Disney Springs Construction Update: New Stores Opening

Disney’s multi-year and multi-million dollar project to transform Disney Springs into Disney Springs continues.

The new “orange” parking garage makes it easier to find a spot to park. The garage doesn’t seem to be completely finished; the electronics that should direct guests to open parking spots don’t seem to be fully operational, at least not all the time. Disney also seems to have plenty of temporary barricades directing traffic. Even so, the new parking places are definitely welcome and make getting into and out of Disney Springs much easier.

After being blocked off for some time, the thoroughfare past the old Pleasure Island section is now open. Long gone are the guest-favorites like the Comedy Warehouse and the Adventurer’s Club. Now we will have more traditional shopping options. A few are open, and it seems that many more are to come.

Let’s take a look:

The bridge into the old Pleasure Island section is open again.
The bridge into the old Pleasure Island section is open again.
You will still find plenty of construction walls.
You will still find plenty of construction walls.
This new restroom building is very nicely themed.
This new restroom building is very nicely themed.
There is no sign for this shop, but the pole outside is interesting.  Maybe this will be the home for The Art of Shaving?
There is no sign for this shop, but the pole outside is interesting. Maybe this will be the home for The Art of Shaving?
These buildings show the new design style for this area of Disney Springs.
These buildings show the new design style for this area of Disney Springs.
Sanuk, a shoe store that focuses on comfortable shoes, wasn't open yet.
Sanuk, a shoe store that focuses on comfortable shoes, wasn’t open yet.
Apex by Sunglass Hut is open.
Apex by Sunglass Hut is open.
The new Boathouse restaurant is really coming along.
The new Boathouse restaurant is really coming along.
There are still plenty of empty storefronts.
There are still plenty of empty storefronts.
Chapel Hats is open.
Chapel Hats is open.
The store features hats for men and ladies.
The store features hats for men and ladies.
Hats, hats - lots of hats!
Hats, hats – lots of hats!
The bridge connecting the Lego Store to the Rainforest Cafe seems to be nearly complete.
The bridge connecting the Lego Store to the Rainforest Cafe seems to be nearly complete.
Small sales kiosks on the bridge.
Small sales kiosks on the bridge.

Do you like the new shopping options in the old Pleasure Island section of Disney Springs?