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The Disney Springs area is an exciting metropolis of restaurants, theaters and merchandise shops incorporating the The Landing, Marketplace, West Side and Town Center (coming in 2016).

Location: The Disney Springs area borders the south shore of Village Lake at the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Hotel Plaza Boulevard in the east-central portion of Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Springs parking is free.

Disney Springs West Side

AMC Disney Springs 24 Theatres — 24 separate auditoriums with stadium seating in 18 theaters for unobstructed viewing. Includes six Fork & Screen dine-in theatres featuring menu items from quesadillas to flatbread pizzas. Reserved seating and table-top dining available.

Bongos Cuban Cafe — Upbeat restaurant created by Emilio and Gloria Estefan brings the sizzle of Miami’s South Beach with Cuban cuisine and Latin rhythms.

Characters in Flight operated by Aerophile — An iconic tethered balloon that lifts guests some 400 feet into the sky, offering breathtaking views of Walt Disney World Resort and beyond.

Cirque du Soleil — The theatrical show La Nouba is filled with action, humor, color and light, blending the ancient traditions of circus with dance, acrobatics and street entertainment. The Cirque du Soleil Boutique is located in the Lobby-Plaza level.

Curl by Sammy Duvall — The place for high-end surfing gear, clothing and accessories including eyewear, watches, footwear, electronics and surfboards.

DisneyQuest — The ultimate interactive adventure. A 100,000-square-foot indoor, interactive theme park with five floors fueled by electronic Disney innovation including virtual reality, 3D encounters and classic video games. Includes The Wonderland Café for desserts and drinks, and FoodQuest for quick-service dining.  The DisneyQuest Emporium is a themed shopping experience located on the first floor of DisneyQuest.

Disney’s Candy Cauldron — Sweets shop offering treats like candy apples and fudge whipped up in an open candy kitchen.

Fit2Run — An athletics store features runner’s apparel, performance sunglasses and more. Fit2Run’s complimentary video-taped gait analysis and iStep barometric scanning helps runners find the best fit for footwear.

House of Blues — Live music every night including blues, jazz, country and rock with Mississippi delta cuisine. The world-famous Sunday Gospel Brunch is offered select Sunday mornings. The House of Blues Gear Shop includes exclusive collection of clothing, glassware, hot sauces, collectibles and art.

Orlando Harley-Davidson Store — The largest and most interactive Harley-Davidson store of its kind featuring apparel from T-shirts to leather jackets, plus an array of gifts and collectibles. A production studio lets guests transform into pro bikers perched on a gleaming Harley and appearing to ride in their favorite location. Guests also can design their own biker vests.

Planet Hollywood — Colorful three-floor-up-to-the-ceiling eat-arena with famous movie memorabilia, video screens, music and a menu featuring sandwiches, pizza and steaks, and a store featuring themed merchandise.

PoP Gallery — Original, artist-signed sculptures and paintings, as well as upscale gift items.

Something Silver — Stylish, high-quality silver designer jewelry.

Sosa Family Cigars — Premium cigar store features the art of hand-rolling cigars.

Splitsville Luxury Lanes — Upscale bowling with a full-scale restaurant complete with two floors, two patios and two sushi bars. With 30 high-tech bowling lanes, outdoor seating and live entertainment, Splitsville guests can bowl and dine lane-side, or skip the lanes for full-service dining inside or on the patio. Memory Lanes merchandise store is located on the first floor of Splitsville.

Starbucks at Disney Springs West Side — Starbucks espresso, frozen specialty beverages, savory Artisan sandwiches and an assortment of pastries are offered at this unique Starbucks location.

Star Wars Galactic Outpost — Toys, apparel and collectibles inspired by the epic Star Wars saga.

Sunglass Icon by Sunglass Hut — Exquisite selection of designer sunglasses and eyewear.

United World Soccer — Wall-to-wall collection of club jerseys from international soccer teams.

Wetzel’s Pretzels — Features freshly baked flavored pretzels and sweet or savory dips like sweet caramel or pizza sauce. Wetzel dogs, Wetzel Bitz, cheese dogs and frozen lemonade are also available at this walk-up kiosk.

Wolfgang Puck Cafe — Boldly colored, full-service eatery featuring wood-fired pizzas and an array of classic Puck entrees. Also includes The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Café, an elegant upstairs dining experience, as well as the quick-service Wolfgang Puck Express.

The Disney Springs area is an exciting metropolis of restaurants, theaters and merchandise shops incorporating the The Landing, Marketplace, West Side and Town Center (coming in 2016).

Location: The Disney Springs area borders the south shore of Village Lake at the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Hotel Plaza Boulevard in the east-central portion of Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Springs parking is free.

The Landing

APEX by Sunglass Hut — A first-of-its-kind sunglass store that showcases the industry’s best selection of sports performance and lifestyle eyewear including Oakley, Ray-Ban, and Under Armour.

Art of Shaving — A boutique retail location offering high-end shaving supplies and related grooming products. The Art of Shaving also offers luxurious grooming experiences at the Barber Spa.

The BOATHOUSE — An upscale, waterfront dining experience with nautical-themed rooms, private dining rooms and bars. Guests will enjoy a gourmet menu, as well as live-music and guided water rides through the waters surrounding Disney Springs.

Chapel Hats — A fashion-forward shop that specializes in an assortment of hats for guests of all ages.

Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC — A unique bakery with savory offerings and an all-vegan and gluten-free menu.

Erwin Pearl — Specializing in fashion jewelry and accessories, this specialty merchandise store features hand-painted French enamels, 22k gold plating, sterling silver and freshwater pearls.

Ganachery — Delightful merchandise location offering an assortment of hand-crafted, custom-made ganache, including dark chocolate, hazelnut, chipotle and a custom blend flavored with the world’s finest spices and flavors.

Fulton’s Crab House — A three-deck, 700-seat dining emporium aboard an iconic Mississippi-inspired paddle wheeler. Featuring fresh seasonal seafood favorites flown in daily from seaports around the world.

Havaianas — A Brazilian-based shoe store that offers fashionable flip flops made with the highest quality rubber and hundreds of styles on display.

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar — An aviation-themed lounge featuring unique cocktails and small plates inspired by the adventures of Jock Lindsey, Indy’s frequent pilot in the “Indiana Jones” films.

Morimoto Asia — A one-of-a-kind dining experience from Chef Masaharu Morimoto, this Japanese master chef’s first pan-Asian restaurant provides flavors from across Asia with unique exhibition kitchens showcasing the continent’s traditions.

Paradiso 37 — A restaurant and bar with casual atmosphere and open-air seating by the waterfront featuring a Tequila bar, wines and draft beer. Menu items are inspired dishes from the 37 countries of North, South and Central America. Live entertainment nightly.

Portobello Country Italian Trattoria — A rustic Italian trattoria ambience with authentic Italian fare.  Menu favorites include wood-burning-oven pizzas, pastas and grilled fish. Seats 350 and includes outdoor dining on the waterfront.

Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant — A 600-seat restaurant featuring a true slice of Ireland and the very best authentic Irish food, drink, heritage and live entertainment. Includes outdoor patio dining, plus the Cookes of Dublin quick-service restaurant next door.

Sanuk — A unique footwear retail location with more than 175 designs of innovative, fun and comfortable footwear available at its 1,000-square-foot venue.

Sound Lion — A new retail concept that offers the latest technology in headphones, docking stations, wireless music players and other products.

Vivoli Gelateria — A family-run gelato shop that uses fresh, top-quality ingredients based on the exact same recipes from the original shop in Florence, Italy. Additional menu items include traditional Italian panini, biscotti, espresso and tarts.