Photos show what it's like to stroll Disney Springs, with must-visit restaurants and a hot-air balloon ride

I visited Florida twice in 2021, and I spent time at Disney Springs during both trips.

Disney Springs is a shopping, dining, and entertainment center located just minutes away from Disney World's theme parks and resorts.

There are multiple free parking garages surrounding Disney Springs.

Once inside, you're greeted with entertainment options and restaurants, as well as a hot-air balloon.

I recommend stopping at the Coca-Cola store for unique beverages and fun merchandise.

Afterward, I'd suggest stopping at Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! restaurant.

From there, you can enter a shaded shopping center called the Market Building.

Outside, you'll find more popular stores like Zara and Free People.

When passing Zara, you can either turn left toward the middle of Disney Springs or continue heading straight.

If you keep walking past Zara, you'll find more stores like Anthropologie and Uniqlo.

Uniqlo is the perfect place to find affordable Disney-themed clothes and accessories, in my opinion. There's a section of the store dedicated to character items, too. Most cost under $25.

My favorite store in this section of Disney Springs is Ever After Jewelry Co. and Accessories.

This path eventually leads you to Disney Springs staples, like The Polite Pig and Amorette's Patisserie.

World of Disney — the ultimate souvenir shop — is also located here.

After exiting, you'll find a waterfront stage to your left and more stores on your right.

Be sure to stop at Marketplace Co-op, one of my favorite spots at Disney Springs.

Across the way is the Marketplace Snacks booth where you can enjoy sweet treats.

This is the perfect destination for travelers with kids.

Star Wars fans will also want to visit.

If you're collect pins, there's store just for you.

Of course, this section of Disney Springs wouldn't be complete without eateries.

There's a lot to take in, but don't miss out on the more unconventional spots — like Disney Springs' art gallery and Christmas store.

When you arrive at the beautiful bridge, it will lead you to the other end of Disney Springs.

Once you've reached the Lego-made Dragon at the end of the bridge, you'll know where to head next.

Even if you don't collect Legos, the store at Disney Springs is worth a visit.

When you reach this point of Disney Springs, you might be hungry again — or at least, enticed

Iif you're only looking for a snack, Gideon's Bakehouse is the place to go.

As you head back toward the Orange garage, you'll find more food.

There's another small bridge that leads you to Starbucks, a Disney clothing store, and other shops.

From there, you'll find even more restaurants as well as some activities.

Finally, you'll find the Cirque du Soleil building, which looks like, yes, a circus tent.

There's so much to do at Disney Springs that you may want an extra day during your vacation to experience it.