Disney Springs to offer $25 bonus shopping cards

[Bairstow]

This plus the passholder discount would almost make their t-shirt prices reasonable.

Almost.

Try shopping at Uniclo. They've got exclusive Disney shirts for a fraction of what Disney wants for shirts at World of Disney.

I don't know why Disney lets them get away with it.

 

[RoyWalley]

Didn't take long at all for the usual "they must be underperforming". Glad Steve cleared it up quick.

Exactly, gotta love the internet.

 

[ford91exploder]

Shopping is the easiest to compare, because in many cases the vendors are part of a chain, and have other locations to compare against.

Dining capacity is still maxing out in the evenings, particularly at weekends, so the still-to-come restaurant are very much needed.

I think it is safe to say that in the vast majority of cases, all of the Disney Springs tenants are killing it.

Since this is the case why the Discount?, Usually discounts offered if sales or traffic is below planned level

 

[wdwmagic]

Since this is the case why the Discount?, Usually discounts offered if sales or traffic is below planned level

The discount only applies to Disney owned stores, which as I said above, are suffering from the change in bus stop location and extremely high targets.

 

[ford91exploder]

To be fair, STK and Longhorn aren't in the same ballpark. Frontera Cocina though, what a joke.

True STK is an upscale steakhouse for the expense account set. Where longhorn is a moderate quality chain but the placement of STK is odd based on the Disney demographic

 

[Bob]

The discount only applies to Disney owned stores, which as I said above, are suffering from the change in bus stop location and extremely high targets.

 

[wdwmagic]

True STK is an upscale steakhouse for the expense account set. Where longhorn is a moderate quality chain but the placement of STK is odd based on the Disney demographic

STK can be expensive, but doesnt have to be.

They have a rather spectacular brunch
http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/stk-orlando/gallery/13jun2017-brunch-at-stk-orlando/30366.htm
Something like $18. Beats the heck out of more expensive in-park locations and places like Longhorn.

 

[RustySpork]

Try shopping at Uniclo. They've got exclusive Disney shirts for a fraction of what Disney wants for shirts at World of Disney.

I don't know why Disney lets them get away with it.

This is a great tip, thank you. I'll check it out, I haven't been in there yet.

 

[WhatJaneSays]

That's why Disney wants to buy Crossroads so as to eliminate that nearby competitor it of course is being pitched to FL DOT as a traffic flow improvement. Just compare Longhorn Steakhouse prices vs STK.

There's almost nothing at Crossroads that's even a mild competitor for Disney Springs. The Vineland outlets for shopping, but they're more of a nightmare on the average day than it's worth. For fine dining there are maybe a few places worth traveling to for guests, but for the most part you're not really saving any money or getting a better value for your dollar.

(Honestly the Hotel Plazza/Apopka Vineland intersection can be a traffic problem and needs to be addressed, but not severe enough for something drastic.)

 

[larryz]

Not quite. You're getting $125 for $100, which is a 20% discount.

I sit corrected. At least it pays the taxes.

 

[larryz]

Too bad it’s only for shopping and only at DS. Sometimes the art I want isn’t at the Disney springs location and I have to go to Epcot.

FWIW, the cards are also good at The Earport at the Airport and on-line as well.

 

[I am Timmy]

To be fair, STK and Longhorn aren't in the same ballpark. Frontera Cocina though, what a joke.

What about Frontera Cocina? Why is it a joke? Is it the food, the way it looks, the outfits they make the employees wear? Dangit, my DH wants to try it next trip!

 

[MinnieM123]

The discount only applies to Disney owned stores, which as I said above, are suffering from the change in bus stop location and extremely high targets.

During my (yearly) visit to WDW back in May, I went to Disney Springs one afternoon, via a Disney bus. It is a slight trek (in the Florida heat) walking up to the Marketplace, from the new bus stop location. I could not help but notice that the foot traffic toward Earl's was way down. I went to Wolfgang Puck's Express for lunch, and only 4 tables were occupied--at 12:30 p.m. This was a dramatic difference from many previous years.

 

[Kman101]

What about Frontera Cocina? Why is it a joke? Is it the food, the way it looks, the outfits they make the employees wear? Dangit, my DH wants to try it next trip!

I'd still try it. I've been hearing good things but everyone's experience may vary. I haven't tried it myself yet.

 

[John park hopper]

Never made it over to DS on our May trip. Has DS replaced all the shops that were on Main Sreet in MK. Main Street looked different to us but it had been 17 years since our last trip to M. DS at that time was geared more for night life entertainment. Just wondering?

 

[Nick Pappagiorgio]

Never made it over to DS on our May trip. Has DS replaced all the shops that were on Main Sreet in MK. Main Street looked different to us but it had been 17 years since our last trip to M. DS at that time was geared more for night life entertainment. Just wondering?

Really in most cases they have the same stuff that is in all of the stores. A lot of standardized merch these days. But they don't generally have items that are specific to a park or an attraction.

 

[Nick Pappagiorgio]

FWIW, the cards are also good at The Earport at the Airport and on-line as well.

Yeah, since it works on the Shop Disney Parks app, you can order certain (park specific) products and have them sent to your hotel (or home), that otherwise are not available at DS.

 

[BatStang2000]

What about Frontera Cocina? Why is it a joke? Is it the food, the way it looks, the outfits they make the employees wear? Dangit, my DH wants to try it next trip!

Please go ahead and try it. We loved it and plan on going back again.

 

[tissandtully]

Only reason to go to Vineland outlets is for the Disney outlet store, everything else is just getting scammed.

 

[Sped2424]

Shopping is the easiest to compare, because in many cases the vendors are part of a chain, and have other locations to compare against.

Dining capacity is still maxing out in the evenings, particularly at weekends, so the still-to-come restaurant are very much needed.

I think it is safe to say that in the vast majority of cases, all of the Disney Springs tenants are killing it.

Meaning I can enjoy uniqlo for years to come :")