Credit: Disney / CanvaIf you love shopping, dining, or just soaking in the sights at Disney Springs, heads up: the Lime Garage—one of Disney Springs’ go-to parking structures—is scheduled to undergo extended maintenance in early 2026. The garage downtime will affect guests’ parking options for roughly three months, with a brief reprieve over Presidents’ Day weekend. Here’s everything you need to know, why it matters, and how to plan your visit around it.
What’s Happening: The Schedule & Details
The five‑level Lime Garage will be closed for structural repairs starting January 12, 2026. That closure runs through February 11. Then there’s a short window when the garage will be open from February 12 through February 16, coinciding with Presidents’ Day weekend—likely to accommodate higher guest volume during that holiday. After that, the garage will shut down again from February 17 through March 13 to finish up the work. The goal is to wrap everything before most spring break crowds arrive, so the full project is expected to be completed by mid‑March.
These repairs are described as structural in nature, meaning they aren’t cosmetic: they’re essential work to maintain safety and integrity of the parking structure. As such, the closures are necessary and non-negotiable. During those periods, the Lime Garage will not be accessible for guest parking.
Alternate Parking & Guest Impact
While Lime Garage is closed, guests will need to rely on the other parking options around Disney Springs. Those include the Orange Garage, Grapefruit Garage, Watermelon Parking Lot, and Strawberry Parking Lot. Each of these will remain open during the Lime Garage closure, but guests should expect increased demand, potentially longer walks, or slightly more congestion in those garages and lots as people shift where they park.
For visitors used to using Lime because of its convenient location—especially for certain shopping zones or close access to popular dining spots—this shift may add time to arrival or walking distances. During peak hours such as evenings and weekends, lines for tram/shuttle or walking from the farther lots may be longer. It’s a small inconvenience, but one worth planning around.
Why Now? What the Maintenance Means
The decision to close Lime Garage for structural maintenance underscores how Disney Springs continues to invest in maintaining its infrastructure—not just expanding new shops and restaurants. Parking garages are an essential part of the guest experience, and any structural issues are typically addressed proactively to avoid larger safety concerns down the road.
It’s also clear Disney is trying to balance guest inconvenience with necessity. By scheduling the work so it finishes before the busiest spring break periods, and by allowing the temporary opening during Presidents’ Day, they’re acknowledging that guest volume will be higher then and trying to mitigate impact.
Disney Springs, now ten years into its current incarnation, sees tens of millions of visitors annually. The facility usage has grown massively. Keeping parking garages safe, properly maintained, and capable of handling stress is not trivial. This closure is part of that ongoing upkeep strategy.
Tips for Planning Around the Closure
If you plan to visit Disney Springs between January and March 2026, here are a few tips to make your trip smoother, given Lime will be out of service much of that period:
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Arrive early, especially during busy weekends or holiday periods. The alternate garages will fill up, so early arrival gives you more parking options.
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Know which dining or shopping location you want to hit first, then park in the lot or garage closest to that area—even if it means walking a little more.
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Be prepared for longer walks or bus/tram rides from the farther parking lots. Comfortable footwear and planning for some extra time will help reduce stress.
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Keep an eye out for signage or Disney Springs communications—sometimes alternate entrances or drop‑off points are modified during large maintenance projects.
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If you’re staying at a Disney Resort or nearby hotel, explore whether transportation or shuttle services are available to avoid parking altogether.
Disney Springs at 10: Context for the Change
This closure arrives during a year when Disney Springs is marking its tenth anniversary in its current form. A decade ago, the complex underwent its transformation from its earlier incarnations, evolving into the modern destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment that it is today. With over 150 venues, from boutiques to high‑end restaurants to snack stands, Disney Springs is now one of the most visited non‑theme park destinations on property.
Part of keeping that momentum involves ensuring not just new attractions and stores, but that the supporting infrastructure—roads, walkways, parking garages—are in top shape. Guests’ expectations include clean, safe, well‑maintained facilities. The Lime Garage’s maintenance is one of those necessary pieces of the larger picture that often goes unnoticed until it isn’t working.
What to Expect After Maintenance
Once Lime Garage reopens, guests should see an improved parking experience. Better structural integrity means safer conditions, possibly better signage, and potential improvements to ingress/egress flow if the repairs address not just damage but wear from heavy use.
There is no indication that the layout or parking capacity will change once the maintenance is done. The levels should reopen as before, giving guests back an option closer to many of the shopping and dining spots around Disney Springs.
The maintenance closure of Lime Garage is not welcome news if you usually park there, but it reflects a bigger truth: Disney Springs is a destination with high expectations, and infrastructure must keep up. The scheduled closures are inconvenient, especially for locals used to quick visits or impulse dining or shopping trips, but framing the closures now—during a lull before spring break—and giving a Presidents’ Day window suggests Disney is trying to be mindful of guest impact.
If you are visiting in early 2026, plan ahead. Expect to pivot your parking strategy, allow more time, and understand that the journey from car to dinner table may be a little longer than usual. Once the maintenance is complete, though, your return will come with fresher pavement, safer structure, and hopefully an even better experience at Disney Springs.