Downtown Disney officially changes name to Disney Springs

Say goodbye to Downtown Disney and welcome Disney Springs.

Disney officially changed the name of the dining and shopping center at Disney World on Tuesday.

Disney announced the changes to Downtown Disney in 2013 and doubles the number of dining and entertainment venues from 75 to 150.

While Disney has officially changed the name, not all of the area is open just yet. The complex should be complete by the end of 2016. And coming soon, Disney announced, is an I-4 connector which will allow direct access from the highway to the complex.

Disney Springs is divided into four areas:

• The Town Center, which offers a sophisticated mix of shopping and dining along with a promenade where guests can relax, refresh and reconnect.
• A colorful and thriving commercial district called The Landing with inspired dining and beautiful waterfront views.
• The family-friendly Marketplace that will continue to delight guests of all ages by combining new experiences, such as an over-the-water pedestrian causeway, along with classic Disney favorites, including an expanded World of Disney store.
• A West Side that provides an exuberant atmosphere with lively entertainment, along with a series of new elevated spaces that provide both shade and an overlook to the activity below.

The shopping district first opened in 1975 as the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village. It expanded and was renamed numerous times to the Walt Disney World Village in 1977, the Disney Village Marketplace in 1989 and Downtown Disney in 1997.