Disney Springs

Explore this strip mall full of fun attractions and delicious restaurants.

This shopping strip is nearly two miles long and offers plenty of iconic and unique photo opportunities for those who want to come and pass the time. You will see bright and decorative storefronts, including The Lego store and three-story Coca-Cola store. Stop in for a bite to eat at the Rainforest Cafe, the T-Rex Cafe, The Boathouse (inside a stationary steamboat), or Planet Hollywood for a nice sit-down meal. Various architectural and cultural eras are represented here, featuring an upscale, modern New York alley and the Spanish Revival era of the 1920s.

Various activities include the newest Cirque du Soleil show, the AMC movie theater, Splitsville Bowling Alley, The House of Blues, and other live performances. Both a carousel and a small train are available for younger visitors. Most notable is the traveling pianist, whose instrument rolls along as he plays. During the winter holidays, a Christmas Tree display is set up near the west entrance and contains as many as two dozen Disney-inspired, decorated trees. Other unique opportunities for the adventurer-type include the NBA experience, the Aerophile hot air balloon (overlooking the lagoon), and an 18-hole, country club-style golf course. The Lake Buena Vista golf course is famous for hosting several national tournaments, such as the PGA tour. However, a unique experience is the “floating car” spectacle in the lagoon on the Vintage Amphicar, a vehicle made to float on water and drive on land.

Ferries and small boats can be taken to the other side of the shopping strip or to some of the nearby Disney hotels and attractions. Disney’s Saratoga Springs can be seen from across Lake Buena Vista and resembles a Victorian-style hotel. This hotel depicts upstate New York in the 1800s and offers spa services. Parking is free with a minimum purchase, but you can also take a bus or resort shuttle to come here.