Disney Springs at Walt Disney World has been seeing a lot of changes recently. Between openings, closures, and relocations, the evolution of the shopping and dining complex gives guests new experiences and more reasons to keep returning.
A brand-new retail store has officially opened at Disney Springs, adding to those experiences. This store was rumored a few months ago, but it only opened recently. Keep reading to find out which store has opened, and also where it is located in Disney Springs. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including the opening date and menu for a new EPCOT dining location and new updates to expansions, closures, and operational changes across the Disney parks.
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New Retail Store Officially Opens at Disney Springs
In March, Disney filed a permit that revealed that this retail store would be coming to Disney Springs as part of the recent renovations and expansions there. That spot, located between the Harley Davidson and the Levi’s store, in the Town Center segment of the complex, previously housed the Volcom store, which closed last year.
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The Vans store in Disney Springs is now officially open for business. This change is reflected both on the Vans website and the My Disney Experience app, where both places list the Disney Springs location as open.
Vans is a shoe company inspired by the skate aesthetic and defined by its iconic checkerboard patterns on both its lace-up sneakers and slip-on shoes. If you’re looking for some new, stylish shoes during your next Disney World trip, then this new Vans store has what you are looking for.
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There have been many other changes made to Disney Springs. Several shopping locations have closed since the beginning of the year. Francesca’s closed in March after the company ceased operations, followed by Shore and Johnson & Murphy in May, and the Disney Springs staple Eyecatchers.
Planned changes for the future include the upcoming permanent closure of the three food trucks in Exposition Park. There is no official closing date for this closure, but they are expected to close sometime in June.
There are also three new experiences coming to Disney Springs this summer. Level99, a mini-game space, will be moving in, alongside a new savory bakery from the owners of the popular Gideon’s Bakehouse, and a new Vuori location.
The Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop will be relocating. It is expected to close this summer and reopen in spring 2027. A Cole Haan location is also expected to open at Disney Springs, but there is no timeline for that opening yet.
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