Hello, and welcome to Dateline Disney World! This week, we’re taking a very rain soaked look at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs. We’re interested in your thoughts about the expansion of what was once Downtown Disney.

The Orange Garage is still the only one open.
The Orange Garage is still the only one open.
A view of the new bus area.
A view of the new bus area.
A Coca Cola store is opening next to Planet Hollywood.
A Coca Cola store is opening next to Planet Hollywood.
Planet Hollywood continues its makeover.
Planet Hollywood continues its makeover.

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STK should be opening soon, as it looks almost complete.
STK should be opening soon, it looks almost complete.
New steel beams rising across from STK.
New steel beams rising across from STK.
The Ganachery is open, and sells rather expensive chocolates.
The Ganachery is open, and sells rather expensive chocolates – Our review of the Ganachery HERE.
Jock Lindsay's continues to be popular.
Jock Lindsay’s continues to be popular.

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I like the lights on Morimoto Asia.
I like the lights on Morimoto Asia.
Morimoto is currently a dead end, but there is building in the distance.
Morimoto is currently a dead end, but there is building in the distance.
Walls are finally down by Raglan Road, which was terribly uncomfortable with them up.
Walls are finally down by Raglan Road, which makes passing through this area much easier.
The walls down reveals some of the new buildings.
The wall removal reveals some of the new buildings.
This bridge is nice.
This bridge is nice.
The Springs will look very blue on not so overcast days.
The Springs will look very blue on not so overcast days.

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Fulton's is being repurposed into Paddlefish, and should open in the fall.
Fulton’s is being repurposed into Paddlefish, and should open in the fall.

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A new fountain!
A new fountain!

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B.B. Wolf's sausage should be opening soon as well.
B.B. Wolf’s sausage should be opening soon as well.
That sign should definitely be gone soon.
That sign should definitely be gone soon.
A Zootopia photo op near World of Disney.
A Zootopia photo op near World of Disney.

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Inside the Co-Op, TAG has opened and sells all air travel gear.
Inside the Co-Op, TAG has opened and sells all air travel gear.

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Orange bird!
Orange bird!

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Twenty Eight and Main has shirts from classic attractions that are sure to entice fans of the parks.
Twenty Eight and Main has shirts from classic attractions that are sure to entice fans of the parks.

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That's it for this week!
That’s it for this week!

 

Other News from Disney World:

  • Starting this weekend and running until early June, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be offering a 10 minute sneak peek of Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass”. This all new movie adventure will arrive in theaters on May 27th but you can get an advance look at spectacular clips from the film, as a part of the One Man’s Dream attraction.
  •  Disney Springs Marketplace will be hosting representatives from Precious Moments dolls throughout the month of May,  at Marketplace Fun Finds. Starting May 5th, a special showcase of fan favorites will be on display alongside a special  Mother’s Day “ Cherish” collection.
  • The Epcot Flower and Garden festival will be hosting the Florida Federation of Garden Club,  this weekend May 6th thru 8th. Special floral designs from the clubs will be on display from 10:00am-5:00pm.
  • This weekend the America Gardens Theater, located at the American Adventure in World Showcase, Epcot will be hosting Gin Blossoms as part of the Flower and Garden festival.

Do you like how Disney Springs is coming along? Worth your time during your next visit? Let us know in the comments below!

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Cory Disbrow
Cory Disbrow
Cory likes Walt Disney World so much, he recently packed his bags and moved to Orlando. Cory is a photographer and writes MiceChat's Dateline Disney World columns every Friday.