Changes Coming to Pleasure Island
As a follow up to Van’s last post, here’s more news of what’s coming to Downtown Disney:
First, over the next year, several immersive experiences will be added to the 120-acre complex. Downtown Disney will even get its own attraction in the form of a giant, tethered balloon that will provide guests with an amazing view of the Walt Disney World Resort 300 feet in the air.
In the fall, T-Rex: A Prehistoric Family Adventure will open. The eatery will deliver pizzas, pastas, seafood, etc., and will feature life-size animated dinosaurs that dwell among bubbling geysers, waterfalls and a fossil dig site.
Also, a design-your-own t-shirt store from Hanes will open this fall.
In spring 2009, E-brands Restaurants will open up its newest concept at Downtown Disney. The restaurant will feature authentic Central and South American cuisine, specialty drinks and live music along the waterfront.
To make room for these new stores, all of the nightclubs currently on Pleasure Island will close on September 27. Other offerings on Pleasure Island (Raglan Road, Fuego by Sosa Cigars, Curl by Sammy Duval, Orlando Harley-Davidson, etc) will remain open during the transition.
Besides the new offerings, existing stores and restaurants will be updated:
Starting this summer, Portobello Yacht Club will turn into the Tuscan Country Trattoria. The new menu will feature authentic Italian dishes and signature favorites and a re-designed interior along with an outdoor dining space.
This fall, Goofy’s Candy Company will gain a new room that will allow families to book for their child’s birthday party or other events.
This fall, the Marketplace Stage will be replaced with a larger, covered stage to serve as the premier venue for Disney Magic Music Days.
In spring 2009, Fulton’s Crab House will receive updated furnishings and a refreshed third floor deck dining area. Also, the Wolfgang Puck Café will receive updated furnishings.
(Hat tip to The Disney Blog)
