Disney Springs is an outdoor shopping and dining center that is open to the public.
Big crowds and hot temperatures can make it hard to visit.
Food and souvenirs at Disney Springs can cost a lot.
Disney Springs is one of my favorite places to shop and eat at Disney World, but it isn't always special.
Disney Springs lacks shade and dark walkways. You feel the heat when it's 90 degrees outdoors.
There are a few shaded paths near stores.
The giant M&M shop is a basic store that sells regular candy for high prices. The cost of a small box of candy can be as high as 20 dollars.
The restaurant that isn't set to open until 2023 is one of the sections under construction.
Some of the restaurants at Disney Springs are not always open. Food trucks don't open until late in the evening on Mondays and Tuesdays.
You may have to walk for a while until you find an open cart that sells Mickey pretzels and ice cream. Prepare to spend a lot of money when you do. The price for pretzels is $7.50.
The shopping center has a lot of photo-ops, but they are often crowded with travelers resting.
Amphicar tours are one of the unique activities that can be participated in. If you want to watch from the sideline, you'll have to go through a lot of people.
The large crowds will grow even more if you visit after 5 p.m. People go to Disney Springs to escape the heat.
Disney Springs fills with tourists and lines get long. There is often a wait to get inside at popular restaurants where reservations are not suggested.
One of the busiest restaurants I saw was the Rainforest Cafe, with a line that extended past the giant volcano just to make a reservation.
Dozens of people were waiting to purchase half-pound cookies at the bakehouse.
It was the highlight of my vacation when I tried the $6 cookies at Disney World.
Dole Whip is a quick service snack.
Once you get your ice cream, it may not be as pretty. The Dole Whip was melt in under two minutes. This dessert seemed to be overpriced quickly.
You probably won't beat the crowds if you go shopping instead of eating. I couldn't walk through the aisles at the Disney Springs store.
confused shoppers are to blame for some of the worst lines People didn't know where to stand at the World of Disney. I was at the personalization counter at Disney's Christmas store and waited more than 20 minutes to buy an ornament.
The stores are quieter but the merchandise is harder to find. I looked at the price after seeing fans in the store. The price was $695.
Good fortune when you leave. It's difficult to find a ride-share pick-up spot in the crowds. They are at opposite ends of Disney Springs.
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