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Wall-E Off the Wall and Pleasure Island Reimagined?

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In the age of reimaginations (think Get Smart, Transformers and the upcoming Star Trek) is it any surprise that Disney imagineers are re-imagining another feature of the Disney properties? They did it with the Living Seas, transforming it into to the Seas with Nemo & Friends. Pleasure Island Disney is closing the nightclubs on Pleasure Island. Kevin Lansberry, Downtown Disney Vice President, describes their decision as “we are currently considering a number of unique concepts from around the globe as we re-imagine Pleasure Island.” Six clubs will close on September 27 (Mannequins, 8 Trax, BET, Adventurers Club, Motion and Comedy … Continue reading →

Doubletree Guest Suites

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The Doubletree Guest Suites is one of the hotels in the Downtown Disney Resort Area. These hotels are conveniently located near Walt Disney World. Each of these resorts is considered a Walt Disney World Hotel and within walking distance to Downtown Disney’s shopping, dining and entertainment. Guests at all of these Downtown Disney hotels enjoy complimentary shuttle service to all Disney Parks and water parks as well as Pleasure Island. The Doubletree is an all-suite hotel featuring 229 suites with either one or two bedrooms, a separate living room with queen sofa sleeper, workspaces, wet bars and more. This is … Continue reading →

What is Pleasure Island?

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Ah, Pleasure Island. When I worked at Walt Disney World in the late 1980s, other reservationists and I would often go to Pleasure Island after a swing shift. Some of the names of the clubs have changed but the fun is timeless. If you’re planning a family vacation at Walt Disney World but would like to take an evening just for you and your spouse or significant other, book a babysitter through your Walt Disney World Resort and head to Pleasure Island for the evening. Pleasure Island is an island of nightclubs and restaurants with a few shops mixed in … Continue reading →