{"id":31310,"date":"2013-11-05T05:24:56","date_gmt":"2013-11-05T10:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=31310"},"modified":"2022-05-05T00:23:10","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T04:23:10","slug":"shopping-spree-downtown-disney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/shopping-spree-downtown-disney\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping Spree at Downtown Disney"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Tea<\/a>
Tea Pot from Mickey’s Pantry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While Downtown Disney is currently undergoing a major renovation it is still a great place to get some serious shopping done. So while we are all waiting for Downtown Disney to undergo its metamorphosis and emerge like a phoenix as Disney Springs I invite you to follow me on my latest shopping spree.<\/p>\n

My first stop at Downtown Disney is always Mickey\u2019s Pantry. Disney-themed culinary items, such as dinnerware, waffle irons, tea kettles, aprons and toasters galore. I love the recently added Spice & Tea Exchange, a collection of a variety of spices, tea, sea salts and organic sugars but it was a Mickey teapot with stackable milk and sugar pot ($34.95) that caught my attention.<\/p>\n

I had to have it and while I really wanted the elegant Mickey Mouse tea kettle ($39.95) too, I restrained myself, after all there is nothing wrong with the one I have at home. I did however cave in and bought the Mickey Mouse tea strainer which, I convinced myself at $9.95 was a bargain.<\/p>\n

\"Vera<\/a>
Vera Bradley Pink Tote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Next I had to check out for myself what all the Vera Bradley Disney inspired bag craze was all about.\u00a0 I had read about the pink \u201cJust Mousing Around\u201d and the black \u201cMidnight with Mickey\u201d bags but nothing prepared me for what happened next.\u00a0 The World of Disney, arguable the largest Disney store on earth, had very little Vera Bradley merchandise to show for.<\/p>\n

I had been dreaming of backpacks, cosmetic bags, duffel bags and totes but found out that my choices were very limited.\u00a0 I still went for the pink tote bag and blamed Stitch for buying out the rest of the stock!<\/p>\n

\"Soap<\/a>An absolute must is a stop at Basin. The fresh-cut soaps are made with natural ingredients such as almonds, cranberry, vanilla, oatmeal, honey, and sea salt and are handmade vegetable oil glycerin or olive oil based soaps. I went for a Halloween themed bar and a stash of bath bombs, which came in handy in the aftermath of my 10-Miler Tower of Terror race two days later. At $3.99 the bath bombs also make for reasonable priced gift.<\/p>\n

\"Witch<\/a>
Witch Hat caramel apple from the Candy Cauldron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although you find candy and caramel apples all over Walt Disney World I still think that the Candy Cauldron Downtown Disney is THE place to go for sweet treats. I am amazed at the creativity that goes into the seasonally themed caramel apples and with Halloween just around the corner I could not resist and bought a purple apple with a chocolate witch hat.<\/p>\n

The House of Blues was my last stop and while most associate it with live music, Cajun and Southern favorites such as Voodoo shrimp, creole seafood jambalaya and Louisiana crawfish the House of Blue also has a fabulous shop. It\u2019s eclectic selection of original folk art and Mississippi Delta music really stands out. I love their incense and got a supply of Fairy Dust and Summer Day.<\/p>\n

\"Incense<\/a>
Incense from the House of Blues<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was time to revitalize and I decided to have dinner at Ragland Road, my favorite Downtown Disney restaurant. I went for Chef Kevin Dundon\u2019s traditional Shepherd\u2019s Pie, made with ground lamb nestled on a generous portion of mashed potato. And did I mention the Irish Soda Bread served with house made Guinness reduction-dipping sauce? To wash it all down I ordered a beer flight. Being a beer aficionado I appreciated that at Raglan Road I can customize my own beer flight.\u00a0 But what would be an Irish Pub without music? Every night, starting at 5 PM Raglan Road puts out authentic Irish live entertainment featuring dance shows and music by their house band Creel. So next time you are Downtown Disney go and discover your Irish side. You won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n

\"Dancers<\/a>
Irish dancers at Ragland Road<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Transportation: If you are staying on property a.k.a. at a Disney Resort regular Disney bus transportation is available. If you are staying off property getting there is not a problem either and there is plenty of free parking available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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