Disney Springs
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Jan- 2026 -22 January
Disney Springs Just Lost Another Store and the Closure Trend Is Growing
If you're keeping track of Disney Springs closures at this point, you're going to need a spreadsheet, since the list keeps getting longer. Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers in the Marketplace just shut down for what Disney is calling a “quick refresh,” which means yet another familiar storefront is now inaccessible to guests for an undetermined amount of time. What Actually Closed Cryst
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21 January
Guests Won’t Recognize Disney Springs After What’s Happening in 2026
Disney Springs is going through some absolutely massive changes right now, and if you haven't been paying attention, you're going to show up for your next trip and wonder what the hell happened to half the stores you remember. Some of this is good news. Some of it is brutal. All of it means Disney Springs won't look or feel the same as it did even six months ago. Level99 Is Taking Over the Cursed
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20 January
Disney World Bar Patron Charged With Trespassing After Throwing Tantrum
A New Jersey tourist's night out at Disney Springs went completely off the rails last month, and now he's facing criminal charges after allegedly throwing a massive tantrum when restaurant staff decided he'd had enough to drink. This is the kind of mess that shatters the Disney bubble real quick. The Meltdown at The Polite Pig Stephen DiGiovanna, a 61-year-old from New Jersey, is now dealing with
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19 January
Two Endangered Missing Persons Reported at Disney World on January 19
Walt Disney World Resort became the site of two endangered missing person investigations on Monday, with law enforcement responding to separate incidents at Disney Springs just hours apart. First Afternoon Emergency Call at Disney Springs The first endangered missing person report came through at 1:08 p.m. on Monday. Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime documented the law enforcement respons
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18 January
Disney Springs Loses Multiple Locations as National Retail Shutdown Expands
If you’ve walked through Disney Springs recently and felt like something was missing, you’re not imagining it. Over the last two years, multiple storefronts have permanently closed, subtly reshaping the shopping district in ways that are becoming harder to ignore. Some closures came quietly. Others arrived suddenly. And one, in particular, ties directly to a growing national retail shutdown that’s
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17 January
Permanent Closure Expected for Yet Another Disney Springs Location
Another change is quietly unfolding at Disney Springs, the shopping and dining district that anchors Walt Disney World Resort’s retail offerings. Reimagined from Downtown Disney into a more upscale destination, the area has seen constant turnover alongside its expansion. Now, another retailer is preparing to exit. Francesca's Joins a Growing List of Closures The Francesca’s location at Disney Spri
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17 January
Ramen Cooking Competition Sold Out at Disney With Orlando Local Chefs
If you're just now hearing about Ramen Rumble and thinking you'll grab tickets for the February event at Disney Springs, we have bad news. The entire thing is sold out. Completely. Both sessions and all ticket tiers are gone. Ramen Rumble 8: Battle of the Champions at Morimoto Asia on February 2, 2026, is officially at capacity, and unless you already have your tickets, you'll have to wait until n
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16 January
Five Years Later, a Surprising New Chapter Emerges Near Gideon’s Bakehouse
Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney World is finally getting the update millions have been waiting for, and it's set to arrive sooner than you think. Gideon’s Bakehouse To Get Massive Update, New Location, and More Options For many guests, Walt Disney World isn’t just about attractions—it’s about rituals. The smell of Main Street, U.S.A. popcorn. The first glimpse of Cinderella Castle. And, for thousands
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16 January
Disney Springs Store Is Partially Closed, and the Timing Is Brutal
Disney Springs guests walking through the Town Center area are getting hit with an unexpected surprise right now. Fit2Run, the specialty running store tucked in the enclosed walkway between Planet Hollywood and the Welcome Center, has half of its retail space completely walled off for construction. And the timing of this partial shutdown could not be worse. Half the Store Is Just Gone Fit2Run's Di
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15 January
Gideon’s Bakehouse About to Spill Major Disney Springs Tea This Friday
Gideon's Bakehouse, known for its hefty cookies and long lines at Disney Springs, just shared a vague Instagram post announcing big news this Friday. Given recent events at Disney Springs, speculation is high about what they'll reveal. The Evidence Is Literally on Display The former Art of Shaving location at Disney Springs, near Gideon's Bakehouse, is undergoing a transformation. Window graphics
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