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Disney and Havaianas announce strategic alliance and will open flip-flop stores inside Disney Parks
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HolleBolleGijs
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It's just so ironic that a brand whose main product is terrible for your feet will be sponsoring runDisney events.
Was there some sort of unmet need for flip-flops in the parks until now??
Was there some sort of unmet need for flip-flops in the parks until now??
Next Big Thing
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Ok course they are.
Next Big Thing
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Once you have your Starbucks in hand with Pandora jewelry bracelet on, it's time to head to Adventureland, we we can buy our Ray-ban's from the Sunglass Hut and flip flops from the Haviana's!
And here I thought that this was a theme park.
And here I thought that this was a theme park.
Animaniac93-98
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And here I thought that this was a theme park.
"It's a Mall World After All"
And you won't even need to visit it to buy everything, thanks to the new app!
DreamTogether
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Pretty soon we won't even need to go to the parks! They'll probably make an app so we can experience all the rides in Virtual Reality
ABQ
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Steve, correct me if I'm misinterpreting the news post, but does this mean dedicated stores at the two water parks and then merchandise in existing WDW shops, like the Emporium, Mousegear et al, but no dedicated, stand alone stores outside of the water parks and the Disney Springs locale?
ToTBellHop
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That's called YouTube.
planodisney
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What is BB and TL? Thanks.
Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon.
planodisney
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Thanks!!
Next Big Thing
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I find it ironic that a flip flop company will become a sponsor for runDisney lol.
rob0519
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From today's Chicago Tribune:
Summer is spent in flip-flops, often the cheapest ones hanging in a store display.
Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania, said one simple way to protect feet is to reconsider flip-flops.
Cush advises putting a time limit on your flip-flop wear.
"Good, comfortable shoe wear is really important," he said. "Where flip-flops can be a problem is if you find yourself in them constantly."
Thirty minutes is a good estimate for too long to be in flip-flops, he suggested — or, in other words, don't wear them while "walking for a purpose." So if you are meandering in your neighborhood or through a park or on a hike, flip-flops are not your friend. Instead, think of them for taking out the trash or walking to the corner store.
"Flip-flops that only cost a couple bucks and are flat should probably be limited to very short periods of time — perhaps back and forth to the pool," he said.
I'm sure these flip-flops will cost more than a couple of bucks and will still be less than supportive footwear. I've never understood how anyone could wear these all day at a park.
Summer is spent in flip-flops, often the cheapest ones hanging in a store display.
Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania, said one simple way to protect feet is to reconsider flip-flops.
Cush advises putting a time limit on your flip-flop wear.
"Good, comfortable shoe wear is really important," he said. "Where flip-flops can be a problem is if you find yourself in them constantly."
Thirty minutes is a good estimate for too long to be in flip-flops, he suggested — or, in other words, don't wear them while "walking for a purpose." So if you are meandering in your neighborhood or through a park or on a hike, flip-flops are not your friend. Instead, think of them for taking out the trash or walking to the corner store.
"Flip-flops that only cost a couple bucks and are flat should probably be limited to very short periods of time — perhaps back and forth to the pool," he said.
I'm sure these flip-flops will cost more than a couple of bucks and will still be less than supportive footwear. I've never understood how anyone could wear these all day at a park.
Magenta Panther
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Iger won't be happy until he turns WDW into a giant outdoor shopping mall. I expect a TGI Friday's there any day now.
aladdin2007
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Iger won't be happy until he turns WDW into a giant outdoor shopping mall. I expect a TGI Friday's there any day now.
Thats the route its going sadly.
DisneyDebRob
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Here I thought it was a UNIQUE theme park.Once you have your Starbucks in hand with Pandora jewelry bracelet on, it's time to head to Adventureland, we we can buy our Ray-ban's from the Sunglass Hut and flip flops from the Haviana's!
And here I thought that this was a theme park.
Captain Neo
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And the Disney parks continue their trend of turning into glorified malls. Might as well bring back Paul Pressler.
WDWLover#1
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I don't see this as a problem, as from 1955 in Disneyland, the park was full of outside vendors.
StarWarsGirl
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From a marketing standpoint, this is a very good idea. Disney doesn't have to make the flip flops themselves. They will likely sell a good bit of them. Stuff happens. You get caught in a thunderstorm and your shoes and socks get soaked. Your flip flop breaks. And let's face it, flip flops are popular. They'll probably sell a lot of these. Athough I do not wear flip flops in the park unless I'm only there for a few hoursor if my sneakers are giving me blisters and I need to switch shoes for the day, I like the idea of being able to get better-quality flip flops in the parks, especially if they feature Disney characters