Disney Springs 101: What to Know Before You Go (Restaurants, Shopping & History)

 490 - Disney Springs is one of the best-kept secrets in Walt Disney World planning — and it doesn't even require a park ticket. In this episode of Disney Travel Secrets, hosts Rob & Kerri Stuart break down everything you need to know about Disney Springs before you go, from its history as Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village and Pleasure Island to the modern four-neighborhood layout it has today.

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You'll learn the difference between the Marketplace, The Landing, Town Center, and West Side, plus get insider restaurant recommendations for Disney Springs dining — including Splitsville, Jaleo, The Boathouse, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin', Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar, and the new Wolfgang Puck pizza bar. Rob & Kerri also share their favorite Disney Springs shopping tips (hello, World of Disney), quick-service options for families on a budget, and how to plan a Disney Springs progressive dinner or bar crawl for your next date night.

Whether you're planning your first Walt Disney World vacation or you're a seasoned Disney World foodie looking for new spots to try, this episode is packed with Disney vacation planning tips, Disney Springs restaurant guides, and family-friendly Disney World hacks you won't find in the guidebooks.

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