Southern Shine at Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' š„
Southern Shine is the outdoor bar connected to Chef Art Smith's Homecomin', giving you a casual way to enjoy the restaurant's famous moonshine drinks without necessarily sitting down for a full Southern meal. With cocktails, moonshine, beer, and a relaxed outdoor
setting, it is a fun stop when you want a drink while exploring The Landing or need somewhere to meet up before dinner.
š“ Experience
The experience at Southern Shine is casual, social, and much quicker than dining inside Homecomin'. You can walk up for a drink, find a spot nearby, and enjoy some of the restaurant's Southern personality without needing a full dining reservation. It works especially well in the evening when Disney Springs is busy and you want to enjoy a drink outside while deciding where to go next. It can also be a fun introduction to Homecomin' if you have heard about its moonshine cocktails but are not ready for the full restaurant experience.
ā¹ļø Info
Type:Ā Outdoor Southern bar
Location:Ā The Landing at Disney Springs beside Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'
Service Style:Ā Casual bar service
Accessibility:Ā Wheelchair and ECV accessible
āØ Atmosphere
Southern Shine has a relaxed Florida-meets-Southern feel that fits perfectly with Homecomin'. The outdoor setting keeps things casual, while the surrounding activity of The Landing creates plenty of energy. It does not have the full farmhouse-style dining atmosphere of the restaurant inside, but it still carries the welcoming, playful personality that makes Homecomin' popular. It is particularly enjoyable in the evening when you can settle in with a drink and watch Disney Springs go by.
š Food
The bar is much more focused on drinks than a complete dining menu, so food choices are limited compared with Homecomin' itself. Small bites or items from the surrounding restaurant offerings may be available depending on the current setup, but this is best treated as a drinking destination rather than a full meal stop. If the fried chicken, biscuits, or other Homecomin' favorites are calling your name, you will want the main restaurant.
š¹ Drinks
Moonshine is the star here, especially the signature cocktails that have become closely associated with Homecomin'. You may find drinks built around sweet tea, lemonade, citrus, and other Southern-inspired flavors along with beer, wine, and additional cocktails. The Moonshine Margarita and Sweet Tea Shine are the kind of drinks that make this bar stand out from the many other cocktail stops around Disney Springs. Flights can also be a fun way to sample several flavors if you want to explore beyond one drink.
š¾ Allergies
Disney is very conscientious about food allergies and dietary needs, and many restaurants have procedures in place to help guests with common food allergies and dietary restrictions. Depending on the location, allergy-friendly menus, ingredient information, or assistance from a chef or manager may be available. Menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods can change, so guests with food allergies should discuss their specific needs with the restaurant team before ordering.
š° Price
$ ($1ā$20) per person
$$ ($21ā$50) per person
$$$ ($51ā$75) per person
$$$$ ($76+) per person
Price Tier: $
A single cocktail, beer, or nonalcoholic drink generally keeps the stop in the $ range, although flights or multiple drinks will raise the total. Since you can enjoy Southern Shine without ordering a full meal, it is an easy way to sample some of the Homecomin' experience without a larger dining bill.
š” Tips
š„ Try one of the moonshine-based drinks if you want the full Southern Shine experience.
š Sweet tea and citrus-based cocktails are especially fitting on a warm Florida afternoon.
š„ This is a good meeting point before a meal at Homecomin' or elsewhere around The Landing.
š Evening is a fun time to stop when Disney Springs is at its liveliest.
š¹ Consider a flight if you would rather sample several moonshine flavors than commit to just one.
The Good
Fun moonshine-focused drink menu
Casual way to enjoy some of the Homecomin' atmosphere
Easy to fit into a Disney Springs evening
Great choice for Southern-style cocktails
The Not-So-Good
Food is not the main focus
Outdoor seating means weather can make a difference
The sweet drinks can be surprisingly easy to drink
š Final Thoughts
Southern Shine is a fun Disney Springs bar stop when you want something different from a standard beer or cocktail. The moonshine drinks, Southern personality, and casual outdoor atmosphere make it an easy place to spend a little time before dinner or between other stops around The Landing. You do not need to eat at Homecomin' to enjoy it, which makes it especially useful when the restaurant is busy but that Sweet Tea Shine is still calling your name.
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