And its diverse eateries will expand dining availability at Downtown Disney by more than 25 percent.Īlong with the new wharf district, other projects are underway at Downtown Disney, including: Taking its name from Hyperion, the Greek god of light, as well as the street on which Walt Disney built his first major animation studio, the wharf district will also feature a relaxing lakeside park and enhanced pedestrian walkways. By day, stylish boutiques and innovative restaurants will draw you in and by night, thousands of lights will transform the area into an electric wonderland. The district will come to life with a nostalgic yet modern take on an early 20th century port city and amusement pier. Look closely and you’ll see that Pleasure Island will evolve into a vibrant waterfront district called “Hyperion Wharf.” How about that? New dining, shopping and entertainment experiences are in the works for Downtown Disney and today we’re sharing a first look at what to expect in the future for the 120-acre complex.
