A huge new glass wall sculpture installation was recently added to the Arribas Brothers store in Downtown Disney. The blown glass artwork by St. Augustine artist Thomas Long evokes a fluid, floral feeling drawing blasts of color and light into a space that was pretty… Read More »Thomas Long blown glass sculpture added to Arribas Bros. at Downtown Disney
The 2nd Pedestrian Bridge walkway connecting the Orange Garage parking structure with the Westside of Downtown Disney is now open. Guests cross over on the second level and enter right between Splitsville and AMC Theatres. The two bridges are now the only ways to cross… Read More »2nd Pedestrian Bridge connector opens at Downtown Disney Garage
We’ve known the a new aviation themed dining location near The Boathouse in The Landing area of Disney Springs would be called the Hanger Bar, but it turns out Disney was holding something back. Turns out the bar is owned by a character from the… Read More »Disney Springs will include Indiana Jones themed bar, opens this fall
It was a big weekend at Disneyland. The Hatbox Ghost re-apparated, the Tinker Bell Half-Marathon was held, and the stars came out for the world premiere of Disney’s Tomorrowland. Here are a few select photos that show the spirit of the event held at Downtown… Read More »Disney’s Tomorrowland World Premier at Disneyland
Change is coming fast to Downtown Disney as it transforms into Disney Springs. I’d heard the new pedestrian connector bridge to the parking lot had opened, so I ventured to Downtown Disney to see what was up. Indeed the walls were down and guests were… Read More »Downtown Disney Garage Connector Bridge Opens
Downtown Disney welcomed a new store focused on Disney’s Marvel Super Heroes this week. It’s located on the Westside next to D-Street and right across from Exposition Park, home to all the new food trucks. There are a ton of Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., and character profiles… Read More »Super Hero Headquarters opens at Downtown Disney
I didn’t get the chance to do a walking-tour of Downtown Disney this week, but I was able to drive by and check things out. Turns out there is a ton of construction going on across Lake Buena Vista Blvd that runs along the perimeter. It starts up at the Downtown Disney Hotels and runs all the way past Typhoon Lagoon.
In addition to a new car bridge that will ease traffic into the largest of the two parking structures, Disney is building three sets of pedestrian bridges adding that extra bit of safety for guests and cast members who end up parking on the other side of the street.
A new pedestrian bridge crosses Lake Buena Vista, it’s not open yet but will put you in Downtown Disney right by Planet Hollywood Observatory and AMC Fork & Dine Theater.
Here’s the bridge for cars to enter and exit the first parking lot without needing a light. Coming west from EPCOT, you’ll exit on the right via a ramp then turn left to cross the bridge into the parking lot.
And you’ll also be able to exit the lot and return to Lake Buena Vista traveling west toward the Downtown Disney Hotels. Read More »Downtown Disney adding bridges, second garage
This week saw the Grand Opening of The Boathouse at Disney Springs. It promises to be one of the more unique dining opportunities at the complex. In addition to some top quality dining, there are Amphicar rides, water taxi cruises, A navy of floating art… Read More »Grand Opening of The Boathouse Restaurant at Disney Springs