6 Ways to Enjoy Disney World Without Going into the Parks

Cindy E. NykampMay 1, 2017Last Updated: January 4, 2018

View from Springs Overlook

1 – Disney Springs

The recently reimagined Downtown Disney into Disney Springs has provided an unbelievable upgrade to the entire area and experience. Gone are the days of crippling traffic and circling endlessly to find a parking spot. And of course the are the dozens of new restaurants making Disney Springs a dining destination all on its own. The shopping will thrill many, not to mention the various entertainment options. Splitsville, has 30 bowling lanes and 5 bars! The AMC Theater boasts 24 screens and the not to be missed Fork & Screen Dine-In theater. There is so much to see and do at Disney Springs that you’ll want to carve out plenty of time to spend at this amazing destination.

Cindy E. NykampMay 1, 2017Last Updated: January 4, 2018

Cindy E. Nykamp

After friends and family made them their go-to people for Walt Disney World advice, Cindy and Chad launched DisneyLists.com in August 2015 to share their knowledge and love of Disney. Cindy wears many hats for DisneyLists.com. As a content creator, she has written over six hundred articles providing news, tips, planning, and more, for trips to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line to our followers. She directs a team of authors to bring our fans up-to-date information so that they can have the best Disney vacation experience. Cindy manages DisneyLists.com's Instagram account, sharing photos and videos to bring some Disney magic into our followers' feeds. She is also our chief photographer and has her photos featured on the official Walt Disney World Instagram account. Finally, Cindy regularly represents DisneyLists.com at Disney media events. While attending these events, she gets an insider's view of all the new things that have come to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line and passes this information and tips to our followers.