Crews have installed paneling on the exterior of Summer House on the Lake, a new eatery under construction on the West Side of Disney Springs.

Summer House Construction

Summer House on the Lake will be right next to Jaleo, a restaurant by Chef José Andrés.

We saw a crew member on the scaffolding around this side of the structure, where yellow weather-proof sheathing has been installed.

The building isn’t fully enclosed in sheathing and paneling yet — the front is still mostly open and exposed.

But we saw more crew members installing white sheathing in a row along the building’s front overhang.

This lightweight GlasRoc sheathing has a water-resistant gypsum core.

Around the back of the building, we saw some blue sheathing.

The sidewalk along the Disney Springs lagoon is still open but thinned by construction walls.

The final gray brickwork paneling has been installed over half of the back.

It extends around the corner next to Jaleo, too.

Summer House on the Lake

Summer House on the Lake was announced in the summer of 2022, taking over the space formerly planned for Beatrix Restaurant. Disney and Lettuce Entertain You had previously announced that Beatrix was merely “on hold,” but it seems they decided not to go forward with that particular project. Lettuce Entertain You is the owner of both Beatrix and Summer House Santa Monica, which are both considered Chicago staples.

Concept art for Summer House on the Lake shows just how much greenery is planned for the exterior and interior of the restaurant.

The interior is mostly white with wood and wicker accents all around, fitting the typical aesthetic at the other two Summer House locations.

Other Disney Springs News

The Cilantro Urban Eatery food truck has returned to Disney Springs for daily operation, replacing Disney’s mac and cheese food truck.

Sunglass Hut is being refurbished but the temporary Sunglass Outfitters truck is open during the closure.

This month at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs, guests can try the new Sea Turtle Cookie. The limited-time cookie is made of premium chocolate, homemade caramel, whole candied pecans, and their signature sea salt. Read our review of the Sea Turtle Cookie.

A Corkcicle shop opened in April at Disney Springs. The brand is known for selling colorful insulated drinkware and accessories with products ranging between $29.99 and $49.99. Corkcicle’s product line includes insulated tumblers, water bottles, stemless barware, and coolers that are easily portable.

Flavors of Florida will return to Disney Springs this summer with a new culinary series featuring chefs and sommeliers from various Disney Springs venues.

Disney Springs is also celebrating Pride Month with limited-time decorations this June.

An “Elemental” photo op featuring Wade and Ember is near the LEGO Store to celebrate the new Pixar film.

Are you interested in any of these new projects at Disney Springs or some of the special events? Let us know in the comments.

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