TL;DR Version: Disney Springs, formerly known as Downtown Disney, is the retail, dining, and entertainment-themed venue at Walt Disney World in Florida. Visit the Disney Springs Website for a full listing of venues aligned to its four distinct “Florida-themed” neighborhoods – The Landing, West Side, Town Center, and Marketplace.

How much does it cost to enter Disney Springs?

Great news! This is one attraction during your trip to WDW that’s free to enter, granted you’ll want to hold tight to that Magicband and cash because this is a place to spend big money on merchandise, entertainment, nightlife, dining and more.

What are the neighborhoods and what’s unique about each of them?

The Landing

Formerly called “Pleasure Island,” this was originally the hot spot for the adult crowd but has been reimagined to add in some beautiful dining venues – here are a few Disney Adulting favorites:

• Entertainment: Raglan Road Live Music
• Dining: Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming
• Shopping: Star Wars Galactic Outpost

West Side

Part of the original Downtown Disney, the West Side neighborhood features some excellent options for entertainment, dining, and shopping – here are a few Disney Adulting favorites:

• Entertainment: House of Blues
• Dining: Disney Food Trucks
• Shopping: Pop Gallery

Town Center

This is the newest area to Disney Springs and is modeled after Florida during the turn of the century – here are a few Disney Adulting favorites:

• Entertainment: Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Bar
• Dining: D-Luxe Burger (featured in Top 10 Disney Cheeseburgers)
• Shopping: D-Living

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Marketplace

The more family-friendly area of Disney Springs, this is a must-stop shopping place for The World of Disney and The Lego Store – here are a few Disney Adulting favorites:

• Entertainment: Marketplace Stage
• Dining: The Daily Poutine
• Shopping: The World of Disney

How do I get to Disney Springs?

Car: If you have a vehicle or are local enough to drive to Disney Springs, you can park for free in the parking garages on location. Check the website ahead of time to see which parking facilities are open/closed for construction that is occurring throughout 2017-2018.

Buses: All Disney resorts will have bus service running from their property to Disney Springs and tend to run later hours than the buses to the parks so be sure to check the bus schedule with your resort’s concierge desk.

Boat: If you are staying at Port Orleans French Quarter, Port Orleans Riverside, Old Key West or Saratoga Springs you can utilize boat service to Disney Springs. Check with your resort’s concierge desk for schedule and dock.

When should I visit Disney Springs?

If you are looking for a way to complete a shorter park day (such as Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park or Disney’s Hollywood Studios) visiting Disney Springs is an excellent option. It also makes for a nice rest day for dining, shopping, and some evening entertainment. If you are part of the adult-crowd, like the Disney Adulting crew, this is a fun place for grown-up nightlife and a little adult libation in one of the many themed bars.