Disney Springs tenant watch

[Stitchon]

An observation:

Nordstrom is closing at The Florida Mall, less than a year after Saks Fifth Avenue shuttered. The Florida Mall is very touristy, and somehow couldn't support (an admittedly oversized) Nordstrom. Disney Springs will be very touristy, and I doubt the environment will be conductive to upscale retailers compared to the Mall at Millenia.

This leads me to at least question the draw of big-name retail to Disney Springs, especially tenants of the caliber shown on that infamous "vision board."

 

[danlb_2000]

An observation:

Nordstrom is closing at The Florida Mall, less than a year after Saks Fifth Avenue shuttered. The Florida Mall is very touristy, and somehow couldn't support (an admittedly oversized) Nordstrom. Disney Springs will be very touristy, and I doubt the environment will be conductive to upscale retailers compared to the Mall at Millenia.

This leads me to at least question the draw of big-name retail to Disney Springs, especially tenants of the caliber shown on that infamous "vision board."

One word "Disney".

 

[Stitchon]

One word "Disney".

Disney is cool and all, but it's not hip or trendy. A very specific demographic comes to mind when I think of Disney, and it's not the people that go to Allsaints or Henri Bendel or Christian Dior. Retailers are big on that kind of thing, and being associated with the Disney name isn't as appealing as so many people think it is.

 

[71jason]

Upscale stores aren't designed for strollers, either.

 

[dstrawn9889]

neither is disney store at DS

 

[ToTBellHop]

I would think the "fancy" they would focus on would be more like the "fancy" stores at MCO. That's what people buy on vacation.

 

[71jason]

neither is disney store at DS

Was this directed at me? Because if so, you're flat out wrong. The wide aisles are specifically designed for strollers and fat scooters. Granted, that's still not enough when you're trying to maneuver in there, but it's not an upscale boutique. For that matter, who do you think all that plush is aimed at?

 

[dstrawn9889]

ummm was it even designed for 20,000(slight exaggeration, i know) people to be in it at one time?

 

[71jason]

Shake Shack--that trendy NYC burger joint that was on the idea board?--is coming!

To I-Drive 360, not Disney Springs. [Sad Price Is Right buzzer]

 

[TimeTrip]

Shake Shack--that trendy NYC burger joint that was on the idea board?--is coming!

To I-Drive 360, not Disney Springs. [Sad Price Is Right buzzer]

Plus its already in winter park... Just haven't found the right time to go to avoid parking hassle...

 

[xdan0920]

Plus its already in winter park... Just haven't found the right time to go to avoid parking hassle...

Make a trip. It is fantastic food. And get a shake when you go. Live a little.

 

[TimeTrip]

Make a trip. It is fantastic food. And get a shake when you go. Live a little.

I usually get my burgers and shakes at burgerfi. I've had shake shack before in NY and definitely like that I can get the burger pink. But I prefer the egg that is available at Burgerfi as well as the black and white shake.

I think BurgerFi vs Shake Shack will be the next five guys vs in and out.

 

[jt04]

OBJ has the scoop on potential new tenant today. Check it out.

PS- Search and find the link yourself. Okay?

 

[danlb_2000]

OBJ has the scoop on potential new tenant today. Check it out.

PS- Search and find the link yourself. Okay?

Or you could be polite like me and post it...

http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/blog/2014/09/rumor-chicago-firm-to-debut-new-restaurant-in.html

 

[jt04]

Or you could be polite like me and post it...

http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/blog/2014/09/rumor-chicago-firm-to-debut-new-restaurant-in.html

How are they ever going to learn if you do everything for them?

 

[MichWolv]

Or you could be polite like me and post it...

http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/blog/2014/09/rumor-chicago-firm-to-debut-new-restaurant-in.html

If it is Gibson's, this is a good thing. Gibson's is an excellent steakhouse.

 

[GoofGoof]

I've been to the Gibson's in Rosemont many times. A fine steakhouse. I regularly attend a conference the week after Thanksgiving in the area and it's the highlight of the trip. Chicago in December isn't exactly a picnic, but at least I get a great meal

 

[jt04]

I've been to the Gibson's in Rosemont many times. A fine steakhouse. I regularly attend a conference the week after Thanksgiving in the area and it's the highlight of the trip. Chicago in December isn't exactly a picnic, but at least I get a great meal

There are those who thought DTD would never see another high end restaurant. And I guess they will be able to claim they were right because if this is true it will be part of Disney Springs.

In any case, I hope the rumor is true. And that it starts a trend. Because DS is perfect for some sophisticated venues. IMO.

 

[Mouse Detective]

I believe the steak house is currently under construction on Pleasure Island's upper level near where Comedy Warehouse used to stand.

 

[lazyboy97o]

There are those who thought DTD would never see another high end restaurant. And I guess they will be able to claim they were right because if this is true it will be part of Disney Springs.

In any case, I hope the rumor is true. And that it starts a trend. Because DS is perfect for some sophisticated venues. IMO.

There are those who claim they coined "bold new vision," then denied doing so, claimed The Orlando Sentinel and the Orange County Sheriff purged their records at Disney's behest and then claimed HyperionWharf would be great.