"This shopping and dining district presents free, family-friendly holiday programming—most notably a themed Christmas Tree Stroll featuring decorated trees inspired by movies and attractions—plus expansive seasonal decor, holiday merchandise drops, and restaurants and bars switching to festive menus and atmospheres." - Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna is a theme park and travel journalist who has spent her professional career in New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Yahoo Lifestyle, Insider, The Points Guy, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Disney Springs is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex at the Walt Disney World Resort."
"A sprawling retail and dining district associated with a major theme-park resort that offers free entry and a wide range of entertainment and restaurants." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The shopping and dining district has undergone a notable transformation, offering refreshed retail and dining experiences that add to the resort's recent era of growth and visitor appeal." - Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna is a theme park and travel journalist who has spent her professional career in New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Yahoo Lifestyle, Insider, The Points Guy, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A sprawling shopping and dining district that offers free or low-cost entertainment alternatives to additional park days, making it a useful option for families who want to fill time without buying more ticketed park admission." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines