{"id":39176,"date":"2025-10-15T10:24:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?page_id=39176"},"modified":"2026-05-29T14:11:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T18:11:58","slug":"west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"West Side at Disney Springs \u2013 Dining, Entertainment &#038; Nightlife 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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/#A_lively_entertainment-focused_district_packed_with_big_venues_bold_flavors_and_some_of_Disney_Springs_best_nighttime_energy\" >A lively, entertainment-focused district packed with big venues, bold flavors, and some of Disney Springs\u2019 best nighttime energy.<\/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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/#What_West_Side_Offers\" >What West Side 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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/#Entertainment_Experiences\" >Entertainment &amp; Experiences<\/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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/#Shopping_Highlights\" >Shopping Highlights<\/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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/#History_of_West_Side\" >History of West Side<\/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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/#1997_West_Side_Joins_Downtown_Disney\" >1997: West Side Joins Downtown Disney<\/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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/#1998%E2%80%932017_DisneyQuest_La_Nouba_Era\" >1998\u20132017: DisneyQuest &amp; La Nouba Era<\/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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/#2015%E2%80%932018_Transition_to_Disney_Springs\" >2015\u20132018: Transition to Disney Springs<\/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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/#2021%E2%80%93Present_Drawn_to_Life_Modern_West_Side\" >2021\u2013Present: Drawn to Life &amp; Modern West Side<\/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\/west-side-at-disney-springs-dining-entertainment-nightlife-guide\/#Wrap-Up\" >Wrap-Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_lively_entertainment-focused_district_packed_with_big_venues_bold_flavors_and_some_of_Disney_Springs_best_nighttime_energy\"><\/span>A lively, entertainment-focused district packed with big venues, bold flavors, and some of Disney Springs\u2019 best nighttime energy.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-and-Springs.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-and-Springs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-and-Springs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-and-Springs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-and-Springs-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>West Side is where Disney Springs goes big\u2014movies, bowling, concerts, Cirque du Soleil, and great dining\u2014making it a fantastic option for military families who want a fun, ticket-free evening out.<\/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: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/marketplace-at-disney-springs-dining-shopping-entertainment-guide\/\">The Marketplace<\/a>, <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 The West Side.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Map.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Map.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Map-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Map-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"4159\">The West Side occupies the <strong data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4029\">far western end<\/strong> of Disney Springs. It sits <strong data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4080\">west of The Landing<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4115\">farthest from the Marketplace<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4158\">west of Town Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4161\" data-end=\"4243\">This section contains the largest entertainment venues and the widest open spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4275\"><strong data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4273\">Transportation &amp; Arrival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4275\"><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 data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4895\">\n<li data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3559\"><strong data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3464\">Disney Springs buses:\u00a0<\/strong>Drop at Town Center; from there, expect a moderate walk to The West Side.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2652\">Minnie Vans:<\/strong> Can drop you most anywhere, but for The West Side, ask for the Parking Lot near Cirque du Soleil or the non-Disney Bus Loop, both at the west end of the West End.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3559\"><strong data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4319\">Shades of Green Disney Springs buses:<\/strong> Drop at the <strong data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4365\">western edge of the West Side<\/strong>, making this the <strong data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4420\">shortest and most convenient walk<\/strong> for Shades of Green guests.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1582\">Boat transportation: <\/strong>Docks<strong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1626\"> are located outside the Marketplace<\/strong>. From the dock, Town Center is a <strong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1682\">long walk<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2620\"><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 east end of the Marketplace. It&#8217;s a <strong>long walk<\/strong> from there to the Town Center.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2781\"><strong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2652\">Ride-share: <\/strong>Drops you off at the Disney Springs ride-share zone, adjacent to the Marketplace, with a <strong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1810\">moderate walk<\/strong> to Town Center.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1724\">Parking Garages:<\/strong>\u00a0The <strong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1761\">\u00a0Orange Garage<\/strong> enters Disney Springs at The West Side, and the <strong>Lime Garage<\/strong> is further, with its entrance in Town Center.