PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 3/14/17 (The Edison, The Polite Pig, Hundreds of New Items, Etc.)
Our latest photo report brings us to Disney Springs to see the latest progress on some construction projects, as well as a look at hundreds of new merchandise items recently released. Let’s dive right on in…
Welcome to Disney Springs
Work continues on The Edison in The Landing area.
Regardless what is going inside, I’m already a fan of the exterior of the building.
The AMC is all decked out for the release of Beauty and the Beast this week.
There is a photo-op for guests located just outside of the Dine-In Theater area.
The Mighty Festival is taking place this week at Raglan Road in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Work continues on Wine Bar George, which is supposed to open this year.
A few of the trashcans around Disney Springs have started to get these big, metal icons attached to them.
Pretty nice, huh?
I love the “stained glass” Goofy’s Candy Co. sign that’s on one side of the store,. but the other entrances still have the old, ugly signs…
New Things to Buy
The Wonderful World of Memories store is now just full of 2017 merchandise.
They also have some items from when they were a scrapbooking and stationery store, but not much.
A new Woody ornament for sale at Disney Days of Christmas.
Disney theme park merchandise has also created their own MARVEL ornaments now. They are heavy and made of metal (and very nice), but $25 each.
The Belle Beauty and the Beast MagicBand 2 is now for sale all around the resort.
A Frozen Ever After opens edition logo pin was finally released.
Some other new open edition pins…
Some Disney Princesses now have light-up dress play sets for $19.99. Elsa and Belle are available.
Marketplace Co-Op
Inside the Wonderground Gallery at Marketplace Co-Op, there is now this awesome ceramic coaster set for sale, $24.99.
This plastic plate ware can be found nearby at the Centerpiece store inside Marketplace Co-Op.
There is also a new Minnie Mouse collection.
Some of the Never Land collection of items has arrived here as well.
How awesome is this throw blanket?
A shot glass, to “toothpick holder”, as Disney calls them… It’s $9.99.
The lantern spotted a few pics above features the Castle on it. It retails for $29.99.
I still am in need of this Monorail toiletry bag in the TAG shop.
A pretty brilliant item for sure.
Some new Wonderground Gallery art and items for sale in the center of the store.
The Adventurer’s Club mug previewed months ago was finally released. It retails for $17.99.
For those who don’t know, this was once a club at Pleasure Island. For those who don’t know, Pleasure Island was an area of Downtown Disney with night clubs. For thoise who don’t know, Downtown Disney was what Disney Springs used to be.
A new Hollywood Tower Hotel shirt from Twenty-Eight and Main.
There is also a new Haunted Mansion-related hoodie.
The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad mug was released as well.
A few weeks old now, but there is also an Enchanted Tiki Room glass for sale.
As well as Shrunken Ned, a favorite from Disneyland.
A set of cardboard coasters can also be found, $14.99 for 24. I don’t understand buying coasters that are ruined after one use for this much money.
An awesome Wonderground Gallery Main Street Electrical Parade phone case is available at D-Tech on Demand at Marketplace Co-Op.
PhotoPass Studio
The PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs is actively marketing the new Princess Storybooks you can have made.
Apparently, you can also get buttons and magnets with photos made here now.
A World of NEW Disney Items
Moving on to World of Disney, we find many more new items here, including this awesome Disneyland park map throw.
An awesome new coin tray for sale.
Several of the new Twenty-Eight and Main items were available here as well
PHOTOS: Preview Amazing New Mugs Coming Soon to Disney Parks
It seems like we have been finding new mugs around Walt Disney World every time we do one of out photo reports. Well, Disney isn’t done yet. Today, they offered a sneak preview of even more new mugs coming soon to Disney Parks.
Several mugs of various shapes and sizes make up the “Mickey’s Really Swell Coffee” collection. These mugs include stylized images of Mickey and Minnie Mouse enjoying an afternoon together. The four mugs with geometric patterns look like they were transported directly from the 1960s, while newlyweds will be delighted to find new “Mr” and “Mrs” mugs.
