Free Things to Do At Disney Springs with Kids
We love Disney and we love free! When you put those 2 things together you get Disney Springs, once known as Downtown Disney. Disney Springs is one of our favorite places to go as a family. There is so much to do and see there without even spending a penny! Yep, you heard that right. A Disney “park” that’s 100% free. Of course you can spend money if you decide to (eating at restaurants, buying drinks, buying merchandise) but if you just want to get the kids out of the house and experience some Disney magic, head on over to Disney Springs.
Here are some things to do with kids at Disney Springs that wont cost you a penny:
Scroll to the bottom for cheap eats, just in case you decide to get something to eat
Dig Dino Bones at T-Rex Cafe:
Being a mom of 3 boys, they live and breathe dinosaurs. So any opportunity to feel like a real archaeologist they’re all for it. At T-Rex cafe, they have a play area for the kids that consists of a huge gravel box (like a sand box) but there are din bones underneath the gravel. They provide the brushes, and the kids can uncover some of history’s largest dinosaur bones. And if you’re worried about germs, they also have a sink and handsanitizer to keep those tiny fingers clean! Also, it’s a nice spot to cool off in, they have fans constantly blowing.
Where is it located?
It’s caddy-corner with Paddlefish (the big boat restaurant in the water), and next to The Lego Store
Play and build things at The Lego Store:
Let your little one’s imaginations run wild at the The Lego Store! They have lego tables inside the store and outside of the store, so your little ones can build whatever they can with Legos (you can’t take the legos home). I remember when I was little this was one of my favorite things to do at Disney Springs.
Where is it located?
Dance and Sing at the DJ dance party:
My boys love this one! Over at the far end of Disney Springs, they have a DJ set up with an open dance floor so your kiddos can dance and sing their little hearts our to today’s and yesterdays’s latest tunes.
Where is it located?
Listen to live music/entertainment:
Throughout Disney Springs they have live music and entertainment being performed. Just walking from point A to point B, you’ll never what kind of performer you’ll see! Click here to see all the live entertainment options.
Let kids get squirted with water by Stitch:
On top the World of Disney sign is a huge Stitch (like from Lilo and Stitch) that squirts water out of his mouth. Seems so pointless, and boring, but kids love it! It’s not a lot of water so don’t worry about needing to bring a change a clothes, but its enough for the kiddos to have a blast!
Where is it located?
Things to do that are not free, but they are cheap!
- Ride the carousel: Take a spin on this charming Venetian carousel in the heart of Disney Springs Marketplace.
- Ride the Train: Take a tiny train ride along a charming choo-choo track.
Where is it located?
Places to Eat at while on a budget:
- Chicken Guy: Cheap, lots of food and delicious
- D-Luxe Burger: Also cheap, and perfect for burger lovers (me)
- Earl of Sandwich: If you’re wanting something healthier, this is the place!
- Pizza Ponte: You can get a HUGE slice of authentic Italian Pizza, for like $4!
- Wolfgang Puck Express: I loveeee the regualr restaurant Wolfgang puck, and their express kitchen does not disappoint! Quick and cheap bites!
- Blaze Pizza: We love Blaze Pizza, and eat at the one close to our house. So we love the fact that Disney Springs has one as well. You can make your own custom pizza for under $10!
Disney Springs truly has something for everyone, from shows at the House of Blues, to Bowling at Splitsville, to eating top of the line seafood at Paddlefish to shopping at Sperrys, Lilly Pulitzer or Zara. I encourage you to spend the day or evening at Disney Springs and see what all the hype is about! Thank you so much for reading!
