For a day out from Kissimmee, Disney Springs is a shopping, dining and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Its address is 1486 East Buena Vista Drive, making it easy to find when planning a visit.
- Location: 1486 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- Parking: complimentary self-parking in surface lots and garages
- Getting there from I-4: take Exit 67 toward EPCOT/Disney Springs and follow the signs
What to expect at Disney Springs
Disney Springs brings shopping, dining, play and entertainment together in one district. Its address is 1486 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, making it a clear destination to enter into your navigation before setting out.
The online directory groups venues across those categories, so you can shape the visit around a meal, shopping, an activity or a show. The district includes both ticketed experiences and places to browse, but ticket requirements depend on the individual venue.
How do you get from Kissimmee to Disney Springs?
From Howard Johnson by Wyndham Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, Disney Springs is about a 15-minute drive. Take I-4 to Exit 67 toward EPCOT/Disney Springs, stay in the right lane and follow the signs.
Once there, you can pair a meal or shopping in the Marketplace with an activity or show elsewhere in the district. Rideshare drop-off and pickup points are at the Marketplace Loop near Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories, or at the West Side Bus and Rideshare Loop beside the Strawberry parking lot.
For a wider view of airport connections to the area, how to get from MCO to Kissimmee covers transport options around the hotel area.
Parking and arrival planning
Self-parking is complimentary in all Disney Springs surface lots and garages. Parking availability varies: Disney Springs says lots may have more space earlier in the day Monday through Thursday, while they often reach capacity on weekends, evenings and holidays.
If you have a scheduled event, show or reservation, Disney Springs advises arriving at least 60 minutes beforehand when parking. Designated accessible parking is available in all lots and garages; you need a valid disability parking permit to use it.
For the details that matter most when choosing when to arrive, how Disney Springs hours and parking affect your visit is a useful companion to this planning.
Dining, shopping and entertainment
Dining and shopping are central parts of the district, alongside play and entertainment venues. Check the directory for the specific restaurant, shop or activity you plan to visit, especially if you are arranging the day around a ticketed experience.
The directory identifies AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres on the West Side as a ticketed experience. It also lists Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight on the West Side as ticketed. Check the official site before you go for current venue details, operating information and ticket requirements.
Getting around and accessibility
Disney Springs has several transport and mobility options, but some are limited to Disney Resort hotel guests or visitors with a valid dining or experience reservation. Check eligibility before planning to rely on resort buses or water transportation.
Wheelchairs, ECVs and single and double strollers are available to rent at Sundries beside the Town Center bus loop and at the mobility window in the Welcome Center. Daily rentals can be transferred between those locations with one payment for the day.
The Sassagoula River Cruise connects the Marketplace dock with Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter. Water transportation is available to Disney Resort hotel guests and visitors with a valid dining or experience reservation; you may be asked to show a room key or reservation.
FAQs
Do you need a ticket to enter Disney Springs?
The directory identifies particular activities, including AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres and Aerophile, as ticketed experiences. Check the specific venue’s current requirements rather than assuming every activity follows the same ticket policy.
Is parking free at Disney Springs?
Self-parking is complimentary in the surface lots and garages. Lots often reach capacity on weekends, evenings and holidays, so plan your arrival with that in mind.
Can you take a bus from a theme park to Disney Springs?
Disney says bus service from theme parks to Disney Springs is not available. Buses between Disney Springs and Disney Resort hotels operate during Disney Springs hours and end one hour after closing, with eligibility restrictions for service to resort hotels.
Can you walk to Disney Springs from nearby hotels?
Some resort-area hotels may connect to Disney Springs by pedestrian footbridges between Hotel Plaza Boulevard and the Marketplace. This option applies to select hotels, rather than every hotel in the area.