World of Disney expansion

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Thursday, March 8, 2018. In the part of World of Disney that remains open, the background behind the checkout counters has been changed from "castle stained glass windows" to these Disney logos. Could this be a hint of the future décor? Additionally, the cutout above the windows used to be dark green trees and leaves. It's now painted over with a light green that matches the plain walls. See the next photo.

The color accents on the walls have been painted over.

 

[mm121]

Photo update as of Thursday, March 8, 2018. In the part of World of Disney that remains open, the background behind the checkout counters has been changed from "castle stained glass windows" to these Disney logos. Could this be a hint of the future décor? Additionally, the cutout above the windows used to be dark green trees and leaves. It's now painted over with a light green that matches the plain walls. See the next photo.

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The color accents on the walls have been painted over.

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seems so odd they'd go to the effort to repaint this area when its most likely going to be gutted in a few months

maybe they are doing it to get customers use to the "blandness" so it wont be such a shock when the new part opens

or maybe using this to test customer reaction to different colors

 

[anchorman314]

It looks like all of those background panels match the design theme of all the 2018 merchandise. So I'm wondering if it could be either a temporary change until the store opens fully remodeled, or they're going for an easy-to-change design that can be swapped out as the main marketing theme changes.

 

[Kman101]

I hope that's not a sign of the new look because it's awful. lol

 

[Kman101]

I like the graphics behind the cash wrap (because I really like this year's merch)

They're fine, I just can't stop picturing how nice it was before ... lol.

I like this years merch too.

That section, I know hopefully won't be the final look (I'm sure it was just a temporary "refresh"), lol, but it's just a mess of different types of paint and decor and carpeting. None of it goes together so it's just ... ugly.

I'll miss the wood, the stained glass, etc. It was nice. Yeah it was "busy" and cluttered but I'm dreading it looking plain.

 

[Casper Gutman]

They're fine, I just can't stop picturing how nice it was before ... lol.

I like this years merch too.

That section, I know hopefully won't be the final look (I'm sure it was just a temporary "refresh"), lol, but it's just a mess of different types of paint and decor and carpeting. None of it goes together so it's just ... ugly.

I'll miss the wood, the stained glass, etc. It was nice. Yeah it was "busy" and cluttered but I'm dreading it looking plain.

But plain equals sophisticated! And sophisticated equals expensive! So naturally, the blander something is, the more people will want to spend!

In a related move, later this year Disneyland's motto will be officially changed to:

"Disneyland: A Place on Earth"

 

[Rescue Ranger]

Any updates on the progress here?

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Stitch is gone from the east entrance. The remaining entrances/exits still have their Disney-themed structures. The inside of the store is still largely without walls and ceilings.

 

[mousekedoc]

I’m sure it’s gonna turn out like the store in Anaheim. That is a real shame because the Downtown Disney store is, in my opinion, bleah.

 

[peter11435]

I’m sure it’s gonna turn out like the store in Anaheim. That is a real shame because the Downtown Disney store is, in my opinion, bleah.

The Anaheim WOD is also being redone.

 

[mousekedoc]

My first time there was this March. What little part was open was bland. I assumed this was the new look.

 

[peter11435]

My first time there was this March. What little part was open was bland. I assumed this was the new look.

The new look has not debuted there yet.

 

[mousekedoc]

Thanks!

 

[djkidkaz]

When is this supposed to be completed?

 

[pumpkin7]

So is Stitch permanently gone?

 

[peter11435]

So is Stitch permanently gone?

Hopefully

 

[Rteetz]

Hopefully

Due to him "spitting"?

I am hoping this store doesn't lose its theming in the remodel. I really don't want to see an all white boring look to this store. The characters gave it some of its charm.

 

[peter11435]

Due to him "spitting"?

I am hoping this store doesn't lose its theming in the remodel. I really don't want to see an all white boring look to this store. The characters gave it some of its charm.

Due to him being out of scale and ugly.

The original themeing in this location was far superior.

 

[GhostHost1000]

am I the only one who thinks they should put another world of Disney (or like) store on the west side to help spread out the mass crowds in the current world of disney

 

[RSoxNo1]

Due to him being out of scale and ugly.

The original themeing in this location was far superior.

As someone that is both out of scale and ugly, I'm offended.