New DownTown Disney Stores

[nemofinder22]

Didnt see anything on the recent stuff going on in DTD some here we go. DTD recently lost a few stores here are the replacements, but still leaving the old Illuminations location vacant.

June 10, 2009 update

Studio 365- replaces Club Libby Lu. Now Open!

Coming this summer, Studio Disney 365 in Downtown Disney will bring out the inner rock star in tweens and transform them into glamourous celebrities — just like some of their favorite Disnsey Channel stars. The star treatment may also include a photo session with the “paparazzi” or a freestyle dance moment with the other new “stars.”

http://www.disneylandnews.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=399

LittleMissMatched- replaces Department 56, its currently open while its permanent location is still under construction.Now Open!

Disneyland Resort Announces First-Ever LittleMissMatched Retail Store at Downtown Disney District

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 2, 2009) — Disneyland Resort is pleased to announce an agreement for the first-ever permanent retail location of the popular lifestyle brand LittleMissMatched. Due to open late summer 2009, it will be situated in the heart of Downtown Disney. A temporary LittleMissMatched store opened May 18, next to where the permanent store will be located.

http://www.disneylandnews.com/press+releases/downtown+disney/littlemissmatched.htm

Kitson Kids- replaces Starbillas Now Open!

Disneyland Resort Announces Kitson Kids Coming to Downtown Disney District

The hip children’s store is slated to open July 2009​

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 2, 2009) — Disneyland Resort is excited to announce an agreement with Kitson Kids for a new retail store in Downtown Disney. Slated to open in July 2009, it will be the first location in Orange County and the first Kitson Kids outside Los Angeles. Kitson Kids will be located near the entrance to Downtown Disney, adjacent to AMC theaters.

http://www.disneylandnews.com/press...n+kids+coming+to+downtown+disney+district.htm


Sept 28, 2009 update-
Ridemakerz- Opening Early Oct 2009 for the holiday season. Takes over part of Department 56's old location.

MousePlanet reader John Garcia shared with us a job listing for Ridemakerz, a new tenant coming to Downtown Disney (link). Ridemakerz lets customers build and customize a model car, assemble the car in the store and take it home the same day. You start with a base car ($10 and up) and customize it with tires, wheels, engine noise, decals, running boards and more. The shop offers a variety of makes and models ranging from Corvettes and Mustangs to the Mini Cooper and Scion Xb. For an additional $25, you can add a radio control function. It all adds up, and finished cars with all of the accessories can total well over $80. More information is available on the company's Web site (http://www.ridemakerz.com/RZ/Pages/AboutRz/ourcompany/default.aspx).

Ridemakerz is partly owned by fellow Downtown Disney tenant Build-a-Bear, and will set up shop just a few doors away, in a portion of the space vacated earlier this year by Department 56. Like Build-a-Bear, Ridemakerz offers parties and special events - including "team building" events for companies. The store is scheduled to be open as soon as October 6th, and is currently slated to operate only through the holiday season.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/8999/Disneyland_Resort_Update

October 12, 2009
Holiday Store operated by Disney takes over LittleMissMatched old temporary location.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/9015/Disneyland_Resort_Update

The space just vacated by Little Miss Matched will be converted into a Disney-operated store offering holiday decorations and ornaments. That store is expected to open by the start of the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort in mid-November.

November 18, 2009
Sanuk replaces Little Miss Matched old temp location. Opens Fri. Nov 20, Closes mid Jan. Ridemakerz which will expand and take over Sanuk's location.


http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/18/new-shoe-store-coming-to-downtown-disney/25223/

The sign says “They’re Not Shoes, They are Sandals.” No matter what you call them, footwear will be for sale at a new store coming to Downtown Disney.

Sanuk, an Irvine-based footwear company, is scheduled to open a temporary location on Friday, said Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman. The casual store is scheduled to close in mid January.

D-Street- November 19
http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/artofdisneyparks/event/dlr_d_street.html

Opening in the Downtown Disney® District
December 15, 2009

A place where urban art inspired product "intersects" with a Disney creative edge. This raw, unfinished industrial style space will showcase a mix of Disney inspired art created by local and underground artists. Also up for grabs is cutting edge apparel, pop culture novelties, vinyl figures, collectibles and more.

