Hello from Disney Springs!

Disney Springs the weekend before Christmas!
We recently saw some price increases hit some Disney Springs restaurants, and crowds were definitely pretty heavy this past weekend, but that was to be expected since it is the week before Christmas! There’s been lots of other news around this shopping & dining district, so let’s catch you up on everything we’ve seen in Disney Springs recently.
Disney Springs Food Updates
Amorettes’s Patisserie
Over at Amorette’s Patisserie, we spotted three new treats — the Holiday Wreath Pastry for $8, Ornament Mousse Cake for $9, and Holiday Mickey Mouse for $9!

New Amorette’s treats
We’ve also tried their new Santa cake recently!
Click here to see our review of the Santa Cake!
Disney Springs Merchandise Updates
Galactic Outpost
In Galactic Outpost, we saw this limited-edition Star Wars Pin for $19.99!

Star Wars Pin
It opens to reveal an image of Batuu and the Black Spire Outpost logo.
Super Hero Headquarters
In Super Hero Headquarters, we spotted the Spidey Puzzle for $14.99…

Spidey Puzzle
…and a Black Panther Pen.

Black Panther Pen
The pen is $12.99.
Disney Style
In Disney Style, we saw the Hercules Denim Jacket for $79.99!

Hercules Denim Jacket
As well as the Flubber 25th Anniversary Shirt for $39.99.

Flubber Shirt
Who knew Disney would be making new Flubber merchandise?
World of Disney
Over at World of Disney, we spotted multiple new items, starting with the Frozen Plush Set for $64.99!

Frozen Plush Set
We also spotted this Marvel Striped Vest for $44.99…

Marvel Striped Vest
…as well as the Marvel Cream Colored Vest for $44.99.

Marvel Cream Colored Vest
You can also grab Marvel Pants for $54.99.

Marvel Pants
If you’re looking for something to shock your house guests, you can grab the Cheshire Cat Rug for $34.99! We’ve already seen this in Disneyland, but now it’s made its way over to the east coast.

Cheshire Cat Rug
Lastly, you can grab the Goofy 2023 Penant Pillow for $39.99!

Goofy 2023 Penant Pillow
This pillow has been seen in Disney World and Disneyland, but is new to Disney Springs.
Marketplace Co-Op
In Marketplace Co-Op, you can grab the 2023 Parks and Pals Phone Case for $29.99.

Parks and Pals Phone Case
Or you can grab the Blue 2023 Phone Case for $34.99!

Blue 2023 Phone Case
There’s lots of Black Panther merchandise to grab too, like the M’Baku Funko POP for $14.99.

M’Baku Funko
The Shuri Funko POP is also available for $29.99.

Shuri Funko
Or the World of Wakanda Collectible Figure can be yours for $29.99!

World of Wakanda Collectible Figure
There’s also a Bambi Bag available for $39.99!

Bambi Bag
Or you can grab the Bambi Purse as well!

Bambi Purse
It can be yours for $39.99.
Big Price Increases Hit Three Disney Springs Restaurants This Week
Disney Springs General Updates
Crowds
The weekend before Christmas was very busy in Disney Springs. It seemed like everyone was getting in some last minute shopping or checking out the holiday snacks or Breakfast with Santa!

Crowds
If you’re headed to Disney Springs around this time of year, expect lots of people and pack your patience!
Aerophile Balloon
The Aerophile was temporarily closed due to winds. We were given the phone number to call for status updates, which is 407-938-9433.

Aerophile
If you’re hoping the Aerophile will be open, you can give them a call before you travel over to see if you’ll be able to ride!
Construction
As for construction, Summer House on the Lake is well underway!

Summer House on the Lake construction
The restaurant seems to be coming along well, and we’re excited to see its progress.

Summer House on the Lake Sign
And that’s what’s new over at Disney Springs! If you’ll be spending Christmas at Disney World, be sure to check out Raglan Road’s Christmas dinner offering and book your reservation ASAP, and don’t forget to grab those holiday treats while you still can! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news.
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