Disney Springs is changing all the time, so we’re here to help you keep up with all the updates. And there have been LOTS of updates in 2023!

If you’re looking for great shopping and dining in Disney World, Disney Springs is the place to be. There are dozens of fantastic restaurants along with stores that feature both Disney and non-Disney souvenirs and apparel. 2023 might only be half over, but we’ve already seen FIVE restaurants close, some temporarily and others permanently. Let’s take a look at all of these changes.

Stores that Permanently Closed

Sosa Family Cigars Shop

The Sosa Family Cigars Shop located on the West Side of Disney Springs closed permanently on January 3rd of this year.

The company has been in the industry for over 70 years, and previously this store featured over 80 cigar brands, including some rare ones.

UGG

Another permanent closure is the UGG store, which closed in March.

The doors were shut and had signs that said, “Please pardon our appearance. Something new is coming.”

Now, we know that Lululemon will be moving into this space.

Lululemon already has a store location in Disney Springs (across from the Lime Garage), but they’re expanding into the larger area that UGG previously occupied.

Melissa Clube

Near the center of Disney Springs, the Melissa Clube shoe store officially closed in May.

This shop sold jelly shoes and other accessories made from recyclable materials. Luckily, for all our jelly shoe fans out there, you can still shop for shoes on the Melissa website.

In June, Alex and Ani moved into this space.

Stores that Closed for Refurbishments and Changes

Not all of the store closures were permanent, though! There were a couple of temporary closures this year as well.

Tren-D

The popular Tren-D apparel store closed on June 29th but reopened soon after with a brand-new look.

Now, the store seems a little more streamlined, and the color palette consists of soft, light pastels. There’s a TOTAL Disney princess vibe happening, too.

There are some new Disney details to spot, like this silhouette of the Aristocats.

We also noticed that the dressing rooms are now gone, and the register station is completely different.

We love that “Making Fairy Tales Fashionable” sign!

Alex and Ani

Alex and Ani closed their original Disney Springs location and relocated to the space that used to house Melissa Clube.

Their new storefront has already opened, right behind Anthropologie and across from Zara (not far from their old location).

According to the store’s Instagram announcement, the new store “offers a more personalized experience” for visitors.

That’s already a lot of changes for one year, but we’re expecting even more changes to come to Disney Springs in 2023! For example, the new Summer House on the Lake restaurant is supposed to open in “late 2023.” 

The new restaurant “embodies a breezy, beach house vibe that will pair perfectly with the sweeping views of Lake Buena Vista.”

And tucked inside Summer House on the Lakeyou’ll find The Cookie Jar!

The Cookie Jar is “a dessert-focused market” that serves freshly baked cookies and house-made pastries. Yep, you read that correctly — there will be an entire cookie market at Summer House on the Lake!

We’ll keep watching for more updates from Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news.

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