Disney Springs® vs Lake Eola Park: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Lake Eola Park first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 63 against 61 for Disney Springs®, and it has 20 ranked ways to see it versus 19. With a full day in Orlando, pair them: plan Lake Eola Park in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Disney Springs® in Orlando, United States

Disney Springs®

Lake Eola Park in Orlando, United States

Lake Eola Park

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Disney Springs® compared with Lake Eola Park in Orlando
Disney Springs®Lake Eola Park
Ranked experiences1920
Top Outty Ranking7570
Average ranking (top 10)6163
Cheapest experience€4€4
Average time needed26.7h3.3h
Free cancellation75% of options83% of options
Free to visitYesYes

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 Lake Eola Park

  1. 1. Downtown Orlando Food Tour with Authentic Fusion Cuisine Tastings

    Outty Ranking 70 · from $97 · 3.5h

  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. Orlando Night Bike Tour: A Fun Ride Thru the City’s Nightlife

    Outty Ranking 67 · from $75 · 3h

  5. 5. ICONic City Tour Of Orlando

    Outty Ranking 64 · from $139 · 8.5h

All 20 Lake Eola Park experiences

Frequently asked questions

Disney Springs® or Lake Eola Park: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Lake Eola Park first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 63 against 61 for Disney Springs®, and it has 20 ranked ways to see it versus 19. With a full day in Orlando, pair them: plan Lake Eola Park in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Disney Springs® or Lake Eola Park?

Ranked experiences at Disney Springs® start from €4 and at Lake Eola Park from €4 per person. Disney Springs® and Lake Eola Park 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 Lake Eola Park?

Experiences at Disney Springs® run 26.7 hours on average and at Lake Eola Park 3.3 hours, so both fit in one day in Orlando with a break in between.

Can you do Disney Springs® and Lake Eola Park 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 83% of Lake Eola Park 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 Lake Eola Park: Downtown Orlando Food Tour with Authentic Fusion Cuisine Tastings (Outty Ranking 70, from $97).

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