Best places to go in disney springs

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Missed your chance to get something special at one of the parks? Luckily, World of Disney is your one-stop shop for everything Disney, including theme park merchandise, Mickey Mouse headbands, coffee mugs, and more. And while this store is all about merchandise, there’s no shortage of magic: around the store, you’ll notice projections on the ground that come to life with a bit of pixie dust.

Pro-tip: If you can’t find an item at World of Disney, ask a cast member. They should be able to look up the item for you and tell you where to find it in the store, at Disney Springs, or at one of the theme parks or hotels.

Fun fact: World of Disney is the largest Disney store in the world.

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4. Wine Bar George

Wine Bar George has made a name for itself not only at Disney Springs, but also in the state itself (in fact, it even made our list of best restaurants in Florida). Serving lunch and dinner on weekdays—not to mention a fabulous weekend brunch that’s inspired by wine country—the restaurant also serves every one of its wines by the ounce, glass, or bottle.

Pro-tip: Order the delicious Dole Whip Frozcato, a frozen drink made from Dole Whip Pineapple, moscato, and vodka. This can be purchased inside at a table or at the outside walk-up window.

Fun fact: Wine Bar George is the only Master Sommelier-led wine bar in Florida, and was recently awarded Best Micro Wine List in the World 2019.

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5. Disney's Days of Christmas

Disney’s Days of Christmas store is a fan-favorite where you’ll find all types of Disney-themed holiday items from ornaments and nutcrackers to stockings and menorahs. Most items in the store can be personalized with the date, year, and even your name to make it extra special. The store gets very busy around the holidays, so be sure to go here first thing in the morning if you want to snag the perfect memento from your trip.

Pro-tip: You can get other things personalized at this store, like the free birthday buttons that Disney gives out. Just take your button to the personalization counter, let the cast member know what you want, and pay for the personalization at the register before picking up the final product.

Fun fact: The store smells like Christmas spices and a burning fireplace, which instantly transports guests to the holiday season even if it’s the middle of July.

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8. Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew

For over-the-top donuts and top-notch cold brew coffee, Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew has it in the bag. The small shop, on the west side of Disney Springs, whips up sugar-stuffed donuts like a peanut butter explosion, topped with chocolate icing, peanut butter chips, and crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. For something truly next-level, order the Donut Shop Topper, a large cup of cold brew that’s served with a donut on top of the lid—it sure beats a cherry on top, don’t you think?

Pro-tip: If you visit in the afternoon (before the evening rush) you’ll get the best selection of donuts without the long lines.

Fun fact: All of the donuts at Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew are made on-site at Disney Springs.

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12. Gideon’s Bakehouse

Gideon’s Bakehouse, a local favorite in Orlando, just opened a location at Disney Springs. The number one thing on everyone’s list at Gideon’s Bakehouse? Well, that’s the nearly half-pound cookies that come in delicious flavors that range from classic chocolate chip to coffee cake. And if the heavyweight cookies aren’t enough, the bakery also sells slices of cake and nitro cold brew coffee.

Pro-tip: The actual store is quite small, which means the bakery often runs on a mobile waitlist; get a headstart by visiting the bakery first thing in the morning so you can shop and dine at Disney Springs while you wait to be called back.

Fun fact: Only available at their Disney Springs location, Gideon’s Bakehouse offers a hot cookie hour at 7 p.m. every night—you’ll get a hot chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven topped with homemade ice cream.

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14. Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney

One of the newest attractions at Disney Springs is Drawn to Life, an original Cirque du Soleil show that officially kicks off late November, 2021. The show will bring Disney films to life through the lens of a talented team that includes Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering.

Pro-tip: Purchasing tickets in advance for the show is highly recommended as the theater is fairly small, and shows often sell out.

Fun fact: The show, which features all-new animation sequences by Disney artists, is led by Eric Goldberg, best-known for creating characters like Genie from Aladdin.

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