PHOTOS: Sunglass Hut Reopens After 5-Month Refurbishment at Disney Springs

After being closed for five months for refurbishment, Sunglass Hut has reopened in Disney Springs. Let’s take a look.

Sunglass Hut Reopens in Disney Springs

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Golden paneling has created two archways at the entrance to the store.

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The archways are rimmed with curved golden pieces, and flat golden paneling is above the windows.

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Triangular shaped mirrors fill the ceiling, creating a very unique design.

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Rows of sunglasses line the walls and are backlit. Islands of sunglasses also allow shoppers to take a look.

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Some uniquely Disney Ray Ban sunglasses are also available for purchase.

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These glasses have some classic Mickey Mouse drawings on them.

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A large mirror in the back of the store allows guests to catch a glimpse of themselves wearing new shades before they purchase.

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A large Sunglass Hut logo can also be seen on the mirror.

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For comparison, above is what Sunglass Icon by Sunglass Hut looked like right when construction began. The new design seems to lean more toward lighter colors.

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While Sunglass Hut was closed, the Sunglass Outfitters truck was available near the Aerophile balloon.

Other Disney Springs News

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The Cilantro Urban Eatery food truck has returned to Disney Springs for daily operation, replacing Disney’s mac and cheese food truck.

Summer House on the Lake was announced in the summer of 2022, taking over the space formerly planned for Beatrix Restaurant. Disney and Lettuce Entertain You had previously announced that Beatrix was merely “on hold,” but it seems they decided not to go forward with that particular project. Lettuce Entertain You is the owner of both Beatrix and Summer House Santa Monica, which are both considered Chicago staples. Gray brickwork was recently installed during construction.

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This month at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs, guests can try the new Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie. The limited-time cookie is made with vanilla bean cookie dough infused with Florida key lime juice and covered with chocolate chips, special key lime pie crumbs, and their signature sea salt. Read our review of the Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Corkcicle shop opened in April at Disney Springs. The brand is known for selling colorful insulated drinkware and accessories with products ranging between $29.99 and $49.99. Corkcicle’s product line includes insulated tumblers, water bottles, stemless barware, and coolers that are easily portable.

Flavors of Florida will return to Disney Springs this summer with a new culinary series featuring chefs and sommeliers from various Disney Springs venues.

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Disney Springs also celebrated Pride Month with limited-time decorations this June.

An “Elemental” photo op featuring Wade and Ember is near the LEGO Store to celebrate the new Pixar film.

Are you interested in any of these new projects at Disney Springs or some of the special events? Let us know in the comments.

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