Disney Springs has become quite the subject of controversy for the past few years, with some outspoken fans saying this re-imagined shopping district has become too much like an outlet mall and isn’t really keeping with the “spirit” of the former Downtown Disney district any more. However, no matter how you feel about the changing face of this location, in the three years since this shopping district officially re-opened, Disney has been making a lot of changes, opening new stores, offering great deals, and even hosting some character-based events.
This month, a new “Disney” touch comes to the West Side, a popular NYC treat stop is announced for Disney Springs, plus the NBA Experience begins offering free admission for certain guests…
New “Instagram Wall” featuring Orange Bird debuts on the West Side
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One of the big criticisms many had of Disney Springs when it first re-opened was that there wasn’t a lot of “Disney” iconography inside this reimagined shopping District. However, it looks like Disney may be listening to this criticism, as they have debuted a new “Instagram” wall on the West Side of Disney Springs (on backside of Raglan Road, across from Terralina Crafted Italian restaurant) featuring none other than the Orange Bird!
Ample Hills Creamery coming to Disney Springs
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The Ample Hills Creamery is a true hidden gem at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, offering a taste of one of New York City’s most famous establishments right in the heart of Walt Disney World. And though this location was previously the only Ample Hills location in Central Florida, Disney has announced that a second location will be opening on Disney Springs’ West Side in the near future, making it even easier to get a scoop of their world famous PB Wins The Cup or Nona D’s Oatmeal Lace
Free admission to NBA Experience now available for Cast Members and friends/family
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Walt Disney World offers its Cast Members free admission to theme parks and a certain number of admissions for family and friends, but beginning today Cast Members will be able to take advantage of a new perk: free admission to the newly-opened NBA Experience.
Complimentary admission to the NBA Experience does not count toward a Cast Member’s allotted number of Main Entrance Pass theme park admissions, and Cast Members may redeem this offer once per day, as many days as they would like to visit before the end of the year. Block-out dates may apply, but have not been announced yet. Guests of the Cast Member must be present when redeeming this offer at the NBA Experience ticket window.
Standard pricing for the NBA experience is $34 for adults and $29 for kids 3-9.
Cookie Dough food truck now serving up sweet treats
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A new food truck was added to the Disney Springs lineup several weeks ago that features edible cookie dough, at Exposition Park across from Candy Cauldron and next to Starbucks. Named “Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet, here are some of the treats on offer at this unique food truck:
- Springs Candy Taco – Candy Monster Cookie Dough, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry served in a waffle taco
- Minnie Mouse Taco – Peanut Butter Fluff Cookie Dough, caramel sauce, whipped cream, a cherry, and a chocolate Minnie bow served in a waffle taco
- Celebration Parfait – Celebration Cookie Dough with Celebration Mickey cake, vanilla custard, strawberries, whipped cream, and a cherry
- Mickey or Minnie Funnel Cake – funnel cake topped with powdered sugar and Mickey or Minnie-shaped cookie dough
- Cookie Dough Cup or Cone – Flavors include Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Fluff, Celebration, Cookies and Cream, Candy Monster, and Cold Brew
