Wrapped in Florida-inspired promenades and footbridges with flowing springs and waterfront charm, Disney Springs is a one-of-a-kind blend of shopping, dining and entertainment. With an unmistakable sprinkling of Disney magic.
Disney planners infused Disney Springs with the same focus on storytelling and attention to detail that are hallmarks of Disney.
The story of Disney Springs began as Florida’s did, with bubbling springs and natural beauty that first attracted settlers to the area. At the turn of the 20th century waterfront towns sprang up, dotting Florida’s landscape.
Today’s Disney Springs fittingly starts with a clear water stream and fans out to exciting precincts for entertainment, dining, lounging and shopping.
By day or night, you can expect a vibrant scene at Disney Springs. Shop for top-name retail brands. Enjoy talented musical performers. Experience unique dining. You can even take a balloon ride for spectacular views of Disney Springs and beyond.
From sweet treats to street food and everything in between, there’s something for everyone at Disney Springs.
There are over 150 venues in 4 distinct districts, connected by walkways and waterways:
- West Side
- Marketplace
- The Landing
- Town Center
Each area features stores with an array of Disney-inspired merchandise to unique boutiques and top brand name retailers. There’s an endless range of fine dining, snacks and quick fix eats.
Parking at Disney Springs
Parking is free to everyone at Disney Springs. There are several multi story parking garages. Each is a “smart” garage. That means available parking spaces are designated by an overhead green light, eliminating the need for jockeying up and down rows of cars. There is also surface parking available.
Disney Springs Valet parking is available in the following 3 areas:
- Near the entrance to the Orange Garage from 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM
- On West Side in front of Cirque du Soleil from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM
- In the Lemon Lot near the World of Disney shop from 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Valet parking is $20, gratuity is not included.
Shopping at Disney Springs
If shopping is your thing, Disney Springs is an experience like no other. There are many great venues you won’t find anywhere else in Orlando.
Shop a Springs brimming with everything from fashion apparel and jewelry to collectibles and artwork.
For that special something, unique shopping includes Uniqlo, American Threads, the Coca-Cola Store, Sugarboo & Co and Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers.
The Force is more than with you at the Star Wars Galactic Outpost – great Star Wars merchandise is, too.
Fans of All Things Disney can stock up on Disney merchandise at World of Disney and Marketplace Co-Op.
For all things poochy, pop into Disney Tails and Happy Hounds.
Vera Bradley, Pandora, Alex & Ani, Fabletics, Jo Malone London, Tommy Bahama and many more brand labels are on offer.
Dining at Disney Springs
Disney Springs offers unforgettable dining experiences, with 65+ eateries, ranging from quick bites and food trucks to upscale dining and unique experiences.
Disney Springs Dining Highlights include:
Paddlefish – an elegant old paddlewheeler reimagined into a modern yacht experience dishing up fresh seafood and steaks. Starry views from a deck-top lounge.
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ – a down-home kitchen and shine bar offering Southern cuisine from celebrity chef Art Smith
Polite Pig – renowned Orlando chefs James and Julie Petrakis serve up modern barbecue with Southern sides and a bourbon bar offering more than 50 selections.
Paleo by José Andrés – featuring a traditional and contemporary festival of flavors from Spain.
The Boathouse – Signature dining at this maritime themed restaurant with fresh delights from the sea and land. The legendary Baked Alaska is instagram worthy!
Morimoto Asia – Pan-Asian cuisine from Japanese master chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef America fame.
Wine Bar George – Master Sommelier George Miliotes offers small plates and family style dining alongside 140+ wines by the glass or bottle.
STK Orlando – there’s an upbeat vibe at this ultra-modern steakhouse that also features a rooftop terrace.
Raglan Road – Not only do they serve up hearty Irish dishes, there’s live entertainment too, with live music and dance every evening from 5pm to 10pm, and from noon on weekends.
5 James Beard Award-winning chefs at Disney Springs:
- Masaharu Morimoto – Morimoto Asia
- Art Smith – Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming Kitchen and Southern Shine
- Rick Bayless – Frontera Cocina
- Tony Mantuano – Terralina
- Wolfgang Puck – Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
The 4 Areas of Disney Springs
There are four separate fun-to-stroll areas, each with its own unique theming and atmosphere:
Marketplace
Marketplace at Disney Springs combines new experiences such as an over-the-water pedestrian causeway, along with classic Disney favorites. The Lego Store for hands-on play. An expanded World of Disney store, the largest Disney character store in the world.