From-October 8, 2009
D-Street takes over Illuminations

http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/showthread.php?t=133493

It looks like Disney couldn't lease out the vacant Illuminations space in time for the holiday season, so a new Disney-operated store called D-Street is expected to open there within a month.

D-Street is supposed to be Disneyland's answer to Walt Disney World's TrenD store... which was supposed to be WDW's answer to Disneyland's Vault 28. As it's been described to me, D-Street will carry pretty much the same type of edgy, urban merchandise currently offered at both Vault 28 in Downtown Disney and the Fortuosity Shop inside Disneyland. I don't know if Disney eventually plans to close Vault 28 in favor of the larger D-Street space, or if D-Street is only a temporary fix.

I'm still not sure why they didn't use one of the spaces for a Disney holiday store, something Downtown Disney could definitely use.

In other Downtown Disney news, Little Miss Matched moved into their new space this week, and should reopen tomorrow. Ridemakerz is moving in as we speak, and an employee said they are trying to get open by Saturday.

AVP

Info posted on Dec 2, 2009
The Board Factory No opening date, but are currently hiring.
http://theboardfactory.net/

The Board Factory (TBF) is a custom action sports product retailer located in Downtown Disney in Anaheim, CA. TBF will sell custom semi-pro quality skateboards and accessories and its' revolutionary patented "Flowboard" which combines the best of surf, skate, snow... and the streets. TBF will offer the buyer an interactive experience to "Build Their Own Board" on the spot with the help of one of our TBF Sales Techs.

Dec 7, 2009
The Cupcake Store-

The Cupcake Store now open in the Downtown Disney District. Flavors include Red Velvet, Coconut Vanilla & Vanilla Bean.

http://twitter.com/DisneylandNews/status/6445421537


Rumors-
http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al120109a.htm

And once Downtown Disney opens the gourmet cupcake place and boutique pet store that are on the way, they'll be pretty much done for 2010 as well.

 

[worldfanatic]

Certainly not stores I'll patronize. But I'm glad the space is filling again. There's still room for some more new places. The additional daily traffic from the new Grand Californian addition (Sept) should give Downtown Disney a small boost. I'm told out of town visitors spend quite a bit more per person at the shops & restaurants.

 

[Tigggrl]

Downtown Disney at Disneyland has totally lost any interest for me. Illuminations and Dept. 56 were 2 of the stores I liked, and now its all so geared to childrens stores, It just bores me. Even the bookstore has become lame. And Marcelines has stopped carrying any selection of fudge too.

 

[Bug715]

I just got back from DL Tuesday & only liked WOD & Disney vault. It looks like they're relying on the kids to get their parents to spend money & thats the only demographic. They need a sports store with Disney stuff like Team Disney at WDW's DTD.

We did eat at most of the resturants there but I wouldn't visit the area regularly if I was a local like I did in WDW.

 

[worldfanatic]

I just got back from DL Tuesday & only liked WOD & Disney vault. It looks like they're relying on the kids to get their parents to spend money & thats the only demographic. They need a sports store with Disney stuff like Team Disney at WDW's DTD.

We did eat at most of the resturants there but I wouldn't visit the area regularly if I was a local like I did in WDW.

My wife said the exact same thing about a Team Disney type store.
We also mainly just use the restaurants, with World of Disney being the only store we ever spend in.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Thanks for the info, Nemofinder. I hope they fill Illuminations soon. I hate seeing empty stores there.

 

[SirGoofy]

Bold new vision!

...

Sorry wrong DTD. I really need to get to Disneyland sometime soon...

 

[nemofinder22]

A few small changes coming to DTD

A Taqueria Margarita bar is being added to Tortilla Jo's

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/DLR91709/9667593_SfW3c/1/652690104_LuhVZ#652688240_3U9rB
http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/DLR91709/9667593_SfW3c/1/652690104_LuhVZ#652688858_iAaLd

LittleMissMatched permanent location is progressing some more.

