Downtown Disney first opened in March 1975 as the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village, evolving over the years into Walt Disney World’s central hub for dining, shopping, and entertainment outside the parks. Renamed Downtown Disney in 1997, it became home to favorites like DisneyQuest, Pleasure Island, and the World of Disney store. In 2015, the area began its transformation into Disney Springs, expanding with new districts and experiences while continuing to serve as a vibrant gathering place for guests across the resort.
Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba
La Nouba was a resident Cirque du Soleil production that dazzled audiences for nearly two decades at Walt Disney World ...
Disney Quest
Opening on June 19, 1998, DisneyQuest was a five-story, 100,000-square-foot indoor theme park located in the Downtown Disney West Side ...
NBA Experience
Opening on August 12, 2019, in the space formerly occupied by DisneyQuest, the NBA Experience was a sprawling 44,000-square-foot ticketed ...
Pleasure Island
In 1986, Disney announced plans for a new area adjacent to the Marketplace called Pleasure Island. Inspired by the popularity ...
The Adventurer’s Club
One of many clubs found at Pleasure Island, the Adventurer’s Club holds a special place in the hearts of Disney ...
Village Marketplace
The area known today as Disney Springs has undergone a remarkable transformation since it first opened as Lake Buena Vista ...
Village Playground
During the late 1970s and 1980s, the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village—later known as Walt Disney World Village—featured a dedicated ...