{"id":39168,"date":"2025-10-15T10:24:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?page_id=39168"},"modified":"2026-06-01T05:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:45:14","slug":"marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketplace at Disney Springs \u2013 Dining, Shopping &#038; Entertainment Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-meta\"><time class=\"entry-time\">15 October 2025<\/time> by <span class=\"entry-author\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/steve-bell-founder-and-editor-in-chief-military-disney-tips\/\" class=\"entry-author-link\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"entry-author-name\">Steve Bell<\/span><\/a><\/span>  <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#A_charming_family-focused_lakeside_district_filled_with_classic_Disney_shopping_quick-service_dining_and_the_heart_of_Disney_Springs_nostalgia\" >A charming, family-focused lakeside district filled with classic Disney shopping, quick-service dining, and the heart of Disney Springs nostalgia.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#Location_Within_Disney_Springs\" >Location Within Disney Springs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#Look_Feel\" >Look &amp; Feel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#What_the_Marketplace_Offers\" >What the Marketplace Offers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#Dining_Highlights\" >Dining Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#Shopping_Highlights\" >Shopping Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#Entertainment_Family_Fun\" >Entertainment &amp; Family Fun<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#History_of_the_Marketplace\" >History of the Marketplace<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#1975%E2%80%931989_Lake_Buena_Vista_Shopping_Village_Walt_Disney_World_Village\" >1975\u20131989: Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village \/ Walt Disney World Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#1989%E2%80%931995_Disney_Village_Marketplace\" >1989\u20131995: Disney Village Marketplace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#1995%E2%80%932015_Downtown_Disney_Marketplace\" >1995\u20132015: Downtown Disney Marketplace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#2015%E2%80%93Present_Disney_Springs_Marketplace\" >2015\u2013Present: Disney Springs Marketplace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/#Wrap-Up\" >Wrap-Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_charming_family-focused_lakeside_district_filled_with_classic_Disney_shopping_quick-service_dining_and_the_heart_of_Disney_Springs_nostalgia\"><\/span>A charming, family-focused lakeside district filled with classic Disney shopping, quick-service dining, and the heart of Disney Springs nostalgia.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Lego-Sea-Monster.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Lego-Sea-Monster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Lego-Sea-Monster.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Lego-Sea-Monster-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Lego-Sea-Monster-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Marketplace combines timeless Disney charm with the resort\u2019s best family shopping and kid-friendly dining\u2014making it a perfect stop for military families looking for an easy, relaxing outing without using a theme park ticket.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location_Within_Disney_Springs\"><\/span>Location Within Disney Springs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disney Springs is divided into 4 areas: The Marketplace, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/town-center-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/\">Town Center<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/the-landing-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/\">The Landing<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/\">The West Side<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Map.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Map.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Map-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Map-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2184\">The Marketplace sits at the <strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2004\">far eastern end<\/strong> of Disney Springs. It is adjacent to<strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2053\"> The Landing and Town Center<\/strong>; <strong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2086\">The West Side<\/strong> is the furthest area from The Marketplace.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2216\"><strong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2214\">Transportation &amp; Arrival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2216\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Transportation-Map.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Transportation-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Transportation-Map.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Transportation-Map-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Transportation-Map-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2809\">Disney&#8217;s Disney Springs Buses:<\/strong> Drop at Town Center; from there, expect a moderate walk to The Marketplace.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2894\"><strong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2652\">Minnie Vans:<\/strong> Can drop you most anywhere, but for The Marketplace, ask for the Rideshare Zone or the Disney Bus Loop in Town Center, depending on your destination in The Marketplace.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2938\">Shades of Green Disney Springs buses:<\/strong> Drop at the West Side, making the Marketplace the <strong data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3005\">longest walk<\/strong> across Disney Springs.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2442\"><strong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2243\">Boat transportation:<\/strong> The Disney Springs boat dock is located just outside the Marketplace, making this the <strong data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2386\">closest section for guests arriving by boat<\/strong> from Port Orleans, Saratoga Springs, or Old Key West.