More than a decade after Disney Springs officially replaced Downtown Disney, Walt Disney World is preparing another collection of changes across the popular shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.
New construction permits have been filed for several locations around Disney Springs, covering restaurants, retailers, and an important pedestrian bridge.
Disney hasn’t announced another massive transformation comparable to the project that created Disney Springs. However, the filings show that the district is continuing to evolve roughly 11 years after the Disney Springs name officially arrived.
Disney Springs Is Changing Again
Disney filed seven permits connected to Disney Springs, with much of the upcoming work concentrated around The Landing and Town Center.
The permits describe the projects as “General Construction” and list Buena Vista Construction Company as the contractor.
Disney’s Facility Asset Management team filed the permits, which could point toward maintenance and refurbishment work rather than complete replacements of the businesses involved.
However, Disney hasn’t revealed specific details yet.
Among the locations included are some of the most recognizable names at Disney Springs: The BOATHOUSE, Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, Paddlefish, The LEGO Store, UNIQLO, and Happy Hound Kiosk.
That puts everything from major restaurants to retail locations on Disney’s upcoming construction list.
Disney Could Change How Guests Move Around
Perhaps the most interesting project doesn’t involve a restaurant or store at all.
Disney also filed a permit for the pedestrian bridge crossing the lagoon between the Marketplace and Town Center.
The bridge sits near The LEGO Store and provides guests with a useful shortcut toward the Rainforest Cafe side of the property.
Disney hasn’t confirmed a closure, but construction could eventually affect access to the bridge. If Disney needs to close it temporarily, guests would have to use alternate walking routes between portions of Disney Springs.
No construction dates have been announced.
11 Years After Downtown Disney’s Replacement
The timing provides some interesting perspective.
The Disney Springs name officially replaced Downtown Disney in 2015, while the larger transformation continued afterward as Disney opened Town Center and other additions.
Now, roughly 11 years later, many parts of the reinvented district aren’t particularly new anymore.
Restaurants, stores, walkways, bridges, and other infrastructure eventually require maintenance and upgrades, and these permits suggest Disney is preparing to address several locations.
The permits expire on September 21, 2027, although that doesn’t mean each project will take that long.
Disney could complete some work quickly or without major guest disruptions.
For now, there’s no indication that Disney Springs itself is heading for another complete overhaul. Instead, Disney appears to be making updates across several established locations.
Still, after 11 years, another wave of changes is officially on the way—and guests may begin noticing the first signs of construction soon.
