NBA Experience at Disney Springs

[HoldenC]

Accusing others of lying is rich when you are changing the words used. Disney Springs is a lifestyle center. A lifestyle center is not a normal mall. It being the best does not change that it is a lifestyle center. The concept of Disney Springs was even developed by Elkus-Manfredi.

No words were taken out of context. Perhaps you should stop lecturing everyone on the difference between theme and decoration and learn to read. Disney Springs isn't a flop mall, no matter how much haters like you try to say.

 

[lazyboy97o]

No words were taken out of context. Perhaps you should stop lecturing everyone on the difference between theme and decoration and learn to read. Disney Springs isn't a flop mall, no matter how much haters like you try to say.

Where did I say it was a flop? Where have I said NBA Experience will flop? You used a different term as a straw man. Disney Springs is a lifestyle center.

 

[Andrew C]

My biggest beef is that they have chosen rather pedestrian shops that can be found most places..

Most cities, rather...

Also, I would imagine the shops you are referring to are the ones that can actually pay the rent for the space.

 

[Nunu]

Not personally interested in NBA Experience.

I really like Disney Springs, the ambiance, entertainment and dining are very nice. Being a foreigner, I find it convenient to have different shopping options. I specially like all Disney related stores and Uniqlo.

 

[Bocabear]

No words were taken out of context. Perhaps you should stop lecturing everyone on the difference between theme and decoration and learn to read. Disney Springs isn't a flop mall, no matter how much haters like you try to say.

no one said it is a flop... I said they were going to have trouble keeping the stores tenanted... not the same thing.
and yes they have had several stores close since the opening already... I am sure rents are very high...and when the stores are available in many cities across the country, it makes it less special... and WOW! lighten up on the aggression and name calling... I did not refer to you as a Disney Apologist or a Foamer... don't call me a hater. Life ain't that simple or black and white...

 

[ppete1975]

The live music is a nice touch. When I was walking through there last month, there were about 3 or 4 live bands playing in different locations throughout the area.

 

[DisneyOutsider]

no one said it is a flop... I said they were going to have trouble keeping the stores tenanted.

I mean, it's been open for three years in it's current iteration. Were you at expecting there to be no turnover? That would be impossible for a retail development of this size.

We've heard here from people in the know that Disney considers this development to be a hit.. that they are very pleased with vacancy rates, attendance, etc. They have a pretty nice mix of stores and nice restaurants, not to mention live entertainment.

I struggle to see how anyone could not see this as a massive improvement to the previous iteration of Downtown Disney (adventurer's club notwithstanding)

 

[RobWDW1971]

I struggle to see how anyone could not see this as a massive improvement to the previous iteration of Downtown Disney (adventurer's club notwithstanding)

Agreed (with a shout out to Comedy Warehouse). The Springs I think is fantastic for the F&B options alone.

 

[Jon81uk]

Agreed (with a shout out to Comedy Warehouse). The Springs I think is fantastic for the F&B options alone.

Agreed, comedy warehouse is really missed. For me the nightlife that isn’t a restaurant is the biggest thing missing at Disney Springs.

 

[Rteetz]

 

[deeevo]

Reviews of the NBA Experience are starting to trickle in and as expected they are not good unless you are a major NBA fan.

 

[JUFL2019]

no one said it is a flop... I said they were going to have trouble keeping the stores tenanted... not the same thing.
and yes they have had several stores close since the opening already... I am sure rents are very high...and when the stores are available in many cities across the country, it makes it less special... and WOW! lighten up on the aggression and name calling... I did not refer to you as a Disney Apologist or a Foamer... don't call me a hater. Life ain't that simple or black and white...

Most of the stores that have closed have been due to the Entire Chain of stores closing and not just the Disney Springs Location.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Reviews of the NBA Experience are starting to trickle in and as expected they are not good unless you are a major NBA fan.

I'm giving it 2 years before a closure is announced..

 

[ChrisFL]

Reviews of the NBA Experience are starting to trickle in and as expected they are not good unless you are a major NBA fan.

Yeah, now that it's soft-open and people are actually seeing what it's about, we can judge it all we want to.

I was only defending the idea previously as I wanted to ensure we don't pre-judge something which could be really good, though it sounds like....it isn't

 

[Texas84]

Big City Elite? LOL OMG!
It's not an outlet Mall at all...it is however built on the model of a "Lifestlye Center" which combines shopping dining and entertainment...
My biggest beef is that they have chosen rather pedestrian shops that can be found most places... It is not as unique as it should be...

"Most places"

 

[Saskdw]

I'm giving it 2 years before a closure is announced..

Based on what?

This place doesn't need to turn a profit to stay open. It's a showcase for the NBA. They will keep it open regardless of what the haters here say.

 

[ppete1975]

I'm giving it 2 years before a closure is announced..

Where do i take that bet? They might have to change their business model.. but too much has been spent and nba money backing it.

 

[RobWDW1971]

Based on what?

This place doesn't need to turn a profit to stay open. It's a showcase for the NBA. They will keep it open regardless of what the haters here say.

It's definitely seen as a brand building marketing expense, but so was the NFL Experience in Times Square and I was shocked when that closed down so fast. That being said, I can see this remaining open for several years for the brand exposure.

 

[Angry Warlock]

Still not tempted if it hasn't got a Genie elevator.
Its an Experience.......

 

[ChrisFL]

Maybe they could do the opposite of what DisneyQuest did. DQ started as a...small entry fee I believe and then you just charged a card to play games, before they went to the single price model.

NBA experience should probably go to a small entry fee then just charge for each experience or something.