When you visit Walt Disney World, take the time to visit Disney Springs! This is a beautifully themed retail, dining, and entertainment center inspired by Florida’s captivating waterfront towns, historic architecture, and natural beauty. The expansive promenade features four neighborhoods – The Landing, Marketplace, West Side and Town Center.
We enjoy visiting Disney Springs each time we vacation at Walt Disney World. This outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment center is open 7 days a week and the hours are typically from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. There is plenty of parking located around the facility and if you are staying at a Walt Disney Resort, they will provide transportation. Best of all there is no admission fee to visit Disney Springs!
The shopping at Disney Springs ranges from high end boutiques to a Christmas store, jewelry stores, clothing stores, and World of Disney. With over 90 shops, you are sure to find a souvenir for everyone on your list!
Our favorite stores to visit are:
- World of Disney
- The Lego Store
- Disney’s Days of Christmas
- Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers- be sure to visit the Silhouette Portraits Cart – I had one done of my girls and it has become my absolute favorite souvenir!
Among the shopping in Disney Springs, there is also entertainment and attractions to experience. There are multiple locations you will find live entertainment, photo opportunities, a bowling alley, movie theatre, a carousel, train ride, and a hot air balloon ride. There are over 20 attractions, shows and events in Disney Springs, you can easily spend a whole day exploring!
Our favorite attractions to experience are:
- The Marketplace Carousel
- Vintage Amphicar Tours
- Areophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight
Some of the best dining locations at Walt Disney World are found at Disney Springs! You can indulge on an abundance of snack locations, quick service meals, table services meals and bars/lounges. There are more than 60 dining options at Disney Springs, you will for sure want to arrive hungry!
Some of our favorite dining locations are:
- Wolfgang Puck- I recommend the bruschetta! You will not be disappointed!
- The Boathouse
- Earl of Sandwich
- T-Rex
- Gideon’s Bakehouse – Hands down, the best cookie you will ever savor!
To book your next vacation to the “Happiest Place on Earth,” contact me today!