Cooling refreshments at the water’s edge are found at Dockside Margaritas. For the little ones, a spin on the Marketplace Train Express or a charming Venetian carousel is sure to bring smiles. Treat the family to dino-themed dining at T-Rex Café or jungle-style at Rainforest Café.
Feel the need to rest your weary bones? Take a seat at the Waterside Stage, the venue for the DJ Kids’ Dance Party in the evenings. There are also visiting singing, dancing and musical acts from around the country performing during the days.
If you don’t fancy a cocktail or beer, don’t worry, Starbucks and Joffreys are close by. The Florida Snow Company serves up their cooling take on shaved ice.
The Lego Store, apart from having everything imaginable for sale, also has a 3,000 square foot play zone. Outside, Lego pay homage to the well known heroes of Toy Story, while a giant Lego Loch Ness Monster sits not-so-menacingly in the bay opposite.
Eats and Treats at Market Place:
B.B. Wolfe’s Sausage Co. is a kiosk serving up artisan sausages. Choose from delicious delights such as the 3 Little Pig Sampler, Italian Veggie or Bavarian Sausage Sandwich.
Daily Poutine Gourmet Fries offers variations on the classic Canadian dish – try traditional with gravy and cheddar cheese curds, or mix it up a little with Latin, French or Italian toppings.
Earl of Sandwich serves breakfast, lunch and dinner mainly consisting of wraps, salads and of course, hot or cold gourmet sandwiches. Their signature roast beef sandwich, along with a decent variety of other sandwiches, can be washed down with a soft drink or beer.
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop is famous for its’ delicious ice cream sundaes, amongst others, that are almost big enough to sink a miniature Titanic. It also has several varieties of chocolate squares but beware, the staff are devilishly cunning, giving each customer a free sample as they fight their way into the crowded shop.
Set in a tropical rainforest with animatronic animals and thunderstorms, the family friendly Rainforest Cafe offers a typical but generous menu of appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, pasta, chicken and desserts. There is also a good size children’s menu. Cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks are available to quench the thirst.
Take the walkway to the left of the Rainforest Cafe to the waterside seating area named Lava Lounge. It gives peaceful views over the waters and resorts beyond and is often a little less hectic than the main restaurant.
Along similar lines to the Rainforest Cafe is the T-Rex Cafe. The meals are given a prehistoric, Jurassic ring to them but any young dinosaur hunters in the family will love the decor and atmosphere. There’s a kids excavation hunt where they can dig through sand.
A Princess Makeover
(Temporarily Closed)
Is there a budding prince or princess in your family? Do they need a makeover before meeting their subjects? Then the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique could be the answer. A Princess-Perfect Package for girls and a smaller Knight Package for boys will bring the biggest sparkle to any child’s eye.
Princess Cora gets her transformation
And they will have the photos to remind them forever. How special is that?
West Side
West Side at Disney Springs delivers an exuberant atmosphere with lively entertainment, retail and dining. With iconic restaurants like House of Blues, unique shows like Drawn to Life and bowling with a stylized twist at Splitsville, West Side offers something for everyone.
Cirque du Soleil, the first-ever collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering, showcases Drawn to Life.
The 24 Screen AMC Movies with its own full bar menu. Dine-In lunch and dinner menus can be found in MacGuffins.
You can wine, dine and watch a movie too at Fork & Screen
Also on the West Side, House of Blues Concert Hall has a varied selection of live music entertainment provided by international and world famous acts.
On the other side of the road are is Splitsville Luxury Lanes. Just imagine, you can feast on gorgeous pizzas, sushi, burgers, sandwiches and rice bowls in Splitsville Dining Room, then work it all off trundling a few balls down the lanes. There’s live entertainment on the outdoor deck too.
The Characters In Flight Balloon Ride – for unmatched aerial views of Disney Springs and beyond, hop aboard Characters in Flight. Operated by Aerophile, the world’s largest tethered helium balloon ascends 400 feet.
Characters in Flight Balloon Ride at Disney Springs
The Smokehouse at the House of Blues is a BBQ fast food shack for food to go. Or take a seat on the Front Porch patio area, where you can grab a drink and chill out to live music.
The main restaurant, Crossroads at House of Blues, serves up a good ole Southern lunch and dinner menu. Gospel Brunch is available every Sunday.
Food Trucks are located at Exposition Park. Sit down for a quick tasty snack or take it with you as you wander along West Side. There’s often live entertainment too.
How about those with a sweet tooth? You’ll be spoiled for choice at Disney Springs Westside. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew isn’t just a donut shop, it’s an immersive donut experience! Salt & Straw is a family run ice cream shop with a range of seasonal specials.
