The Town Center construction

[EthanMagicBands]

AGREE. What is the Trophy Room? Caught my interest but IDK what it is. But yes, Town center is very pretty, very nice, very large, and very mainstream retail.

All I know is that it's some kind of sports-themed store owned by Michael Jordan's son. It will have a bunch of memorabilia on display, and I'm assuming merchandise for sale as well: http://www.trophyroomstore.com. Opens on May 23rd.

 

[wdwmagic]

Here is a walk-through of the Town Center

 

[Sonconato]

Here is a walk-through of the Town Center

Thanks for posting the video. We haven't gone to Disney Springs for quite some time since it's been such a maze. What you see in the video looks great! This might explain why the MK wasn't as busy as it usually is on a Saturday night. Most probably wanted to be "the first" to go to the Towne Center opening.

 

[ToInfinityAndBeyond]

Oh, man guys. I'm here today and I have to say, the town center looks incredible. Naysayers can pound sand. This expansion is beautiful. There are also some great new places to get sweet treats and good eats.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Here is a walk-through of the Town Center

Watching this video I can't get over how BIG this expansion is. Looking at still photos from certain angles doesn't give you a sense of how spread out everything is. This video does, and not everything is open yet.

It all looks so much nicer than what's left of DTD. West Side pales in comparison in terms of overall appearance.

 

[EthanMagicBands]

Watching this video I can't get over how BIG this expansion is. Looking at still photos from certain angles doesn't give you a sense of how spread out everything is. This video does, and not everything is open yet.

It all looks so much nicer than what's left of DTD. West Side pales in comparison in terms of overall appearance.

Oh it's HUGE. I live 10 minutes from here and was surprised at how expansive it felt. I guess I didn't really think about how big that former parking lot actually was. They used the space extremely well.

I agree, the West Side is looking a little 90's-ish compared to the rest of Disney Springs. Maybe that will change with the closure and change of Disney Quest and the rumored closures of Bongos and Wolfgang Puck into something new.

 

[wogwog]

Good to see Disney is able to maintain outrageous food prices even outside the parks.

 

[EthanMagicBands]

Good to see Disney is able to maintain outrageous food prices even outside the parks.

Really the burger prices aren't that bad. From what I hear they are quiet good and aren't any more expensive than say Red Robin. Everything else though (drinks, kids meal, fries) are stupid prices.

 

[G00fyDad]

Good to see Disney is able to maintain outrageous food prices even outside the parks.

This isn't a McDonalds. This is on par with places like Burgerhaus in Indianapolis, IN and other nicer establishments. Of course the burgers are going to be a bit more pricey. It isn't fast food.

 

[EthanMagicBands]

And btw, it isn't Disney that is charging this.

D-LUXE Burger is actually owned and run by Disney as far as I understand it. See the Disney Dining Plan symbols on the menu and Disney copyright in the lower right corner?

Simliar to Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar.

 

[G00fyDad]

D-LUXE Burger is actually owned and run by Disney as far as I understand it. See the Disney Dining Plan symbols on the menu and Disney copyright in the lower right corner?

Simliar to Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar.

I stand corrected on that point. It is in fact owned and operated by Disney. I could have sworn I have been to a D-Luxe burger somewhere else before. Must have been something similar. I still stand by the other comments though regarding the prices.

 

[halltd]

I could have sworn I have been to a D-Luxe burger somewhere else before.

There is a Deluxe Burger and also a Delux Burger elsewhere.

http://www.deluxeburger.com/
http://www.deluxburger.com/

 

[G00fyDad]

There is a Deluxe Burger and also a Delux Burger elsewhere.

http://www.deluxeburger.com/
http://www.deluxburger.com/

That's probably what it was then.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I stand corrected on that point. It is in fact owned and operated by Disney. I could have sworn I have been to a D-Luxe burger somewhere else before. Must have been something similar. I still stand by the other comments though regarding the prices.

Agreed. Especially since the burgers are apparently quite good. Those fry and float prices are absurd though. Shake prices are perhaps reasonable if it is high-quality gelato, though it probably isn't.

I would imagine most families could just share a large fry.

Didn't I see the burger and fry combo at Pecos Bill is now $16? That makes this look quite reasonable for the quality.

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

Looks like a great addition. I know many on here weren't fans of the outdoor mall and most will admit its not a must see by any stretch of the imagination for most people, however it is a nice addition and keeps people on property which is their main goal. The town center could really use more sit down restaurants and more variety of stores though imo.

 

[G00fyDad]

While I am against most of the stores that have moved in (although I do now understand the reasoning) I am still blown away by the level TDO has taken this project. Yes, I know that I should have expected it by the artist renderings, but this is just truly amazing looking. I can;t wait to get down there now.

 

[wdwmagic]

Looks like a great addition. I know many on here weren't fans of the outdoor mall and most will admit its not a must see by any stretch of the imagination for most people, however it is a nice addition and keeps people on property which is their main goal. The town center could really use more sit down restaurants and more variety of stores though imo.

It is a very short walk to The Landing, which is where the high end restaurants are. I think the balance is right.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Sunday, May 15, @wdwmagic photos and the video walkthrough are outstanding. Here are a few additions (with commentary) of other details.

Two views from the second story of Zara. The Welcome Center (Guest Relations) is the building on the left with the wraparound porch.

The archway on the right will be a pedestrian entrance from the Disney bus terminal when it opens in early June.

Here is the main façade of Town Center as the Disney buses enter on the curved road on the left. The entrance archway (not open yet) is in the center of the photo. The new Disney bus terminal is not open yet. Maps say early June. For now, the Marketplace bus terminal is still operational "thru early June."

The inside of the Welcome Center or Guest Relations. Access was restricted at the doors by cast members asking guests if they "required any services offered by Guest Relations." The rocking chairs on the wraparound porch are a welcome rest area, with plenty of outlets for charging mobile devices.

Here is one of six paintings in the Welcome Center depicting the timeline history of Disney Springs. This is the final in the series showing the elevated train track at the West Side. The period is "1950" which was the "Expo" and centennial (1850-1950) celebration for Disney Springs. Other locations around Town Center also mention this centennial celebration, one of which is artwork in the back dining room of D-Luxe Burger.

Artwork on back wall of the shops at The Landing, facing the Springs.

This artwork in progress is on the back wall of Homecoming - Florida Kitchen and Shine Bar.

The West Side Valet stand at the entrance to the Orange garage is open.

Entrance to Under Armour.

Second floor of Under Armour, with leather seating for trying on shoes.

 

[ToTBellHop]

It is a very short walk to The Landing, which is where the high end restaurants are. I think the balance is right.

And we still have sit downs from Art Smith and Rick Bayless coming. They are both phenomenal chefs.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

It looks great...Now what about the bus lot area and what is planned for the Marketplace bus lot more stores?