One of the questions I see often is, “What is there to do in Disney Springs?” This shopping, dining, and entertainment district at Walt Disney World® Resort, formerly known as Downtown Disney, has evolved over the past few years into a destination all its own.
I always make time for a stop in Disney Springs. On our last trip we used it as a “break day” in between visits to the parks. Families love to explore Disney Springs before heading back to the resort for a dip in the pool. It’s also a great place to kick off or end your Disney vacation, as you don’t need tickets to access it.
Disney Springs is divided into four areas: Town Center, The Marketplace, The Landing, and West Side. You’ll find dozens of restaurants, shops, stages, booths, and attractions fit for all ages. Not sure if it’s worth a visit? Here is my list of 50 different things you can do in a day at Disney Springs.
50 Things to Do in Disney Springs
- Visit a French Bakery (Amorette’s Patisserie)
- Go Bowling (Splitsville Luxury Lanes)
- Shop for Designer Items (Kate Spade)
- Go to the Movies (AMC Theaters)
- Shop at the Largest Disney Store in the U.S. (World of Disney)
- Watch Cirque du Soleil Perform (La Nouba)
- Fly in a Balloon Over Walt Disney World (Characters in Flight)
- Watch Live Bands, Dancers, and Soloists (Raglan Road)
- Grab a Bite at a Food Truck (Exposition Park)
- Enjoy Menus Created by Wolfgang Puck, Morimoto, and Art Smith
- Try Gourmet Chocolate and Get a Free Sample (The Ganachery, Ghirardelli)
- Cool Off at a Splash Pad
- Ride a Mini-Train (Marketplace Train Express)
- Ride (and Float) in a Vintage Amphicar (The BOATHOUSE)
- Go for a Boat Ride Around the Resorts
- Take a Pastry Class (Amorette’s Patisserie)
- Get a Family Portrait (Disney PhotoPass Studio)
- Validate Your Ticket Vouchers
- Shop for Disney Luggage (Marketplace Co-op – Disney TAG)
- Watch Glassblowers at Work (Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers)
- Grab a Cocktail (Dockside Margaritas)
- Watch a Concert (House of Blues)
- Build and Race LEGO Creations (The LEGO Store)
- Get a Shave (The Art of Shaving)
- Get a Princess or Knight Makeover (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique)
- Build Your Own Dinosaur (T-Rex)
- Design a T-Shirt (Disney Design-A-Tee)
- Build Your Own Lightsaber (Once Upon a Toy)
- Personalize an Ear Hat or Christmas Ornament (Stitching Memories, Disney’s Days of Christmas)
- Trade Pins (Disney Pin Traders)
- Get Your Face Painted (Enjoy Your Face)
- Sit for a Hand-Cut Silhouette (Hallejulah Art)
- Create Custom Phone Cases (Marketplace Co-Op – D-Tech on Demand)
- Sample Coca-Cola Flavors (Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar)
- Shop for All-Natural Health & Beauty Products (Savannah Bee Company, Origins)
- Buy a Cupcake from an ATM (Sprinkles)
- Dine in a Rainforest (Rainforest Cafe)
- Design a Custom Pandora Disney Bracelet (Pandora Jewelry)
- Take a Bus to Any Disney Resort
- Learn About the Disney Vacation Club
- Grab a Drink in an Indiana Jones-Themed Lounge (Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar)
- Meet a Disney Artist (The Art of Disney)
- Design Your Own Candy Creation (Goofy’s Candy Company)
- Ride a Carousel (Marketplace Carousel)
- Pick Your Own Pearl From an Oyster (Pearl Factory)
- Shop for Fitness Apparel (Under Armour Brand Factory)
- Treat Yourself to a Cup of Handcrafted Italian Gelato (Vivoli Il Gelato)
- Shop for an Engagement Ring or Anniversary Gift (Diamonds International, Na Hoku)
- Grab a Coffee or Frappuccino from Starbucks
- Take a Stroll by the Water at Sunset
So when you plan your next trip to Walt Disney World, make sure to leave some time to visit Disney Springs!
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