Disney Springs Concept ArtBy Magic Maker® Julie Paolino

If you have visited the Downtown Disney® Area of Walt Disney World® Resort recently you may have noticed some construction crews hard at work. Fast forward 3 years to 2016 when a completely reimagined and expanded version of Downtown Disney® Area will emerge as Disney Springs. Disney Springs will be reminiscent of Florida’s quaint waterfront towns complete with four distinct neighborhoods interconnected by flowing, bubbling springs.

A new grand entry with a signature water tower will welcome guests to shop, eat, explore and be entertained to their hearts content. Here guests will find the Town Center which will offer a mix of sophisticated shopping and dining along a relaxing picturesque promenade. The Landing will be host to inspiring dining venues with beautiful waterfront views. At the Marketplace families will be able to shop until they drop at a plethora of stores including an expanded World of Disney store. After all the shopping, kids of all ages can enjoy dining at popular restaurants like T-REX™, Rainforest Café®, Earl of Sandwich® and Ghiradellis Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. Guests will also be able to enjoy a new over the water pedestrian causeway. And lastly, those looking for lively entertainment should head for the West Side to enjoy a movie or an outing at Splitsville Luxury Lanes™ for some old fashion fun of bowling. Still yet to be seen is whether this area will offer some more grown up venues like a comedy club or dance hall. One thing however, that is sure to be a pleasant addition to the West End, is the elevated causeways which will allow for people watching from up above while adding some much needed shade below.

So if eating, shopping, relaxing or enjoying lively entertainment is your thing, then don’t miss out on a visit to the Disney Springs, opening in phases and to be complete by 2016. One of the best parts of a day or night at the Disney Springs area is that you do not have to pay park admission to enjoy the Walt Disney World® Resort atmosphere.

You can learn a little more about the transformation happening at Downtown Disney® Resort here.

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