If there’s one event at Downtown Disney I look forward to every year, it’s the very popular and long running Festival of the Masters. Unfortunately, due to construction of Disney Springs, Disney has decided to cancel the event for 2014. This November 7-9th would have… Read More »Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney canceled for 2014
Earlier today we had a video with a Walt Disney Imagineer talking about the backstory that will unite Disney Springs once the transformation is complete. The first area, The Landing, will open in 2015.
Our latest construction update looks at progress at The Landing as well as other projects, big and small around the shopping and dining district that will soon be formerly known a Downtown Disney. Take special note of the new ferry boat dock. All three docks are back in operation now. Only the Marketplace location is now closer to Saratoga Springs than Rainforest Cafe. There’s also been quite a bit of progress on the first parking lot they’re constructing. Finishing that will be a welcome relief to the problems with finding a spot on those busy days.
Watch our short video for the gist of the changes
or head below the jump for a full multi-photo gallery of images from across the construction site.
Read More »Downtown Disney to Disney Springs construction update – August 2014
Walt Disney Imagineering Executive Creative Director Theron Skees is out with the first video giving guests a greater insight into the story behind Disney Springs. Disney Springs will unite the existing Downtown Disney area under one-project backstory with multiple themed locations. The Landing is the… Read More »What is the backstory for Disney Springs?
Last weekend I went on a brief walking tour of the new Marketplace Co-Op in Downtown Disney Orlando. This location will serve as a testing ground for new store concepts for Disney. If it is popular, a concept could eventually get its own store elsewhere in the resort.
The tiki corner. This is my favorite section of the store by far
Here are the six original concepts:
Beautifully Disney – A beauty destination for women featuring make-up, fragrance and beauty accessories;
Cherry Tree Lane – Accessories for the sophisticated woman with a passion for scarves, shoes, bags and jewelry;
D-Tech on Demand – A place to personalize and customize your own electronic accessories;
The Trophy Room – Vintage-inspired, lifestyle sports apparel and collectibles;
Disney Centerpiece – Home products offering a splash of Disney in room furnishings, textiles and everyday ware;
Zoey and Pickles – A girls’ destination with the latest trends.
Now join me on a walking tour:
I’d love for them to do the same thing with food, come to think of it.
Downtown Disney is in the middle of a transformation that will see it change its name to Disney Springs and add additional dining and shopping options. The first major new area to open will be “The Landing” in 2015, but there is construction going on… Read More »Downtown Disney to Disney Springs July 2014 Construction Update
Update: Sadly, Disney has restricted the video on youtube by setting it private. I hope they make it public again soon. In the meantime. Check out these other “Let it Go” covers we’ve posted on The Disney Blog Magic Kingdom Ragtime Pianist Jimmy Fallon and… Read More »Downtown Disney musicians impromptu, soulful video of “Let it Go” from Disney’s Frozen
I’m a bit sad that I haven’t made it over to the Marketplace side of Downtown Disney lately. A new story has opened there and, from what I’ve heard, the selection is every Disney fans dream. The Marketplace Co-Op is sort of a testing lab… Read More »Marketplace Co-Op Opens at Downtown Disney Marketplace
Orlando has a thriving gourmet food truck scene thanks in large part to the Food Truck Bazaar. Nine unique trucks will join five Disney trucks in one big event on June 21st from 5pm to 10pm at Downtown Disney in the Cirque du Soleil courtyard.… Read More »Food Truck Bazaar to visit Downtown Disney on June 21