International Mega Star, Britney Spears and Academy Award-Winning Actress, Reese Witherspoon Celebrate Newly Opened Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs

ORLANDO, Fla., March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Hollywood, America's preeminent restaurant destination dedicated to celebrating the entertainment industry, opened its Orlando flagship location, Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs and held a week-long celebration with International Mega Star, Britney Spears and Academy Award-Winning Actress, Reese Witherspoon.

On Monday, March 13, 2017, pop-sensation Britney Spears kicked off the Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs celebration with a meet and greet, where she engaged with fans, signed autographs and took selfies on the red carpet. Following the meet and greet, Spears, alongside her two sons Sean and Jayden, Mom Lynne as well as her sister, Jamie Lynn and niece Maddie Briann, 'dined amongst the stars' in the four-story stargazing Observatory.

The Spears family indulged in Planet Hollywood's enhanced yet timeless menu items which introduces a savory selection of "Big Bite Burgers" and over-the-top Signature Sandwiches from dynamic Chef, restaurateur and TV Personality, Guy Fieri. Following lunch, Spears and her family paid homage to the long tradition of filmmaking and Planet Hollywood's commitment to the new, rising stars of the entertainment industry by admiring the different experiences portrayed on each floor. Bringing it all to life, the group headed to the merchandise shop where they tried on classic Planet Hollywood gear and reminisced how Britney Spears has not visited Disney in 15 years.

On Friday, March 17^th, A-list Actress, Reese Witherspoon celebrated the opening of Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs with an official ribbon cutting ceremony, alongside the iconic Mickey Mouse. Following the ceremony, Witherspoon and Planet Hollywood International Founder and Chairman, Robert Earl hosted an intimate cocktail reception with family and friends, overlooking the heart of Downtown Disney. The group immersed themselves in the theatrical dining experience, paying tribute to the iconic globe while enjoying passed bites and cocktails in the newly expanded outdoor terrace and bar.

ABOUT PLANET HOLLYWOOD

Planet Hollywood, America's preeminent restaurant destination dedicated to celebrating the entertainment industry, transformed its Orlando flagship location into a four-story turn of the century inspired observatory. Regularly at the forefront of industry trends, the reimagined Planet Hollywood Observatory is centrally located and overlooks the heart of Downtown Disney with a newly expanded outdoor terrace and bar. Within the sophisticated entertainment emporium, patrons of all ages are invited to" Dine Amongst the Stars" through a refreshed yet timeless menu, distinctive outdoor bar and lounge options, an imaginative new merchandise line, and a host of all-star celebrity partnerships.

For more information, visit www.planethollywood.com

ABOUT DISNEY SPRINGS

Disney Springs is a one-of-a-kind retail, dining and entertainment district located in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. With its namesake springs, beautiful open-air promenades and lakefront setting, Disney Springs evokes the charm of Florida waterfront towns at the turn of the 20th century. It's also home to a collection of more than 150 shops and restaurants, including top-name retail brands, specialty boutiques and dining experiences created by celebrity and award-winning chefs.  Located in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Disney Springs is open daily. 

SOURCE Planet Hollywood