You’ve probably heard the rumors brewing, but this is the first time that we’ve heard details about changes that may be planned for Downtown Disney Orlando!! Please note that all of this is subject to change (and probably WILL!).

What’s the Latest?

Along with a new name (Disney Springs), parking garage (thank goodness!), and the re-imagining of Planet Hollywood, new restaurants and shops are now being named in these rumors!

A new “district,” which is being called the Town Center, may part of the proposed plan. Pleasure Island could be known as The Landing, and the Marketplace may return to its roots — The Village Marketplace. Only the West Side area would retain its current label in this structure.

Part of the remodel could bring a two-story entertainment area similar to City Walk at Universal Studios.

Possible New Restaurants?

This photo from Save Pleasure Island showcases a few possible options.

We can’t wait for more details to emerge, but of course we’re pretty excited about the possible addition of a Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, which we LOVE in Disneyland.

Here a few other options that are apparently on the block for Disney World’s “Disney Springs:”

• Planet Hollywood would become The Observatory.
• Disney Character Dining (TBD)
• Disney Burger (TBD)
• Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
• Wine Bar (TBD)
• The Edison
• Disney Bakery (TBD)
• Food Truck
• Powell’s Sweet Shoppe
• Italian Restaurant (TBD)
• Argo Tea

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