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Disney Springs™ continues to expand its dining, shopping and entertainment options at Walt Disney World® Resort. Today, we’re excited to give you more details about the new D-Luxe Burger, opening this May at Town Center at Disney Springs.

Featuring delicious gourmet burgers and twisted milkshakes, D-Luxe Burger is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious bite – whether guests choose to dine in the eclectically comfortable western-inspired interior, or the covered outdoor seating area that overlooks the springs.

There’s a burger for everyone, complete with unique toppings, freshly baked buns and a signature blend of beef. Gourmet burgers on the menu include:

• Classic Cheeseburger – Beef patty topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato and pickle
• Barbeque Classic Burger – Beef patty topped with a fried onion ring, smoked Gouda, bacon, barbeque sauce and lettuce
• El Diablo Burger – Chorizo-and-signature-blend patty, fried banana peppers, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayonnaise
• Southern Classic Burger – Beef patty, topped with fried-green tomato, pimento cheese, lettuce and bacon
• Cluck Burger – Ground chicken patty, garlic herb sauce, avocado, lettuce and tomato
• Veggie Burger – house-made patty topped with Tzatziki, green bean salad, lettuce and tomato

Freshly cut fries with a choice of dipping sauces are the perfect complement to any burger.

For dessert, guests can indulge in artisanal gelato shakes with rotating flavors including Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Strawberry, Salted Caramel, S’mores and Cake. Root beer, Cherry Coke and orange soda floats are also featured, as well as hard sodas, draft beer and cider. For adults, shakes with spirits included Smoked Bourbon and Beer and Godiva Raspberry. And, if the shakes weren’t enough, there is a Red Velvet Burger Macaron – handcrafted to look just like a burger, down to the raspberry “ketchup.”

Never call Ireland’s most famous holiday “St. Patty’s,” and avoid green beer if you want an authentic St. Patrick’s Day experience.  Celebrate as the Irish do during the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Disney Springs March 11-17.  Award-winning Irish bands and quick-stepping Irish dancers will showcase their roots during Central Florida’s most authentic St. Patrick’s Day celebration that also will feature inventive cuisine by Irish celebrity chef and PBS/Create TV personality Kevin Dundon.

Guests can enjoy a mighty selection of beers, spirits and craft cocktails with Dundon’s authentic Irish dishes while musicians and dancers perform on multiple stages.  Headline acts during the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival include Irish bands JigJam, The Raglan Roots Coalition, Cooney & Ryan, Avi McGourty and The High Road:

• The Raglan Roots Coalition – 10 years down the road, Raglan felt it was time to shake its boogie – Roots style, with this new Irish house band.  Think soul-rocking Celtic bluegrass with some hip-swingin’, knee-shakin’ funky roots beats, and you’re only halfway there.
• JigJam– The hottest new act on the Celtgrass music scene, this County Offaly, Ireland, trio blend the best of hard-driving American Bluegrass and Irish folk music.
• Cooney & Ryan– One of the finest traditional Irish music duos around, these accomplished, energetic musicians often invite the crowd to sing along.
• Avi McGourty — Award winning singer-songwriter McGourty from County Tipperary, Ireland, is a rising star on the Irish music scene with her soulful lyrics and joyful musical renditions.
• The High Road— These young, traditional Irish musicians who met in University in Ireland exude musical chemistry.  A predominately Irish traditional group, they also play British folk, blues and soul.

St. Patrick’s festivities will include complimentary face painting and giveaways. Mighty Festival hours are 4 p.m.-1:30 a.m. March 11, 14, 15 and 16; noon until 1:30 a.m. March 12 and 13; and 11 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. March 17. The pub opens weekdays at 11 a.m. for lunch and weekends at 10 a.m. for brunch.

If you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like the Irish, here are seven fun facts to keep in mind:

1. Never call the holiday “St. Patty’s.”  It’s either “St. Patrick’s Day” or “St. Paddy’s.”
2. A shamrock has three leaves (not four – that would be a clover).
3. Americans invented the St. Patrick’s Day parade in 1737 in Boston.
4. Most Irish pubs do a full month’s business on St. Patrick’s Day.
5. Guinness sells 13 million pints on St. Patrick’s Day versus the usual 5 million daily.
6. Raglan Road is America’s #1 Irish Pub.
7. Green beer is an American invention. Raglan Road does not serve green beer.

Guests can order from Raglan Road’s popular lunch, dinner and bar menus that include new dishes just introduced by Chef Dundon.  The dinner menu features loin of bacon and cabbage, the authentic Irish dish of St. Patrick’s Day, plus other Irish classics created with Dundon’s modern twists. Throughout the event, the restaurant’s Cooke’s of Dublin counter-service eatery will offer Irish favorites, as well, including fish and chips.