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2442\"><strong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2463\">Walking paths:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2536\">Disney\u2019s Saratoga Springs Resort &amp; Spa<\/strong> has a walking path to Disney Springs, which enters at the far eastern end of the Marketplace.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2781\"><strong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2652\">Ride-share: <\/strong>Drop at the Disney Springs ride-share zone, adjacent to the Marketplace.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1724\">Parking Garage: <\/strong>The <strong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1761\">Lime Garage<\/strong> enters Disney Springs at Town Center, <strong>just a <\/strong><strong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1810\">short to moderate walk<\/strong> to The Marketplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_Feel\"><\/span>Look &amp; Feel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-from-Paddlefish.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-from-Paddlefish.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-from-Paddlefish.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-from-Paddlefish-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-from-Paddlefish-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Marketplace is bright, colorful, and warm\u2014built with clapboard-style architecture reminiscent of a lakeside village. Expect wide pedestrian pathways, kid-friendly storefronts, fountains, toy shops, and charming docks overlooking Lake Buena Vista.<\/p>\n<p>This is the most \u201cclassic Disney\u201d feeling section. During the day it\u2019s bustling with families; in the evenings, the area glows with soft lighting and waterfront ambiance. It offers the gentlest pace of any Disney Springs district and feels especially welcoming for multi-generational groups and military families with younger children.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Marketplace_Offers\"><\/span>What the Marketplace Offers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining_Highlights\"><\/span>Dining Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-T-Rex.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-T-Rex.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-T-Rex.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-T-Rex-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-T-Rex-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While more limited in table-service options, the Marketplace offers several popular quick-service and snack spots, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/earl-of-sandwich-disney-springs-dining-guide\/\"><strong>Earl of Sandwich<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Fan-favorite value meal option<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/ghirardelli-soda-fountain-chocolate-shop-at-disney-springs\/\"><strong>Ghirardelli Soda Fountain<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Classic sundaes and chocolates<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rainforest Caf\u00e9<\/strong> \u2013 Immersive family dining<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/t-rex-cafe-at-disney-springs\/\">T-Rex<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 Table Service &#8211; Dinosaurs, waterfalls, bubbling geysers, and a fossil dig site<\/li>\n<li>Seasonal or rotating kiosks such as cr\u00eapes or soft-serve concepts<\/li>\n<li>Snack kiosks, walk-up treats, and bakery options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping_Highlights\"><\/span>Shopping Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-World-of-Disney-Side-Entrance.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-World-of-Disney-Side-Entrance.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-World-of-Disney-Side-Entrance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-World-of-Disney-Side-Entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-World-of-Disney-Side-Entrance-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Marketplace is the premier <strong>shopping zone<\/strong> of Disney Springs, especially for Disney-branded merchandise.<\/p>\n<p>Key stores include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/world-of-disney-at-disney-springs-the-ultimate-disney-shopping-destination\/\"><strong>World of Disney<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The largest Disney store in the world<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disney\u2019s Days of Christmas<\/strong> \u2013 Year-round ornaments and holiday d\u00e9cor<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Art of Disney<\/strong> \u2013 Artwork, collectibles, and animation pieces<\/li>\n<li><strong>LEGO Store<\/strong> \u2013 Iconic outdoor LEGO sculptures and interactive play areas<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/pin-traders-at-disney-springs\/\"><strong>Disney Pin Traders<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The go-to spot for Disney pin collecting<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/tren-d-at-disney-springs\/\"><strong>Tren-D<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Trendy apparel and accessories<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-co-op-at-disney-springs\/\">Marketplace Co-Op<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; A store featuring six shops under one roof<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/once-upon-a-toy-at-disney-springs\/\"><strong>Once Upon a Toy<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Classic Disney toys, plush, and themed games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This makes the Marketplace particularly great for souvenir shopping early or late in your trip.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entertainment_Family_Fun\"><\/span>Entertainment &amp; Family Fun<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Waterside-Stage.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Waterside-Stage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Waterside-Stage.