The Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) Flamingo Crossings mixed-use center in Orlando is staying busy entering the new year after several years of ongoing construction. The theme park giant’s latest work at the retail, dining and lodging complex includes preparing stores for future shoppers. Construction on the center started nearly a decade ago with hotel properties on the northern side of the project at the northwest corner of Western Way and State Road 429 on Sugar Belle Drive. Why this matter: The growing mixed-use center will continue to create new jobs. The addition also brings online more options for tourists. The property is home to four hotels with more than 900 rooms combined — including a TownePlace Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton — and several open restaurants such as a Target, Starbucks, PDQ, Five Guys, Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. and more. Few details have been shared on the ongoing construction, but industry resources estimate the cost of a 200,000-square-foot center as at least $92.4 million-$136.6 million. For example, this month Disney filed notices of commencement for two of its stores: Improvements of restaurant buildout for the Lime Fresh Mexican Grill at 153 Sugar Belle Drive, Unit C. The […]