More news on Hyperion Wharf

The Walt Disney Company has released some more news about the new "Hyperion Wharf"

Pleasure Island will be no more, as Disney announced yesterday:

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Hyperion Wharf coming to Downtown Disney District

Work soon will begin on a reimagined Pleasure Island and other one-of-a-kind experiences, as the Walt Disney World Resort continues to bring new stories to life at the Downtown Disney Area. Combined, the projects are expected to create an estimated 1,200 new jobs in Central Florida over the next three years.

"We have made great progress since first announcing our vision to bring new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences to Downtown Disney, many of which can't be found anywhere else and have already become guest favorites," said Keith Bradford, vice president of the Downtown Disney Area. "We look forward to providing even more new ways for our guests to enjoy Downtown Disney, while at the same time creating new jobs for Central Floridians."

A nostalgic, yet modern take on an early 20th century port city and amusement pier will evolve Pleasure Island into Hyperion Wharf. By day, the bustling port district will draw guests in with its stylish boutiques and chic restaurants, and by night thousands of lights will transform the area into an electric wonderland.

Taking its name from Hyperion, the Greek god of light, as well as the street on which Walt Disney built his first major animation studio, the wharf district also will feature a relaxing lakeside park and enhanced pedestrian walkways. Its diverse eateries will expand dining availability at the Downtown Disney Area by more than 25 percent.

"Hyperion Wharf will offer guests of all ages a vibrant atmosphere and new experiences that can be enjoyed by day or by night," said Keith. "Whether looking for a great place to dine with the whole family or a place to relax and enjoy live music, Hyperion Wharf will provide the perfect setting for guests to make new memories with us."

In addition to the new wharf district, numerous other projects are under way at the Downtown Disney Area, including: 

• An extensive renovation of Lego Imagination Center, which will increase its overall footprint by nearly 3,500 square feet and add new Lego exterior models featuring scenes from classic Disney movies.
• Enhancements at AMC that will take the movie-going experience to the next level with new digital technology, a paradigm-shifting Concession Stand of the Future and Florida's first Fork & Screen Theater.
• Numerous new or renovated retail shops and merchandise vignettes, as well as additional atmosphere entertainment.

Combined, these projects are expected to create an estimated 600 construction jobs, 500 restaurant, retail and entertainment jobs, and support 100 vendor and supplier jobs.

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Nice, really nice. i can't wait for it to open in 2013!! This means more jobs, more restaurants, more shops, more entertainment, more Downtown Disney fun! WOW! I think that now we need a good CityWalk expansion. It doesn't look neither a bit as nice as the artwork for "Hyperion Wharf" does.

What's your take on this?