RUMOR: Overhaul coming to Downtown Disney - The DIS Discussion Forums

andyman8 · 02-16-2013, 05:41 PM

Well, there might be a thread on another board about this but I think this has something to do with the parks, but mods feel free to move it.

Anyways, another major renovation is rumored for DTD. Hopefully, this one actually materializes, but I'm not a fan of the name Disney Springs. More info here:

http://parkrumors.com/major-facelift...wntown-disney/

A brief summary from WDWSource:

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Keep in mind that this is only a rumor so far but there are some loud rumblings of Downtown Disney getting a major face lift. A year or so ago, Disney announced plans to change Downtown Disney into Hyperion Wharf. It seems as though those plans have fallen through. The new rumor making the rounds is Downtown Disney being renamed ‘Disney Springs’. Within ‘Disney Springs’ will be 6 neighborhood areas.

The Gateway – Main entrance into ‘Disney Springs’. Will also feature a 5 story parking garage.

The Town Center – This area will feature many new and unique shops.

The Springs – This will be a tranquil area along the water near where Pleasure Island currently resides.

The Landing – This would be where Pleasure Island is now. The area would feature lots of new restaurants, bars, retail shops, and an amphitheater on the water next to Paradiso 37.

The Westside – Most of the area would remain the same. Planet Hollywood would be changed into a place called ‘The Observatory’ and Starbucks will replace the Wetzel’s Pretzels.

The Market Place – The only real change here would be the bus pick up and drop off area being turned into 2 new retail buildings and a bridge connecting to Saratoga Springs.

So there you have it! Keep in mind nothing official has been announced by Disney. I really feel this is needed at Downtown Disney. I kind of find it hard to believe that a 5 story parking garage would be put smack dab in the front of ‘Disney Springs’. I assume if they did do it, maybe a huge light-up sign and some decor would be on it so it wasn’t such an eye sore. I would be interested to hear what everyone thinks about this. Do you like it? Hate it? Have any other ideas how to revitalize Downtown Disney? Lets hear it in the comments section!

Actually, I was at DTD last night.

MinnieLovesMickey · 02-16-2013, 05:48 PM

I'm actually all for the parking garage. It would nice to not have to drive around for 15-20 minutes looking for a parking spot.

Crystal824 · 02-16-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MinnieLovesMickey

I'm actually all for the parking garage. It would nice to not have to drive around for 15-20 minutes looking for a parking spot.

Agreed.

Mad Hattered · 02-16-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MinnieLovesMickey

I'm actually all for the parking garage. It would nice to not have to drive around for 15-20 minutes looking for a parking spot.

And with that comes trying to get out of a 5 story parking garage.

ftballfan7 · 02-16-2013, 07:36 PM

They could alleviate some of the parking issues if they would disallow the use of Disneybusses by those who are not staying on property.

MoonFaerie · 02-16-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Hattered

And with that comes trying to get out of a 5 story parking garage.

I do that 5 days a week. In a properly designed garage, it's really no big deal.

ChristusG · 02-16-2013, 08:07 PM

All I know is that on one particularly busy evening, I drove around DTD for 45 MINUTES looking for a parking spot. I was so irritated LOL. I'd be all over a parking garage! They need it.

stindall · 02-16-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonFaerie

I do that 5 days a week. In a properly designed garage, it's really no big deal.

I don't park in one as often as you but we do a decent amount and it's never a big issue.

chicagoshannon · 02-16-2013, 09:05 PM

I would love a parking garage!

JDUCKY · 02-16-2013, 09:14 PM

Parking garage???? Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!

Micca · 02-16-2013, 09:36 PM

The area definitely needs some work. Parts of DTD are like an abandoned mall(because that's essentially what it is). It was such a vibrant place at one time (remember New Year's Eve every night?). I used to love visiting the shops that were in the section by the nightclubs because I could find Disney merch I hadn't seen anywhere else on property.

A parking garage is a great idea, but I really like the Downtown Disney name. Would kinda hate to see that go.

angelmichelle · 02-16-2013, 09:47 PM

I dislike the new name... what's wrong with Downtown Disney?

tcherjen · 02-17-2013, 08:40 AM

I love DTD, so any changes would be neat to see!

newdeal · 02-17-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ftballfan7

They could alleviate some of the parking issues if they would disallow the use of Disneybusses by those who are not staying on property.

Magicbands to get on the bus will come at some point

My 2 princesses · 02-17-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tcherjen

I love DTD, so any changes would be neat to see!

I agree. Will always be DTD to me!

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Micca You gotta love a great plan like that Will be spending some time with George Harrison I have known whack-a-doodles in my day Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mostly the basement Posts: 19,067	The area definitely needs some work. Parts of DTD are like an abandoned mall(because that's essentially what it is). It was such a vibrant place at one time (remember New Year's Eve every night?). I used to love visiting the shops that were in the section by the nightclubs because I could find Disney merch I hadn't seen anywhere else on property. A parking garage is a great idea, but I really like the Downtown Disney name. Would kinda hate to see that go.

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