Disney Springs: Getting There from Lake Buena Vista

Disney Springs is reachable from the hotel by car or on foot, and rideshare vehicles have designated drop-off and pickup loops.

Pedestrian footbridges connect Hotel Plaza Boulevard with the Marketplace for guests at select resort-area hotels, but that connection is not described as a general route from every Lake Buena Vista hotel. The Lake Buena Vista Orlando area guide covers getting around and nearby sights.

Rideshare drop-off and pickup are available at the Marketplace Loop, near Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories, or at the West Side Bus and Rideshare Loop beside the Strawberry parking lot.

LYNX public buses serve Disney Springs, including the West Side Transfer Center. If you plan to use the bus from Lake Buena Vista, check the operator’s current route and schedule before setting out.

Disney Springs offers complimentary standard self-parking in its surface lots and garages, plus designated parking for guests with disabilities.

On regular, non-event days, the parking garages open at 9:00 AM. On special merchandise event days—including Tuesdays for new pin releases—the garages and rideshare loops open at 7:00 AM. Vehicles may not queue for parking before 7:00 AM; if you arrive earlier, you must return when the garages open.

Guests with disabilities can use designated parking in all Disney Springs lots and garages. A valid disability parking permit is required.

For rideshare, choose either the Marketplace Loop near Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories or the West Side Bus and Rideshare Loop beside the Strawberry parking lot. Confirm your pickup point with your driver so you meet at the intended loop.

Garage opening times vary on special merchandise event days, so check the official site before you go.

Opening hours

• Monday to Thursday and Sunday: 10 AM–11 PM
• Friday and Saturday: 10 AM–11:30 PM

Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.

Disney advises arriving at least one hour early if you have a dining reservation, event or show. During holidays and peak periods, allow up to two hours for traffic and other delays. Build that arrival time into your drive or rideshare plan, especially if you’re heading to a scheduled booking.

Standard self-parking is complimentary. Garage opening times are not the same as the district’s operating hours, so check current details if you’re planning around a particular shop, meal or activity.

Disney Springs brings shopping, dining and entertainment together in one district. You can shape a visit around a meal or show, then leave time to browse the shops and enjoy the waterfront setting. Discovery Cove Orlando is another destination to include in an Orlando itinerary.

Disney Springs can fit into a broader Orlando itinerary alongside other attractions such as Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon.

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is another option for a day out in Orlando.

If you have a reservation or ticketed event here, plan your arrival first: Disney recommends reaching the district at least an hour early, with up to two hours allowed during holidays and peak periods.

Is parking at Disney Springs free?

Complimentary standard self-parking is available in Disney Springs surface lots and garages.

When do the Disney Springs parking garages open?

Open daily.

Where can a rideshare drop you off at Disney Springs?

Rideshare drop-off and pickup are available at the Marketplace Loop near Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories and at the West Side Bus and Rideshare Loop beside the Strawberry parking lot.

How early should you arrive for a Disney Springs reservation or show?

Disney advises arriving at least one hour early for a dining reservation, event or show, and allowing up to two hours during holidays and peak periods.