Disney Springs has experienced a turbulent year in terms of retail. Stores have frequently opened and closed, well-known brands have quietly shut down, and guests who remember the district’s heyday have noticed the empty spaces. It’s no secret that the shopping environment at Walt Disney World’s premier entertainment and retail destination has been undergoing a transformation, not always heading in ...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation isn’t exactly cheap these days. Between park tickets, food, Lightning Lane purchases, and hotel costs, families are always looking for ways to cut expenses without sacrificing the experience. That’s especially true for teachers, who spend most of the year in classrooms before finally getting a chance to enjoy a well-earned summer break. Now, Disney ...

Disney Springs is constantly changing. New restaurants open, stores move around, seasonal experiences pop up, and longtime locations sometimes disappear altogether. Even guests who visit Walt Disney World every year usually notice something different every time they stop by the shopping and dining district. Now, another major update is officially on the way. A brand-new retail location is preparing to ...

A Disney Springs tradition that dates back to the late 1990s is about to disappear — at least for a while. Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop has officially confirmed that it will vacate its longtime Marketplace location later this summer as part of a large-scale renovation project. For many Walt Disney World visitors, especially longtime fans, that announcement feels ...

Disney Springs has changed a lot over the years. What used to feel mostly like a place to grab dinner after a park day has slowly turned into a full-day destination on its own. Between the restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and seasonal events, plenty of guests now carve out entire afternoons or evenings just to explore the massive district. That’s especially ...

Disney Springs is a wonderful testing ground given the volume of visitors and locals. The shopping and dining complex at Walt Disney World operates without park admission requirements and attracts a steady flow of guests from across the resort, making it an ideal environment for Disney to experiment with limited-time food concepts, pop-up experiences, and new dining formats.   Some ...

Disney World has announced the 6th closure to impact the overall guest experience, leading many to wonder how these closures will stack up once the summer crowds arrive (which is sooner than you think). Disney Springs Transformation Confirms Another Closure For many Walt Disney World guests, Disney Springs is the place you visit when you are not quite ready for ...

What should have been a magical Wednesday at Walt Disney World Resort turned into a stressful one for at least two groups of guests after vehicle burglaries were reported at separate parking areas on the property just hours apart. The First Break-In Before Breakfast The morning got off to a troubling start when law enforcement received a call at 8:39 ...

Disney Springs has spent the last several years transforming itself into a much more polished dining and shopping destination. New restaurants keep arriving, lounges continue expanding, and Disney has clearly leaned harder into turning the area into a full-day experience instead of just a place guests visit after leaving the parks. But now, another longtime part of Disney Springs is ...

Summer at Walt Disney World is about to look a lot different. Beginning May 26, Disney will officially kick off its new “Cool Kid Summer” celebration across the resort, and while plenty of attention has gone toward the new entertainment inside the parks, Disney Springs is quietly becoming one of the biggest parts of the entire event. For families planning ...