Flamingo Crossings

Shopping mall in Winter Garden, Florida

Flamingo Crossings

Flamingo Crossings main entrance signage

Location| Winter Garden, Florida, United States
Coordinates| 28°22′49″N 81°37′4″W﻿ / ﻿28.38028°N 81.61778°W﻿ / 28.38028; -81.61778
Opening date| 2021 (2021)
Management| Disney Experiences
Owner| The Walt Disney Company
Website| Official Website
Walt Disney World

Theme parks

* Magic Kingdom
* EPCOT
* Disney's Hollywood Studios
* Disney's Animal Kingdom

Water parks

* Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
* Disney's Blizzard Beach

Other attractions and areas

* Disney Springs
* Flamingo Crossings
* Disney's BoardWalk
* Fantasia Gardens
* Winter Summerland
* ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Resorts

* Walt Disney World Resorts

Affiliated services

* Club 33
* Disney Dining Plan
* Disney PhotoPass
* Disney Vacation Club
* Golden Oak
* MagicBands
* My Disney Experience

Transport

* Disney Transport
* Disney Skyliner
* Transportation and Ticket Center
* Walt Disney World Monorail System

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Flamingo Crossings, also known as Flamingo Crossings Town Center or Flamingo Crossings Village, is an outdoor shopping, dining, residential, and entertainment complex at Walt Disney World near Winter Garden, Florida in Orange County. First announced by Disney in 2007, the complex officially opened in 2021 with an initial phase of businesses, with more planned in future development.[1]The complex borders Lake Britt, a 102 acre lake area. The area includes a walking trail.[2]

## Background

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A skywalk across Western Way at Flamingo Crossings.

The Walt Disney Company first announced the development of a new entertainment district in 2007, to be called Flamingo Crossings. Disney designated land located directly outside what is called the Western Entrance Gateway located on Western Way behind Animal Kingdom. Shortly after the announcement and initial planning, the Great Recession of 2008 hindered development plans, and Disney shifted their focus to the re-development of the Downtown Disney area into Disney Springs. The first business to open in the area was the two connected Marriott International hotels, Towneplace Suites and Springhill Suites. Construction began in 2014 and the hotels opened in 2016.[3] Development was also stalled while construction of the Western Way extension to Avalon Road was to be completed. The new extension opened in 2019. Development was further stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic, with businesses deferring their opening plans into 2022 and 2023. Western Way is planned to be extended even further onto US 27, bringing more business to the fast-growing area known as Horizon West.[4]

## History

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The land on which Flamingo Crossings was built was originally all orange grove farms. The main road in the development is named Hartzog Road, named after William Hartzog (1916–2009), who was a long-time landowner and businessman in the area and created the road from clay from his citrus farm.[5] Disney did not initially own the land this far west of the property but began purchasing it from local landowners in the 1990s, one of whom was Everette Fischer (1933–2021) former manager of the Winter Garden Citrus Growers Association.[6] Disney had also developed the former Crossroads Shopping Center located near Disney Springs in the 1980s, geared toward Disney College Program Cast Members and guests staying in local resorts on Hotel Plaza Blvd. Crossroads was closed and demolished in 2021. The Flamingo Crossings development is located just north of the Orange Lake Resort & Golf Club by Holiday Inn on Sandpiper Landing Way, which was built by Kemmons Wilson in 1982,[7] before Disney World expanded west with Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1998. The Florida State Road 429 was built using Eminent domain through the Orange Lake Resort property.[8]

## Development

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Walt Disney Imagineering filed the trademark for the Flamingo Crossing name and insignia in 2015.[9] The Reedy Creek Improvement District (now the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District) approved further enhancements to the area including two skywalks, for guests and Cast Members to safely cross both sides of the development. A traffic stop at the intersection of Western Way and Hartzog Road was installed in 2021. Additional paving and enhancements, including the installation of a bus lane for Disney College Program busses, took place in 2021 and 2022. The roads within the complex are named Sugar Belle Drive, Flagler Drive, and Ruby Red Place. The complex includes a community exposition hall for meetings and events, and an outdoor shelter. A garden area and space for live entertainment is also located at the center of the complex.

## Flamingo Crossings Village

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Housing for those participating in Orlando's Disney College Program is provided in Flamingo Crossings Village, a large apartment complex that opened in 2021. The complex replaced the former Disney College Program housing complexes, which were adjacently located in the Little Lake Bryan area, nearby International Drive, and the Vistana area, nearby Florida State Road 535. The village is designated into sections, with a nature walking path connecting the two. The complex is divided into East and West, with neighborhoods named after Disney characters within the buildings. The East Village is located off Hartzog Road, while the West Village is located on Rock Pigeon Loop.[10] The complex is managed by American Campus Communities.[11] In December 2023, Disney opened up Flamingo Crossings Village to all Cast Members.[12]

Located within the development is also the private apartment community named The Westerly.[13]

North of Flamingo Crossings, Disney plans to build an affordable housing complex open to the general public.[14] Offices are located within the complex for the Disney Programs department. Almost all of the first announced businesses for Phase One of the area will be open by 2024. The area has several expansion pads for additions in the future.

