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Downtown Disney's West Side

A Unique Shopping Experience

By , About.com Guide

Looking for something a little unusual or maybe even a little bit wild? Head on over to West Side where several of the country's most eclectic entrepreneurs combine their talents to bring a fun, funky shopping adventure to Downtown Disney.

  • Hoypoloi - This eclectic collection of uncommon art offers up a gallery full of glass, ceramics, sculpture and other decorative items. Metal, wood and stone are among media featured in this unique shop created by Ron Hoy.
  • Magic Masters - The plush interior of this elegant magic store is designed as a re-creation of Harry Houdini's private library. Classic effects include easy-to-master coin and card tricks, linking rings and a furry raccoon that springs to life. Expert magicians entertain guests continuously with illusions and sleight-of-hand.
  • Magnetron - About 20,000 magnets come to life every few minutes in Magnetron when lights go dim and the store's "magnetic generator" is powered up. If they don't talk, sing, ring or beep, these magnets will light up, change color or glow in the dark. Magnetron also includes Earth's largest selection of magnetic space aliens.
  • Pop Gallery - Original, artist-signed sculptures and paintings, as well as upscale gift items. The gallery gets it’s name from the limited edition art pieces that appear to “pop” through the store windows with a rainbow of color.
  • Sosa Family Cigars -- Premium cigars from around the world, clothing, books and gifts are featured, as well as demonstrations showcasing the art of hand-rolling cigars.
  • Starabilias - Guests can travel back in time as they view restored jukeboxes and vintage Coca-Cola machines in this specialty shop presented by the founder of Antiquities International at the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. The nostalgia-laden showroom features a variety of collectible items from themed key chains and posters to autographed celebrity photos and clothing. Shoppers receive Certificates of Authenticity with all autographed memorabilia.
  • Sunglass Icon - Guests can look like the stars with the designer sunglasses and other eyewear featured in the studio, which replicates a mini-movie set. Some of the glasses in this full-service boutique are exact replicas of glasses worn by celebrities in recent films.
  • Virgin Megastore - This state-of-the-art music, video and book showplace features three floors of more than 300 listening stations for previewing CD’s, a classical music room with 30 listening stations, 20 video/laserdisc viewing stations for previewing movies, an indoor-outdoor café, an outdoor elevated stage, and more.

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