New Art Installation Coming to Starbucks West Side at Disney Springs

Disney Springs shoppers heading to Starbucks West Side are about to see something new on the building itself. A fresh art installation is headed to the exterior of the recently renovated store, according to permit filings tied to the location. If you have grabbed a Refresher on the West Side lately, here is what is changing next.

Quick Summary

• A Notice of Commencement has been filed with Orange County for a new art piece at Starbucks West Side.
• Elfrink Custom Construction is handling the installation.
• The work includes a metal panel system plus the steel framing needed to mount it to the exterior wall.
• Starbucks West Side reopened in August 2025 after a full inside-and-out renovation.
• This installation appears to be a continued upgrade to that refreshed look.

What We Know About the Starbucks West Side Art Installation

The permit covers a metal panel system, along with the support steel and framing needed to mount the piece to the building. That is a fairly involved buildout for what sounds like a single art feature, which tells you Disney and Starbucks are not just hanging a sign. Metal panel systems like this usually mean a sculptural or dimensional piece rather than a flat mural, something with real depth that catches your eye from the walkway.

Elfrink Custom Construction is the contractor of record on the permit. This company handles specialty installation work around Central Florida, and permits like this one are usually your first real clue that something is coming before Disney says a word publicly. That is exactly how we caught wind of this project.

Why Starbucks West Side Keeps Getting Upgrades

This is not the first change at this location, and it will not be the last. Starbucks West Side went dark for a lengthy stretch in 2025 for a top-to-bottom renovation. When it reopened in August 2025, the space looked completely different: a taller ceiling design, new mural work inside, updated seating, and a merchandise wall that finally matched the energy of the rest of Disney Springs West Side.

A new exterior art installation fits the pattern. Disney Springs leans hard into public art across the whole district, from the giant sculptures near the marketplace bridge to rotating murals near AMC and Splitsville. Starbucks West Side getting its own dedicated piece puts it in line with the rest of the district instead of standing out as the plain building on the block.

What This Could Look Like

Disney and its partners rarely confirm design details before a permit becomes visible construction, so we are reading between the lines here. Given the metal panel and structural steel scope, expect something bigger than a wall decal. Past Disney Springs art additions have leaned toward large-scale sculptural pieces, dimensional signage, or mixed-material wall art built to survive Florida heat and storms for years without fading.

Because the permit specifically calls out mounting hardware for the building exterior, this will likely sit somewhere visible from the walkway between the West Side and the marketplace, not tucked away on a side wall. That is where Disney typically puts pieces meant to be photographed.

Planning a Visit to Starbucks West Side

If you want to check out the current look before the new piece goes in, Starbucks West Side sits right along the main walkway on the West Side, close to AMC Disney Springs 24 and Splitsville Luxury Lanes. It is a solid stop if you want a coffee run without cutting through the busier marketplace side. Since the 2025 renovation, the store has more seating than it used to, so it is also a decent spot to sit down for a few minutes if your feet need a break from walking the district.

Construction on installations like this typically does not close the store. Expect scaffolding or a screened work area near the affected wall once work actually begins, but you should still be able to grab your order as normal.

Final Thoughts

A new art installation at Starbucks West Side is a small addition in the grand scheme of Disney Springs, but it is the kind of detail that adds up. Disney Springs has spent years turning itself into a district you walk through slowly instead of rushing past, and pieces like this are part of why that works. Keep watching Starbucks West Side over the coming weeks. Once visible construction starts, we will have a much clearer look at what this installation actually is. If you are planning a Disney Springs trip soon, swing by and see the current look for yourself before the new piece changes it.

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