Disney Springs® vs International Drive: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Disney Springs® first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 61 against 59 for International Drive, and it has 19 ranked ways to see it versus 13. With a full day in Orlando, pair them: plan International Drive in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Disney Springs® in Orlando, United States

Disney Springs®

International Drive in Orlando, United States

International Drive

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Disney Springs® compared with International Drive in Orlando
Disney Springs®International Drive
Ranked experiences1913
Top Outty Ranking7571
Average ranking (top 10)6159
Cheapest experience€4€4
Average time needed26.7h1.7h
Free cancellation75% of options92% of options
Free to visitYesNo

Best ways to see Disney Springs®

  1. 1. Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney

    Outty Ranking 75 · from $107 · 1.5h

  2. 2. Orlando City Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $109 · 7h

  3. 3. Private Helicopter After-hours 48 Miles Tour Theme Parks&Downtown

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $236 · 0.8h

  4. 4. ICONic City Tour Of Orlando

    Outty Ranking 64 · from $139 · 8.5h

  5. 5. Day Flight 48 Miles Helicopter Tour over Theme Parks & Downtown

    Outty Ranking 62 · from $208 · 0.5h

All 19 Disney Springs® experiences

Best ways to see International Drive

  1. 1. Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando

    Outty Ranking 71 · from $88 · 2h

  2. 2. Madame Tussauds Orlando Admission Ticket at ICON Park

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $31 · 0.5h

  3. 3. The Asylum Escape Room

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $37 · 1.5h

  4. 4. Orlando StarFlyer Swing Ride Admission

    Outty Ranking 67 · from $12 · 0.1h

  5. 5. SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium Admission Ticket at ICON Park

    Outty Ranking 67 · from $31 · 0.5h

All 13 International Drive experiences

Frequently asked questions

Disney Springs® or International Drive: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Disney Springs® first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 61 against 59 for International Drive, and it has 19 ranked ways to see it versus 13. With a full day in Orlando, pair them: plan International Drive in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Disney Springs® or International Drive?

Ranked experiences at Disney Springs® start from €4 and at International Drive from €4 per person. Disney Springs® can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

How long do you need at Disney Springs® and International Drive?

Experiences at Disney Springs® run 26.7 hours on average and at International Drive 1.7 hours, so both fit in one day in Orlando with a break in between.

Can you do Disney Springs® and International Drive on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 75% of Disney Springs® options and 92% of International Drive options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Disney Springs®: Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney (Outty Ranking 75, from $107). For International Drive: Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando (Outty Ranking 71, from $88).

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