
Disney Springs is your Walt Disney World destination for entertainment, dining, shopping, and nightlife. It’s been attracting guests since it opened in 1975, but it has changed significantly since then. How much do you know about this popular spot?
Here are our top questions to stump even the biggest Disney fan. How many answers do YOU know?
How many other names does Disney Springs have?
Disney Springs has enjoyed its current name since 2015, but it’s only the latest in a long line of names this area has had over the years. Originally, Disney Springs was referred to as Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village, soon followed by the name Walt Disney World Village.
It became Disney Village Marketplace in the late 1980s, and in 1997, the name was changed yet again to Downtown Disney. That brings the number of names this popular area has had up to five!
How big is Disney Springs?
If you haven’t visited Disney Springs in a few years, you’ll notice quite a change! After extensive multi-year renovations, the area now boasts fully double the locations it had when it was known as Downtown Disney. With more than 150 restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues spread across 120 acres, Disney Springs is a must-visit destination. Better wear comfy shoes!
Where can I get a cupcake after hours in Disney Springs?
Sweet tooth, rejoice! There are plenty of bakeries in Disney Springs where you can get your fix of all things delectably sweet (there are even vegan and gluten-free options!). But what if you crave a gourmet cupcake after the bakeries have closed for the evening? Have no fear! There’s a cupcake ATM outside Sprinkles that welcomes late-night visitors.
How often is the meteor shower at T-REX?
Budding paleontologists can get their fill of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures at Disney Springs’ T-REX, where animatronic dinos move and roar amid lush jungle vegetation (think: Rainforest Café, but with dinosaurs!). Even better? Every 20 minutes, the lights dim, and there’s a meteor shower in the restaurant, making the wildlife even louder!
How late is Disney Springs open?
Disney Springs is open daily for all of your entertainment, dining, and shopping needs! Operating hours are generally from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, though some venues may stay open later on weekends. It’s best to check specific venue hours ahead of time. Complimentary bus transportation is available between Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs during operating hours and ends one hour after closing.
How can I tour Lake Buena Vista in a retro Amphicar?
If you love vintage cars and boats, you’ll want to head to The BOATHOUSE in Disney Springs. You can check out rare retro boats on display and even take a 20-minute tour of Lake Buena Vista in a vintage Amphicar. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that combines nostalgia with Disney magic.
Where can I take a water taxi from Disney Springs?
Who doesn’t love boats? While you can certainly take a bus from Disney Springs to your resort, let’s face it—it’s just more fun to hop on a water taxi for a relaxing ride home. Guests staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort (both French Quarter and Riverside), Old Key West Resort, and Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa can enjoy complimentary water transportation to and from Disney Springs.
How many bricks were recycled from a local college and used in The Landing?
Disney Springs has four main themed areas, and because it’s Disney, each area has its own look and backstory. One of the main areas is The Landing, which some guests might remember as Pleasure Island in previous incarnations. Look down, and you’ll see some of the over 57,000 bricks that were taken from Rollins College nearby and put to use here!
How much water do the springs in Disney Springs hold?
You can now stroll through the center of Disney Springs and admire the springs that give this area its name. A whopping 1.2 million gallons of water run through the springs! To put that in perspective, the length of the springs is the same as the distance you’d walk down Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A., to reach Cinderella Castle.
How much helium is in Aerophile’s balloon ride?
Want an unparalleled view of Walt Disney World? Climb aboard Aerophile’s helium balloon ride and rise 400 feet in the air for panoramic views of the most magical place on earth. The balloon’s basket can fit up to 29 people, and it’s filled with an astonishing 210,000 cubic feet of helium! It’s a breathtaking experience you won’t want to miss.