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Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop

Marketplace · Disney Springs · Walt Disney World

↩ On the former site of Goofy's Grill

Restaurant · opened 1997 · Disney Springs · 3 changes on record

Biggest recent change: A temporary Ghirardelli location opened in the Town Center area, in the former Sprinkles Cupcakes building, serving the full menu while the Marketplace store is renovated through Spring 2027. (Jul 1, 2026)

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When did Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop open?

Per the documented record, Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop at Disney Springs opened on Dec 15, 1997.

When did Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop last close for refurbishment?

The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop is dated Jul 2026: The original Marketplace store closed for an extended refurbishment, its first major renovation in nearly 30 years, with construction walls up by early July 2026 and reopening expected in Spring 2027.

What changed recently on Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop?

The latest documented change (documented Jul 1, 2026): A temporary Ghirardelli location opened in the Town Center area, in the former Sprinkles Cupcakes building, serving the full menu while the Marketplace store is renovated through Spring 2027.

How many changes are on record for Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop?

3 documented changes, dating back to 1997 — the fan-kept restaurant changelog nobody else keeps.

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