Disney Springs

Q: Is it free to go to Disney Springs ?

Yes, it’s completely free to go to Disney Springs – there’s no price for admission and you don’t need a ticket for entry. It’s also free to park in the Disney Springs parking lots. Individual entrance fees or tickets may be required for some of the shows and attractions located within Disney Springs, such as AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres and Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney.

Q: What is there to do at Disney Springs ?

There are loads of things to do at Disney Springs, from iconic acrobatic shows like Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney, to luxury cinemas and a bowling alley. You can usually catch live music on one of the stages or in the bars and restaurants, and there are regular themed events for festive occasions like Halloween and Christmas. You’ve also got interactive shopping experiences like The LEGO® Store, where you can customise your own character. Finally, there are a few ticketed rides like the carousel, vintage car-boat tours, and Aerophile – a tethered helium balloon flight.

Q: What should I know before visiting Disney Springs ?

Disney Springs is the heart of dining, shopping and entertainment at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and you’ll find everything from iconic restaurants like the Rainforest Café, to independent boutiques and impressive shows and entertainment. It’s free to enter, however, there is security at the entrance to Disney Springs, and you will need to pass through metal detectors. Parking is also free in the Disney Springs garages but can get full during peak hours such as evenings and weekends. For a more relaxed experience, the best plan is to visit during the daytime, or when it opens at 10am. There are four distinctive zones at Disney Springs. Disney Springs Marketplace is where you’ll find classic merchandise stores like World of Disney, while the Town Center at Disney Springs features more international brands and boutiques. The Landing is a key area for dining with popular spots like Gideon’s Bakehouse, while West Side is the home of entertainment venues like the House of Blues.

Magic eats, beats, and boutiques

Get everything on your Disney wish list at Disney Springs, a shopping and dining complex that keeps the fun flowing far, far beyond the Theme Parks. You’ve got iconic themed spots like Planet Hollywood, fine waterside dining, and fantastical quick bites, plus shopping plazas fit for a princess. Whether you just want to pop by for your souvenir ears, or settle in for a spell-binding show, Disney Springs delivers those bonus magic moments.

Shopping

Pick up everything from mickey ears to movie posters at World of Disney, the world’s largest collection of Disney merchandise. Or, go on a whole shopping spree between big-name brands like Levi’s, Jo Malone, Lacoste, Uniqlo and Sephora. Don’t forget to stop by iconic shops like The LEGO® Store and M&M'S® for themed, interactive experiences.

Dining

From half-pound cookies galore at Gideon’s Bakehouse, to soul servings at the House of Blues, your fantasy food awaits at Disney Springs. Choose between quick bites like B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co., or head to The BOATHOUSE for sunset waterfront dining and the Dream Boats experience, where you can ride in a vintage Amphicar.

Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil® & Disney.

Entertainment

There’s a show for every tempo, whether you want to catch a movie at AMC® Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres – with dinner and cocktails direct to your plush recliner seat – or dance to live music at the Waterside Stage. Don’t miss Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil® & Disney, a show that takes classic animation to dizzy new heights.

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What to know about Disney Springs

When to go?

Disney Springs is open every day from 10am to 11pm, except Fridays and Saturdays, when it closes at 11:30pm check the My Disney Experience app^ for the latest information.

Transport and parking

Stay at a Disney Resort hotel and get free transport to the Disney Parks, plus the Disney Springs area, plus free standard parking. Just show your Disney band or resort ID when you arrive.

Download the My Disney Experience app^

The official Walt Disney World Resort app is full of helpful features like virtual queueing and attraction wait-time information. It also doubles up as a digital hotel room key.

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FAQs

Is it free to go to Disney Springs?

Yes, it’s completely free to go to Disney Springs – there’s no price for admission and you don’t need a ticket for entry. It’s also free to park in the Disney Springs parking lots.

Individual entrance fees or tickets may be required for some of the shows and attractions located within Disney Springs, such as AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres and Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney.

What is there to do at Disney Springs?

There are loads of things to do at Disney Springs, from iconic acrobatic shows like Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney, to luxury cinemas and a bowling alley. You can usually catch live music on one of the stages or in the bars and restaurants, and there are regular themed events for festive occasions like Halloween and Christmas.

You’ve also got interactive shopping experiences like The LEGO® Store, where you can customise your own character. Finally, there are a few ticketed rides like the carousel, vintage car-boat tours, and Aerophile – a tethered helium balloon flight.

What should I know before visiting Disney Springs?

Disney Springs is the heart of dining, shopping and entertainment at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and you’ll find everything from iconic restaurants like the Rainforest Café, to independent boutiques and impressive shows and entertainment.

It’s free to enter, however, there is security at the entrance to Disney Springs, and you will need to pass through metal detectors.

Parking is also free in the Disney Springs garages but can get full during peak hours such as evenings and weekends. For a more relaxed experience, the best plan is to visit during the daytime, or when it opens at 10am.

There are four distinctive zones at Disney Springs. Disney Springs Marketplace is where you’ll find classic merchandise stores like World of Disney, while the Town Center at Disney Springs features more international brands and boutiques. The Landing is a key area for dining with popular spots like Gideon’s Bakehouse, while West Side is the home of entertainment venues like the House of Blues.

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