Hiya, Maureen! Welcome to
planDisney, and thank you so much for stopping by with your question. As a former Disney Springs Cast Member, I am honored to help you out today!
Back when I was a little girl, my family and I used to love stopping by
Disney Springs (which was known as Downtown Disney back in the day) for a few hours of good food, good music, and fun times. I remember that we would all get giddy with excitement as soon as we saw the huge DisneyQuest sign from afar, because it meant that our day was about to get even better! My brother and I would always sprint right to the building, and time would always fly by inside. I can definitely feel the nostalgia!
Maureen, I am deeply sorry to tell you that DisneyQuest effectively closed its doors to Guests on July 2017. DisneyQuest truly played a huge part in my childhood years and I was very saddened when I heard the news, so I understand how you must be feeling right now. But, hey! Life's good and Disney Springs is ready to welcome you to The World's Most Magical Celebration at the
Walt Disney World Resort.
If you'd like a unique experience with just the right amount of Disney Magic, I would highly recommend that you purchase tickets for
Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil® & Disney. But I must warn you, because it's a real tear-jerker! If your family is more adventurous, I would suggest taking flight on
Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight, where you'll soar above Disney Springs for eight minutes. Trust me, you can see EVERYTHING from up there! Last but not least, I encourage you to book a ride on one of the
Vintage Amphicars right next to
The BOATHOUSE® (which, by the way, is my favorite restaurant at Disney Springs!). This is a one-of-a-kind 20-minute tour around Lake Buena Vista inside a rare amphibious vehicle that can drive on land and float on water, and it's so much fun!
I know that these weren't the news that you were expecting to hear, Maureen. Nostalgia can really tug at our heartstrings sometimes, but trust me when I say that Disney Springs has never looked better! It truly is the place to be. Please don't hesitate to come back and ask me any other questions you might have. I'm always happy to help!
Pixie dusted wishes,
Ana Paula