Or grab a snack or drink from Yesake, Joffreys or Starbucks.
The Landing
This colorful and thriving commercial district offers inspired dining and breathtaking waterfront views.
Book a romantic sailing on an Italian water taxi or opt for the thrills of an Amphicar: vintage-style cars that transition from the land to the water for an unforgettable cruise of Disney Springs sights.
The seafood-centric Paddlefish underwent an extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation which transformed the iconic vessel into a modern yacht experience.
The beautiful view of Lake Buena Vista Lagoon is not the only attraction at Terralina Crafted Italian Restaurant. You’ll also enjoy authentic home cooked Italian food.
The Boathouse is an upscale waterfront restaurant serving steaks and seafood with flair. The decor is distinctly maritime, original and interesting, especially the table and bench seats in one half of a dissected speedboat.
Next to The Boathouse is the Amphicar Launch. A 20 minute unforgettable ride the vintage-style cars leave the launch area and glides slowly and gently into the water. If you eat at the Boathouse, you can get discount off your Amphicar ride.
The ramshackle building next to The Boathouse is Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, a truly atmospheric aviation themed bar restaurant. Jock Lindsey, you may remember, was the freelance pilot who flew Indiana Jones on some of his adventures to exotic locations such as Tibet, Shanghai and Peru before coming to Florida in 1938 to search for the Fountain of Youth. In 1955, he introduced his Hangar Bar to the world with a menu of food and drink inspired by his travels.
Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC is a quick service bakery restaurant with Vegan and gluten free goodies, donuts, cupcakes, bagels, cookies and savory delights.
Modern Pan-Asian cuisine is served up from Chef Morimoto of Iron Chef America. Morimoto Asia offers a culinary treat and an education from the chefs in exhibition kitchens. The glittering chandaliers in this two story modern wonder is almost as impressive as the cuisine. Morimoto Asia Street Food is adjacent and offers counter service with patio seating.
If you’re looking for Florida fresh, then look no further than Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming. “Upscale Down South” is their handle. This down home restaurant pays homage to comfort farm to fork food from celebrity chef Art Smith.
Vivoli il Gelato is an Italian gelato shop with snacks, gelato and sorbets tasty enough to appease the liveliest of sweet taste buds.
Talking of tastebuds, they will be seriously tempted with Gideon’s Bakehouse legendary almost half pound made-from-scratch cookies!
The Ganachery has expert chocolatiers creating handcrafted ganache squares and a selection of indulgent treats and delights.
Tuck into good hearty fayre at the Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant while marveling at the dancers doing their jig in perfect harmony. There are also outdoor tables if you want quiet dining away from the live music.
Try Cookes of Dublin next door if you fancy traditional fish and chips.
STK is a chic upmarket steakhouse with a hip vibe that includes a live DJ. Eat inside in modern surroundings, or take a seat on the outdoor patio.
The trendy Paradiso 37 offers live entertainment and an extensive ‘Americas’ menu in a waterfront location. The full bar and cocktails are just what you need to wash down the delicious North and South American food.
Set in a transformed airline terminal, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante offers Sicilian cuisine with expansive views of Lake Buena Visa.
A 1920s speakeasy tunnel bar, Enzo’s Hideaway offers barrel-aged cocktails and the largest selection of rums and scotches in all of Disney Springs. The menu features Italian cuisine.
The Edison is set in a gothic-themed 1920’s power plant and offers 7 steampunk inspired dining areas. The menu is classic American cuisine.
Town Center
Town Center is a sophisticated mix of noteworthy shopping and dining along with an elegant promenade.
Town Center features Spanish “Revival” style architecture, drawing from a rich history of explorers that landed in Florida centuries ago.
Stop at Sprinkles where yummy cupcakes dispense from the Cupcake ATM.
Sprinkles Cupcake ATM
Or order up an artisanal pie at Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza and it’s “fired up” oven-to-table in a lightning-fast 180 seconds.
Long noted for Hollywood stars, Planet Hollywood Observatory sets its sights on celestial ones.
We have a full page on Town center. See here: Town Center
Anything for Kiddo’s at Disney Springs?
Of course! Being Disney, there is a plethora of things to keep youngsters happy.
Train Express for a gentle ride, Waterside Stage for lively entertainment and dance parties, the LEGO store for play areas and building stations and Character in Flight Balloon Ride to name just a few.
For dining, the kids will love the elaborate theming T-Rex and Rainforest Cafe, not to mention the Cupcake ATM at Sprinkles.
Princess Cora takes the train at Disney Springs
We hope you enjoy exploring Disney Springs again and again!
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