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Waterside-Stage-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Waterside-Stage-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marketplace Carousel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Marketplace Train Express<\/strong> (seasonal operation)<\/li>\n<li><strong>LEGO play area<\/strong> outside the LEGO Store<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live music<\/strong> on the Main Stage and small pop-up entertainment along the lakeside<\/li>\n<li>Photospots with Disney-themed backdrops and lake views<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_the_Marketplace\"><\/span>History of the Marketplace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Marketplace has the deepest historical roots of any Disney Springs area, dating back to the earliest days of the Walt Disney World Resort.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Paddlefish.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Paddlefish.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Paddlefish.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Paddlefish-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Paddlefish-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1975%E2%80%931989_Lake_Buena_Vista_Shopping_Village_Walt_Disney_World_Village\"><\/span>1975\u20131989: Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village \/ Walt Disney World Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Marketplace began in 1975 as the <strong>Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village<\/strong>, designed as a quiet, upscale, lakeside retail destination. It served local residents, resort guests, and business travelers staying in the nearby Lake Buena Vista villas.<\/p>\n<p>Shops in this era included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wine and gourmet food shops<\/li>\n<li>Women\u2019s fashion boutiques<\/li>\n<li>Art and home d\u00e9cor galleries<\/li>\n<li>Toy and book shops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This was Walt Disney World\u2019s first true dining and shopping district.<\/p>\n<p>In 1977, the <strong>Empress Lilly<\/strong> opened nearby (now Paddlefish), adding the first major table-service restaurant to the area.<\/p>\n<p>By the early 1980s, the district evolved into <strong>Walt Disney World Village<\/strong>, expanding with more Disney-focused retail and accessible family dining.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1989%E2%80%931995_Disney_Village_Marketplace\"><\/span>1989\u20131995: Disney Village Marketplace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the opening of Pleasure Island next door (now The Landing), the area was renamed <strong>Disney Village Marketplace<\/strong> and took on a more family-oriented identity.<\/p>\n<p>This era saw the introduction and expansion of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>World of Disney<\/strong> (smaller than today but quickly growing)<\/li>\n<li>More Disney-branded merchandise locations<\/li>\n<li>Additional toy, Christmas, and collectible shops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1995%E2%80%932015_Downtown_Disney_Marketplace\"><\/span>1995\u20132015: Downtown Disney Marketplace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As Downtown Disney took shape, the Marketplace evolved into the bright, colorful, child-friendly zone many guests remember. Several iconic stores from this period remain, though heavily updated.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights from this era included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A much-expanded <strong>World of Disney<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>LEGO Imagination Center<\/strong> (the forerunner of today\u2019s LEGO Store)<\/li>\n<li>The arrival of <strong>Rainforest Caf\u00e9<\/strong> (opened 1996)<\/li>\n<li>Specialty boutiques focused on Disney characters, apparel, and collectibles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2015%E2%80%93Present_Disney_Springs_Marketplace\"><\/span>2015\u2013Present: Disney Springs Marketplace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the Disney Springs reimagining, the Marketplace retained its identity as the most family-friendly area but received:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Updated facades and refreshed exteriors<\/li>\n<li>Wider walkways and improved traffic flow<\/li>\n<li>More shade structures and seating areas<\/li>\n<li>A fully reimagined <strong>World of Disney<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>New snack and dessert concepts, plus enhanced entertainment offerings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It remains the heart of <strong>Disney-branded shopping<\/strong> and a favorite for families seeking a relaxed place to explore.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-Up\"><\/span>Wrap-Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Once-Upon-a-Toy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Once-Upon-a-Toy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Once-Upon-a-Toy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Once-Upon-a-Toy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-Marketplace-Once-Upon-a-Toy-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Marketplace is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the classic side of Disney Springs. With its lakeside charm, kid-friendly shops, great quick-service dining, and deep Disney history, it\u2019s an ideal destination for military families looking for a relaxing, budget-friendly outing. Whether you\u2019re browsing World of Disney, grabbing a bite, or enjoying the waterfront paths, the Marketplace offers something for every age.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by A charming, family-focused lakeside district filled with classic Disney shopping, quick-service dining, and the heart of Disney Springs nostalgia. The Marketplace combines timeless Disney charm with the resort\u2019s best family shopping and kid-friendly dining\u2014making it a perfect stop for military families looking for an easy, relaxing outing without using a theme park ticket. 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