New character mugs include Humphrey the Bear, Kronk from Disney’s “The Emperor’s New Groove,” and the Fairy Godmother from Walt Disney’s “Cinderella.”
Disney is also releasing a double-sided mug inspired by the Mayor from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The Mayor’s removable hat is made from silicone. The Mr. Potato Head mug is inspired by the Toy Story Mania attraction.
Two new mugs from the Twenty Eight & Main Collection are on the way: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the Adventurer’s Club.
Joe Hogarty’s 7/25/13 Disney Springs Construction Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty headed to Downtown Disney to check out the latest progress on the Disney Springs project and found quite a bit going on, so let’s take a look:
Heading into what is now still Pleasure Island
We expect concept art to go on these walls soon, but for now it is just Downtown Disney artwork
The Comedy Warehouse is now currently being demolished
Reminds me of DCA during the overhaul
Plenty of construction materials out on the Rock ‘N’ Roll Beach Clob/Motion plot
Walls up around what was Curl and Apricot Lane
The Mannequins building will remain
Walls up on the back of the building
Not much to see yet
The Adventurer’s Club building will remain as part of The Landing
A look across at what was Comedy Warehouse
They are also working on the shoreline on the West Side right now
There might be a new bridge coming…
A look at the wreckage of Comedy Warehouse
Goodbye…
They may keep the large building back there, but it is unknown at this time
Adventurer’s Club & BET Soundstage Coming Down as Hyperion Wharf Goes Up
That’s right, the Adventurer’s Club and the BET Soundstage buildings are about to come down at the former Pleasure Island. But what will be replacing them? For now, just grass:
“Seed & Mulch”, the same that can currently be found on the plots that were Rock ‘N’ Roll Beach Club and Motion. Now a new patch of grass will appear temporarily at the other side of the island. Fans of Comedy Warehouse will be happy to know that the building will remain in-tact and is labeled as a “Future Entertainment Parcel”.
You may recognize the photo above as the plaza and small elevated stage between Portobello and Fulton’s. Thankfully, this area is getting a new look as well:
A good portion of this project has already been completed (namely, the new bridge to Marketplace), but there is still a bit to go.
This layout shows the new park area on the waterfront between Paradiso 37 and the former Rock ‘N’ Roll Beach Club, as well as the new path that will allow guests to walk past the left side of Portobello directly into the heart of the island. Let’s take a closer look at the new park:
Expect to see much of this work begin very soon. The entire document with these plans can be found at this link. Stay tuned to WDW News Today as we keep you updated on the transition from Pleasure Island to Hyperion Wharf!
Taylor Martina’s 4/15/11 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Taylor Martina visited the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Downtown Disney on Friday and has a number of newsworthy photos from his trip to share with us:
it’s finally exciting to watch Fantasyland progress, as we can now see details beginning to emerge!
Tom Corless’ 2/25-2/28/10 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless took a trip down to the Walt Disney World Resort to cover the re-opening of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and has a number of newsworthy photos from all over WDW to share:
Time to take the field
Matt Paul’s 4/22/09 WDW Report
Matt Paul spent a wonderful Earth Day 2009 at the Walt Disney World Resort and has plenty of pictures to share with us:
“Celebrate Parking!”
Some new flags outside of Animal Kingdom
Clarification: Adventurer’s Club Open!
Our own Jose Castillo was at Pleasure Island this evening, and reports that the Adventurer’s Club was open for business! Jose went inside and has several photos of the fully-operational club, and reports that shows were going on in the library.
Edit: Jose was able to clarify this morning with cast members at PI that the reason the Adventurer’s Club was open was for a pseudo-private party for the Walt Disney World Half-Marathon. This was not a typical Adventurer’s Club private party, as the general public was indeed permitted, invited, and encouraged to enter, but it was a 21+ party being held primarily for marathon participants, family, and friends. Disney requested that no photos be posted due to the event’s “private” nature. We apologize to anyone if we raised your hopes for a reopening, but indeed the fact that a fully-functioning Adventurer’s Club opened last night is certainly significant in and of itself, since the club is completely intact and Disney could reopen it at any time if they so choose.