On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis with a cover charge of $10 for each guest age 18 and older. Reservations can be booked for other festival days by calling 407/938-0300.

During the festival, Dundon will host an exclusive four-course luncheon and culinary demonstration March 14 and a signature dinner and wine event on March 15. Details are available at www.raglanroad.com.

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Last week we shared the latest list of tenants setting up shop at Disney Springs. Today, we’re bringing you a look at the recently installed Disney Springs signature water tower. The water tower will serve as the new marquee for Disney Springsand welcome Guests as part of the property’s entrance gateway.

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As Disney Springs continues to expand and double its dining, shopping and entertainment options at Walt Disney World Resort, more exciting high-profile tenants are coming onboard, including Anthropologie, LACOSTE, Under Armour, kate spade new york, Sephora and Lucky Brand, among others.

Today, a total of 30 new tenants were announced as coming to Disney Springs, including new retail shops and dining venues.

Disney Springs is nearing completion on its largest expansion in history and emerging as an exciting new waterfront district for world-class shopping, unique dining, and high-quality entertainment. Inspired by Florida’s waterfront towns and natural beauty, Disney Springs has four distinct outdoor neighborhoods; The Landing, Marketplace, West Side and Town Center; all interconnected by a flowing spring and vibrant lakefront. Guests can expect a sophisticated mix of restaurants and high-quality retailers – including premium, affordable luxury and fast fashion options.

“Disney Springs has quickly become a favorite destination for our guests and they are going to love what’s to come,” said George A. Kalogridis, president Walt Disney World Resort. “Guests will enjoy an experience unlike any other in Central Florida with even more opportunities to shop in unique and distinctive stores and enjoy world-class dining. Disney Springs offers something for everyone and does it in a way that only Disney can. It truly is the place to be.”

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A new boutique is coming to Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs! Opening March 11, 2016, Disney TAG (Travel-Accessories-Gear) will offer Disney-inspired travel products. Items include luggage tags, hanging toiletry bags, reusable totes, passport wallets, jewelry organizers, pillows, pouches and more – all featuring both retro modern and colorful Disney character artwork.

Disney TAG will be located in the space currently occupied by Zoey & Pickles. And, while Disney TAG items will initially only be available at Marketplace Co-Op at the Walt Disney World® Resort, your Clients might find them soon at Disneyland® Park or on the Disney Parks online store.

The Disney Springs area is an exciting metropolis of restaurants, theaters and merchandise shops incorporating the The Landing, Marketplace, West Side and Town Center (coming in 2016).

Location: The Disney Springs area borders the south shore of Village Lake at the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Hotel Plaza Boulevard in the east-central portion of Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Springs parking is free.

Disney Springs West Side

AMC Disney Springs 24 Theatres — 24 separate auditoriums with stadium seating in 18 theaters for unobstructed viewing. Includes six Fork & Screen dine-in theatres featuring menu items from quesadillas to flatbread pizzas. Reserved seating and table-top dining available.

Bongos Cuban Cafe — Upbeat restaurant created by Emilio and Gloria Estefan brings the sizzle of Miami’s South Beach with Cuban cuisine and Latin rhythms.

Characters in Flight operated by Aerophile — An iconic tethered balloon that lifts guests some 400 feet into the sky, offering breathtaking views of Walt Disney World Resort and beyond.

Cirque du Soleil — The theatrical show La Nouba is filled with action, humor, color and light, blending the ancient traditions of circus with dance, acrobatics and street entertainment. The Cirque du Soleil Boutique is located in the Lobby-Plaza level.

Curl by Sammy Duvall — The place for high-end surfing gear, clothing and accessories including eyewear, watches, footwear, electronics and surfboards.

DisneyQuest — The ultimate interactive adventure. A 100,000-square-foot indoor, interactive theme park with five floors fueled by electronic Disney innovation including virtual reality, 3D encounters and classic video games. Includes The Wonderland Café for desserts and drinks, and FoodQuest for quick-service dining.  The DisneyQuest Emporium is a themed shopping experience located on the first floor of DisneyQuest.

Disney’s Candy Cauldron — Sweets shop offering treats like candy apples and fudge whipped up in an open candy kitchen.

Fit2Run — An athletics store features runner’s apparel, performance sunglasses and more. Fit2Run’s complimentary video-taped gait analysis and iStep barometric scanning helps runners find the best fit for footwear.

House of Blues — Live music every night including blues, jazz, country and rock with Mississippi delta cuisine. The world-famous Sunday Gospel Brunch is offered select Sunday mornings. The House of Blues Gear Shop includes exclusive collection of clothing, glassware, hot sauces, collectibles and art.

