VJ
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Creations Shop opening this summer
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ImperfectPixie
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THAT Mickey mural I actually like a lot. The other one is just weird looking.
Am I the only one who's getting "discount department store" vibes from the bottom photo?
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
I don’t know what a discount department store is. Is that like a Big Lots? Big box store?
If so, not really. Shelves would need to be higher.
Disstevefan1
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Disney to their retail designers:
"Picture in your mind Mouse Gear. Got it? OK we want the total opposite. We want a minimalist layout where the merchandise is the star! Where the merchandise is the ONLY reason to step into the space. Also a minimalist layout that costs the least to implement and maintain. We want to move away from the creative, immersive, fun spaces as folks may enter that space and get distracted and NOT buy anything. We can't let that happen."
The Designers to Disney:
"See The Creations Shop. Mission accomplished."
Sir_Cliff
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I generally like it, though this is like The Land in terms of giving me airport vibes. Personally find it a big improvement on Mouse Gear, however.
The one thing I don't love based on the pictures is the focus on Mickey. Making it so much a celebration of Mickey ends up giving the store a generic Disney feel. Not sure why they haven't done more with the Spaceship Earth motif instead. Where it's used, that works nicely and reinforces the notion that they're trying to give Epcot its own unique visual identity again.
The one thing I don't love based on the pictures is the focus on Mickey. Making it so much a celebration of Mickey ends up giving the store a generic Disney feel. Not sure why they haven't done more with the Spaceship Earth motif instead. Where it's used, that works nicely and reinforces the notion that they're trying to give Epcot its own unique visual identity again.
What if… they gave each pavilion a slice of the shop, from a decoration/color perspective? Nah, that would never resonate with guests. They’d look at the decor instead of the merch. Can’t have that.
Marc Davis Fan
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So the entrances from the "fountain side" remain totally blocked off, or is there now a walkway along the "fountain side" of the building?
i like it. The low shelving and super tall unobstructed ceilings make it looks so open and airy. I dig it. To be fair Im not really a big shopper when I go to the parks though and dont spend much time in them, so the project is really low on my give-o-crap meter. But Im digging the way the communicore is slowly coming together and it makes me excited for whats next
Sir_Cliff
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Watching a video walkthrough, I liked the shop better than from the photos. The Mickey doesn't seem quite as overpowering and the open, minimalist design suits the location. Still think they could have leant more into Epcot-inspired designs such as Spaceship Earth or the pavilion logos, but overall seems like an improvement.
Disney Analyst
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We share very similar sentiments on this.
I personally prefer a store like this. It makes me feel far less claustrophobic, and is a lot more inviting for me to actually want to come in and browse.
Vegas Disney Fan
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Or simply sell stuff online, in Disney stores, or at both coasts.
I live on the west coast and only make it to WDW once every year or two, if they release a unique item my two choices are don’t get it or use a personal shopper. I refuse to pay eBay prices but have used a personal shopper for years that takes pre-orders and charges retail, their profit comes from their AP discount, not saying who but Disney must know, judging by their webpage they must buy hundreds of items every month.
This is a problem that Disney knowingly created to create demand, offer a limited supply and people will buy it now so they don’t miss out. That demand also created a demand for personal shoppers and eBayers.
I appreciate you saying this.
I like the store. It's bright, airy, has a modern-ish feel, has unique merch (or had anyways)...MouseGear smelled like a toilet, this looks like it smells nice.
James Alucobond
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You can walk around both sides and through the breezeway. Construction walls were moved.
I'm guessing because they want to keep the flexibility to alter it as needed. If there are no big construction features that make it seem more permanent, then it's easy to add a 50th anniversary section, or a Harmonius section, or a Holidays Around the World section, and so on.
hpyhnt 1000
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I feel this center display area would be perfect for that. Instead of the abstract shapes there now, do a mix of SSE facets and pavilion logos and World Showcase skyline; as it is, they're halfway there with the Food and Wine signage. You could even put all the EPCOT Light and Color merch around it and make it "feel" like a whole section focused on EPCOT.
A quick change that would go a long way to giving the store a more park focused identity.
How about that flooring?!
James Alucobond
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The yellow portion with the Spaceship Earth patterning is actually kind of nice. 
Am I turning into thezachriddley?
Am I turning into thezachriddley?
Sir_Cliff
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Completely agree and don't know why they went with Mickey instead of something more focussed on the new visual identity they're promoting for the park.
Also think those illuminated boxes above the displays were somewhere they could have subtly worked in the Spaceship Earth pattern or pavilion logos:
For example, running one of the following patterns through those illuminated rectangles:
