If visiting Walt Disney World in Orlando is on your mind, Disney Springs is a place that should definitely not be left out of your plans. Stop by to find a great variety of shops, restaurants, entertainment, and surprises for all the members of the family. In this article, you will exclusively find a list of activities at Disney Springs for kids to enjoy even when we all know you are that grown-up kid too.
Aerophile
Let your kids reach the sky like Carl Fredericksen from the Pixar film Up would do. Take them on an “uplifting” 8-minute ride on a helium-balloon and go as high as 400 feet. Are you ready to go for it?
Location: West Side
Operating Hours: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Pricing: $29.99 plus tax for adults (ages 10 and older) / $24.99 plus tax for children (ages 3 to 9)
*Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older)
AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres
If you are not in a hurry and you can spare a couple of hours, why not spend some good quality time with your kids watching the latest movie release? With more than 20 cutting-edge theaters and a wide variety of dining options, the AMC® Dolby CinemaⓇ Theater is certainly where you want to go.
Location: West Side
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Showtimes and prices: https://shorturl.at/Y3yYC
Coca-Cola Polar Bear Photo Op Experience
Let your kids have a one-of-a-kind experience at the Coca-Cola Store; get some unique souvenirs, enjoy refreshing drinks, customize their own Coca-Cola cans, and most importantly, take a photo taken with the one and only Coca-Cola polar bear. You can bring your camera or you can let the in-store photographers capture this frosty experience.
Location: Town Center
Operating Hours: Call the Coca-Cola Store at (407) 560-0107 for daily Polar Bear hours.
Price: Free if photo taken with your own camera. Other options available on site. Ask photographers.
Disney Springs Kids Club
Disney Springs Kids Club photo by DisneyPlan your visit on a Saturday and your kids will have a blast! Let them enjoy themselves as they dance, play, and engage with a great number of interactive shows including the Flight Crew; let your kids show their best moves as they dance to the rhythm of jump-rope routines and acrobatics, the Wassalou Drum Circle; let them join the band by playing their favorite instruments, and the DJ Katie “KD Queen” Beck; where they can show that they are better than Timon and Pumbaa at doing the Hula Hoop Dance.
Location: Waterview Park (open-air venue)
Showtimes: Check full calendar on https://www.disneysprings.com/events/calendar/
Drawn To Life
The magic of Cirque du Soleil brings the sketching and drawings of your favorite Disney characters and scenes to life. Your kids will love the acrobatics, the music, the atmosphere, and the magical celebration. You will too!
Location: West Side
Showtimes: Wednesday through Saturday 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM / Sunday 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM
Pricing: Check Cirque du Soleil website https://shorturl.at/PtGEt $75 – $258
Marketplace Carousel
You are never too old to ride a handcrafted horse of a traditional merry-go-round. Enjoy the ride while you make magical memories together with your kids.
Location: Marketplace
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Pricing: One ride — $5 / 2 rides — $10 / 6 rides — $20 / One adult may ride for free per child under 42 inches tall.
Marketplace Train Express
If your kids do not want to go on the carrousel, they can then choose to do a 2–minute ride on the Marketplace Train Express. Worry not! You can ride for free when accompanying your kids.
Location: Market Place
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Pricing: One ride — $5 / 2 rides — $10 / 6 rides — $20 / One adult may ride for free per child under 36 inches tall.
Splitsville Luxury Lanes™
Have an incredi-bowl time with your kids at Disney Springs. Spare some hours at Splitsville Luxury Lanes™ and bowl the best game of your life. Enjoy a great menu of sushi, pizzas or burgers while you rock and bowl with some live music. This is beyond doubt one of the most striking spots at Disney Springs.
Location: West Side
Operating Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Pricing: $37 per person. Save your lane on https://shorturl.at/Nh9tG
Springs in Motion by Florida Blue
Let your kids sing and dance their hearts out at Springs in Motion with these interactive activities; join them and sing a long their favorite Disney classics, let them show their best moves or even get them ready to learn new groovy steps. Love Goofy? Why not trying the perfect cast dance moves while the DJ plays the most iconic Disney tunes?
Location: Exposition Park
Operating Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM
All things considered, you now know that it is not precisely needed to visit any of the Disney parks at Walt Disney World in Orlando to have an amazing time–there are plenty of Activities At Disney Springs For Kids To Enjoy. Whether it is bowling or dancing, watching your most anticipated blockbuster, flying on a helium balloon, or simply having a delish snack, Disney Springs has it all for you and your kids. Come visit Disney Springs soon!
Featured Photo: Emily Murray.
Written by
Rodrigo Covarrubias
Contributing Writer
Roy grew up watching Disney films and hoping to one day have the chance to visit the Happiest Place on Earth. His dream came true in 2019 when he spent a few months in Los Angeles. While in Los Angeles, Roy realized he could not get enough of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park and knew he wanted to share his passion with the world. As a huge Star Wars fan, he’s now planning his visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World in Florida. When Roy isn’t planning his next trip to the Disney Parks, you can find him swimming in the ocean or lounging at the beach.
