Where else on Earth can you walk into a shop and casually build your own droid like you're shopping…read morefor IKEA furniture in a galaxy far, far away? Droid Depot is half toy store, half mad scientist lab, and 100% Disney Imagineering showing off. History check: Droid Depot opened with Galaxy's Edge in 2019 as part of Disney's billion-dollar Star Wars gamble. Instead of just slapping stormtroopers on a roller coaster, they decided to let fans literally become part of the universe. So here you are, crouched over a conveyor belt, grabbing droid parts like a Jawa at a garage sale. The process is ridiculously fun: pick your style (R-series like R2-D2, or BB-series like BB-8), snag your mismatched panels, and then bring your creation to life with a builder's station that makes you feel like a tech wizard. Suddenly, you've got a little robot buddy that chirps, beeps, and follows commands like a caffeinated Roomba. Is it overpriced? Yeah. This is Disney. You're basically paying $120+ for the privilege of building a very fancy toy. But the experience is the real payoff. Kids light up like they've just been knighted by Obi-Wan, and adults (yes, even cynical ones) can't stop grinning when their droid whirs to life. Pro tip: spring for the personality chip so your droid reacts differently in the park. It's like giving your robot a bad attitude or Jedi wisdom, depending on your mood. And the puns write themselves: this is the R2-me of theme park souvenirs. It's the only gift shop where you can say, "I came in for a churro and left with a droid." You'll roll out with your new robot bestie and suddenly feel like the proud parent of a metal toddler. Droid Depot is one of those must-do, bucket-list Disney experiences. It's not just a shop, it's a rite of passage. You're not buying a droid -- you're adopting one. And honestly, who wouldn't want their own beep-booping sidekick?

Build a droid! The build itself is relatively simple but you get to customize what kind of style…read moreyou want - the R2/R5 or BB style, and pick your colors. When it's busy, you'll need a reservation. We went early when the bulk of people were rope dropping so it was quieter and easier to get in without a wait. One thing I would say - do this last actually if you can help it, even with a custom pack, the robot is heavy, and you don't want to be hauling this around the park all day long. They'd do well with some storage around here. The cast member will help you pick out the right set of pieces, and another will guide you through and then activate the droid with you. Definitely something to do for hardcore fans. For the rest, you can buy a pre-built version from the wall and have a much simpler time about it. It's a fun toy for the BB, though, you get the same motion and set of abilities as the rolling BB in the movie, without any grappling hooks or intel. You can pay extra for different voice chips. I do wish the remote was a little more sensitive and better labeled (a different kind of remote but I guess the old "nintendo" style brick was ok. It was $127.79 with tax for the base build.

Great customer service, I was greeted as soon as I walked inside. If you are looking for souvenirs,…read moreswimsuits, last minute grabs for the pool; they have a huge selection. The prices are amazing! I paid less than $16 for a one piece swimsuit. I definitely recommend!

It was a good little shop if you were wanting to go off site and buy some lesser priced souvenirs…read more Their AC was not working it was a bit warm in the store. I would go back.

This Festival Bay Mall shop seemed like a store you would seek out. Being that they sell pretty…read morespecific stuff, I am not sure that they get many browsers despite the interesting merchandise found within. It's a car enthusiast's destination filled with all things having to do with being on the road. If you are looking for a racing jacket, novelty signs, flags, mugs, model cars and those fake street signs that have catchy phrases on them, you're in luck because this store has it. I was also keen to note that they sell the infamous Zippo lighters. Growing up near the Zippo factory, I have come to know that they are the best in the country and can be hard to find. No fears though, One 4 the Road is a carrier! If you have a car-minded father, husband or brother on your shopping list, head to this store and I'm pretty sure you'll find that one thing he'll adore.

I love die cast cars but when I walk into a store I expect to be greeted in a nice way. Instead the…read morefirst thing I'm asked is "are you taking pictures?". So now I feel like a criminal and then when the "no pictures" sign is pointed out a feel like an idiot. NOT what I call positive experience. I appologize for not looking to the center of the the store when I walked in. I tend to head to the right immediately and missed your sign. Might I suggest a self standing sign in front of the entrance so future customers know your policy before entering and do not feel unwelcome.

I walk in the store to immediately see the coolest luffy statues and a Miku bag (peak). While I was…read moreat the car mats the person managing the store at the time greeted me and she ALSO likes vocaloid?? That's amazing to be honest. After a conversation about vocal synthesizers I go around the store and pick up some amazing stuff. MaoMao painting, miku blanket, miku wallet, chainsaw man plush, and Miku cards. At the register I show her the 200 teto song playlist and I found out she cosplayed miku AND teto??? I saw the cosplays and HOLY they were amazing, the wig quality, outfit quality, and lighting. The things I bought are not flimsy and really detailed I do not regret visiting the place at all, the prices are really good too. Sadly I'm not gonna be in Orlando again for a while but for the visit I did I feel like it was an amazing stop to make!

This store has alot of Gadgets and fun little collectable items the lady at the register didn't…read moregreet a single person that walked into the door. There were alot of pictures, key chains and stickers at are awesome.

