PHOTOS - Planet Hollywood begins transformation into the Observatory at Disney Springs

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Planet Hollywood refurbishment

Posted: Wednesday January 13, 2016 11:38am EST by WDWMAGIC Staff

Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs closed its doors on January 6 and work is already well underway on its transformation into the Observatory.

Planet Hollywood refurbishment

Construction crews are removing the old Planet Hollywood exterior details, including the red entry tunnel and flying saucer.

Planet Hollywood refurbishment

When complete in September 2016, the new look restaurant will take design cues from a turn-of-the-century observatory, and the four story building will also feature a new outdoor terrace and bar called Stargazers. The outdoor terrace will give guests views out onto Disney Springs and will also bring live entertainment to Planet Hollywood.

Concept art of the new-look Planet Hollywood Observatory

On the inside, there will be a completely reworked menu, and a new interior design - but still retaining the movie props and celebrity memorabilia that the restaurant is known for.

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raymusiccityJul 27, 2018

Here's a few more that they should use!

StevekJul 27, 2018

There is only one reason to eat at PH, captain Crunch chicken.

Biff215Jul 26, 2018

Looks like you nailed it!

BartattackJul 19, 2018

Have they announced an opening yet? Any updates on construction? I will be there at the end of August and would've liked to try it... but that ain't happening I guess... and will this be the '"Chicken Guy' QS restaurant I've been reading about? it seems they have been interviewing/hiring staff since the end of June...

dreamfinderMay 14, 2018

There will always be people who gravitate towards the known and familiar. When my parents go with us to WDW, each trip I make them try one or two new restaurants. Otherwise they settle into the same ADR's each time. Some people could have the choice between a five star restaurant and a McDonalds and pick the Happy Meal.

matt2394May 14, 2018

How many chain restaurants does Disney Springs need anyway? They were fine earlier now but now that Disney's upped their game culinary-wise, it seems odd that there's still these holdouts restaurants.

raymusiccityMay 14, 2018

THREE, if you go around back! :hungover:

DisoneMay 11, 2018

While not a huge fan of PH, I do like their Burger from Guy. They are superior to D-Luxe. I have notice there is a bunch of unused space on the first floor exterior as you walk towards the covered area of Town Center. I wonder if this will be where the new quick service will be incorporated into? Edit: Just saw the construction. yes, this is exactly the area I was thinking. Good. It always looked like a vacated strip mall spot.

MrPromeyMay 11, 2018

Wonder if this was something that had always been planned as a phase two after they got the major referb well out of the way or if they're responding to the obvious demand for more options in the area and finding use for the existing space they already have for that.

KBLovedDisneyMay 11, 2018

"It would help if you read the title of the picture article KB..." Sorry! I had a blonde moment. They happen once in a while.

BaconMay 11, 2018

I don't care as long as it has my captain crunch chicken. :hungry:

KBLovedDisneyMay 11, 2018

Wait. What does this mean exactly? I'm kind of confused. "Although Planet Hollywood has yet to make a formal announcement, plans were filed late February 2018 for an "Interior alteration for a new restaurant within an existing restaurant." Is this going to be another bar?