Creations Shop opening this summer

[trainplane3]

What is up with the zig-zag wall under the overhang? It has a display case on one side and then nothing on the other. For those in the park, does it add a small expansion to the store or is it just nothing? Looks awkward. Like it's not done yet.

 

[vikescaper]

What is up with the zig-zag wall under the overhang? It has a display case on one side and then nothing on the other. For those in the park, does it add a small expansion to the store or is it just nothing? Looks awkward. Like it's not done yet.

I was wondering that as well. Looking at the photos, it looks like it doesn’t add anything.

 

[trainplane3]

Here's what I'm talking about for those that don't know:

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Frankly, I do not understand why the Creations Shop is dedicated to Mickey Mouse. If the idea behind the reimagining of this merchandise location was to blend contemporary style with elements of original EPCOT, then why not dedicate the shop to Figment? Would it really have been that difficult to create Figment murals and sculptures?

One little spark, of inspiration, is at the heart of all creation. Is it too much to ask that someone would have remembered who sings this line?

 

[KIGhostGuy]

Ah yes, the thing that makes EPCOT unique amongst the other parks: Mickey Mouse.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Ah yes, the thing that makes EPCOT unique amongst the other parks: Mickey Mouse.

For a park that was NEVER meant to have him in the first place...

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

I just don't get the artistic direction behind this store. I really don't. The name, the store design and finishes, the absolute fixation on using Mickey...

It's just not EPCOT, and there's no good reason for why the park's flagship store references practically nothing about EPCOT (apart from a partial logo on a pennant held by zombie Mickey).

 

[Disstevefan1]

I never understood why Figment is not the main character to represent EPCOT. They could do a lot with Figment, not sure why they don’t.

 

[markham]

I’d love to see less Mickey, more Figment, and a lot more like this.

 

[wedenterprises]

This shop has nothing to do with Epcot. It's nice, but I don't get it.
It would look really nice in a mall or airport.

I like the idea of incorporating Figment. That would have made wayyyyyy too much sense though.

 

[wdwmagic]

Inside EPCOT'S new flagship retail store 'Creations Shop'​

Inside EPCOT'S new flagship retail store 'Creations Shop'

One of the first new additions to the reimagined EPCOT is now open.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[mightynine]

Because Figment doesn't exist outside the park, and Mickey does. Since the theme for everything now is The Walt Disney Company's Intellectual Properties, what do you think is going to win out? The one with a broader reach.

Figment's there to throw a bone to anyone who remembers EPCOT before it became Magic Kingdom+ and to put on passholder event merch.

Honestly, if he were to become the "main" mascot again for the park, I'd rather he had better representation in terms of an attraction first.

 

[DKampy]

Honestly, if he were to become the "main" mascot again for the park, I'd rather he had better representation in terms of an attraction first.

This.., I grew up with original Epcot…so I get it…but my wife’s 1st trip to the world was in 2004..,so she only rode figment’s sorry excuse for a ride.. she cannot stand Figment… as it stands a Figment mascot would only appeal to the EPCOT Center purists, not the masses… it would not work

 

[MrPromey]

LOL at the sign.

Creations looks fine (good, even), but why the insistence on "shop"? It even looks tacked on to the sign as an afterthought.

It's so you don't confuse it for an attraction.

Since there are so few of those open at this point, it would be easy for someone to walk in expecting to do something besides spend money.

 

[Clamman73]

What is up with the zig-zag wall under the overhang? It has a display case on one side and then nothing on the other. For those in the park, does it add a small expansion to the store or is it just nothing? Looks awkward. Like it's not done yet.

It looks like when a classroom divider is opened up halfway.

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

scum, doesn’t help that idiots actually buy it for insane prices on eBay

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

This.., I grew up with original Epcot…so I get it…but my wife’s 1st trip to the world was in 2004..,so she only rode figment’s sorry excuse for a ride.. she cannot stand Figment… as it stands a Figment mascot would only appeal to the EPCOT Center purists, not the masses… it would not work

This was my thought also, hardcore fans love Figment (and we know his history) but most visitors would probably have no idea who he was if the main store was about him.

What is up with the zig-zag wall under the overhang?

Nod to mouse gears?

 

[Disney Analyst]

Not people complaining about the use of Mickey when the old shop they praise was called… MouseGear and had… Mickey.

Sometimes I am gently reminded that no matter what is done, it will be complained about on here.

 

[mightynine]

scum, doesn’t help that idiots actually buy it for insane prices on eBay

I hope that stuff sits in his storage for years. Jerk.

 

[Railfan Andrew]

I bet the elevator from Centorium is in the square column in the center of the store.