Credit: DisneyDisney Springs has had a rough stretch. Closures have accumulated over the past year, foot traffic conversations have shifted, and the shopping and dining district has sometimes felt like it was losing ground to the parks and hotels that surround it. But something is changing. A handful of new offerings have arrived at Disney Springs that feel less like standard menu updates and more like genuine reasons to make the trip, and the timing is good for a district that needs some energy back.
Three additions in particular are worth the attention of anyone planning a Disney World visit, whether or not a park ticket is part of the itinerary. Dirty sodas, a viral popcorn experience that used to require a trip to Magic Kingdom, and a villain-themed restaurant that has been in the works for a while now are all converging at Disney Springs right now, and the combination is the most compelling reason to spend a dedicated afternoon in the district in recent memory.
Dirty Soda Has Come to Disney Springs at Paddlefish
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu put dirty soda on social media radar; the trend has officially graduated to a Disney property. Paddlefish at Disney Springs has launched a new Dirty Soda Fountain, bringing one of the more talked-about beverage trends of the past year directly into the Walt Disney World ecosystem.
For the uninitiated: a dirty soda is a soft drink elevated with flavored syrups, cream, fruit, and other mix-ins that transform a standard fountain drink into a customized, dessert-adjacent experience. Paddlefish’s version offers signature creations, including Peaches and Cream, Cherry Vanilla, Coconut, and Orange Vanilla, as well as a build-your-own option that lets guests experiment with the available flavors. This is the kind of easily shareable, visually appealing treat that has driven Disney dining conversation online for years, and it does not require a park ticket to try.
Goofy’s Candy Company Brings the Magic Kingdom Popcorn Bar to Disney Springs
The build-your-own popcorn experience that built a following at Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery has now expanded to Goofy’s Candy Company at Disney Springs, and this is genuinely good news for guests who wanted the experience without the park ticket.
The Disney Springs version includes the Orange Bird Popcorn, a location-exclusive flavor with bright citrus notes, alongside Peanut Butter Pretzel Popcorn for guests who want the sweet-and-salty combination. The custom build option lets guests choose a popcorn base, a drizzle, and mix-ins to create their own combination. For families with younger visitors or anyone who considers artisan popcorn a legitimate food group, this is a legitimate destination stop at Disney Springs.
Six Ravens Is Almost Here, and the Menu Is Stacked
The most anticipated Disney Springs opening in years is inching toward its debut. Six Ravens, the savory sister concept to Gideon’s Bakehouse, has now published its full menu and has been previewed by invited guests, making the public opening feel imminent even though Disney has not confirmed a date.
Six Ravens occupies the former Art of Shaving storefront in The Landing, just steps from the original Gideon’s. Where Gideon’s built its identity around theatrical desserts and the experience of getting them, Six Ravens applies the same instinct to savory meals with its signature Coffyns, sandwich fillings enclosed inside house-made yeast rolls.
All seven Coffyns are priced at $10.99: The Peasant’s Patty is a cheeseburger filling with American cheese and dill pickle; The Villain of Valentina combines basil-pesto chicken with balsamic tomatoes and garlic; The Wizard’s Wonder packs mac and cheese, pulled pork, pickled poblano peppers, and barbecue-seasoned crumbs into one roll; The Imperial Idol features coconut-curry chicken with potato and carrot; The Moreish Monk is a grilled-cheese variation with Vermont white cheddar, Havarti, and tomato jam; The Forager’s Find pairs sweet potatoes with black bean-corn salsa, pepitas, and Cotija cheese; and The Rooster’s Roar is a breakfast Coffyn with bacon, egg, and cheese, available from 9 a.m. until it sells out.
The $10.99 starting price is approachable, though a complete meal, including the Tale Teller Tatties smashed potatoes at $8.66 and a beverage, will run closer to $23 to $29, depending on choices. Dining Plan credits are not accepted. The restaurant features five taps of local Florida craft beverages from partners including The Ravenous Pig, Crooked Can, and Sideward Brewing. No confirmed opening date has been announced, so guests should not build a Disney Springs trip around Six Ravens until public hours are confirmed.
A District Worth Visiting Again
Dirty sodas at Paddlefish, a popcorn bar at Goofy’s, and a villain-themed dining concept from the team behind one of Orlando’s most talked-about bakeries arriving within the same stretch represents the best Disney Springs lineup in recent memory. Not every visit to Walt Disney World needs to start with a park ticket, and this summer is making a case for spending at least one afternoon on the water at The Landing.
