Walt Disney Word’s Downtown Disney marketplace is currently transforming into a new waterfront district called Disney Springs with new restaurants, entertainment, and shopportunities. When complete in 2016, the shops and restaurants at Disney Springs will have doubled the number currently found at Downtown Disney. Continue reading for photos and video peeks inside the newest restaurants at Disney Springs, and we’ll continue to update with more videos as more venues open in the coming months.
Disney Springs pedestrian causeway, photo by David Roark, courtesy Walt Disney World Resort
No immediate plans to visit Italy? No worries. VIVOLI GELATERIA is a family-run shop that just opened its second storefront – and the first outside of Italy – at The Landing, the newest neighborhood to debut as part of Disney Springs.
Vivoli Gelateria at Disney Springs, photo courtesy Walt Disney World Resort
DOCKSIDE MARGARITAS is now open at Downtown Disney Marketplace. This waterfront margarita bar is the perfect place for enjoying the relaxing things in life – Florida style. Everything about Dockside Margaritas projects a fun, laid-back vibe—from the theming which is reminiscent of a Florida fruit stand from the 1960s with cool, tropical colors and eclectic, modern furniture to the handcrafted margaritas and authentic Floridian brews.
Dockside Margaritas at Downtown Disney Marketplace, photo by Matt Stroshane, courtesy Walt Disney World Resort
Waterfront entertainment will return, with live performers from 2:30-10:30 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 12:30-10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. With live entertainment daily, beautiful views of the waterfront at Buena Vista cove and ample seating, Dockside Margaritas is sure to be a popular destination to relax with friends and family.
The BOATHOUSE: Great Food, Waterfront Dining, Dream Boats opens today at The Landing at Downtown Disney, the area’s first all-new dining spot featuring spectacular floating artwork: dream boats from the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s.
The BOATHOUSE, photo by Matt Stroshane, courtesy Walt Disney World Resort
But of course it’s the food that we want to talk about, so we caught up with Executive Chef Bob Getchell, who’s been on the team more than five months creating the menu for the expansive restaurant that features three distinctive bars and nautically theme dining rooms. The BOATHOUSE restaurant is managed by the award-winning Gibsons Restaurant Group.
The BOATHOUSE, photo by Matt Stroshane, courtesy Walt Disney World Resort
“Incredible food with a waterfront view is the focal point,” says Chef Bob. “All of the dining rooms have waterfront views or are on the water.” With 600 seats – 400 indoors, 200 outdoors – there’s not a bad view in the house.
The upscale menu focuses on seafood and steaks, upscale cocktails and a solid wine list. You can get anything from a casual basket of fried clams or big butterflied shrimp to “the best Angus beef burgers in town,” says Chef Bob. (And the fries are hand cut.)
Pig in a Blanket Kids Entree at The BOATHOUSE, photo courtesy Walt Disney World Resort
Dry Aged Long Bone Rib Chop for Two (32 oz) at The BOATHOUSE, photo courtesy Walt Disney World Resort
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