## Hotels

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Labeled as Walt Disney World Gateway Hotels, these hotels provide shuttles to and from the four Disney theme parks.[15] Each resort has meeting and special event space, with Homewood Suites having the largest facilities available with three meeting rooms totaling 2,809 square feet.[16]

* TownePlace Suites / SpringHill Suites (Marriott) – The two hotels are connected and share a Starbucks coffee location in the lobby. The hotel is home to Flamingo's Bar & Grille.[17]
* Homewoods Suites / Home2 Suites by Hilton – The two hotels are connected and feature Dia Feliz Cantina Restaurant.[18]
* Fairfield by Marriott – The hotel features The Fieldhouse Restaurant.[19]
* Residence Inn by Marriott – The hotel features Featherstones Bar & Grille.[20]

## List of current businesses

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Full-Service Restaurants

* Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ
* Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
* Hash House a go go
* Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
* Pieology Pizza
* Token Ramen & Tea
* Simply Capri Italian Restaurant[21]
* White Rabbit Desert Experience

Fast Food

* Domino's
* Dunkin'
* Firehouse Subs
* Five Guys
* Pita Mediterranean Street Food
* PDQ Chicken
* Skyline Chili[22]
* Starbucks
* Wendy's

Shopping and Services

* AdventHealth ER
* AdventHealth Primary Care+ clinic[23]
* Fit2Run Shoe Store[24]
* Five Below
* Luxor Nail & Spa [25]
* Target
* The UPS Store
* Walgreens
* 7-Eleven Gas Station
* Lake Britt Dental Care [26]
* AT&T

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## Future Businesses

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* Sonic Drive-In[27]
* Flatlands Bar & Grill
* Chipotle Mexican Grill[28]

### Former businesses

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* Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company (2022–2023)[29]
* Ben & Jerry's

## References

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1. ^ Staff, O. W. "After years of delays Disney's Flamingo Crossings might finally get its village center". Orlando Weekly.
2. ^ Lake Britt Dataaccessed 05/25/2025
3. ^ "SpringHill Suites & TownePlace Suites Hotels To Open In Winter Garden, Florida". Hospitality Net.
4. ^ "Flamingo Crossings Full Map". Horizon West News & Info. November 7, 2021.
5. ^ "William Hartzog Obituary (2009) – Orlando, FL – Orlando Sentinel". Legacy.com.
6. ^ "Everette Fischer Obituary – Winter Garden, FL". Dignity Memorial.
7. ^ Timeline. Mid 1980s–mid 1990s hicv.com
8. ^ Yanes, Nadeen (September 24, 2021). "Crossroads shopping center near Disney set for demolition". WKMG.
9. ^ Bilbao, Richard. "Disney secures trademarks for Flamingo Crossings development". Orlando Business Journal.
10. ^ "Flamingo Crossings Village | Disney College Program Housing". www.americancampus.com.
11. ^ "Flamingo Crossings Village | Disney College Program Housing". www.americancampus.com.
12. ^ "Disney Opens College Program Housing At Flamingo Crossings To Cast Members". Horizon West News & Info. horizonwestinfo.com. December 26, 2023.
13. ^ Westerly, The. "Winter Garden Apartments | The Westerly Apartment Homes". westerlyapts.com.
14. ^ "Walt Disney Imagineering Begins Early Phases of Affordable Housing Project Near Disney World". June 15, 2023.
15. ^ "lake-buena-vista-area,flamingo-crossings-area". disneyworld.disney.go.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
16. ^ "Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center". www.hilton.com. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
17. ^ "American Restaurant Orlando | SpringHill Suites Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS". www.marriott.com.
18. ^ "Homewood Suites Flamingo Official Site".
19. ^ Fairfield Inn Flamingo Crossings accessed 10/08/2023]
20. ^ Residence Inn Flamingo Crossings' accessed 10/08/2023
21. ^ "Disney's Flamingo Crossings lands Italian eatery from restaurateur Nick Valenti". March 16, 2023.
22. ^ "Skyline Chili Now Serving at Flamingo Crossings: A Taste of Cincinnati in Horizon West". Horizon West News & Info. Horizon West News & Info. November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
23. ^ "AdventHealth opens ER near Walt Disney World Resort with groundbreaking patient experience | AdventHealth Central Florida Media Resources | AdventHealth". www.adventhealth.com. May 17, 2023.
24. ^ "Now Open: Fit2Run Runner's Superstore at Flamingo Crossings". Horizon West News & Info. November 18, 2023.
25. ^ "Home". Nail Salon 34787 | LUXOR NAIL & SPA | WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787.
26. ^ Lake Britt Dental Careaccessed 05/25/2025
27. ^ "New Sonic location coming to Horizon West". West Orange Times & Observer. January 4, 2023.
28. ^ "Chipotle Mexican Grill Files Permits for Horizon West Location". January 2, 2024.
29. ^ Persimmon Hollow Closing accessed 11/10/23

