BatStang2000
Active Member
Repeat after me, one and all, "There is no "s" at the end of Mouse Gear, There is no "s" at the end of Mouse Gear, There is no "s" at the end of Mouse Gear"
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Creations Shop opening this summer
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danlb_2000
Premium Member
Seems to be the new trend in store design, here is the new Universal store at City Walk
Knowing the type of merchandise they peddle these days, I’m not hopeful.
My god, I’m so sick and tired of reading the PR
this guy posts. I know he’s just the messenger for a lot of this crap, but it’s still irritating as hell to read.
What’s wrong with WDI? This is strictly my view of things: Departure of talent due to attrition/layoffs, and management meddling. Both have gotten worse over the last 15 years.
BoarderPhreak
Well-Known Member
"Creations Shop" is the dumbest name ever. Doesn't roll off the tongue and doesn't sound anywhere near as relevant, fitting or "cool" as "Mousegear." Ugh.
The sterile, sanitized look also doesn't do it for me. Boring, uninspired. Kind of like an airport shop. Oh, wait.
The sterile, sanitized look also doesn't do it for me. Boring, uninspired. Kind of like an airport shop. Oh, wait.
The only thing good about the name "Creations Shop" is that it gets rid of the reference to Mickey, which I always thought seemed off for the Epcot shop. Of course, now they're putting Mickey all over the shop anyways, so the one benefit of the name change is lost to me.
And I could come up with a better name is two seconds...How about Centorium! There, I did it!
And I could come up with a better name is two seconds...How about Centorium! There, I did it!
SMRT-1Michael
Well-Known Member
While I was a fan of MouseGear in 2001... the look of the store and the overly embellished "Gear" theme was taken too literally and made for a cheapened futuristic concept. Glad they are reverting to sunshine, clean lines, open concept, etc. in the form of Creations Shop. Hopefully some FutureWorld characters of the past like SMRT-1, Figment, Mr Mustard, etc. find homes here.
SMRT-1Michael
Well-Known Member
Now if they can only paint the exterior of the building... please no more stripes/swatches
Notes from Neverland
Well-Known Member
The name 'Creations Shop' doesn't really seem to fit, in my opinion. All of the nods to Mickey makes MouseGear feel like a more fitting name, but obviously that wouldn't be used.
BoarderPhreak
Well-Known Member
Pretty much sums up my feelings on Epcot these days. Moanaland seems pretty lame, though it may be pretty. Meh. The crap in the lagoon is a blight on the landscape. I don't care how much water they pump out of those things... They're heinous. Space220 should be neat, but I suspect getting a rezzie there next to impossible, given the capacity. On the bright side, there's Rat and GotG. Definitely looking forward to an expanded France pavilion at any rate. Hopefully both rides will leave you wanting more instead of a one-and-done.
Wait, what are you saying here? LOL
"Creations Shop features a bold, sleek design that creates a perfect showcase for the rich variety of items you’ll find as part of your EPCOT experience. It will be an open, bright, welcoming environment with huge glass walls that allow sunlight to pour in and make you feel like you’re in touch with nature even while indoors. We are using color, materials and light in new ways with some unique EPCOT touches that connect back to this park’s storied past while looking to the future." - Intagramineer Extraordinaire Zach Ridley
Maybe it's just me, but every time he puts out a public statement I taste bile...
Maybe it's just me, but every time he puts out a public statement I taste bile...
Can't do that. How would they then be able to sell a retro T-Shirt with the Centorium name/logo on it in a store that's named Centorium?
CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
People call it "Mouse Gears." Like Victoria Secret's or JCPenny's.
SMRT-1Michael
Well-Known Member
When I unfollowed him on Instagram.. it was then when I finally knew what achieving inner peace felt like.
wedenterprises
Well-Known Member
Didn't love MouseGear, but I loved the name.
Creations Shop? oh dear.
Creations Shop? oh dear.
BoarderPhreak
Well-Known Member
Just teasing you. "Point wasn't clear." LOL
Bugs me too, honestly. Subject to some countries though, e.g. "maths" perhaps.
Dizknee_Phreek
Well-Known Member
At least the new Universal store has a slight hint of uniqueness to it. To me it looks like something in a modern theme park. Not just a bland store you could find anywhere else in the country.
Yeah I loved the reference to "the rich variety of items"...you mean like the ones we can find in literally every other store on property?Knowing the type of merchandise they peddle these days, I’m not hopeful.
My god, I’m so sick and tired of reading the PR
Also agree about Zach. I can't put my finger on what exactly it is I don't like about him. Maybe it's the way he tries to make it sound like he gets why people loved the original Epcot and then everything he says is the exact opposite.
Right?? Painting those buildings the original color would have been an instant upgrade.
The same way they sell retro Epcot shirts in a park named Epcot.
Surferboy567
Well-Known Member
Not a fan of the boring design, I do like the windows though. With holding actual opinions till I see it. Excited to see some of the center open. Club Cool should be well...cool.
DreamfinderGuy
Well-Known Member
I mean, there is a northeast quadrant too, unless there's something you're not telling us