<\/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-West-Side-AMC-Theatre.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-AMC-Theatre.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-AMC-Theatre.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-AMC-Theatre-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-AMC-Theatre-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>West Side feels like a modern entertainment district, with bold signage, large buildings, and contemporary architecture. There\u2019s more glass, metal, and neon-style lighting here than in the Marketplace or The Landing, with big marquees advertising concerts, shows, movies, and bowling.<\/p>\n<p>During the day, West Side is relaxed and easygoing as guests visit restaurants, grab ice cream, or stroll by the lake. At night, the area lights up as crowds arrive for Cirque du Soleil, concerts at House of Blues, movies at AMC, and bowling at Splitsville.<\/p>\n<p>This is a great area for families with teens, adults looking for a night out, and anyone who enjoys live music, shows, or a laid-back evening with food and entertainment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_West_Side_Offers\"><\/span>What West Side 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-West-Side-Planet-Hollywood.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Planet-Hollywood.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Planet-Hollywood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Planet-Hollywood-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Planet-Hollywood-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>West Side leans into casual-yet-upscale dining and bar-style restaurants. Notable options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/house-of-blues-disney-springs-military-discount-15-off-dining-guide\/\"><strong>House of Blues Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Southern-inspired comfort food with a live music vibe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>City Works Eatery &amp; Pour House<\/strong> \u2013 A huge craft beer selection, sports-bar atmosphere, and hearty American pub fare.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jaleo by Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s<\/strong> \u2013 Spanish tapas and paella in a vibrant, modern setting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pepe by Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s<\/strong> \u2013 Quick-service sandwiches and Spanish street food.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-springs\/planet-hollywood-underrated-date-night-in-disney-springs\/\">Planet Hollywood<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 Table Service &#8211; Dine amidst famous movie memorabilia.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/splitsville-luxury-lanes-at-disney-springs\/\"><strong>Splitsville Dining Room<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 Sushi, burgers, and shareable plates served alongside the bowling experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/summer-house-on-the-lake-military-discount-disney-springs-cookie-bar-tips-dining-guide\/\">Summer House on the Lake<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Serving a California casual menu. Small bites, pizza, salads, and lots of avocado.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt &amp; Straw<\/strong> \u2013 Creative, small-batch ice cream flavors that change with the seasons.<\/li>\n<li>Additional kiosks for churros, pretzels, coffee, and grab-and-go snacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>West Side is especially handy if you want to combine dinner with an activity like bowling, a movie, or a Cirque du Soleil performance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entertainment_Experiences\"><\/span>Entertainment &amp; Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Splittsville.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Splittsville.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Splittsville.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Splittsville-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Splittsville-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Entertainment is the star of West Side. Major offerings include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil &amp; Disney<\/strong> \u2013 A Cirque du Soleil show inspired by Disney animation, performed in the custom-built white theater that once housed La Nouba.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres<\/strong> \u2013 A full multiplex with reserved seating and dine-in options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Splitsville Luxury Lanes<\/strong> \u2013 Bowling, billiards, dining, and lounge spaces with a retro-modern vibe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>House of Blues Music Hall<\/strong> \u2013 A concert venue hosting touring artists, special events, and live music throughout the year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aerophile \u2013 The World Leader in Balloon Flight<\/strong> \u2013 A tethered helium balloon experience that provides sweeping views of Walt Disney World from high above Disney Springs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-House-of-Blues-Music.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-House-of-Blues-Music.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-House-of-Blues-Music.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-House-of-Blues-Music-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-House-of-Blues-Music-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Together, these experiences make West Side a fantastic \u201cno-park night\u201d destination for families, couples, and groups.<\/p>\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-West-Side-Disneystyle.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Disneystyle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Disneystyle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Disneystyle-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Disneystyle-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>West Side is more focused on entertainment and dining than pure shopping, but you\u2019ll still find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Specialty boutiques and lifestyle shops<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment-related merchandise tied to venues like House of Blues and Cirque du Soleil<\/li>\n<li>Smaller stores and kiosks for souvenirs, apparel, and gifts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect place to browse for a bit before or after a show or meal.