BEYOND THE THEME PARKS

Downtown
Disney
News and Basic Info
Basic Services
Recreation
Restaurants at a
   Glance
Tips & Notes

Marketplace
--Bibbidi Bobbidi
   Boutique
--Disney Tails
--Goofy's Candy Co.
--Lego Imagination
    Center
--Mickey's Mart
    (under $10)

Pleasure Island
--Adventurers Club
--Raglan Road

West Side
-- Cirque du Soleil
-- DisneyQuest

Annual Events
-- Festival of the
       Masters
-- Halloween
-- JazzFest
-- Latin Rhythm Nights
-- Mardi Gras
-- VIBE Live!

Water Parks
Blizzard Beach FAQ
Typhoon Lagoon FAQ

Disney's Boardwalk and the Epcot Resort Area
Introduction
Dining
Entertainment
Shopping

Tours
Descriptions and
  Reviews

Sports-Related Activities
Fishing Excursions
Miniature Golf
--Fantasia Gardens
--Winter Summerland
Parasailing
Richard Petty Driving
   Experience
Running/Jogging Trails
Surfing Class at
   Typhoon Lagoon
Wide World of Sports
   (WWoS)

MouseFest

Disney Vacation Club

Disney Cruise Line

Other Fun Things
Audience
   Participation
Birthday Ideas: Adults
Birthday Ideas: Kids
Carriage Rides
Collecting Character
   Autographs
Grand Floridian
   Adventures for
   Kids
Hidden Mickeys
Overlooked
   Attractions
Photography
--Film Tips
--Digital Tips
--Videotaping Tips
Pin Trading Guide
Pixies at WDW!
Pressed Penny &
   Quarter Guide
Scrapbook Ideas
Specialty Cruises
--IllumiNations
     Breathless/Pontoon
--Resort Park Cruises

Writers' Corner
Behind the Ears
Meet the Authors

AllEars.Net
   Feature Writers
-- Anita Answer
-- Debra Martin Koma
-- Brian Martsolf
-- Josh Olive
-- Amy Warren Stoll
-- Zamgwar

Orlando Area Information
Character Warehouse
   Outlet
Directions from
   Airport
Grocery Stores
Ground  Transportation
Orlando Area Outlets
Radio/TV Stations
Religious Services
Telephone Numbers

Peppy individual water craft--called "Water Mice", canopy boats and family sized pontoon boat rentals.  Minimum age is 12 and at least 5 feet tall for "Water Mice" rentals. The marina opens at 10:00 am and closing time is seasonal.  One time use lockers are available for 50cents.  For information call 407-828-2204.  Prices as of January 2002, remember to add on the 6% tax.

Water Mouse: $20.75 - 1/2 hour 

21' Suntracker Pontoon Boat(Maximum 10 passengers): $33.02 - 1/2 hour 

Canopy Boat (8 person maximum): $25.00 - 1/2 hour 

Cane Pole Fishing: $ 3.77 1/2 hr 

Specialty Cruise (12 person maximum) starts at $120.00

Guided Bass Fishing (live bait additional) - Maximum 5 persons; $183.96 for 2 hours at 6:30am; $174.52 for 2 hours at 9:00am

NOTES: Drivers of canopy boats must be 16 years of age. Drivers of pontoon boats must be 18 years of age. Resort ID, driver's license, or passport required. A child 12 years old and above who is at least 5 feet tall may drive a water mouse alone. All drivers under the age of 18 MUST have a parent or legal guardian sign a release. Sorry, no water skiing permitted.

Fishing at Cap'N Jack's Marina

Hours: 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Daily (weather permitting) Two-, three- and four-hour excursions for up to five people. Includes boat, guide, tackle, rods and reels. All fishing is catch and release only. For more information, call 407-939-7529.

Marketplace Dock Stage 

Visit Guest Services or check the directory boards around the area for special events performances at the Dock Side Stage in front of World of Disney. Participants in Disney's Magical Music Days program appear.

Lego Imagination Center® Playground

Hours: 9:30a.m. - 11:00p.m. daily
Kids of all ages can interact with tons of Lego® bricks and playground activities.  There are some great photo opportunities here with the life size Lego creations!

Classic Carousel - Operated by Florida Games

between Gourmet Pantry and Pooh's Corner. Operating hours are 11:00am - 10:00pm
daily. The cost is $2. This musical carousel was hand-crafted by artisans in Italy. The Carousel opened on November 12, 1999 and features 19 horses, a spinning tea cup and two carriages. It's decorated with hand painted renderings of 20 Marketplace locations and is illuminated at night by about 570 miniature lightbulbs. The carousel has a height restriction of 42 inches. Guests who do not meet this requirement must be accompanied by an adult. 

Marketplace Train - Operated by Florida Games

Hours: 11:00am-10:00pm Daily
Located next to the Toy Tower in the center of the Marketplace, this one stop train takes our younger guests on a voyage around the Marketplace.