I'm going to sound like such a shill but I had to add this shop to Yelp after stumbling upon it…read morewhile on vacation in Orlando, and wish I'd thought to take some pictures while there. When we pulled into the parking lot and saw how small the store was, we were pretty disappointed. However, we had fun browsing the small selection they had. Posters, figurines, keychains, stickers, wall art, etc. There was merchandise from older anime like inuyasha, death note, DBZ, etc and of course newer ones like demonslayer. I have to admit selection was limited, though the employee did tell us they could order out of stock items for us (but we aren't local :(). What is truly special about this shop is the friendly community feel. There is artwork for sale (I assume) from local artists with many different skill levels and styles. My boyfriend ended up getting a cute Emilia (re zero) figuarts figurine which was nice quality. It happened to be the day before my friend's and my birthday (we are not twins lol) and once she learned this, the employee did this cute celebration, playing a prerecorded song by the employees (?). It was a little bit cringe but 100% wholesome. They also gave us each a choice of a keychain as a birthday gift! Even after we said we were flying out of Orlando that day. I rarely see such good will these days and it was a wonderful surprise. I would stop by if I'm ever in the area again.

This is literally the only place in Orlando I've found that sells OFFICIAL Crypton Future Media…read moreHatsune Miku keychains! It's a small store, but do not underestimate it as there's quite a bit of inventory related to less mainstream anime titles. They've got stickers, acrylic stands, pins, car coasters, car air fresheners, keychains, posters, and more. Very cute shop, very knowledgeable staff. She was totally non judgmental about my lack of anime knowledge (I am more of a vocaloid/utau/idol otaku) and the prices are very reasonable. 5 stars, thank you!

Great place for Hulkamania memorabilia. Also a must visit at least once even if you're not a fan of…read morewrestling.

Nice store, lots of memorabilia. Had fun walking around even bought a Hulkster shirt. R.I.Pread more

Anytime you are in the vicinity of Disney you will find a cute store. This one has many cute…read moreselections and specifically items are geared to the Cirque Di Soleil show now playing. Like all stores items are pricey so I enjoyed browsing. They have two stores, a smaller one upstairs and larger at the entrance.

The Cirque du Soleil gift shop is where you exit Drawn to Life and realize Disney has once again…read moreJedi mind-tricked you into spending money. One second you're wiping away tears from that emotional aerial act, the next you're staring at a $40 notebook wondering if buying it will unlock your inner animator (spoiler: it won't, but you'll still buy it). This place has everything: shirts, hats, posters, mugs, and stuffed characters that look like they stepped out of an animator's fever dream. It's half "souvenir shop" and half "art exhibit curated by someone who just drank five Red Bulls." My favorite part is watching parents try to steer their kids past the juggling balls, because you know little Timmy is going to bean grandma in the head with them before you even make it back to the parking garage. Meanwhile, I'm over here debating if I need Cirque-branded socks (I don't, but they make me feel bendier just looking at them). Is it overpriced? Of course--it's Disney. But you can't really put a price on walking away with a piece of a show that reminded you why imagination matters. Okay, technically you can--$34.99 plus tax. Pro tip: If you don't buy anything, at least hang around long enough to watch other people try on the hats. It's its own comedy act, and unlike the show--it's free.

If you're a LEGO fan...major or minor, the LEGO Store at Disney Springs is an absolute must-see!…read more The store is HUGE! It has everything LEGO you could imagine. Before our visit, I had read about the option to build your own custom LEGO figurine, and I was "Heck Yes!" I made an online reservation a few months before my visit to Orlando, since spots are limited. When we arrived, there was a loooong line to get into the store (they limit capacity to avoid overcrowding), but having a reservation was a huge plus. I showed it to the Greeter, and we were able to bypass the line and headed right in to start creating our LEGO Avatars. The process is such a fun experience! You begin by designing your figure's body digitally--choosing outfits for the front and back, naming your character, and sending it off to be printed. That part takes about 10 minutes or less. Once your custom body is ready, you move on to picking out the head, hair, and accessories. Honestly, that might be the hardest (and most fun) part--so many choices! I ended up making three--one for me, my son (Dr. A), and my daughter-in-law (Dr. J). My husband created his own and got pretty creative with it. Walk-ins are allowed, but you may have to wait a bit for an opening. We did some shopping and as a bonus LEGO gave each customer a cute seasonal Easter chick with their purchase. Overall, this is a fantastic experience for all ages and definitely worth adding to your Disney Springs itinerary.

I make a point to visit the LEGO Store at Disney Springs every time I'm there, mainly to see what's…read morenew--and this store never disappoints. It's constantly changing and evolving, which makes each visit feel fresh and different from the last. If you're a LEGO fan, this place is easy to love. There are areas where you can build, options to create custom LEGO figures, plenty of impressive pre-built displays, and--most notably--they've been adding more giant LEGO sculptures inside, which I think is the real main draw. These large-scale builds are incredibly detailed and genuinely impressive. Outside the store, there are additional LEGO figures as well. You can actually tell which ones are within arm's reach because the colors on the bricks are starting to wear down from people touching them--kind of a cool, unintentional reminder of how interactive and popular the displays are. One thing to know before you go: there's almost always a line. Expect about a 5-10 minute wait. It may look intimidating from the outside, but the line moves quickly and is well-managed. On this visit, I was especially impressed by the Spider-Man display with the camera caught in the web--it was so realistic it actually fooled my friend into thinking the camera was real. Moments like that are why this store never feels stale. Overall, whether you're a casual visitor or a serious LEGO enthusiast, this LEGO Store is absolutely worth the short wait and remains one of the most consistently fun stops at Disney Springs.