Disney Springs is usually one of the most reliable parts of a Walt Disney World trip. Even if you skip the parks for the day, there’s comfort in knowing the shops, restaurants, and familiar storefronts will still be buzzing. But over the past couple of years, that sense of consistency has been quietly shaken. Several well-known locations have closed their doors for good, and in one case, a nationwide business collapse is now directly impacting Disney World itself.While Disney Springs constantly evolves, these four closures feel different. They aren’t short refurbishments or seasonal swaps. They’re permanent goodbyes.Credit: SJ Grant, FlickrFrancesca’s Closure Tied to Nationwide ShutdownThe most significant closure currently affecting Disney Springs is Francesca’s, and this one isn’t just about local performance or changing trends inside the shopping district. The women’s fashion retailer has announced a full nationwide shutdown, with all of its remaining stores slated to close as the company moves through liquidation.That decision includes the Disney Springs location, which has been a steady presence for guests looking for boutique-style clothing, accessories, and gifts that felt a little more “everyday” than theme-park themed. For many visitors, Francesca’s was an easy stop — somewhere to browse between dining reservations or grab a last-minute outfit for dinner.While an exact closing date hasn’t been publicly confirmed for the Disney Springs storefront, liquidation sales and store-closing signage signal that the end is approaching. Unlike some retail closures that quietly disappear overnight, this one has a sense of finality tied to a much larger corporate collapse happening across the country.For Disney Springs, it’s a reminder that even high-traffic destinations aren’t immune when a national brand runs out of runway and, unfortunately, this isn’t the only closure to hit Disney Springs recently.Sanuk Quietly Walks AwayBefore Francesca’s announcement, Disney Springs had already lost another familiar name. Sanuk, the casual footwear brand known for its laid-back sandals and shoes, permanently closed its location in August 2024.Sanuk had been part of Disney Springs for years, and its products felt tailor-made for Florida vacations. Comfortable, relaxed, and easy to slip on after a long park day, the store fit naturally into the shopping lineup. But one day, it was simply gone.There was no major announcement, no dramatic send-off. The signage came down, the doors closed, and the space was left empty. For frequent visitors, it was one of those moments that made you stop and think, “Wait… wasn’t that just here?”Credit: Erica Lauren, Inside the MagicSosa Family Cigars Ends a Long-Running PresenceSome closures hurt more because of history, and that’s exactly the case with Sosa Family Cigars. This wasn’t just another retail tenant — it was one of the longest-running independent businesses associated with Disney Springs and its predecessor, Pleasure Island.The family-owned cigar shop closed in early 2023 after more than two decades in operation. For many longtime Walt Disney World fans, it represented a different era of Disney Springs, one that blended nightlife, adult-oriented experiences, and locally rooted businesses.Its closure marked the end of a legacy, not just a lease. While it didn’t come with nationwide headlines or sudden announcements, it quietly closed the book on a chapter of Disney Springs history that won’t be replicated again.Sprinkles Cupcakes Shuts Down OvernightPerhaps the most surprising closure of all came from Sprinkles Cupcakes. On January 1, 2026, the Disney Springs location abruptly closed after the company shut down operations nationwide.There was no slow wind-down. No warning signs. Guests arrived to find the doors closed, lights off, and the once-iconic cupcake ATM no longer dispensing treats. Employees were reportedly caught off guard, making the closure feel even more sudden and unsettling.Sprinkles had become a recognizable stop at Disney Springs, whether you were grabbing a cupcake to share or just stopping for the novelty of the ATM itself. Its disappearance was immediate, and for many guests, it felt like losing a small but familiar ritual.Credit: Sprinkles.comA Changing Disney Springs LandscapeTaken together, these four closures paint a bigger picture. Francesca’s represents the ripple effects of a nationwide retail collapse reaching into Disney World. Sanuk shows how even established brands can quietly exit without warning. Sosa Family Cigars reflects the fading of long-standing, independent history. And Sprinkles proves that even popular, well-known names can vanish overnight.Disney Springs will continue to evolve. New concepts will move in, construction walls will come down, and the shopping district will remain busy. But these closures linger in the background as reminders that the landscape isn’t as permanent as it once seemed.For guests who visit often, it’s becoming harder to assume that a favorite stop will still be there next time. And for Disney Springs itself, these changes signal a period of transition — one shaped not just by Disney’s choices, but by the shifting realities of the retail world beyond its borders.The post Nationwide Shutdown Impacts Walt Disney World, 4 Locations Closed Permanently appeared first on Inside the Magic.