Hiya Zakiyyah!
Welcome to planDisney, the most magical place on the internet! I am so glad you stopped by to ask us this magical question and that you are planning on staying at a Disney Resort hotel! Personally, I think they are essential when visiting the Walt Disney World Resort as they truly uphold the Disney magic, even outside the theme parks.
If you would like to visit both the theme parks and Disney Springs often, I highly recommend staying at
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. This Resort hotel is located right across the water from
Disney Springs, and you can easily go to Disney Springs either by walking or
by boat. Of course, you will also be able to use the Resort's complimentary bus transportation to any of the theme parks and Disney Springs. However, the main thing to keep in mind is that buses do not currently transit between the theme parks and Disney Springs directly. Therefore, if you want to go from one of the theme parks to Disney Springs, your best option would be to stop at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa first. You can look at other Resorts from the Disney Springs area, but Saratoga Springs is definitely the closest!
Now, although most Guests go to Disney Springs to shop, do not forget that Disney Springs also has some incredible restaurants! If you are a big fan of all kinds of seafood, the
BOATHOUSE has a fantastic menu with an even better view of the water. Personally, however, my favourite restaurants are
Wine Bar George and
Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'. While Wine Bar George offers a variety of smaller plates to share, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' is known for its delicious and comforting southern-style food. I honestly have dreams of those
Church Lady Deviled Eggs! If you are a fan of desserts, though, I highly recommend getting the
Key Lime Pie from Wine Bar George.
I hope this was helpful, Zakiyyah, and that you will have the most magical vacation on your next trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. If you have any other questions in the time leading up to your trip, please don't hesitate to reach out. Helping Guests like you create magical memories that will last a lifetime is always such a
treat.Have a magical day,
Ariane