DisneyQuest officially closed its doors on July 2, 2017, after nearly 20 years in operation (it opening on June 19, 1998). It will be replaces by the NBA Experience. Please visit Dad’s Disney Springs Page for the latest on this and all other entertainment offerings at Disney Springs.
DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive theme park is an arcade unlike any other – it’s a complete virtual entertainment experience that keeps gamers occupied for hours on end. Even if you’re not a video game enthusiast you’re sure to find something special to keep yourself occupied!
Every Walt Disney World Resort Hotel has it’s own arcade, and they’re pretty cool. But this place takes video games to a whole new level. From hundreds of old school classic games to virtual reality experience to live action adventures, this arcade has it all!
DisneyQuest Entrance
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The Preshow
Even the entrance to DisneyQuest is magical – once you have your ticket and get inside the doors, you’ll be ushered to an elevator to take you into the experience. But this is no regular elevator – you’ll have a surprise visit from none other than Genie from Aladdin, who will get your gaming experience off to a magical start.
The Experience
After your magical elevator ride you’ll get out at the Ventureport which leads to four areas within DisneyQuest: Explore Zone which features virtual reality fun for the whole family, Score Zone featuring games with everyone’s favorite superheroes, Create Zone where everyone can be an artist, and Replay Zone for classic video games.
The Game Room
Photo by Sam Howzit
The Games
CyberSpace Mountain
Bill Nye the Science guy will help you to design your very own rollercoaster on a touch-screen computer. When you’re done, you can test out your creation with a friend inside a robotic simulator!
Virtual Jungle Cruise
One of DisneyQuest’s most popular attractions, this experience merges virtual reality with real-life movement. Climb aboard a raft with your whole family and row your way down a river where you can visit the age of the dinosaurs! The raft will move toss from side to side as you row through the rapids and you may even get splashed!
Aladdin’s Magic Carpet Ride
With the help of a virtual reality helmet, you can fly over Agrabah and the desert, collecting jewels as you search for a scarab o rescue the Genie!
Ride the Comix
Battle supervillains in a 3D comic strip world with the help of your laser sward and virtual reality helmet!
Invasion! An ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
Team up with your friends and enter a virtual reality spaceship to rescue human colonists on an alien planet!
Buzz Lightyear’s Astroblasters
This ride is bumper cars to the extreme! One person drives while another shoots balls onto target zones of other cars – whoever racks up the most points wins!
Animation Academy
Become an artist as you take a lesson in drawing a Disney character on an electronic drawing pad.
Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam
Become the ball in this larger than life pinball game that you control from your stance on a giant joystick!
Pirates of the Caribbean – Battle for Buccaneer Gold
Steer a pirate ship while your friends man the cannons as you travel through the Caribbean coming face to face with other pirate ships – don’t forget to capture their gold along the way!
Living Easels
Paint a live masterpiece on these magical easels.
Sid’s Create-a-Toy
Assemble your own toy to take home!
Radio Disney SongMaker
Create your own CD by picking and choosing from 20 styles and 1000 vocal options!
Mad Wave Motion Theater
Ride a coaster or steer a race car – the choice is yours!
The Dance Zone
Offering the latest in dance-based video games.
KidQuest
Designed for kids 2-7 years old.
Plus you’ll find hundreds of video games, racing games, pinball machines, and fun activities all over DisneyQuest!
Cupcakes for the opening of the Wreck it Ralph game
Photo by insidethemagic
Food
DisneyQuest features two snack bars inside the premises so you can fuel up and keep gaming!
Wonderland Cafe
Stop in here for a quick sugar rush to get you going to your next gaming adventure!
Snacks
Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Cinnamon-glazed Pecans or Almonds, Assorted Novelty Ice Cream, Cupcakes, Strawberry Parfait, M&Ms Brownie, Mixed Fruit Cup, Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake
Beverages
Beer, Wine, Smoothies, Soda, Ice Tea, Lemonade, Dasani Bottled Water, Milk, Hot Cocoa, Coffee, Hot Tea, Juice
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FoodQuest
For something more substantial, visit FoodQuest for a snack or a meal.
Entrees
1/3 lb Angus Bacon Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken BLT, Chicken Breast Nuggets, Chicken Ceasar Wrap, Hot Dog with Chili Food Quest Favorites French Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Nachos, Meatball Sub Individual Pizza Cheese, Pepperoni Pasta and Salad Spaghetti and Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Snacks
Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Cinnamon-glazed Pecans or Almonds, Assorted Novelty Ice Cream, Cupcakes, Strawberry Parfait, M&Ms Brownie, Mixed Fruit Cup, Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake
Kids’ Picks
For Guests Ages 9 and Under All meals include apple slices, carrot sticks, and a choice of 1% Mickey milk, small bottled water or 100% apple juice. Choose: Cheeseburger, Chicken Nuggets, Baked Ziti
Beverages
Soda, Ice Tea, Lemonade, Dasani Bottled Water, Milk, Hot Cocoa, Coffee, Hot Tea, Juice
The sign at night
Photo by camflan
Prices
A single ticket is $38-44 for the day, but you can opt to visit DisneyQuest if you add on the Waterpark Fun & More option to your Magic Your Way tickets (the upgrade is only $60.71) which can be a great deal if you also plan to visit Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course or Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course.
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Hours and Location
DisneyQuest is open from 11:30am every day and closes at 10pm Sunday-Thursday, but stays open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Located at Disney Springs’s West Side, look for it near Cirque du Soleil Theatre and House of Blues.
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Transportation
If you’re staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, you can take a luxury motor coach (or Ferry in some cases) straight to Disney Springs. From the parks, you’ll need to head to a hotel first then transfer to a Disney Springs bus. The last bus time is officially 2am, but buses will continue to run until 1 hour after Pleasure Island closes (so if Pleasure Island closes at 2am you can expect buses to run until 3am).
If you’re staying at a Disney Springs Area Hotel, you can walk if you like. Otherwise, if you have a car, parking is free at Disney Springs, which is located at:
1780 E. Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
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Dad’s Bottom Line
DisneyQuest is a unique experience, that parents, teens, and kids of all ages can enjoy. If you like gaming, you’ll love it. If you have an avid gamer in your family, if you’re looking for something different to try at Walt Disney World, or if you just want to kill time indoors on a hot or rainy day, give this place a try!
