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  UPCOMING EVENTS
Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend June 2-3
Car show presented by Hess featuring more than 100 classic, muscle and exotic cars. Meet and greets with Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Finn McMissile. “Cars”-themed topiaries; a DJ and food trucks.
Raglan Road Celebrates "Half Way to Paddy Day" September 17
September is a relatively quiet month, kids are back in school, the perfect excuse for a party – and Monday, September 17, just happens to be the halfway point to St. Patrick’s Day. So the folks at Raglan Road at Downtown Disney are throwing a party with live music, Irish dancing, zany competitions and plenty of giveaways.
The Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival will be held on Saturday, October 20, at Downtown Disney West Side. Dragon boat racing is a 2,500-year-old Chinese sport that involves 20 team members paddling in unison to a drummer's beat in a long, narrow boat decorated at the bow and stern with a dragon's head and tail. All of the event activities will take place on Village Lake from 8:00am to 5:00pm with spectator viewing along the West Side waterfront.
Wonderfall! October 28-31
Wonderfall seasonal fun is in the air throughout October with photo opportunities at larger-than-life pumpkins, fall-themed entertainment and special merchandise offerings.
Festival of the Masters November 9-11
More than 200 award-winning artists from across the country showcase their wares throughout Downtown Disney. The three-day festival features chalk artists, House of Blues folk artists, a jazz festival, culinary delights and family activities.
Festival of the Seasons Fall/Winter
Enjoy live entertainment, festive décor, fun photo ops and so much more.
NOTE: DOWNTOWN DISNEY will not host fireworks on New Year's Eve.
DisneyQuest New Year's Eve December 31 8:00pm to 1:00am
Your quest for the best New Year's Eve party is over! DisneyQuest attractions and video games. Appearances by Disney characters. DJ dance party. New Year's countdown. Party favors. Family fun food. For more information or to purchase online tickets visit disneyworld.com/disneyquestparty or call 407-WDISNEY. Advanced purchase tickets are $42.25 per person and $51.64 day of (tax not included). So come ring, beep and blast in the New Year at DisneyQuest! Downtown Disney West Side.
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Invite ‘Wearin’ of the Green’ March 15-17
Authentic Irish food, music and dance performances set the scene for a three-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration and the “wearin’ of the green” March 15-17 in and around the Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island.
  ATTRACTIONS
AMC Theatres Downtown Disney 24 and AMC Dine-Theatres
    Downtown Disney
.........................................Box Office opens at 10:30am (9:30am Fri, Sat)
Cap'n Jack's Marina ........................................................................................10:00am-7:00pm
Characters in Flight operated by Aerophile ...........................Soaring above Downtown Disney
Weather permitting ..............................................................8:30am-11:00pm (12:00am Fri, Sat)
DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park ................11:30am-10:00pm (11:00pm Fri, Sat)
If you have a Magic Your Way Ticket with Water Park Fun & More Option, you may choose
DisneyQuest admission as an option. Admission included with Disney's Premium Annual Pass.
Cirque du Soleil® La Nouba™ .....................................There will be no performances this week
Box Office Hours................................................................................................11:00am-9:00pm
Marketplace Carousel and Train.........................................9:30am-11:00pm (11:30pm Fri, Sat)
  ENTERTAINMENT
MARKETPLACE
  Disney Performing Arts at Waterside
  Stage
See marquee for showtimes
  Live Music at Margarita Bar
    2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm:
    (Sunday) Jim Rast; (Monday) Sunny Jim;
    (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday)
    John Harman; (Friday) Mitch Corbin
  DJ Kids Dance Party
  7:00pm-10:00pm:
    At Waterside Stage
    (Sunday) DJ Bob;
    (Monday, Tuesday) DJ Steve;
    (Wednesday, Thursday) DJ Elliot
    At Fountain Stage
    (Friday, Saturday) DJ Lon

PLEASURE ISLAND
  Live Music at West End Plaza
    7:00pm-10:45pm:
    (Sunday) Mitch Corbin, Drey-C;
    (Monday) Mitch Corbin, Blonde Ambition;
    (Tuesday) Nicholas Marks, La Calle Band;
    (Wednesday) Nicholas Marks, Nova Pop;
    (Thursday) Nicholas Marks, Drey-C
    7:30pm-11:45pm:
    (Friday, Saturday) Drey-C, Nicholas Marks;
    Live Music in front of Fulton's Crab House
    7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm:
    (Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
    Nova Era; (Monday, Wednesday)
    Dominic Gaudious;
    (Tuesday) Kalinka;

  Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
  Nightly Irish Entertainment

  (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
  Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Paradiso 37 Nightly Entertainment

WEST SIDE
  Bongos Cuban Cafe™
    Nightly Live Latin Music
    (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
  House of Blues®
    (4:00pm) Front Porch Bar Musician;
    (Sunday 10:30am & 1:00pm) Gospel
    Brunch;

    (Sunday, Tuesday 10:27pm) Service
    Industry Night;
    (Friday, Saturday 10:30pm) Blues Kitch-
    en in the House of Blues Restaurant

