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Top Things to Do at Disney Springs
Explore the entertainment district of Disney Springs for shopping, dining, shows, and attractions in an outdoor area with waterside vibes.
Disney Springs®
At a Glance
- Disney Springs is a free-admission shopping, dining, and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida featuring more than 100 shops, 60-plus restaurants, live entertainment, and unique attractions in a waterfront setting.
- Visitors can enjoy things to do beyond shopping, including live music, street performances, and nightly entertainment. The area is also known for its waterfront dining, celebrity-chef restaurants, and diverse global cuisine.
Whether your trip to Walt Disney World Resort is a long one or you’re looking for something to do on Disney property for a shorter period, like an arrival or departure day, Disney Springs offers everything you could want.
Shop Big Brands & Small Boutiques
With more than 100 stores, pavilions, and pop-ups, Disney Springs makes it easy to find the perfect gift or treat for yourself. Stroll and shop along palm-lined pedestrian pathways surrounded by cool architecture and water views.
Disney Stores
There’s a Disney store for everyone. The World of Disney has the world’s largest collection of Disney merchandise, including character items, costumes, toys, clothing, and home decor. For self-care magic, make a beeline for Basin, where you can soak in the scents of bath bombs and soaps with Disney designs. Stop by Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories for custom Disney keepsakes, including personalized hats, Mickey ears, jewelry, and scrapbooking supplies. Pin collectors will also want to stop by Disney’s Pin Traders.
For Star Wars fans, there are two stores dedicated to the universe. Stock up on must-have merch, including apparel, toys, and collectibles, at Star Wars Galactic Outpost and Star Wars Trading Post.
More Toy Stores & Kid-Friendly Favorites
Bring your very own Friendosaur to life at Build-A-Dino by Build-A-Bear Workshop at T-REX restaurant. After filling your dino with plush, check out the array of clothing and accessories to dress up your creation.
Once Upon a Toy satisfies everyone’s inner child with collectibles and all kinds of toys. Just outside the store, pose for a photo op with Mr. Potato Head, Buzz Lightyear, and Tinker Toy.
At the LEGO Store, check out the Pick-A-Brick Wall, snap photos with life-sized creations, and design your own incredible LEGO sets. For an extra-special experience, book a time to build a custom minifigure. Find more gifts (and treats) at the M&M’s store and the Coca-Cola Store, where you can hit the rooftop for cold drinks and sky-high views of Disney Springs.
Fitness & Active Wear
It’s the perfect gear for theme-park hopping and Central Florida adventures. Check out Fabletics, where you can fill out style quizzes on touchscreens to discover your perfect style. Get a fitness analysis at Fit2Run to find shoes that perfectly support your feet. Explore the stylish closet of seam-free, breathable activewear at lululemon. The two-story Under Armour is full of training essentials—check out the sneaker wall or even join the Optojump experience for a sports evaluation.
Clothing & Accessories for Life on the Water
Need something stylish to wear by the pool? Tommy Bahama is a coastal lifestyle store with a great selection. And known for their iconic sunglasses, Oakley also carries a variety of sports accessories and clothing. For outdoor fun, Columbia Sportswear is a great place to stock up on clothing, accessories, and equipment. Don’t forget your feet! Shop comfy footwear like flip-flops from Havaianas or OluKai.
Major Fashion Brands
Go home with something fun and colorful from Florida-favorite Lilly Pulitzer. Shop cutting-edge, European-inspired collections at Zara, or get in touch with your inner free spirit at Free People and JOHNNY WAS. You’ll also find major brands like Anthropologie, Levi's, and Superdry.
Jewelry & Accessories
A little sparkle never hurt anyone. Add to your collection at Pandora. Customize your own creation at Kendra Scott’s Color Bar with complimentary engraving. Find accessories with a pop of color from Kate Spade New York or Vera Bradley, then pick up beauty essentials at MAC Cosmetics or Sephora.
Enjoy Music, Shows & Attractions
Life is Better with Live Music
From national live music acts at House of Blues Orlando to street performers in Riverboat Square, Disney Springs offers a full lineup of live music. Many restaurants have regular live music, including Raglan Road, which features daily traditional Irish music on an outdoor patio stage. Stargazers at Planet Hollywood and Paradiso 37 also offer live music.
Catch a legendary sunset and even better live music at the House of Blues in Disney Springs.
Show Time
Take in the artistic and acrobatic elegance of Cirque du Soleil, a permanent fixture at Disney Springs. The Edison showcases Gatsby-era performances, including burlesque-style dancers, aerialists, and stilt walkers. You can also catch the newest blockbuster at AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatre.
Attractions & Family Fun
All ages can take flight on the Aerophile, a tethered ballooning experience. This custom-built balloon is filled with helium and soars 400 feet in the air for a bird’s-eye view of Disney Springs and parts of the Walt Disney World Resort. Or take to the water with Amphicar Tours, where you ride in rare vintage-style amphibious vehicles that can drive on land and float in water. These 20-minute tours take you for a spin on Lake Buena Vista—you can make walk-up reservations at The Boathouse Boutique. For more classic fun, ride the Marketplace Carousel and Train Express.
