more There are plenty of dining options here and it is a great place to get sime walking in and to grab something to eat and just enjoy life. If you are in tbe area, come check this out.

I had not been to Old Town in probably 10+ years, but my girl and I were in Orlando for the weekend…read moreso we made it a date night and really enjoyed ourselves! Whether you are looking for something to eat, something to drink, something to wear, or something to do, this place has it all. We went a little later and it was surprisingly empty which meant no lines for anything we wanted to do and we did a lot. You have to do the haunted house...

Very few healthy options for food, if one shop could sum up the entire experience, its the popcorn…read moreshop.. I'm guessing that popcorn maker only gets fired up once every week or two. Sketchy pay lot with minimal lighting in areas which hides pay signs. Towing costs $230

It was a beautiful, warm Monday afternoon when I decided to explore the Promenade at Sunset Walk…read more It is a walkable entertainment district located next to Margarita Resort Orlando. The area features a wide variety of specialty shops, upscale restaurants and eateries, entertainment, retail stores, footwear, telecommunications, and a movie theater. Events and live music are held on the weekends. Free parking is available.

Been here a few times so I'm surprised I haven't reviewed it…read more This is a plaza with shops and restaurants and stores. At the end, it brings you to Margaritaville Resort. The water park H2O is also right next to this. They have restaurants on the outskirts and shops like Ross on the outskirts too. We like the Estefan Kitchen here and we have been to a Bbq place here as well as an ice cream place. Kpot bbq is also here too. We love walking our dog here. They have nice large sidewalks. It's not too big of an area but a good size. They have events here like markets and holiday activities. This last one we went to was their Halloween event. It's nice that it is free. The music they had was just ok. Some people dress up for Halloween.

This target is a lot bigger than the ones back home, and it's because they have a much bigger…read moresupermarket section, they also have a section selling touristy items such as t-shirts, memorabilia etc. When visiting a big store you must go prepared with comfortable sneakers and patience. Seeking certain items can become a challenge when walking through various aisles of a big store. I do love a huge selection of items but sometimes less is more. I was indeed grateful to find a few items I couldn't find at other stores/supermarkets to take with me on my trip back home. Customer service is also great, was able to find a store representative to assist with locating one item that was hard to get. I did do a price check on some of the items purchased and others I did not and found some to be less expensive than in my home area yet others were a bit pricier. Overall great store.

I'm not a regular shopper in target stores but once in a while there is an item that I just can't…read morefind any place else and I am forced to come in for it. An extremely rare occasions they have a better price as well. This particular location is very well located by Margaritaville in Kissimmee and gets a lot of traffic through their store. My primary reason for shopping in this location was I was looking for anything they might have from the show/game Fallout. on this particular shopping trip I did not find anything worthwhile but while I was in the store, I picked up a couple of small items for someone else. Unlike other companies, I am rarely greeted by employees in target stores, but if I do need assistance, I can usually find someone. They have a very extensive collection of items throughout their stores with something for most everyone who chooses to shop here.

I was recently visiting Orlando for a conference, and I joined a group to tour the Flamingo…read moreCrossings Village recently one morning. While I recognize that this Yelp page is most likely for the Flamingo Crossings Town Center, I was so impressed with my visit to the Flamingo Crossings Village that I wanted to write about that experience as it is still technically Flamingo Crossings. While the Town Center has a mix of restaurants, shopping, services, hotels, and more near Walt Disney World Resort, it is also home to the Flamingo Crossings Village just across the street split into the East and West Villages, which house approximately 10,000 Disney interns, cast members, and operating participants. It is managed and owned by American Campus Communities (ACC) and offers two- and four-bedroom apartments with private or shared bathrooms. There are also many amenities within each of the two villages for the community as a whole. This community layout is consistent with many colleges and universities across the country who currently partner with ACC or a similar public-private partnership. During my tour, I saw the Community Center with a 24/7 front desk offering customer service and support to all of the residents. There was a HUGE gym upstairs with a service center window downstairs offering sports equipment, cleaning supplies, wagons, utility carts, and a place to accept packages to place in a package room. There was a large pool, lounges, study spaces, and more. There are also daily movies at the pool (Disney-themed) along with a variety of events and activities each month from craft activities, larger-scale social events, free treat giveaways, and so much more. This is consistent with both villages. I was also impressed to see how much Disney was able to be viewed across the communities. Read more about these special communities at https://www.americancampus.com/student-apartments/fl/disney/flamingo-crossings-village. In addition to the villages, the actual Flamingo Crossings are has a lot to offer the residents of the villages and any Disney fan or Orlando-area resident happening by the area. The Town Center has over 40 familiar brands and unique-to-market offerings in a 200,000 square foot, open-air retail hub. It is open daily. They have 21 restaurants or gas stations with shops. Some national chains include 3Natives Açai Café, Dunkin', Firehouse Subs, Five Guys, Skyline Chili, SONIC, Starbucks, and Wendy's just to name a few. The five retails stores include AT&T, Fit2Run (The Runner's Superstore), Five Below, Target, and The UPS Store. The three services include an ER, Primary Care, and Nail Salon. You can read more about Flamingo Crossings on their website at https://flamingocrossings.com.

One of my favorite things about Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studio's are the unique…read moremerchandise items available at Darth's Mall. Darth's Mall has evolved over the years I have been attending Star Wars Weekends from a tent behind Rock 'n Roll Roller Coaster to a brick and mortar retail mecca located in Soundstage 1 in the Studio Backlot. It is Disney and Star Was together so it can be pricey but you can find many items that are not available anywhere else. A couple of years ago Disney D-Tech Me moved into Darth's Mall with a very creative offering. They will take a 3D image of your face and then transfer it to an action figure. They have several offerings to choose from such as a Stormtrooper, Rebel Pilot and 3D image yourself frozen in cabonite a la Han Solo from Empire Strikes back. Whether you are looking for hard to find toys, collectables, art or even decals for your vehicle Darth's Mall has it and if you time it right it's fun to get it.

Price gouging at it finest. Great for getting Star Wars items unavailable anywhere else. Annual…read moreseason pass holders are able to purchase even rarer items. Storm troopers mugs WERE available here but sold out on the very first weekend. Disney characters dressed like Star Wars are inside for pics. Star Wars name tags (written Jedi style) also available inside. Download the Aurasma app and check out the Star Wars Aura backdrop right before you exit.