[ Back ]   [ More News ]   [ Home ]
Downtown Disney Officially Becomes Disney Springs with Enticing New Dining and Exciting Retail Experiences

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 30, 2015 — (PRNewswire) —  Walt Disney World Resort today officially changed the name of Downtown Disney to Disney Springs, an important milestone in the ongoing transformation of the shopping, dining and entertainment district at the world's No. 1 family vacation destination.

Mickey Mouse and Chef Masaharu Morimoto bow in celebration of the opening of Morimoto Asia Sept. 29, 2015 at the newly named Disney Springs complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Re-imagined from Downtown Disney, Disney Springs is doubling the number of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences opening in phases through 2016. (David Roark, photographer).

Drawing inspiration from Florida's waterfront towns and natural beauty, Disney Springs treats guests to a one-of-a-kind Disney experience amid beautiful open-air promenades, flowing springs and waterfront charm.

Disney Springs will include four interconnected neighborhoods: The Landing, Marketplace, West Side and Town Center. When Disney Springs is fully completed in 2016, the number of shopping, dining and entertainment venues will increase from the current 75 to more than 150.

New to Disney Springs is The Landing, home to unique shopping locations and memorable dining experiences, including the recently opened Morimoto Asia and Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar.

Coming soon to Disney Springs, Town Center will be a diverse mix of retailers – including premium, affordable luxury and fast fashion options – and unique restaurants. Click here to read more about the new shopping and dining locations coming to Disney Springs in 2016.

With more exciting venues to come, new dining and shopping open now at Disney Springs includes:

While Disney Springs continues to grow at Walt Disney World Resort in the space once occupied by Downtown Disney, Disneyland Resort still remains home to a vibrant and popular Downtown Disney District in California.

Disney Springs Vice President Keith Bradford, Disney Springs and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Senior Vice President Maribeth Bisienere, Walt Disney World Resort President George A. Kalogridis, Mickey Mouse, Chef Masaharu Morimoto and Patina Restaurant Group CEO Nick Valenti celebrate the opening of Morimoto Asia Sept. 29, 2015 at the newly named Disney Springs complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Re-imagined from Downtown Disney, Disney Springs is doubling the number of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences opening in phases through 2016. (David Roark, photographer).

WDW Resort Logo English

 

Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150930/272255 
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150930/272256 
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150930/272257LOGO 

To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/downtown-disney-officially-becomes-disney-springs-with-enticing-new-dining-and-exciting-retail-experiences-300151574.html

SOURCE Walt Disney World Resort

Contact:
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Public Relations, 407-566-6397