15 Reasons Why Disney Springs Is Now One Of Our Favorite Places To Visit!

13. Sitting On Top Of The “Disney World”

Those brave souls unbothered by heights can elevate their experience at Disney Springs yet further by taking on a most stunning aerial endeavor. Based in Paris, France, Aerophile is the leading tethered helium balloon company in the whole world. And they have designed and custom-built a special hot air balloon just for Disney! This stunning marvel is comprised of 210,000 cubic feet of helium and sports a 19-foot-diameter basket that can accommodate up to 29 people, plus an Aerophile-certified pilot. It’s the ultimate way to take in breathtaking views at the very best vantage point Disney Springs has to offer.

14. World of Disney Specialty Shops

It goes without saying that Disney Springs is home to a vast array of themed Disney shops. From The Wonderful World of Disney to Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique to The Art of Disney, the list goes on. You can indulge in custom sweet treats and spirits at Disney’s Candy Cauldron, and then find your unique style among wear and accessories at DisneyStyle. Of course, for more exclusive designs there’s also Disney Design-a-Tee.

Other themed favorites here include The Disney Corner, Disney’s Days of Christmas, Disney’s Pin Traders, and so many others. A host of other well-loved specialty shops not exclusive to the Disney brand also make up the elaborate commerce scene. You’ll find everything, from art and jewelry, special interests, health and wellness, apparel, and even novelty foods. So if you’re looking for any particulars in any of the aforementioned categories or even something else entirely, we guarantee you’ll be able to find it here.

15. Promising Future

There is a promising future for the continued fun, food, and folly emerging at Disney Springs. Eager guests are already looking ahead to new experiences slated to debut later this year and next. One such highly anticipated example is the new NBA Experience set to open in the summer of 2019. Taking the place of the former DisneyQuest site, this new multifaceted complex will present visitors with a fully immersive NBA-inspired experience to include interactive games and competitions, themed retail shopping, and even adjacent dining. The architectural style in which the facility is being constructed draws on influences from the same modern concepts currently being featured in NBA arenas all over the nation.

Disney Springs has come a long way in overall developments. With the promising future for yet even more experiences to look forward to in the coming years, it’s no wonder why Disney Springs is a new favorite destination for Walt Disney World vacationers who come seeking more. There’s always something exciting springing up at Disney Springs.