A surprising omission?

[GoofGoof]

Why not just go to the florida mall?

Better food at Disney Springs.

 

[roj2323]

Why not just go to the florida mall?

It's a pain to get to, it's too big and it lacks the disney charm. Oh and its an extra 20 minute drive for me.

 

[lazyboy97o]

There are a couple of open already built spots in Disney Springs, and only one building that hasn't been built yet, unless they expand into an new area. So if Apple is coming, we are running out of places it could be.

It was supposed to be in the main Town Center complex so a new space would have to be found or built.

 

[JUFL2019]

It was supposed to be in the main Town Center complex so a new space would have to be found or built.

There's a fairly large space located near the lime garage that is currently unclaimed.

 

[lazyboy97o]

There's a fairly large space located near the lime garage that is currently unclaimed.

It's not the space Apple was interested in.

 

[wdwmagic]

There are a couple of open already built spots in Disney Springs, and only one building that hasn't been built yet, unless they expand into an new area. So if Apple is coming, we are running out of places it could be.

The Apple store still seems to be very on and off, and Ir really don't know what the current state it. But there are a couple of locations. One in the empty lot by Coca Cola, although that is set to be a restaurant, unless that changes. The other is the large unit near Lime entrance.

 

[danlb_2000]

The Apple store still seems to be very on and off, and Ir really don't know what the current state it. But there are a couple of locations. One in the empty lot by Coca Cola, although that is set to be a restaurant, unless that changes. The other is the large unit near Lime entrance.

I still show the two locations on either side of that entrance open, one of which is 2 stories.

 

[wdwmagic]

I still show the two locations on either side of that entrance open, one of which is 2 stories.

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Yep the two story is the one of interest.

 

[Stitchon]

There are a couple of open already built spots in Disney Springs, and only one building that hasn't been built yet, unless they expand into an new area. So if Apple is coming, we are running out of places it could be.

Apple has been trending towards build-to-suit stores. I'm not sure even Disney could convince them to take a pre-existing building without major modifications to fit their design aesthetic.

 

[roj2323]

What is they replaced the Harley Davidson shop? It's kinda a prime target for redevelopment.

 

[djkidkaz]

I still show the two locations on either side of that entrance open, one of which is 2 stories.

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I think 101 just put up signage for some food place going in there.

 

[articos]

I think 101 just put up signage for some food place going in there.

Yes, 101 is the Pig.

 

[Rescue Ranger]

I like that there has been a lot of unique stores coming in. Disney should stand out. Why deliver what you can find at every other mall/outlet in North America?

 

[danlb_2000]

I like that there has been a lot of unique stores coming in. Disney should stand out. Why deliver what you can find at every other mall/outlet in North America?

A lot of the restaurants are unique, but the new stores not so much, although the Marketplace has always had the more unique Disney stores covered.

 

[csmat99]

Disney negotiated/worked with Apple for months regarding a store at DS. Comes down to a difference in company cultures. I still think one will open at Disney Springs. Apple likes being in the high end shopping areas, and DS is in the top 3 worldwide in terms of sales per square ft. Same thing happened with Starbucks. Took months of negotiations due to different corporate cultures and how those values would sync in a Disney-managed area.

Yes, Starbucks won't go anywhere unless it's on their terms. They stayed out of the Philly airport for years because PHL wanted to charge them typical high rent. As much pull as Disney has Apple doesn't need to go to DS but disney trying to say DS has high end stores needs Apple why it will take awhile.

 

[Darth Sidious]

The Apple Store will happen eventually since Bob Iger sits on the board of Apple. They two companies have a great relationship, so it's not if but when.

 

[lazyboy97o]

The Apple Store will happen eventually since Bob Iger sits on the board of Apple. They two companies have a great relationship, so it's not if but when.

That is not a guarantee of anything.

 

[Darth Sidious]

That is not a guarantee of anything.

Nothing is ever guaranteed but it would be foolish to think the odds weren't favorable that it will happen.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Nothing is ever guaranteed but it would be foolish to think the odds weren't favorable that it will happen.

Disney Sprins and the negotiations with Apple began years ago. Both want terms the other doesn't tend to give.

 

[WDWdream97]

An Apple Store in DS would make bank from all the foreigners wanting to by an iPhone. I would be so happy if I could use my Apple Watch as a MagicBand.