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/DLR91709/9667593_SfW3c/1/652690104_LuhVZ#652690104_LuhVZ

Pictures from Darkbeer
http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/DLR91709/9667593_SfW3c/1/652690104_LuhVZ

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Bold new vision!

...

Sorry wrong DTD. I really need to get to Disneyland sometime soon...

That's what I thought it was, too....:lol:

 

[worldfanatic]

A few small changes coming to DTD

A Taqueria Margarita bar is being added to Tortilla Jo's

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/DLR91709/9667593_SfW3c/1/652690104_LuhVZ#652688240_3U9rB
http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/DLR91709/9667593_SfW3c/1/652690104_LuhVZ#652688858_iAaLd

LittleMissMatched permanent location is progressing some more.

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/DLR91709/9667593_SfW3c/1/652690104_LuhVZ#652690104_LuhVZ

Pictures from Darkbeer
http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/DLR91709/9667593_SfW3c/1/652690104_LuhVZ

PERFECT!!!!
Drunken, stumbling distance to both the Grand Californian and Disneyland Hotel.

Right up my alley!!!!

 

[nemofinder22]

Ridemakerz- Opening Early Oct 2009 for the holiday season. Im guessing its replacing LittleMissMatched's temporary location since there permanent location should be done soon.

MousePlanet reader John Garcia shared with us a job listing for Ridemakerz, a new tenant coming to Downtown Disney (link). Ridemakerz lets customers build and customize a model car, assemble the car in the store and take it home the same day. You start with a base car ($10 and up) and customize it with tires, wheels, engine noise, decals, running boards and more. The shop offers a variety of makes and models ranging from Corvettes and Mustangs to the Mini Cooper and Scion Xb. For an additional $25, you can add a radio control function. It all adds up, and finished cars with all of the accessories can total well over $80. More information is available on the company's Web site (http://www.ridemakerz.com/RZ/Pages/A...y/default.aspx).

Ridemakerz is partly owned by fellow Downtown Disney tenant Build-a-Bear, and will set up shop just a few doors away, in a portion of the space vacated earlier this year by Department 56. Like Build-a-Bear, Ridemakerz offers parties and special events - including "team building" events for companies. The store is scheduled to be open as soon as October 6th, and is currently slated to operate only through the holiday season.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/8999/Disneyland_Resort_Update

New temporary shop coming soon. The OP has been updated.

 

[nemofinder22]

Update, nice to see there filling the closed locations.

October 8, 2009
D-Street takes over Illuminations

It looks like Disney couldn't lease out the vacant Illuminations space in time for the holiday season, so a new Disney-operated store called D-Street is expected to open there within a month.

D-Street is supposed to be Disneyland's answer to Walt Disney World's TrenD store... which was supposed to be WDW's answer to Disneyland's Vault 28. As it's been described to me, D-Street will carry pretty much the same type of edgy, urban merchandise currently offered at both Vault 28 in Downtown Disney and the Fortuosity Shop inside Disneyland. I don't know if Disney eventually plans to close Vault 28 in favor of the larger D-Street space, or if D-Street is only a temporary fix.

I'm still not sure why they didn't use one of the spaces for a Disney holiday store, something Downtown Disney could definitely use.

In other Downtown Disney news, Little Miss Matched moved into their new space this week, and should reopen tomorrow. Ridemakerz is moving in as we speak, and an employee said they are trying to get open by Saturday.

AVP

http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/showthread.php?t=133493

 

[nemofinder22]

Today both LittleMissMatched and RIDEMAKERZ opened.

LittleMissMatched has its new permanent location on the far left and RIDEMAKERZ is to the right(under the tower thing)
http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/DLR-10809/9899788_hBm6y#674693290_ejrc6

http://twitter.com/DisneylandNews/status/4740611931

LittleMissMatched store, with its whimsical twist on children's clothing, opens in its permanent location today @ Downtown Disney District.

http://twitter.com/DisneylandNews/status/4737777677

RIDEMAKERZ, an interactive experience where you can build & customize your own radio-control cars and trucks, opens today @ Downtown Disney!