Orlando Harley-Davidson Store — The largest and most interactive Harley-Davidson store of its kind featuring apparel from T-shirts to leather jackets, plus an array of gifts and collectibles. A production studio lets guests transform into pro bikers perched on a gleaming Harley and appearing to ride in their favorite location. Guests also can design their own biker vests.

Planet Hollywood — Colorful three-floor-up-to-the-ceiling eat-arena with famous movie memorabilia, video screens, music and a menu featuring sandwiches, pizza and steaks, and a store featuring themed merchandise.

PoP Gallery — Original, artist-signed sculptures and paintings, as well as upscale gift items.

Something Silver — Stylish, high-quality silver designer jewelry.

Sosa Family Cigars — Premium cigar store features the art of hand-rolling cigars.

Splitsville Luxury Lanes — Upscale bowling with a full-scale restaurant complete with two floors, two patios and two sushi bars. With 30 high-tech bowling lanes, outdoor seating and live entertainment, Splitsville guests can bowl and dine lane-side, or skip the lanes for full-service dining inside or on the patio. Memory Lanes merchandise store is located on the first floor of Splitsville.

Starbucks at Disney Springs West Side — Starbucks espresso, frozen specialty beverages, savory Artisan sandwiches and an assortment of pastries are offered at this unique Starbucks location.

Star Wars Galactic Outpost — Toys, apparel and collectibles inspired by the epic Star Wars saga.

Sunglass Icon by Sunglass Hut — Exquisite selection of designer sunglasses and eyewear.

United World Soccer — Wall-to-wall collection of club jerseys from international soccer teams.

Wetzel’s Pretzels — Features freshly baked flavored pretzels and sweet or savory dips like sweet caramel or pizza sauce. Wetzel dogs, Wetzel Bitz, cheese dogs and frozen lemonade are also available at this walk-up kiosk.

Wolfgang Puck Cafe — Boldly colored, full-service eatery featuring wood-fired pizzas and an array of classic Puck entrees. Also includes The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Café, an elegant upstairs dining experience, as well as the quick-service Wolfgang Puck Express.

The Disney Springs area is an exciting metropolis of restaurants, theaters and merchandise shops incorporating the The Landing, Marketplace, West Side and Town Center (coming in 2016).

Location: The Disney Springs area borders the south shore of Village Lake at the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Hotel Plaza Boulevard in the east-central portion of Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Springs parking is free.

The Landing

APEX by Sunglass Hut — A first-of-its-kind sunglass store that showcases the industry’s best selection of sports performance and lifestyle eyewear including Oakley, Ray-Ban, and Under Armour.

Art of Shaving — A boutique retail location offering high-end shaving supplies and related grooming products. The Art of Shaving also offers luxurious grooming experiences at the Barber Spa.

The BOATHOUSE — An upscale, waterfront dining experience with nautical-themed rooms, private dining rooms and bars. Guests will enjoy a gourmet menu, as well as live-music and guided water rides through the waters surrounding Disney Springs.

Chapel Hats — A fashion-forward shop that specializes in an assortment of hats for guests of all ages.

Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC — A unique bakery with savory offerings and an all-vegan and gluten-free menu.

Erwin Pearl — Specializing in fashion jewelry and accessories, this specialty merchandise store features hand-painted French enamels, 22k gold plating, sterling silver and freshwater pearls.

Ganachery — Delightful merchandise location offering an assortment of hand-crafted, custom-made ganache, including dark chocolate, hazelnut, chipotle and a custom blend flavored with the world’s finest spices and flavors.

Fulton’s Crab House — A three-deck, 700-seat dining emporium aboard an iconic Mississippi-inspired paddle wheeler. Featuring fresh seasonal seafood favorites flown in daily from seaports around the world.

Havaianas — A Brazilian-based shoe store that offers fashionable flip flops made with the highest quality rubber and hundreds of styles on display.

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar — An aviation-themed lounge featuring unique cocktails and small plates inspired by the adventures of Jock Lindsey, Indy’s frequent pilot in the “Indiana Jones” films.

Morimoto Asia — A one-of-a-kind dining experience from Chef Masaharu Morimoto, this Japanese master chef’s first pan-Asian restaurant provides flavors from across Asia with unique exhibition kitchens showcasing the continent’s traditions.

Paradiso 37 — A restaurant and bar with casual atmosphere and open-air seating by the waterfront featuring a Tequila bar, wines and draft beer. Menu items are inspired dishes from the 37 countries of North, South and Central America. Live entertainment nightly.

Portobello Country Italian Trattoria — A rustic Italian trattoria ambience with authentic Italian fare.  Menu favorites include wood-burning-oven pizzas, pastas and grilled fish. Seats 350 and includes outdoor dining on the waterfront.

Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant — A 600-seat restaurant featuring a true slice of Ireland and the very best authentic Irish food, drink, heritage and live entertainment. Includes outdoor patio dining, plus the Cookes of Dublin quick-service restaurant next door.

Sanuk — A unique footwear retail location with more than 175 designs of innovative, fun and comfortable footwear available at its 1,000-square-foot venue.

Sound Lion — A new retail concept that offers the latest technology in headphones, docking stations, wireless music players and other products.

Vivoli Gelateria — A family-run gelato shop that uses fresh, top-quality ingredients based on the exact same recipes from the original shop in Florence, Italy. Additional menu items include traditional Italian panini, biscotti, espresso and tarts.

The Disney Springs area is an exciting metropolis of restaurants, theaters and merchandise shops incorporating the The Landing, Marketplace, West Side and Town Center (coming in 2016).

Location: The Disney Springs area borders the south shore of Village Lake at the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Hotel Plaza Boulevard in the east-central portion of Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Springs parking is free.

Disney Springs Marketplace

Exciting restaurants and extraordinary shopping experiences in a strolling street environment with a wide variety of venues. An assortment of outdoor artisans with merchandise from cloth-covered balloons to creative hair wraps, and silhouette portraits to personalized wood nameplates can be found throughout the Marketplace.

Arribas Brothers — Glassware, crystal and metal artisan products; glassblowing; custom decorating.

The Art of Disney — Disney animation art and collectibles from original paintings and prints to figurines and Vinylmation.

Basin — All-natural bath and skin care products with interactive sugar- and salt-scrub sink for sampling.

Disney’s Days of Christmas — Christmas collectibles, ornaments and Disney character holiday items.

Disney Design-a-Tee presented by Hanes — Customized T-shirts in a variety of colors, styles and themes.

Disney’s Pin Traders — Largest collection of collectible pins and pin accessories at Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories — Disney scrapbook supplies, stationery and postcards.

Dockside Margaritas — A waterfront margarita bar offering live entertainment daily in a laid-back environment amid tropical décor. Menu includes a variety of handcrafted margaritas, specialty cocktails and authentic Florida brews.

Earl of Sandwich — A 220-seat casual quick-service restaurant serving breakfast as well as freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and delicious desserts.

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop — San Francisco’s famous sweet-maker comes East with a soda fountain featuring its world-famous chocolate and hot fudge sundae.

Goofy’s Candy Co. — An assortment of candy, cookies, taffy, chocolates, frozen drinks and more.

The LEGO Store — A dynamic showplace and retail store for famous LEGO bricks and toys with an interactive playground and towering LEGO displays indoors and out.

LittleMissMatched — A colorful and playful retail store filled with fashionable accessories, beach bags, flip flops and mismatched socks for the teen, tween and mom.

Marketplace Co-Op – Unique new shops, products and retail concepts are tested in this shopper’s paradise in Disney Springs.

Marketplace Fun Finds – Disney character merchandise including plush, clothing and housewares at prices to fit every budget.

Mickey’s Pantry — The family chef can explore culinary trends and find kitchen gadgets galore, from unique cooking utensils to mugs and dishes.

Once Upon A Toy — This 16,000-square-foot toy store features fun new toys, games and Disney collectibles.

Rainforest Cafe — A wild place to shop and eat with favorite sandwiches, pastas, pizzas and an amazing array of appetizers in a rainforest setting. Gifts are available at the Rainforest Café Retail Village.

Starbucks at Disney Springs Marketplace — Starbucks espresso, frozen specialty beverages, savory Artisan sandwiches and an assortment of pastries are offered at this unique Starbucks location near World of Disney.

The Spice & Tea Exchange — Experience a world of gourmet spices, teas, herbs, sea salts, sugars and more at this aromatic merchandise store.

T-Rex Café — Casual dining in a prehistoric world of adventure with life-size animatronic dinosaurs and prehistoric artifacts. Children of all ages can enjoy the dig site or the Dino-Store with educational toys and Build-A-Dino by Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Tren-D — Hip apparel and novel accessories for women with a fashion sense.

Wolfgang Puck Express — World-famous chef Wolfgang Puck turns his talents to quick service and signature treats including pizzas, sandwiches, soup and fresh salads.

World of Disney Store — Centerpiece of Disney Springs, this 51,000-square-foot retail palace is the biggest Disney shopping destination on Earth. Specialties include Disney-themed merchandise rooms, each telling stories based on classic Disney films, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a magical salon for little princes and princesses ages 3-12.

Fans of Disney Vinylmations fondly remember D Street at Downtown Disney.  That store has now morphed into Star Wars Galactic Outpost.  Take a look at the photos.