Splitsville Luxury Lanes is full of retro fun and modern amenities. Reserve a lane for bowling, shoot pool at the billiards table, or relax at the bar and watch your favorite team on the big screen. Their food and drink menu has an impressive array of options.
Looking for an adults-only night out? Check out the top nightlife options at Disney Springs.
Take a spin and a splash with a one-of-a-kind Amphicar ride that cruises both land and water at Disney Springs.
Dine in Style
With more than 60 restaurants, Disney Springs offers a wide mix of cuisines and dining styles.
Popular Picks: Waterfront Dining, Themed Restaurants & More
Besides beautiful water views, The Boathouse offers upscale-casual dining with dishes from land and sea. Grab something from the raw bar or a lobster roll and catch live music nightly. STK Orlando is a modern steakhouse with an indoor firepot lounge and rooftop terrace. For wine lovers, Wine Bar George is your spot. Sip more than 140 wines and enjoy the best pairings from Master Sommelier George Miliotes. If sports is your game, check out City Works Eatery & Pour House, which features multiple TVs and over 90 local brews on tap.
If there’s a dino lover in your crew, definitely dine at T-REX. You’ll step back 200 million years to see woolly mammoths, dinosaurs, ice caverns, and more. Another feast for the senses is Rainforest Cafe, an immersive dining experience complete with “rainstorms” and animatronic creatures.
Celebrity-Chef Restaurants
Disney Springs is home to the creations of several celebrity chefs, from Wolfgang Puck to Guy Fieri. For Florida-inspired dining, reserve a spot at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ featuring comfort food inspired by local and regional culinary favorites. Check out the Rise ‘n Shine Brunch every weekend.
Jaleo by José Andrés serves traditional Spanish cuisine, including tasty paellas and tapas. Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto showcases Chinese, Japanese, and Korean dishes at the two-story Morimoto Asia restaurant. To elevate your experience, reserve a VIP-style lounge. Planet Hollywood serves American classics in a four-story observatory with a giant video wall.
A Southern feast at Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' in Disney Springs®
Grab & Go: Quick-Service Eateries
Guy Fieri has a quick-service restaurant called Chicken Guy!, which features tenders, sandwiches, and salads paired with more than 20 sauces. Enjoy wood-fired barbecue and Bourbon at The Polite Pig, or grab some cheesy goodness from The Daily Poutine. If it’s a coffee kick you crave, there’s Starbucks as well as Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company, a Disney favorite where you can even get character art on select drinks.
Mouthwatering Sweet Treats
Amorette’s Patisserie offers gorgeous handmade pastries decorated with Disney characters. Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC is known for allergy-friendly baked goods, which are delicious even for those without food allergies. Or put a fancy spin on donuts and coffee with the S’Mores Galore or Cinnamon Toast Crunch donut and iced specialties at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew.
Gideon’s Bakehouse has amassed a cult following with their nearly half-pound cookies made from scratch daily. The only thing cooler might be the rotating menu of ice cream flavors at Salt & Straw—think Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper or Panther Coffee Chocolate Tres Leches. For classic desserts, the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop brings the San Francisco tradition to Disney Springs with famously decadent chocolate. Take a seat at the soda fountain for specialty sundaes, shakes, and hot chocolate.
Don't miss the donuts from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew
Frequently Asked Questions
Disney Springs is a free-admission shopping, dining, and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort featuring more than 100 shops, 60-plus restaurants, live entertainment, and attractions in a waterfront setting. It is open to all visitors, even those without a theme park ticket.
Disney Springs is located off Exit 67 from Interstate 4 (I-4), close to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.
Top activities include shopping at World of Disney, dining at celebrity-chef restaurants, enjoying live music, riding in the Aerophile balloon, watching shows like Cirque du Soleil, bowling at Splitsville Luxury Lanes, and catching a movie at AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres.
No. Admission to Disney Springs is free, and guests do not need a theme park ticket or reservation to enter. Parking is also free in designated garages and surface lots.
Car
Disney Springs is right off I-4. You can park for free at any of the parking garages or surface parking lots, or valet your car.
Bus
Once Disney Springs opens for the day, Disney resorts offer buses to the drop-off location near the Coca-Cola Store, between the Orange and Lime garages. You can take these buses back to the Disney resorts until one hour after Disney Springs closes. If you’re heading to Disney Springs from one of the four theme parks, you’ll need to get on the Disney Springs bus at any of the resorts. Note that Disney's bus system is only available to resort guests with current reservations.
Boat
Sassagoula Boats travel between Disney Springs Marketplace and these locations: Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, and Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter.
Rideshare
You can rideshare through popular apps. Drop-off and pickup are located at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories at the Marketplace, as well as behind Drawn to Life by Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs West Side.
Evenings are the most popular time due to live music, cooler temperatures, and waterfront lighting. Weekdays or earlier in the day tend to be less crowded, while weekends offer the most entertainment and energy.