Disney Springs has been a buzz with excitement as new shops and restaurants continue to open this summer. The bustling new Disney district was previously called Downtown Disney, and renamed last fall. Over the past few months, it seems as if every week new and exciting openings are announced. This summer Disney Springs is having it’s official grand opening!
Disney Parks Blog has been bringing us all the latest updates, with an enthusiasm that has me excited to check out all the new additions. There is now more live entertainment for summer, special décor, sales at many retailers, and fun warm weather-inspired enhancements, this Grand Opening season is the prefect time to discover Disney Springs.
A few new additions Disney Parks Blog announced going on through Labor Day:
Entertainment: Did you know that on any given night, there are more than 20 different entertainment acts performing throughout the four Disney Springs neighborhoods? This free entertainment includes a variety of live musicians, improvisational rappers, DJs, Living Statues and, depending on the night you visit, maybe even a roaming illusionist (my favorite!). We’re amping up the Florida factor with some additional local talent including Sleeping Sunset (Pop), The I-4 Band (Top 40), Chaz Robinson (Pop), Casey Conroy (Contemporary/Pop), Plus 1 (Country), Vintage Vinyl (Contemporary with a vintage sound), Dayve Stewart (Jazz), CeCe Teneal (R&B), The Gerry Williams Band (Funk), and The Liam Duncan Trio (Current Acoustic) mixing it up all summer long.
Beat the Heat DJ Party: Every afternoon, the Marketplace Fountain will be flowing, giving guests young and old the chance to splash the day away. With a combination of chill summer tunes and a variety of ice-cold, frosty beverages (with options for adults and kids) nearby, this will be THE spot to cool down.
Retail Offers and Promotions: An ever-changing array of sales and specials makes summer shopping during the Disney Springs Grand Opening Celebration a must! A quick walk around Town Center, our newest neighborhood, reveals that many locations are offering some hard-to-pass-up deals. Below, a few that I’m especially excited about, happening now (keep in mind that offers are subject to change):
- Columbia Sportswear – 25% off entire store
- Lucky Brand – 40% off entire store
- Sperry – 50% off select items
- Kipling – 25% off the entire store, with 40% off select colors
- Alex and Ani – 30% off select styles
- UNOde50 – 30% off select accessories and jewelry
- Francesca’s – buy one, get one 50% off accessories
- Erwin Pearl – 10% off Maya Collection
- Melissa Shoes – 40-60% off select styles when you buy 2 or more pairs
- JOHNNY WAS – 20% off in-store
- ZARA – summer sale happening now
- LACOSTE – up to 50% off select items
- Johnston & Murphy – buy one, get one 50% off apparel
- American Threads – buy one, get one 50% off regular priced apparel, exclusions apply
There will even be PhotoPass photographers walking around who will have Disney Springs Grand Opening-themed frames and props for you to pose with. In select locations, limited-edition “Grand Opening” treats will be available. Disney Parks Blog says the culinary teams at The Ganachery and Amorette’s Patisserie have something sweet in store.
Lastly the you will find festive Grand Opening décor throughout property, that gives you the feeling of something special in the air.
Getting to Disney Springs is easier than ever. Disney Resort hotel guests can take complimentary bus transportation that drops off in the heart of Town Center. If you choose to drive, access the property from I-4 West via a new connection that leads directly to one of our two convenient parking garages. Both feature complimentary parking and smart technology that identifies open parking spaces. Valet parking is also available.
Disney Parks Blog will be sharing real-time updates via @DisneySprings on Twitter and Instagram. To celebrate the Grand Opening of Disney Springs, look for hashtag “#GoDisneySprings” launching today. You can post your own photos and videos on instagram and twitter with the same hashtag!
I can’t wait to check out the Disney Springs Grand Opening!!
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