Dozens of gift shops populate the 43-square-mile Walt Disney World property, including several national chains. Some of those brand tenants are now departing from the Florida resort.
Two stores at Walt Disney World are in the process of closing their doors permanently. One other store already closed earlier this year. Keep reading to learn what’s already closed and what’s closing soon. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including a legal complaint against Disney’s DAS disability pass and a closed Disney World ride preparing to reopen.
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2 Disney Springs Tenants Moving Out
Two stores at Disney Springs, Disney World’s shopping and dining complex, are leaving after years of operation. One establishment is already shuttered, while the other will close soon.
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Francesca’s, which specialized in women’s clothing, dresses, jewelry, accessories, and gifts, filed plans in January 2026 to cease operations of all of its locations nationwide, including at Disney Springs. Its final operating day was March 29.
At Disney Springs, Francesca’s was located between the Pura Vida jewelry store and the Everything But Water swimwear store, near the Town Center guest relations.
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Shore, with its beach-inspired clothing, will permanently close its Disney Springs location on May 1, 2026. Its final day open will be April 30.
Unlike Francesca’s, Shore’s closure is just for its Disney Springs residency, not everywhere. The brand will continue to operate its location in Longboat Key, Florida, as well as sell products online.
Shore’s Disney Springs store is located one alleyway over from Francesca’s, between SEPHORA and the Stance clothing store.
Replacement tenants for Francesca’s and Shore have not been announced.
The permanent closures of these stores follow the shuttering of Sprinkles cupcake shop at Disney Springs in January 2026. For now, the former Sprinkles location is home to a temporary pop-up of CrazyShake by Black Tap Craft Burgers.
Meanwhile, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, 10 attractions recently closed to make room for huge rides and shows coming to the theme park in the future.
Gideon’s Expansion, NBA Replacement Coming Soon to Disney Springs
Looking ahead, several new establishments will open for business later this year at Disney Springs.
Six Ravens will be a handpie shop from the creators of Disney Springs’ highly popular Gideon’s Bakehouse cookie shop. It will occupy the former spot of The Art of Shaving, located in The Landing section of Disney Springs and across from Paradiso 37.
Level99, a chain brand of interactive, immersive gaming for adults, will open a location inside the former home of the short-lived NBA Experience on Disney Springs’ West Side, near Cirque du Soleil. Guests can expect a selection of over 60 games at Level99, including one-on-one duels and group challenges. Existing Level99 locations reside in Natick, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; and Tysons, Virginia.
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