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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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Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the continental European Center Parcs business.
Disney confirms US$30 billion investment programme as it highlights its economic impact
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise business by 2033, using new America250 celebrations to underline the role its attractions play in supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.
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