Note: Disney Springs is still under construction and stores, dining, and entertainment are still in flux. As details emerge I will continue to update these pages.

The West Side is the far strip of the area extending from the Landing and Town Center out to the Cirque du Soleil area.

It also includes DisneyQuest which is Disney virtual theme park. There are several floors of high tech toys to play with. If you are on a Disney vacation package admission is usually included, so stop by and check it out. We ended up spending several evenings there. Note Disney Quest is scheduled to close in 2016 to make way for the NBA Experience.

Cirque du Soleil is the other unique experience at the West Side.

I went to see the Cirque du Soleil, La Nouba for the first time in December 2007. Here are my first impressions from that trip report: Overall I enjoyed the show, but I still thought it was expensive. The seats we had were about $85 each, that's almost a dollar a minute, its about a 90 minute show. I thought it moved along and had some great performers. I was not a big fan of the music, but I guess it worked. The theater itself was impressive. We were show center but high (about 5 rows from the back I think). Looking around it looked like the view would be good from any of the seats. On first impression the area did not seem that large but when you think of the number of people and size of the stage area it is a large place. The equipment that would come in for each performance whether it was from below, above, or the side was great to watch, from a technical perspective. I wish they would allow for some photography inside, maybe at the beginning or end I do not see what that would hurt.. but they had a strictly enforced no photograph/video rule once inside.

• Bongo's Cuban Café
• Food Trucks
• Foodquest
• Haagen-Dazs
• House of Blues
• Planet Hollywood
• Splitsville
• Starbucks
• The Smokehouse
• Wetzel's Pretzels
  
• Wolf Gang Puck Café
  
  
  

• Cirque du Soleil
• House of Blues
• Disney Quest
• AMC 24 Theatres
  
  
  

AMC Disney Springs 24 Theatres — 24 separate auditoriums with stadium seating in 18 theaters for unobstructed viewing. Includes six Fork & Screen dine-in theatres featuring menu items from quesadillas to flatbread pizzas. Reserved seating and table-top dining available.

Bongos Cuban Cafe —Upbeat restaurant created by Emilio and Gloria Estefan brings the sizzle of Miami’s South Beach with Cuban cuisine and Latin rhythms.

Characters in Flight operated by Aerophile — An iconic tethered balloon that lifts guests some 400 feet into the sky, offering breathtaking views of Walt Disney World Resort and beyond.

Cirque du Soleil — The theatrical show La Nouba is filled with action, humor, color and light, blending the ancient traditions of circus with dance, acrobatics and street entertainment. The Cirque du Soleil Boutique is located in the Lobby-Plaza level.

Curl by Sammy Duvall — The place for high-end surfing gear, clothing and accessories including eyewear, watches, footwear, electronics and surfboards.

DisneyQuest — The ultimate interactive adventure. A 100,000-square-foot indoor, interactive theme park with five floors fueled by electronic Disney innovation including virtual reality, 3D encounters and classic video games. Includes The Wonderland Café for desserts and drinks, and FoodQuest for quick-service dining.  The DisneyQuest Emporium is a themed shopping experience located on the first floor of DisneyQuest.

Disney’s Candy Cauldron — Sweets shop offering treats like candy apples and fudge whipped up in an open candy kitchen.

Fit2Run — An athletics store features runner’s apparel, performance sunglasses and more. Fit2Run’s complimentary video-taped gait analysis and iStep barometric scanning helps runners find the best fit for footwear.

House of Blues — Live music every night including blues, jazz, country and rock with Mississippi delta cuisine. The world-famous Sunday Gospel Brunch is offered select Sunday mornings. The House of Blues Gear Shop includes exclusive collection of clothing, glassware, hot sauces, collectibles and art.

Orlando Harley-Davidson Store —The largest and most interactive Harley-Davidson store of its kind featuring apparel from T-shirts to leather jackets, plus an array of gifts and collectibles. A production studio lets guests transform into pro bikers perched on a gleaming Harley and appearing to ride in their favorite location. Guests also can design their own biker vests.

Planet Hollywood — Colorful three-floor-up-to-the-ceiling eat-arena with famous movie memorabilia, video screens, music and a menu featuring sandwiches, pizza and steaks, and a store featuring themed merchandise.

PoP Gallery — Original, artist-signed sculptures and paintings, as well as upscale gift items.

Something Silver — Stylish, high-quality silver designer jewelry.

Sosa Family Cigars — Premium cigar store features the art of hand-rolling cigars.

Splitsville Luxury Lanes — Upscale bowling with a full-scale restaurant complete with two floors, two patios and two sushi bars. With 30 high-tech bowling lanes, outdoor seating and live entertainment, Splitsville guests can bowl and dine lane-side, or skip the lanes for full-service dining inside or on the patio. Memory Lanes merchandise store is located on the first floor of Splitsville.

Starbucks at Disney Springs West Side — Starbucks espresso, frozen specialty beverages, savory Artisan sandwiches and an assortment of pastries are offered at this unique Starbucks location.

Star Wars Galactic Outpost — Toys, apparel and collectibles inspired by the epic Star Wars saga.

Sunglass Icon by Sunglass Hut — Exquisite selection of designer sunglasses and eyewear.

United World Soccer — Wall-to-wall collection of club jerseys from international soccer teams.

Wetzel’s Pretzels — Features freshly baked flavored pretzels and sweet or savory dips like sweet caramel or pizza sauce. Wetzel dogs, Wetzel Bitz, cheese dogs and frozen lemonade are also available at this walk-up kiosk.

Wolfgang Puck Cafe — Boldly colored, full-service eatery featuring wood-fired pizzas and an array of classic Puck entrees. Also includes The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Café, an elegant upstairs dining experience, as well as the quick-service Wolfgang Puck Express.

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