KBLovedDisney
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Disney, I seriously don't know what is going on with you, but...
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PHOTOS - Temporary store to open during a major update to World of Disney at Disney Springs
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Gitson Shiggles
There was me, that is Mickey, and my three droogs
Just wait for the hipsters to line up looking for the bar.
KBLovedDisney
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Oh gawd. That was so very easy to picture that it was scary.
Jon81uk
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I really like it, the paintbrushes painting the LED words is a nice touch and reaffirms back to Disney animation. As previously speculated I expect once the projectors are turned on there will be some effect similar to animators palate on the cruise line and the whole store will have a nice animation theme.
The blank canvas of white walls and brickwork means when they do add seasonal displays such as Christmas it is easy to add additional theming, rather than it clashing with the old sculptures they had in the store.
I also find the bright high ceilings nice and refreshing, the old dark colours often made the store feel claustrophobic.
As previously said by others a lot of stores are getting plainer as it means the merchandise can show off, they have added the giant Mickey Ears on that display and I expect there will be more to show off what is being displayed below. Whereas in the older store the themed statue didn't always match the display below it.
The blank canvas of white walls and brickwork means when they do add seasonal displays such as Christmas it is easy to add additional theming, rather than it clashing with the old sculptures they had in the store.
I also find the bright high ceilings nice and refreshing, the old dark colours often made the store feel claustrophobic.
As previously said by others a lot of stores are getting plainer as it means the merchandise can show off, they have added the giant Mickey Ears on that display and I expect there will be more to show off what is being displayed below. Whereas in the older store the themed statue didn't always match the display below it.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
It also now fits more in with the overall look of Disney Springs.
Tim Lohr
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It looks like an Urban Outfitters filled with Disney Stuff, and in 15-20 years they'll have to remodel it again because that won't be trendy anymore... not the the 1970's look of the original Shopping Village would still be fashionable today, but if I can buy all this stuff on-line with the Shop Disney app, why would I take time out of my vacation to visit something that looks like my local mall? The previous World of Disney look was unique to Disney, this is like the remodeling of the hotel rooms, generic
aladdin2007
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except that app is useless, it only lets you order what shopdisney.com carries, everything else is blocked from ordering, or says out of stock when it isnt. They dropped the ball on that thing, use to be great....I agree with your entire paragraph.
Bocabear
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Wow! Talk about de-furbishment... Hard to believe it is the same store..Totally looks like a generic store now... Urban Outfitters/Gap... It is funny, years ago Disney stores were amazing...always busy and a fun place to shop...Paul Pressler took over and they stripped all the magic out of the stores, standardized the design and, what do you know, people begin to visit less... and then not at all. The more they make Disney places look like every other store USA, the less interesting to shop there, the less sales etc... The plain stripped down interior certainly doesn't inspire me to want to purchase some of the magic to take it home...quite the opposite...
A big solid Meh to this!
A big solid Meh to this!
Disney Analyst
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Tomorrow we’ll see the full reveal at Disneyland and then can decide how we feel. Store is closed there today to allow all the magic to be brought in.
bhg469
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It is funny when Target is starting to become more eye catching than a flagship Disney store that is ground zero for people looking for over the top theming.
KBLovedDisney
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The last two Target stores I visited didn't have any music playing. Has anyone else noticed that?! It is really strange.
Gitson Shiggles
There was me, that is Mickey, and my three droogs
I haven’t noticed whether there’s music or not, but I looked into this. Apparently, Target had a no music policy until they decided to test playing music last year. Maybe it didn’t work as intended?
https://www.bustle.com/p/targets-mu...why-you-spend-so-darn-long-in-the-store-64120
KBLovedDisney
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Hmm. Very interesting. On that note, it may actually be helpful in my concentration because I am one of those people who has to turn down the music to think.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
*turns down the music in the car to focus on making this difficult turn*
KBLovedDisney
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I've had those moments...
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
I've had those moments...
Same. I am not making fun.
KBLovedDisney
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Nah, what's worse is when you turn down the music to turn the lights on.
I have to turn off the music when I'm trying to find the right house number...
aladdin2007
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I dont believe any target stores play music, I have never been in one that has, not in the southeast anyway.
Jon81uk
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The look of World of Disney was definitely 90s not 70s. The buildings exteriors might be in the village area but not the store decor.
So what if they rethink it in another 20 years, the previous garish theming looked out of date after 20 years too.