west side News & Updates

House of Blues Orlando Restaurant and Bar at Disney Springs Launches Weekly Bayou Brunch

July 10, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

House of Blues Orlando at Disney World's Disney Springs is launching Bayou Brunch, a new weekend brunch event guaranteed to rock your taste buds... and your soul, with a Southern-inspired menu and live music! Get all the details here.

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Opening Date Announced for NBA Experience at Disney Springs!

March 25, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

Mickey Mouse made a surprise on-court appearance at the Orlando Magic – Philadelphia 76ers March 25 basketball game at Amway Center in Orlando to announce when the NBA Experience, a brand-new destination coming to Disney Springs, will officially open. Read on to learn the details!

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NBA Experience to Open at Disney Springs Summer 2019; New Details Released

December 19, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

When the new NBA Experience at Disney Springs opens in summer 2019, it will feature a number of hands-on activities to immerse guests in the world of professional basketball. Here's a look at the dozen or so activities the new venue will offer.

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Coming in 2019: City Works Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs

October 10, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

City Works Eatery & Pour House, a restaurant and bar known for craft beers from local breweries and around the world, plans to open its eighth location in Disney Springs West Side in the summer of 2019.

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May 12 Grand Opening for New Disney Springs Store DisneyStyle

May 9, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

DisneyStyle, the newest merchandise location to open at Disney Springs West Side, celebrated its grand opening on May 12. The shop, which is located on the corner between AMC Theatres and Star Wars Galactic Outpost, showcases an assortment of products inspired by beloved Disney Parks attractions and Disney characters.

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Aerial Tour of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World

March 10, 2017 by Scott Thomas

Back in January, I posted a Disney Pic of the Week of an aerial photograph I took of what was then called Downtown Disney from the Characters in Flight Balloon ride. At the time, I said I had been trying to go on the ride to get new photos of Disney Springs. Third time was … Continue reading "Aerial Tour of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World"

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La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil Takes Final Bow Dec. 31

March 3, 2017 by Debra Martin Koma

After 19 years of dazzling more than 10 million guests with breathtaking acrobatics and stunning choreography, La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil will give its final performance at Disney Springs on Dec. 31.

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Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt is fun, free game at Disney Springs

December 15, 2016 by AllEars

Building on the popularity of various types of scavenger hunts throughout its theme parks, Walt Disney World has introduced a new such game at Disney Springs for the holidays. Through Jan. 8, guests can play Stitch's Holiday Gift Hunt.

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From Black Lake to Disney Springs

November 2, 2016 by Gary Cruise

A long, long time ago there was a quiet, tranquil pond outside the sleepy little Florida village of Vineland. The pond was called Black Lake; it was surrounded by struggling vineyards which gave the nearby village its name, some mature orange groves, a few old cherry orchards and swamps. Lots and lots of swamps! Farming … Continue reading "From Black Lake to Disney Springs"

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