Construction continues at fast pace at the future Disney Springs

Looking toward future location of STK Orlando

Buildings are going vertical all over Downtown Disney as construction at the future home of Disney Springs shifts into high gear. Yesterday we focused on the Indiana Jones themed Jock Lindsey’s Hanger Bar, today we have a mega-update today with a detailed video and 25 photos from this last weekend.

In this update we look at future restaurant spaces including, The Edison, which will take over the space formerly occupied by The Adventurers Club, and STK Orlando, which will be the largest of the 11 locations in the chain. Additionally, we look at the progress of Town Center, the second parking garage, and more from around Walt Disney World’s popular shopping and entertainment district.

If you’ve been to Downtown Disney recently, you may be surprised as the size of the crowds. But they’re everywhere. Disney really can’t open new locations fast enough to soak them up.

Here’s a photo gallery for those who can’t watch the video:

Morimoto Asia exterior looking good, inside work ongoing

The second parking garage now has 2nd floor

Another look at parking garage #2

Here’s where Town Center and the second garage intersect

This area is the springs in Disney Springs. Notice river bed

More river bed and a bridge leading to Town Center

The galleria of Town Center

Another view of Town Center

From near LEGO store, more town center

Even more Town Center from near T-Rex

STK Orlando has topped out

The Edison is now down to just steel beams

Pedestrian bridge from Team Disney building looking good

The future Disney bus drop off and pick up area

A third Ferry boat dock will return

United World Soccer store finally open

Get your Orlando City Soccer Club kits!

ODV stand moved from near Starbucks to Cirque Du Solel

Pedestrian bridge to Downtown Disney Hotels

World of Disney is getting a new paint color scheme (greener)

And it’s getting some serious square footage added

More of the expanded WoD store

Elevated train track motif continues down toward Disney Quest

Some additional work on the surface near HoB.

How important is a visit to Downtown Disney when you’re on vacation at Walt Disney World? What is your can’t miss experience there?