Work is now underway on removing the large basketball wrap-around mural covering on the building that was once home to the short-lived NBA Experience at Disney Springs.
Crews have been removing large sections of the facade overnight. At this point, the project is about halfway completed. The video screen remains, as does the video ribbon that lines the building and City Works.
Disney has been actively looking for new tenants, and several options have been explored for the large building, but Disney has yet to announce a replacement.
Recently, the facility has been used as a temporary popup location for Meta Quest and later as office space for the Summer House on the Lake opening.
The NBA Experience closed along with the rest of Walt Disney World at the height of the pandemic and did not reopen; Disney announced in August 2021 that the NBA Experience would not reopen and is now permanently closed.
The NBA Experience opened on the West Side at Disney Springs in August 2019, replacing DisneyQuest, and struggled to gain a footing among guests. Operated by Disney, several attempts were made to boost attendance, including discounted tickets and bundling admission with other passes.
There were more than 13 interactive basketball activities available - including dunk, shot, dribble, slingshot, and arcades. Pricing was $34 at the time of closing.
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