The Disney Springs seek and destroy visit

Image: DisneyDisney constructed the area that we now know as Disney Springs as an attempt to corner the market on Orlando shopping. Their entertainment district features dozens of shops and restaurants, virtually all of which are worth your time and money. When you only have a day in town, grab a Disney bus to Disney Springs. You’ll receive a veritable cornucopia of entertainment options as your reward.

I could list dozens of activities worthy of your time, but for the sake of brevity, I’ve filtered the list down to three. The first of them is bowling at Splitsville Luxury Lanes. For around $20 per person, you’ll get to bowl on some of the nicest lanes in the country. Plus, you can kill two birds with one stone by eating a surprisingly tasty meal there, too. You’ll even find a bunch of televisions if you want to watch a live sports event as you bowl.

Image: DisneyFor a high-end entertainment option, you could do something inimitable. The BOATHOUSE is a Signature Dining restaurant at Disney Springs. I happen to love it, but you may not want to spend the money for a meal with so many delicious Quick Service restaurant options in area. You should still splurge on one of their upcharges, though.

The BOATHOUSE has a fleet of Amphicars, the car of tomorrow according to a few automobile manufacturers in the 1960s. An Amphicar is something straight out of James Bond movies, a car that works on land and sea. For a not-so-modest fee, an Amphicar captain will drive/sail around the waters of Disney Springs. It’s about a 15-minute trip highlighted by an unprecedented view of the entertainment complex and the nearby resorts. It’s a divine experience that every theme park tourist should do at least once at Disney.

Image: DisneyThird, you should get a t-shirt made at Disney Design-a-Tee. It’s a specialty store where you’ll use a computer model to scroll through hundreds of potential t-shirt designs. Once you find the one that you like, you can choose the color and size. Most importantly, you can also choose the writing that will go on the shirt. It’s a rare level of customization for Disney intellectual properties, one that allows you to marry your favorite characters and expressions. It’s also a keepsake that will always remind you of that day you spent in Orlando when you didn’t go to the parks.

Finally, I think it should go without saying that you’ll also want to shop until you drop at Disney Springs. Nothing heals the pain of being this close to a Disney theme park without going in like retail therapy does. A few great purchases will make you feel like you did your Disney trip right, even if you didn’t get to take a ride on Space Mountain.