Big changes are on the way for the Downtown Disney® Area of the Walt Disney World® Resort. Planned as a multi-year transformation, the changes will not only expand and give a new look to the popular entertainment district, but it will be renamed as Disney Springs.
Inspired by some of Florida’s beautiful waterfront towns, Disney Springs will receive a new entrance leading guests to four different outdoor neighborhoods. With their own charm, each neighborhood will host a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences.
Inside the Town Center, you will find a mix of shopping and dining locations. Open-air promenades will provide the perfect space for guests to sit back and relax. The colorful and thriving commercial district called The Landing will host world-class dining experiences with beautiful, waterfront views of the lake. The Marketplace will continue to be a family-friendly destination for guests of all ages to enjoy their time. Along with some new, yet-to-be announced experiences, many of the favorite shopping locations will continue to operate including the World of Disney® Store which will receive an expansion. And the West Side will continue to provide an exuberant atmosphere with lively entertainment and some new elevated spaces to provide shade and an overlook to the activity below.
Once completed, this multi-year project will double the number of shops, restaurants, and other venues currently found in the Downtown Disney® Area. Construction is scheduled to start next month. While new areas of Disney Springs will open in stages, an anticipated completion date for the entire project is in 2016.
All images of Disney Springs are Disney concept art – actual construction my vary.
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