Disney Springs tenant watch

[Next Big Thing]

I really feel like these restaurants are going to cater to conventioneers and locals most. Tourists will obviously play a decent role, but I also think they want to keep these places fairly classy and they want to avoid the DDP as much as possible.

 

[mechurchlady]

Apex by Sunglasses Hut
Permit was pulled for Sun Shades to install a marquee sign. Still out of Sunglass hut.

 

[71jason]

I really feel like these restaurants are going to cater to conventioneers and locals most. Tourists will obviously play a decent role, but I also think they want to keep these places fairly classy and they want to avoid the DDP as much as possible.

I think more convention-goers than locals, although perhaps counting on a secondary "after-hours" market off CMs over 21. Bluntly, most locals who can afford these places are far more inclined to go to Sand Lake Road or Millenia. Due to traffic and the perceived crowd (it's not like PI had strollers in the bars--it was enough you couldn't walk to the bar without getting hit by one).

That said, I-Drive is stepping up its game, and Sand Lake isn't really going anywhere. It's a highly competitive market for convention goers and while DS will have the Disney name and buses back to resorts at 2:00 a.m., I agree these places will have to maintain the standards they would be expected to uphold in NYC or Las Vegas.

 

[The Disney Kid]

I expect Portabello to have to step up their game as well.

Here's hoping. I was a little disappointed in the place.

 

[RandomPrincess]

Anyone else seeing rumors that Fulton's is changing from straight up seafood to a New Orleans menu? A TA posted the rumor on another board.

 

[71jason]

Anyone else seeing rumors that Fulton's is changing from straight up seafood to a New Orleans menu? A TA posted the rumor on another board.

Also said going from 2 credits to one. Does make sense.

 

[RandomPrincess]

Also said going from 2 credits to one. Does make sense.

I hope it's true - and good! I will be eating there on my next trip if they go this route.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Anyone else seeing rumors that Fulton's is changing from straight up seafood to a New Orleans menu? A TA posted the rumor on another board.

Makes sense, as a New Orleans menu would present a tie-in with "The Princess and the Frog" movie, and the river boat venue is already a New Orleans theme. Then it wouldn't compete directly with The Boathouse.

 

[Kman101]

I could myself going out of my way to try Fulton's if they did that.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

If Fulton's does convert they could have a strong tie in with Brennan's.

 

[SnarkyMonkey]

If Fulton's does that, I will totally have to eat there!

 

[wdwmagic]

Find out which stores will soon be opening in the first phase of Disney Springs at The Landing

 

[mechurchlady]

Apex, Art of Shaving, and Chapel hats are open. Sanuk opens on Tuesday! We were right!

 

[danlb_2000]

A Permit was filed today for Disney Springs with an owner of "Vivoli Orlando,LLC". The location is CO6.2. I don't have this exact number on my map, but CO6 is attached to Raglan Road.

 

[Angry Warlock]

A Permit was filed today for Disney Springs with an owner of "Vivoli Orlando,LLC". The location is CO6.2. I don't have this exact number on my map, but CO6 is attached to Raglan Road.

I reckon thats an Ice cream vendor.

 

[danlb_2000]

I reckon thats an Ice cream vendor.

It's a small location, so that would make sense.

 

[danlb_2000]

Permit today for the Erwin Pearl jewelry store.

1600 E Buena Vists Dr, C08.2A - Tenant Buildout (Erwin Pearl Retail)

 

[zulemara]

yyaawwwnnn so bold and new

 

[danlb_2000]

yyaawwwnnn so bold and new

What kind of stores would you like to see at DS?

 

[Mouse Detective]

What kind of stores would you like to see at DS?

Would be nice to be able to buy a hat while I'm at Downtown Disney. And maybe some razor blades.