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Downtown Disney officially renamed Disney Springs as redevelopment continues
POSTED 28 Sep 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
Once complete, the redeveloped Disney Springs will double the number of restaurants, shops and venues available to 150
Downtown Disney will officially be renamed Disney Springs this week as the property in Orlando, Florida, continues its ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment.

A ceremony will take place on Tuesday (22 September) to mark the renaming before the opening of the entertainment complex’s Morimoto Asia restaurant, the latest addition to Disney Springs.

Currently featuring restaurants, a variety of entertainment options and a range of Disney and other-branded shops on the theme park’s waterfront, the Downtown Disney entertainment complex originally opened in 1975.

Once complete, the redeveloped Disney Springs will double the number of restaurants, shops and venues available to 150.

Since the announcement in March 2013, Disney has debuted the Marketplace Boat Dock and Saratoga Bridge, a pedestrian-friendly connection between Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney Springs, as well as The Landing, a central area replacing a number of night clubs. Several new stores, bars and restaurants have also opened for business across the site.

Future plans to be complete by mid-2016 include the closure of DisneyQuest to make room for the NBA Experience and the opening of the town centre following a complete redevelopment to fall in line with the new theming. Furthermore, "High Line-style" structures will be built to provide both theme and shade.



A ceremony will take place on Tuesday (22 September) to mark the renaming
The Downtown Disney entertainment complex originally opened in 1975
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Downtown Disney officially renamed Disney Springs as redevelopment continues
POSTED 28 Sep 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
Once complete, the redeveloped Disney Springs will double the number of restaurants, shops and venues available to 150
Downtown Disney will officially be renamed Disney Springs this week as the property in Orlando, Florida, continues its ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment.

A ceremony will take place on Tuesday (22 September) to mark the renaming before the opening of the entertainment complex’s Morimoto Asia restaurant, the latest addition to Disney Springs.

Currently featuring restaurants, a variety of entertainment options and a range of Disney and other-branded shops on the theme park’s waterfront, the Downtown Disney entertainment complex originally opened in 1975.

Once complete, the redeveloped Disney Springs will double the number of restaurants, shops and venues available to 150.

Since the announcement in March 2013, Disney has debuted the Marketplace Boat Dock and Saratoga Bridge, a pedestrian-friendly connection between Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney Springs, as well as The Landing, a central area replacing a number of night clubs. Several new stores, bars and restaurants have also opened for business across the site.

Future plans to be complete by mid-2016 include the closure of DisneyQuest to make room for the NBA Experience and the opening of the town centre following a complete redevelopment to fall in line with the new theming. Furthermore, "High Line-style" structures will be built to provide both theme and shade.



A ceremony will take place on Tuesday (22 September) to mark the renaming
The Downtown Disney entertainment complex originally opened in 1975
RELATED STORIES
NBA coming to Disney World in 2016


The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Disney have reached an agreement to bring the US sports franchise to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Images revealed for Disney Springs regeneration at Disney World Florida


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London Museum makes destination dining part of the attraction
London Museum will open four new food and drink destinations when it launches its new home at Smithfield on 28 November, making hospitality a central part of the visitor experience at one of the capital's biggest cultural openings of the year.
OMA completes New Museum transformation with landmark expansion and Oberon restaurant
OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a larger cultural campus that combines expanded exhibition spaces with learning, performance, hospitality and public programming.
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A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created a new destination that combines live magic, immersive theatre, dining and private membership under one roof.
Montana Heritage Center opens with immersive exhibits and US$107 million investment
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