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_West_Side\"><\/span>History of West Side<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1997_West_Side_Joins_Downtown_Disney\"><\/span>1997: West Side Joins Downtown Disney<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bongos-Cuban-Cafe-2025.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bongos-Cuban-Cafe-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bongos-Cuban-Cafe-2025.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bongos-Cuban-Cafe-2025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bongos-Cuban-Cafe-2025-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>West Side opened in the late 1990s as part of the <strong>Downtown Disney<\/strong> expansion, adding large-scale entertainment venues such as the AMC Theatre, Gloria Estephan&#8217;s Bongo&#8217;s Cuban Cafe, and House of Blues. This new district was designed to feel more like a contemporary urban entertainment zone, complementing the smaller, village-style Marketplace on the other end of the property.<\/p>\n<p>During the Pleasure Island years, when guests had to pay admission to enter Pleasure Island, the only way to reach the West Side from the rest of Downtown Disney without paying was via a long, narrow sidewalk that ran between Pleasure Island and the edge of the parking lot. It was roughly a quarter mile, exposed, and notoriously cramped\u2014so narrow in places that two people walking in opposite directions could barely pass each other. There was heavy foot traffic along this path at most times of the day. Guests often described it as one of the worst navigation experiences at Walt Disney World. Eventually, Disney built a lower pedestrian bridge underneath the western Pleasure Island bridge, which didn\u2019t shorten the walk but did move part of the route off the roadside and made the connection slightly more pleasant and safer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1998%E2%80%932017_DisneyQuest_La_Nouba_Era\"><\/span>1998\u20132017: DisneyQuest &amp; La Nouba Era<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Quest-January-2015.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Quest-January-2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Quest-January-2015.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Quest-January-2015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Quest-January-2015-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Two major attractions defined West Side\u2019s early years:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DisneyQuest<\/strong> \u2013 A multi-story indoor \u201cinteractive theme park\u201d filled with virtual reality experiences, arcade games, and digital attractions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba<\/strong> \u2013 A custom Cirque du Soleil production housed in a striking white theater at the edge of West Side, running from 1998 through 2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, these attractions established West Side as a destination for unique, non-park experiences at Walt Disney World.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2015%E2%80%932018_Transition_to_Disney_Springs\"><\/span>2015\u20132018: Transition to Disney Springs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As Downtown Disney was transformed into <strong>Disney Springs<\/strong>, West Side underwent its own evolution. Exteriors were refreshed, new dining concepts were added, and the overall guest flow was improved with wider walkways and enhanced lakefront views.<\/p>\n<p>DisneyQuest eventually closed, and its building later housed the short-lived NBA Experience, while other venues were reimagined with updated themes and menus to better fit the Disney Springs concept.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2021%E2%80%93Present_Drawn_to_Life_Modern_West_Side\"><\/span>2021\u2013Present: Drawn to Life &amp; Modern West Side<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Cirque.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Cirque.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Cirque.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Cirque-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Cirque-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In 2021, Cirque du Soleil returned to West Side with <strong>Drawn to Life<\/strong>, a new show created in collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios. The show continues the theater\u2019s legacy as a centerpiece of West Side entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Today, West Side is defined by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entertainment-forward venues like Cirque du Soleil, AMC, Splitsville, and House of Blues<\/li>\n<li>Distinctive dining with everything from tapas and bar food to creative ice cream<\/li>\n<li>A strong \u201cevening out\u201d appeal for both locals and resort guests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Ambiance.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Ambiance.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Ambiance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Ambiance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Disney-Springs-West-Side-Ambiance-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It remains the most entertainment-centric section of Disney Springs and a favorite option for guests looking to enjoy a full night out without ever stepping into a theme park.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-Up\"><\/span>Wrap-Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a night of food, fun, and big experiences outside the parks, West Side is the place to be. With bowling, movies, concerts, Cirque du Soleil, and plenty of dining, it\u2019s ideal for military families who want to slow down, enjoy some entertainment, and still feel like they\u2019re in the heart of Walt Disney World\u2014without scanning a theme park ticket.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by A lively, entertainment-focused district packed with big venues, bold flavors, and some of Disney Springs\u2019 best nighttime energy. West Side is where Disney Springs goes big\u2014movies, bowling, concerts, Cirque du Soleil, and great dining\u2014making it a fantastic option for military families who want a fun, ticket-free evening out. 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