 

[nemofinder22]

October 12, 2009
Holiday Store operated by Disney takes over LittleMissMatched old temporary location.
http://www.mouseplanet.com/9015/Disneyland_Resort_Update

The space just vacated by Little Miss Matched will be converted into a Disney-operated store offering holiday decorations and ornaments. That store is expected to open by the start of the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort in mid-November

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Nice to see DTD will not have any empty store fronts at least for the holidays.

 

[nemofinder22]

November 18, 2009
Sanuk replaces Little Miss Matched old temp location. Opens Fri. Nov 20, Closes mid Jan. Ridemakerz which will expand and take over Sanuk's location.

http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/18/new-shoe-store-coming-to-downtown-disney/25223/

The sign says “They’re Not Shoes, They are Sandals.” No matter what you call them, footwear will be for sale at a new store coming to Downtown Disney. Sanuk, an Irvine-based footwear company, is scheduled to open a temporary location on Friday, said Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman. The casual store is scheduled to close in mid January.

Heres another new store which will only be around till mid January 2010. Then it will be taken over by Ridmakerz.

This will leave only one vacant store front to the former home of Illuminations.

 

[nemofinder22]

D-Street- November 19
http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/artofdisneyparks/event/dlr_d_street.html

Opening in the Downtown Disney® District
December 15, 2009​

A place where urban art inspired product "intersects" with a Disney creative edge. This raw, unfinished industrial style space will showcase a mix of Disney inspired art created by local and underground artists. Also up for grabs is cutting edge apparel, pop culture novelties, vinyl figures, collectibles and more.​

http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/showthread.php?t=133493

Ok... now we have a full no empty store front DownTown Disney:sohappy: at least till Jan when Ridemakerz closes and reopens.

 

[nemofinder22]

Info posted on Dec 2, 2009
The Board Factory No opening date, but are currently hiring.
http://theboardfactory.net/

The Board Factory (TBF) is a custom action sports product retailer located in Downtown Disney in Anaheim, CA. TBF will sell custom semi-pro quality skateboards and accessories and its' revolutionary patented "Flowboard" which combines the best of surf, skate, snow... and the streets. TBF will offer the buyer an interactive experience to "Build Their Own Board" on the spot with the help of one of our TBF Sales Techs.

Rumors-
http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al120109a.htm

And once Downtown Disney opens the gourmet cupcake place and boutique pet store that are on the way, they'll be pretty much done for 2010 as well.

Another new store coming to DTD, located near the DTD Monorail Station on the bridge. As well as 2 new rumored stores.

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/Disneyland-Resort-112909/10484092_zZvsv#727451983_FXput

 

[nemofinder22]

Now open is the Cupcake Store-

Dec 7, 2009
The Cupcake Store-

The Cupcake Store now open in the Downtown Disney District. Flavors include Red Velvet, Coconut Vanilla & Vanilla Bean.

http://twitter.com/DisneylandNews/status/6445421537

http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al120109a.htm

 

[EPCOTPluto]

Makes me wonder if any more imports will arrive at our DTD...

 

[nemofinder22]

D-Street is now open at DTD, this now makes all the store fronts is DTD once again filled

-Illuminations is now D-Street
-Little Miss Mismatched, Sanuk and Ridemakerz(Ridemakerz will take over Sanuk in early 2010) took over the old Department 56 location
-Studio Disney 365 took over Club Libby Lu
-Kitson Kids took over Starbillas
-The Cupcake Store took over the paint ceramic place which was the old Compass Books
-The Board Factory is still yet to open, the pond outside Rain Forest Cafe now has some new radio controlled boats.
-Torilla Joes opened the Taqueria with a new dinning area.

And heres some info on D-Street, its said D-Street will be a flagship for Vinylmation, which is great to hear as Anne Gettes is one and Department 56 used to be.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2009/12/d-street-opens-its-doors/

Part of the opening are these events.

Calendar of Events

December 16, 2009
Goorin Hats Trunk Show 4PM – 7PM

December 17, 2009
Junk Food Trunk Show 4PM – 7PM

December 18, 2009
Ed Hardy 4PM – 7PM

December 19, 2009
Create Your Own Vinyl Experience with Noah 10AM – 12Noon
Art Demonstration & Signing with Noah 2PM – 5PM