When it comes to shopping and dining at Disney World, Disney Springs is the place to be!

Disney Springs is always evolving each year. Offering a ton of shopping, dining, and entertainment without the requirement of a theme park ticket, Disney Springs has been and will continue to be a hotspot for Disney World guests. New menus and stores pop up all the time, so there’s a ton to keep track of, especially if you’re looking to visit in 2025.

If your next visit to Disney Springs will be your first, everything about this district will be new to you. However, returnees should expect to see some notable changes in 2025.

New Happy Hours

Finding happy hours around Disney Springs won’t be new in 2025. Happy Hour spots are a dime a dozen at this Disney location and some of our favorites can be found at restaurants like House of Blues, Jaleo, and Paradiso 37. However, two new happy hours were recently introduced and will carry into 2025.

The Edison launched a new happy hour featuring afternoon cocktails and shareable bites for lower prices from 3PM to 6PM Sunday through Friday.

Similarly, eet by Maneet Chauhan introduced a new Cheese Quesadilla for $7.95 from 2PM to 5PM daily. The quesadilla is filled with Indian pico and comes with a side of Raita (a yogurt dip mixed with Indian spices). This happy-hour quesadilla is an affordable option and we think it’s good enough to warrant a try!

New Shops

Disney keeps burning through our wallets and we can’t help but oblige! Spending at Disney World is going to get even easier in 2025 with the opening of some new shops.

Town Center used to have a store called Ever After Jewelry Co. that sold Disney jewelry and designer bags. We say was because it got a total makeover and is now called Disney Ever After. You’ll find Disney character-inspired Loungefly bags, Minnie ears, and even some Lug bags. This spot is also where you can create your own headband with Disney characters. Mix and match and create the headband of your dreams!

Staying in Town Center, Vineyard Vines opened earlier this year and offers clothing and accessories for men, women, children, and pets.

A New Bus

Earlier this year a new bus route called Link311 began taking guests to and from Orlando International Airport and over to Disney Springs for only $2 each way.

The bus comes every 30 minutes daily from 5AM to 11PM and does pickups and dropoffs on the West Side of Disney Springs. We tried it out and found it has plenty of seats and standing room in addition to being wheelchair accessible, but found there isn’t a ton of storage space and you’ll need to hold your suitcase on your lap if it gets crowded.

There’s also free wifi available onboard, but no outlets to charge your devices, and credit cards AREN’T allowed, so plan on using the Lynx Paw Pass or cash. The biggest issue we ran into, however, is the inability to take your luggage with you from Disney Springs onto a Disney World bus.

Disney World buses going to the hotels don’t allow you to board with luggage so you’ll be forced to take a rideshare if you have too much. Therefore, we really recommend the bus system if you’re traveling light, within walking distance of your hotel, or are cool with getting a rideshare after you arrive.

A New Bar

Things have been pretty quiet on the Disney Springs restaurant front regarding expansion recently. However, Paddy’s Bar is expected to open in the near future.

This bar will be an addition to the Raglan Road complex and will be situated in front of the Shop for Ireland gift store. This tiny space will only seat six-to-eight at a time and you’ll be able to order from a limited menu of drinks. According to Disney, this menu will feature “the very best of Irish draft beers along with locally commissioned craft beers – plus [Paddy’s Bar’s] unique array of Irish cocktails.”

New Closures

Now we get to the not-so-fun part…closures.

On January 1st, 2024, the Alex and Ani closed without any notice, following a trend of mass closures of physical stores for the brand around the country — including the company’s headquarters in Rhode Island.

The Art of Shaving store closed right after despite being a Disney Springs staple for a decade. There has yet to be a replacement for this space announced.

The Sanuk store also closed its doors in August and also has no announced replacement.

We also saw Star Wars Trading Post in Disney Springs close in October.  This shop was one of the few places that carried Legacy Lightsabers outside of the parks, but you can still visit a Star Wars-themed store at Disney Springs called Star Wars Galactic Outpost over on the West side.

Disney Dreams That Soar was a free drone show at Disney Springs that took place over Lake Buena Vista and premiered May 24th, 2024. However, it ended too soon on September 2nd, 2024. Disney’s foray into drone shows has been a welcome experience and we hope to see this show return in some capacity. We’re digging the drone shows, Disney!

As we previously mentioned, Disney Springs is always evolving. Keep an eye out for pop-up shops, new art installations, seasonal treats, performances, and so much more! We have reporters visiting Disney Springs daily, so be sure to stay tuned right here at the Disney Food Blog for all the latest news, tips, reviews, and more!

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What have been some of your favorite Disney Springs changes over the years? Let us know in the comments!