  Music from around the World
    7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm
    In front of Wetzel's® Pretzels
    (Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
    Dominic Gaudious;
    (Monday, Tuesday) Gerardo M Duo;
    (Wednesday) Latin Fusion
    7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm, 10:15pm
    Near D Street
    (Sunday, Thursday) Gerardo M;
    (Monday) Pat Frost;
    (Tuesday, Wednesday) Mitch Corbin;
    (Friday) Don Black;
    (Saturday) Mitch Corbin

ENTERTAINER LINKS - PAST & PRESENT
Blonde Ambition: High energy party band
Captain Harry: Harry Henry Hann "Waitin' For The Sunset"
Dominic Gaudious: "Dance Rock Didjeridoo"
Don Black Duo: Don Keith Black, Saxophonist & Friend
Drey-C: Andre Frizzarini Caram is a Brazilian pop singer-songwriter
Eric Lindsey: The Professional's Choice For Entertainment in Orlando!
Gerardo Manrique Duo: “Music is the most honest expression of my soul”
Jim Rast: Orlando Florida’s favorite choice when it comes to party bands.
John Harman: No link found
Kalinka: No link found
La Calle Band: Latin Music
Latin Fusion: No link found
Lawrence App: Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist
Leo Lopez: Guitarist - fusion of Salsa, Flamenco, and World Music
Mitch Corbin: Winfield winning player (Mandolin and Guitar)
Nicholas Marks: International Artist of the Gypsy Guitar
Nova Era: Classical Music With A Groove
Nova Pop: Nova Era trio plus a singer and guitar player playing a medley of high energy
    Dance Pop favorites from Donna Summer to The Black Eyed Peas.
Pat Frost Duo: Patrick Frost "The Conch Man" &
    Gerardo Manrique: “Music is the most honest expression of my soul”
Sunny Jim: James White "Welcome to the Laidback Lane!"
Tito y Pedro: No link found
  QUICK SERVICE
Bongos Cuban Cafe™ Window ........................................11:00am-11:00pm (12:00am Fri, Sat)
Cookes of Dublin ...........................................................................................11:00am-11:00pm
EARL OF SANDWICH® Restaurant .....................................8:30am-11:00pm (11:30pm Fri, Sat)
FoodQuest DisneyQuest® admission required .......................12:00pm-8:00pm (9:00pm Fri, Sat)
Ghirardelli® Ice Cream Shop ...........................................10:30am-11:30pm (12:00am Fri, Sat)
Marketplace Snacks ........................................................10:00am-10:30pm (11:00pm Fri, Sat)
Pollo Campero and FRESH A-PEEL ................................................................9:30am-11:00pm
Wetzel's® Pretzels ............................................................10:30am-11:00pm (12:00am Fri, Sat)
Wolfgang Puck® Express - Marketplace ........................................................9:00am-11:00pm
Wolfgang Puck® Express - West Side ..........................................................11:30am-11:00pm
  TABLE SERVICE
Bongos Cuban Cafe™ ......................................................11:00am-11:00pm (12:00am Fri, Sat)
Cap'n Jack's Restaurant ...............................................................................11:30am-10:30pm
Fulton's Crab House ......................................................................................11:30am-11:00pm
House of Blues® .................................................................11:30am-11:00pm (1:30am Fri, Sat)
Paradiso 37 ........................................................................11:30am-12:00am (1:00am Fri, Sat)
Planet Hollywood® ........................................................................................11:00am-12:00am
Portobello ......................................................................................................11:30am-11:00pm
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant .............................................................11:00am-1:00am
Rainforest Cafe® ..............................................................11:00am-10:30pm (11:30pm Fri, Sat)
T-REX™ .............................................................................11:00am-11:00pm (12:00am Fri, Sat)
Wolfgang Puck® Cafe ....................................................................................11:30am-11:00pm
Wolfgang Puck®: The Dining Room .................................................................6:00pm-10:00pm
  SHOPPING
Marketplace .......................................................................9:30am-11:00pm (11:30pm Fri, Sat)
Pleasure Island ................................................................10:30am-11:00pm (12:00am Fri, Sat)
West Side .........................................................................10:30am-11:00pm (12:00am Fri, Sat)
  GUEST SERVICES
Guest Relations - Marketplace ..........................................8:30am-11:30pm (12:00am Fri, Sat)
Guest Relations - West Side located at DisneyQuest® Box Office
.............................................................................................9:00am-11:30pm (12:00am Fri, Sat)
Disney Rewards® Visa® Application Card Center ........................................11:00am-11:00pm
Boat Transportation:
  Marketplace to: Pleasure Island, West Side, Disney's Port Orleans Resort-Riverside
  and French Quarter........................................................................................10:30am-11:30pm
  Pleasure Island to: Marketplace, West Side, Disney's Old Key West Resort,
  Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and Treehouse Villas.....................10:30am-11:30pm
  West Side to: Marketplace, Pleasure Island...................................................10:30am-11:30pm
Bus Transportation:
  Marketplace ...................................................................................................8:00am-12:00am
  Pleasure Island .............................................................................................11:00am-2:00am
  WATER PARK HOURS
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park ............................................................10:00am-5:00pm
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park ...............................................................10:00am-5:00pm
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