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Interactive Water Wheel Spins Back Into Action at Disney Springs
After a two-month disappearance, the beloved interactive water wheel in Disney Springs’ Town Center is back, and looking shinier than ever. Whether it was away for repairs or just a well-deserved refurbishment, guests can once again put some muscle into turning the wheel and watch the larger mechanism pull water into the nearby pond.
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This hands-on feature first debuted in 2016 when Downtown Disney transformed into Disney Springs, adding a touch of old-fashioned charm to the modern shopping and dining district. Branded with “Disney Springs” and “Florida,” the wheel sits near the Welcome Center, tying into the story of the area’s natural springs.
While Disney hasn’t shared why the wheel was gone since June, it’s clear it’s been spruced up—its gleaming finish now stands out against the older surrounding stonework. It’s a small but delightful detail that blends interactive fun with the immersive storytelling Disney Springs is known for.
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The next time you’re shopping, dining, or just strolling through Town Center, give the wheel a spin and let the water flow, it’s a simple joy worth stopping for.
Disney Springs Water Wheel Fun Facts
- Debuted in 2016 – Part of the Town Center expansion when Disney Springs replaced Downtown Disney.
- Hands-on fun – Guests can physically turn the wheel, setting off the mechanism that draws water into the pond.
- Story tie-in – Represents the old-fashioned machinery that might have existed in a Florida springs town.
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