Marketplace Co Op coming to Downtown Disney in early 2014

[wdwmagic]

This is interesting. What do you think?

http://www.wdwmagic.com/shopping/marketplace-co-op/news/08nov2013-new-marketplace-co-op-concept-store-coming-to-downtown-disney.htm

 

[wm49rs]

From the description of the shops, it appears they're duplicating what's already in place around DtD....

 

[wdw71fan]

part of the springs project.. Exterior of the building is getting a full refresh.. Centerpiece will be VERY reminiscent of the Disney Home store that was in the Basin location a few years ago..

 

[wdw71fan]

From the description of the shops, it appears they're duplicating what's already in place around DtD....

quite the contrary.... They are all very unique shops.

 

[WDWDad13]

I like it... except for the name...

 

[Nemo14]

Sounds like it has a lot of potential anyway - hope it doesn't turn into just more generic stuff though.

 

[wm49rs]

quite the contrary.... They are all very unique shops.

So was Trend-D when it first opened. The "Trophy Room" from its description isn't much different that the store it's replacing. And D-Tech doesn't sound too different from the accessories already available around WDW, again from its description.

 

[fbb]

The official Disney blogs have the most extraordinarily low thresholds for amazement in the history of the world.

 

[Mad Stitch]

Sounds like a miss-mash of products that can't justify an entire store by themselves.

 

[EpcoTim]

This sounds like a really bad joke. But I'm sure Disney will be able to replicate a true NYC shopping experience and create a haven for the "sophisticated woman with a passion for scarves, shoes, bags and jewelry."

 

[G00fyDad]

I kind of like the Centerpiece idea. Although this is another thing that may make us skip DTD trips more often. We do not shop at high end stores, and the thought of Disney Springs having more of these shops may be just what we need for an excuse to not go there.

 

[Hakunamatata]

When has Disney had unique merchandise? Most likely the same stuff you could get at any other retail offering at WDW.

 

[dreamfinder]

Seeing as how Team Mickey didn't have much that I couldn't find at my local sporting goods store, I'll take this a good thing. At least offering Disney themed merch seems more appropriate than professional sporting teams hats and shirts.

But the name and logo? Really not at all appropriate for what is going in the store. Stick in local/handmade Disney gifts, healthy food offerings, or something along those lines then I can see that going with the name and logo. At least giving it a craftsman/Co-Op feel, instead of co-opting the name for something totally unrelated. (See what I did there?)

 

[fbp]

Sounds fun. A space for custom electronics accessories could be cool.

Kind of terrible name. I though it was going to be my go to Disney Springs destination for heirloom cabbage.

 

[jl2081]

So what's going to happen to ridemakerz who just moved into team mickey a while ago. They went from having their own store to a small section in the store. Also, where will we be able to get the team mickey merch. That was always one of my favorite stores.

 

[jl2081]

As a guy with 2 boys it's so hard to find things for them, Disney always focuses on the females when it comes to merch so the team mickey store was always a good place to get my boys stuff. This is a huge loss and especially because it's gonna be for more female focused merch.

 

[wm49rs]

So what's going to happen to ridemakerz who just moved into team mickey a while ago. They went from having their own store to a small section in the store. Also, where will we be able to get the team mickey merch. That was always one of my favorite stores.

Ridemakerz I have no idea about. But "The Trophy Room" sounds as if is will carry some of the same merchandise Team Mickey had....

 

[JimJam]

Am i the only one who actually liked Team Mickey?

 

[wm49rs]

Am i the only one who actually liked Team Mickey?

No....

 

[Lord_Vader]

Am i the only one who actually liked Team Mickey?

Not at all! We loved Team Mickey, especially the Rawlings center where we purchased personalized items every year including wallets, bats, portfolios, etc. as my son is a HUGE baseball fan and HS player. This was the only store (except ESPN at DBW) in WDW we would have to drag my son out of, he would spend his entire souvenier savings here.

I will be very dissapointed if they close the Rawlings part... The remainder is primarily ESPN or generic team gear we can get anywhere but I hope this indicates that WDW may expand to a full blown ESPN shop but not holding my breath. Done right they could have nets for throwing footballs, shooting basketballs, kicking soccer balls, hitting/throwing baseballs to create an enhanced purchasing experience that would draw in sports fans and players alike.