Downtown Disney construction at Disney World could impact parking

Downtown Disney's transformation into Disney Springs at Disney World is about to start and will have a large impact on parking in the future, The Orlando Sentinel reports.

Rendering of Disney Springs

The parking spots between Planet Hollywood and Splitsville are expected to be off-limits by early next week, Keith Bradford, vice president for Downtown Disney, told the newspaper.

Construction includes a huge garage which is expected to be open by early 2015. A second garage will also be built.

Retail outlets and restaurants will remain in operation during the construction.

Disney Springs will double the number of shops, restaurants and other venues for guests to explore, resulting in more than 150 establishments.  Disney Springs is expected to be complete in 2016.