STK Steakhouse, the signature restaurant located in The Landing section of Disney Springs, is no longer accepting the Disney Dining Plan. Guests with the Disney Dining Plan that have a reservation at STK should contact or visit Guest Relations to remedy this situation.
Previously, STK Steakhouse required 2 dining plan requirements for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Disney World’s website still lists the 2019 requirements and shows the restaurant as accepting the Disney Dining Plan, which is not the accurate information as of 2020.
“La Nouba”, the original Cirque du Soleil show, at Disney Springs ended its 19-years on December 31, 2017.
We were excited to learn it was to be replaced by a new show that would feature some form of Disney! Here are details (including the new name!) and ticket information from DisneyParksBlog below:
Earlier this season, we shared a spectacular behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a new Cirque du Soleil show that’s coming very soon to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. We’re now happy to unveil the show’s name will be “Drawn to Life”.
This new show follows the story of Julie, a courageous and determined girl who discovers an unexpected gift left by her late father: an unfinished animation piece. Guided by a surprising pencil, she embarks on an inspiring quest sprinkled with her Disney childhood memories. Through this journey, she learns to imagine new possibilities and animate the story of her future.
“Drawn to Life” is the product of a collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering. The show will open for previews March 20, 2020, and officially debut April 17, 2020. Tickets are on sale now at cirquedusoleil.com.
Drury Hotels is developing a property in the Disney Springs Resort Area. The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista will be the company’s largest to date and first Official Walt Disney World Hotel. The property will boast 604 rooms and a resort-style pool complete with splash pad and poolside bar. There will also be an indoor marketplace offering guests grab-and-go food options as well as sundries.
This property has been a long time in the making, and we are delighted to see it take shape, said Chuck Drury, president and CEO of Drury Hotels. We’ll be able to give our guests an unforgettable experience as they visit the Walt Disney World Resort and everything the colorful community has to offer. Being named an official Walt Disney World Hotel means we have been entrusted to adhere to exceptional service standards. Given our track record of providing award-winning guest service, I know our top-notch team will make our new property a magical experience for our guests and visitors.
The new hotel can be booked as part of your Walt Disney World Resort vacation package. The first 264 rooms will be available by spring 2021. Guests will enjoy the offering of amenities which include:
Transportation to the theme parks and surrounding attractions
Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Hot breakfast, including pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, yogurt and more
5:30 Kickback® reception including appetizers and beverages
24-hour business and fitness centers
Drury Hotels Company has been a family owned business since 1973. The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista will be the company’s 4th hotel in the state Florida.
The Ron Jon Surf Shop officially opened their doors on Friday, November 15, located in the heart of Town Center near the Lime Garage at Disney Springs. The new two-story 10,000 square-foot store is a beachgoer’s paradise with all of your favorite beach essentials including apparel, swimwear, games, souvenirs, home goods and even surf boards!
You can join in the grand opening fun today from 6-8 p.m. with an in-store DJ with trivia and prizes. There is also some family fun activities including face painting and balloon animals from 1-5 p.m. today, November 16 and from 12-4 p.m. tomorrow, November 17.
The seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels will continue to offer guests Extra Magic Hours and 60-day FastPass+ booking through December 31, 2020.
The offer was originally intended to end on December 31, 2019, but has been extended to give guests even more options for places to stay throughout next year. With the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot, 2020 is already shaping up to be another big year for Wal Disney World, so this is a nice additional option for guests planning their trip to come and experience all the latest offerings.
This isn’t the first time that these benefits have been extended for the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels. The announcement that these hotels would begin offering 60-day FastPass+ booking and Extra Magic Hours was first made in 2017, as an exclusive benefit for 2018. However, 2018’s special promotion was extended in 2019, and now the deal has once again been extended through yet another year. It is possible that Disney might just make this “limited time” offering a permanent perk to staying at one of these hotels at some point.
Just so that there’s no mistake about which hotels count as one of the seven Disney Springs Area Hotels, they are:
B Resort & Spa
Best Western Lake Buena Vista
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando
Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Holiday Inn Orlando
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista
Each of the seven hotels offer complimentary shuttle service every 30 minutes to all four Walt Disney World theme parks, both water parks, and Disney Springs at night.
Guests staying at these hotels will also receive a “Disney Springs Passport” booklet, which offers tons of coupons and specials for various restaurants and shop that can be used throughout Disney Springs.
Each hotel offers unique amenities, as well as shopping and dining experiences.