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| Disneyland Resort|

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* Magic Kingdom
* Epcot
* Disney's Hollywood Studios
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* Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
* Disney's Blizzard Beach
* ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
* Disney Springs

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Disney Vacation Club|

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Consumer Products|

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Disney Publishing Worldwide|

* Disney Comics
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* DCPI Labs
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Walt Disney World Resort

Theme parks|

* Magic Kingdom
* attractions
* Epcot
* attractions
* Disney's Hollywood Studios
* attractions
* Disney's Animal Kingdom
* attractions

| Water parks|

* Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
* Disney's Blizzard Beach

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Beyond the parks|

* Disney Springs
* ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
* Fantasia Gardens
* Winter Summerland

Resorts and
residential areas|

* Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort
* Flamingo Crossings‡
* Bonnet Creek Resort‡

| Magic Kingdom|

* Contemporary
* Fort Wilderness
* Grand Floridian
* Polynesian Village
* Wilderness Lodge
* Lakeshore Lodge
* Shades of Green†
* Four Seasons†

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Epcot|

* Caribbean Beach
* Yacht Club
* Beach Club
* BoardWalk
* Riviera
* Dolphin†
* Swan†
* Swan Reserve†

Disney Springs|

* Port Orleans
* Old Key West
* Saratoga Springs

Animal Kingdom|

* All-Star
* Movies
* Music
* Sports
* Animal Kingdom Lodge
* Coronado Springs

Wide World of Sports|

* Art of Animation
* Pop Century

Transportation|

* Transportation and Ticket Center
* Walt Disney World Monorail System
* Disney Skyliner

Events and
festivities|

| Resort|

* Disney Weddings
* Disney's Wedding Pavilion
* Magic Music Days
* Disney World Marathon Weekend

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Magic Kingdom|

* Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
* Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Epcot|

* Flower & Garden Festival
* Festival of the Arts
* Food & Wine Festival
* Festival of the Holidays
* Candlelight Processional

Retired events,
former attractions,
and closed facilities|

* ABC Super Soap Weekend
* Discovery Island
* DisneyQuest
* Epcot Center Ultralight Flightpark
* Fort Wilderness Railroad
* Give a Day, Get a Disney Day
* Happiest Celebration on Earth
* Mickey's Pirate and Princess Party
* Millennium Celebration
* The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
* Pleasure Island
* River Country
* Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
* Star Wars Weekends
* Summer Nightastic!
* Walt Disney World Airport
* Walt Disney World Speedway

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| Past leaders|

* Walt Disney
* Roy O. Disney
* Ron Dominguez
* Joe Fowler
* Richard Irvine
* Michael Eisner
* Thomas O. Staggs
* George Kalogridis
* Al Weiss
* Bob Chapek

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Current leaders|

* Bob Iger
* Josh D'Amaro
* Jeff Vahle

Other people|

* Jack Wagner
* Corey Burton
* Paul Frees
* Herbert Ryman
* Marc Davis

Other|

* Casting Center
* Club 33
* Creative Entertainment
* Dining Plan
* Disney Programs
* Disney College Program
* Disney International Programs
* Disney Speedstorm
* EPCOT Concept
* Escape from Tomorrow
* Imagineering
* Lightning Lane
* The Muppets at Walt Disney World
* MyMagic+
* MagicBands
* PhotoPass
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* Lake Buena Vista
* Bay Lake
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* University
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* List of incidents at Walt Disney World
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* Wild About Safety

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Winter Garden, Florida

Geography

Areas|

* Lake Apopka
* West Orange Trail

Neighborhoods|

* Flamingo Crossings
* Horizon West
* Winter Garden Historic Residential District

Education

Primary and secondary schools|

* Orange County Public Schools
* West Orange High School

Other

Landmarks|

* Meadow Marsh
* Orange County National Golf Center
* Winter Garden Downtown Historic District
* Central Florida Railroad Museum
* Winter Garden Heritage Foundation
* Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves

Events and Culture|

* Garden Theatre

Transportation|

* Florida State Road 50

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* Altamonte Mall
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* Lake Square Mall
* The Mall at Millenia
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Open-air lifestyle centers|

* Baldwin Park Village Center
* Celebration Town Center
* Church Street Station
* Colonial Plaza
* Dellagio Town Center
* Disney Springs
* Flamingo Crossings
* The Fountains at Bay Hill
* Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
* The Loop
* The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips
* Old Town
* Orlando Premium Outlets
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* Vineland
* Pointe Orlando
* Plaza Venezia
* Premiere Trade Plaza
* Rialto
* SoDo
* The Square
* Universal CityWalk
* Uptown Altamonte
* Waterford Lakes Town Center
* Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves
* Winter Park Village
* Winter Springs Town Center

Former shopping centers|

* Artegon Marketplace
* Belz Factory Outlet World
* Colonial Plaza Mall
* Festival Bay Mall
* Interstate Mall
* Seminole Plaza
* Seminole Towne Center
* Winter Park Mall

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