Pin itDisney Springs
Free-admission dining, shopping, and Cirque du Soleil on Disney property, no park ticket required.
- Duration
- 2-4 hours
- Cost
- Free entry (Cirque du Soleil and select experiences priced separately)
- Type
- Dining
- What stands out
- Free-admission dining, shopping, and Cirque du Soleil on Disney property, no park ticket required.
Free entry (Cirque du Soleil and select experiences priced separately)
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Disney Springs is a free-entry shopping, dining, and entertainment complex on the Walt Disney World property, with more than 150 restaurants and shops, Cirque du Soleil's "Drawn to Life," and the Aerophile tethered balloon ride. No admission charge makes it the most accessible Disney-branded experience in Orlando and the natural evening gathering point for mixed golf-and-park groups.
The experience
For golfers, the dining is the draw. Restaurants run from quick-service to full-service, with enough variety and quality to satisfy groups whose only shared preference is hunger after a day of activity. The complex operates roughly 10am to midnight, with restaurant hours varying, so an evening arrival after an afternoon round still gives you several hours of dining and browsing.
TripAdvisor rates the complex 4.5 out of 5 across an estimated 20,000-plus reviews. The Cirque du Soleil show provides the evening entertainment option for visitors wanting more than dinner.
Logistics
Parking is free. The complex is on the Walt Disney World property in Lake Buena Vista, 15 to 20 minutes from International Drive and 25 to 35 minutes from Reunion Resort. Evening traffic in the Disney area can be heavy, especially weekends and holidays. Arrive before 6pm to reduce both traffic and restaurant waits.