The city had envisioned a hotel on the site during planning, and only one team submitted a response to the city’s request for proposals. The city plan shows a hotel with parking flanking each side of Seneff Arts Center Plaza, where the city plans to host more outdoor concerts, like the Sheryl Crow concert in front of the New Performing Arts Center, which was held during opening week last fall. Hotel guests on the outdoor terraces of these future developments could watch conce

Drawing inspiration from Florida’s waterfront towns and natural beauty, the re-imagining of Downtown Disney as Disney Springs will include five outdoor neighborhoods interconnected by a flowing spring and vibrant lakefront. In addition to a new gateway with a signature water tower and grand entry, the destination will be reoriented around a new focal point: The Springs, a unique place at the heart of the property for guests to explore their options to shop, dine and be entert

Downtown Disney is undergoing a multi-year transformation, representing the largest expansion in its history. The renamed Disney Springs will double the number of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, and feature an eclectic and contemporary mix from Disney and other noteworthy brands. This will be the first time that the shopping and entertainment complex will feature a single theme and storyline.  The theme celebrates Florida’s unique waterfront communities that h