Disney Springs is Walt Disney World’s waterfront district for dining, shopping and nightlife, and you don’t need a park ticket to visit. Formerly Downtown Disney, it was reimagined in 2016 as a charming Florida waterfront town with four neighborhoods, each with its own personality.
| Location | Lake Buena Vista, between EPCOT and the Disney Springs area resorts |
| Admission | Free; parking is free in the garages |
| Neighborhoods | Marketplace, The Landing, Town Center, West Side |
| Getting there | Buses from most resorts, boats from nearby resorts, or drive |
| 2026 changes | LEVEL99 opened, Earl of Sandwich reopened, Six Ravens arrived; Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill and Sprinkles closed |
The four neighborhoods
- Marketplace: the family-friendly east end, with World of Disney, the LEGO Store, Rainforest Cafe, T-REX and Summer House on the Lake.
- The Landing: the waterfront dining hub, home to The Boathouse, Raglan Road, Morimoto Asia, Paddlefish and Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’.
- Town Center: the Spanish-revival shopping district, with Frontera Cocina, Gideon’s Bakehouse and the Coca-Cola Store.
- West Side: nightlife and entertainment, with Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life, House of Blues, Jaleo and LEVEL99.
Tips
- Go in the evening. The waterfront is lovely at night, with live music around the district.
- Park in the Orange or Lime garage depending on which end you want to start.
- Reserve popular restaurants. Weekend dinners fill up quickly.
Featured Photo: Disney Springs (22650334923) by Theme Park Tourist, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
