Ron Jon Surf Shop - Disney Springs — Local services in Lake Buena Vista

TLDR-The store was great! Big Selection and Dylan was so helpful in picking out a longboard!

This review is long but It is on my heart what happened and I have to share.

We went into Ron Jon's because my husband specifically wanted a Ron Jon T shirt (we are from NC and he had gotten a shirt as a kid from the Cocoa Beach Location). He had really liked it and had not been to one in 20+ years and I had never been to one. We picked out a shirt pretty easily and appreciated the abundance of Big & Tall sizes (he's 6'4" and wears a 2XL). We go upstairs after picking out a shirt just to look around and wander over to the longboard section.

Backstory-I'm a 32 lady (cue Jenna Marbles reference) and just got into skating last summer. I'm 5'0" tall with short legs and I bought an eggboard on Amazon and thoroughly enjoyed the longboard style cruising on a shorter style board. I then bought a penny board online and got relatively proficient riding it. I mainly ride around my neighborhood and on a local walking trail. I'm a major beginner and the idea of buying a longboard in a skate/surf store had not even entered my mind. Random skate shops I had wandered into before did not feel inviting to me where I would have felt good about getting a longboard. I had thought that I would just stick to buying online and that would be ok.

Back to looking at longboards... There was not anyone looking in that area so we started looking at different nickel sized boards. It is important to note that I had Zero Intention of purchasing a board. I was browsing and it was the first time I had been close to so many different boards. I had pulled one off the racks and was looking at it when Dylan, the sales associate, came up and asked if we needed any help. I said we were just looking and noticed that the board I had picked up seemed more for carving and going down hills etc. I said I am more into cruising around and put it back. He then started looking at the top of one rack that had a different nickel sized board and said he was going to get it down to show me. Before he was able to get it down, I asked him about an aluminum board they had on display. I was curious because I had never heard of or seen a metal skateboard. He was forthcoming and said he did not see the point of them because they would likely rust and their best use would be for displaying the deck on a wall. I appreciated his honesty and that he did not make me feel any certain negative way for being uninitiated. He pulled down this Carver 28" Snapper board and said that it was $179 (little eek moment) but that it was the "Tesla" of longboards. My interest was piqued. I saw it and fell in love with the size, shape, black wheels, and grip tape design. He described it to me and advised that the wheels and trucks would handle things like pebbles and rocks that it ran over better than most. As someone who has ate it several times from hitting the smallest of rocks, that feature blew my mind and I had to have it. He also advised that he had a Carver and the status of the brand in longboard culture. I told him that I wanted it and he showed me another deck/wheel combo to make sure I didn't like it better. I stayed with the original black wheel board and made my purchase. I was ecstatic and gave it a test ride once we got off disney property (very serious no skateboarding rules) and it was amazing! This was a long review (see TLDR at beginning) but as someone who is older than a stereotypical skate customer, not well versed in skate culture, and still very much a beginner, the ease of the interaction with no judgement was something I did not think I would ever have. Everyone we spoke to at the shop was nice but Dylan really made the difference (Thanks Dylan!). I walked in planning to buy a T shirt and steal a peek at the longboards but ended up happily purchasing a Carver. Also got the Ron Jon sticker! Very Happy! If you got here thanks for reading my very...

A good Ron Jon Store in Disney Springs. Ron Jon at Disney Springs is a must-visit destination for surf and beach enthusiasts. The store, which opened in late 2019 is a part of the iconic Ron Jon Surf Shop chain that was founded in 1959 on the New Jersey Shore. The store’s history is rooted in the love for surfing and beach culture. Ron DiMenna, the founder, started the business by selling surfboards from the trunk of his car in 1959. Today, the brand has grown significantly and the Disney Springs location is a testament to its success. The offerings at Ron Jon are pretty extensive and cater to men, women, and kids. The store carries an amazing array of beach essentials, from casual apparel and swimwear to a plethora of accessories, drinkware, footwear, headwear, home goods, games, sun care, toys, and souvenirs. It offers surfboards, skateboards, and everything sun lovers need. The store is conveniently located in the Town Center area of Disney Springs, and if you park in the Lime Garage, you can’t miss it as you ride the escalator into the main shopping area. The two-story, 10,000-square-foot store is open from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, making it easy for visitors to shop at their convenience. There is an elevator and stairs to get between the two floors. The store was clean and well-appointed. The staff was friendly and the prices were good for the area and the economy. In conclusion, Ron Jon at Disney Springs offers a good shopping experience that encapsulates the spirit of beach culture, and the main store is in Melbourne, FL. Its rich history and diverse offerings make it a must-visit for anyone visiting...

uhm i don’t really understand why this place is so highly reviewed , maybe i bought the wrong souvenirs but it’s all terrible quality , our sons shirt is stitched terribly but he insisted to buy it anyways and the lettering started to fade off about 2 washes later , my daughter purchased 2 bracelets and they both broke almost immediately also very convenient they broke in our hotel after we weren’t planning to go back to disney spring again so couldn’t even get a new one for her , the staff was nice but not really helpful. i was looking for a specific shirt in a size XL. Lady comes back and tells me they don’t have it , i check around the store and i found the exact same shirt in the size i was looking for. Yes the items are cute at first glance but i find it to be bad quality, get better souvenirs...