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Attention Disney Shoppers: World of Disney Offers Wonderland of Unique Treasures


LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- It's more whimsical than a dozen nostalgic airships with Disney character pilots. It's more magical than a dazzling collection of fairy tale accessories for little princesses. It's more adventurous than the search for a treasure chest full of pirate plunder. It's all that and more, with 51,000 square feet of constantly changing merchandise, interactive kiosks fit for a princess and creative displays in the finest Disney tradition. It's World of Disney, the biggest Disney shopping destination on Earth, at Downtown Disney Marketplace.

A giant Stitch character greets guests entering from the Downtown Disney Marketplace side of the store. The lovable blue alien, made popular in Disney's animated hit film "Lilo and Stitch," has been known to wear a pirate hat, bunny ears and a Santa Claus hat and more to celebrate the different seasons and holidays.

Throughout the store, 18 colorful murals carry the theme of "travel," with famous Disney characters venturing to adventurous spots around the world. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse can be spotted on safari in a scene from "The Lion King." Chip 'n' Dale take a tour of Russia, and Lady and the Tramp share a plate of spaghetti in Italy.

In the store's 60-foot-high rotunda, a fairy tale night sky is sprinkled with stars and a giant video screen plays travel scenes from classic Disney films.

It's a princess dream-come-true at several interactive stations where little girls can create their own tiaras and wands, fill jewelry boxes and purchase princess make-up kits.

World of Disney Facts:
  • More than a dozen nostalgic airships dangling above store entrances and inside the store -- each piloted by a different Disney character such as Winnie the Pooh in his honey pot sailing ship and Ariel from "The Little Mermaid" on a flying sea turtle.
  • 18 colorful murals that carry the theme of "travel," with famous Disney characters venturing to adventurous spots around the world including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on safari and Lady and the Tramp sharing a plate of spaghetti in Italy.
  • 60-foot-high rotunda sprinkled with stars in a fairy-tale sky in the center of the store.
  • Giant video screens that play travel scenes from classic Disney films.
  • The largest collection of Disney character merchandise in the world including backpacks, books, boxers, children's apparel, clocks, collectibles, costumes, dolls, figurines, gifts, hats, jewelry, luggage, photo albums, plush toys, sleepwear, slippers, socks, souvenirs, stationery, sunglasses, sweatshirts, T-shirts, ties, videos, watches and more.

World of Disney opened Oct. 2, 1996. The store is open 365 days a year to both Walt Disney World Resort guests and other Marketplace visitors. Store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. with extended hours during peak seasons.
 

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