Disney4me Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Good morning from the reimagined World of Disney Store in Disney Springs! World of Disney Store The centerpiece store — and still the world’s largest — carries every type of Disney merchandise you can imagine, and it’s long been a popular stop for Disney World guests looking for the perfect souvenir to remember their Disney World vacations. World of Disney sign And — like the rest of Disney Springs — the World of Disney has been undergoing a transformation in keeping with the rest of the remade shopping, dining, and entertainment district for Walt Disney World. And the Grand Reopening is today! Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting Though sections of the store have been accessible during the refurbishment, now guests can step inside the fully functioning merchandise location. Looking into the World of Disney Store It brings together the story of Disney Springs as a waterfront Floridian town together with some of the whimsy and Disney magic that the store is known for. World of Disney Store World of Disney Store World of Disney Store World of Disney Store And with that story of the town, comes a story for the store! World of Disney Story As it goes, the space once served as a marketplace. After it was abandoned, animators took over the spot and used it as a place to create. Animators backstory details Animators backstory details Animators backstory details — including Mickey’s signature colors! Then, once an actual animation studio opened up, the space was once again abandoned until retailers arrived. And the retailers brought new life back into what was once a thriving community. Animators backstory details The retailers started “peeling back the layers” of the space, revealing elements of the animator’s former creative uses. Animators backstory details Animators backstory details That’s why much of the new look is meant to be reminiscent of an animator’s studio, with nods to character animations by Disney Legends, including Walt Disney’s “Nine Old Men.” These tributes come by way of photographs, character sketches, craftsman desks, and more. Animators backstory details Animators backstory details Most specifically, you’ll find many of these details throughout one of the large cashier checkout areas. Animators backstory details at cashier area World of Disney Reusable Bags Speaking of cashier areas, you’ll find plenty of World of Disney Reusable Bags available for purchase. Reusable World of Disney Bags Reusable World of Disney Bags Though they are not currently required to use (as plastic bags are still available), they are in keeping with the Disney company’s goal of significantly reducing single-use plastics across Disney destinations worldwide. Reusable World of Disney Bags World of Disney Setup The general flow of the store is much more open now, with the goal of making the space easier to navigate with brighter “architectural clues” helping guests know which way to go. World of Disney Store World of Disney Store Additionally, the more open concept helps the store to be more stroller and wheelchair friendly. World of Disney Store In the center area of the store, a large skylight provides lots of natural light to further brighten the space. Skylight Mickey Mouse Club Collection Just last week, we took a tour of some of the sections that were newly operating prior to today’s Grand Reopening, including LOTS of new merchandise for the 2018 holiday season, the NEW Mickey Mouse Club merchandise line, and more. Mickey Mouse Club The Mickey Mouse Club Collection, in addition to celebrating Mickey’s 90th Birthday, also helps to launch the store with a tie to Disney’s heritage, making vintage style relevant today. (You can see lots more of these new items here!) Mickey Mouse Club Collection backpack Mickey Mouse Club Collection plush dolls Mickey Mouse Club Collection Disney Princesses But one area that was previously still closed off was the Princess section of the store. Princess section Princess section This stunning section displays larger-than-life sketches of the Disney Princesses. Princess section And if you keep looking up, you’ll see that the chandeliers hanging above are made from wands and tiaras! Chandeliers Chandeliers Keep your eye on the changing projections all around the store, as well. Princess section These “magical moments” help to further set the scene and bring touches of color and enchantment to the store. More Merchandise! Plenty of familiar favorites like Mickey and Minnie Mouse Ears, character plush, Disney mugs, and more are — as always — found throughout. Character Plush Area Character Plush Area Millennial Pink Ears and backpacks And among all the favorites, we’re still spotting new merchandise! Loungefly Bags it’s a small world Loungefly Bag Millennial Pink Loungefly Bag For instance, the new Redd Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly Bag is now available. Redd Loungefly Bag Redd Loungefly Bag Graphic tees will be changing frequently and featuring characters not often seen on merchandise. Genie Vacation Mode Graphic Tee Slinky Dog Graphic Tee Favorite characters are represented on gear, games, and accessories throughout the store! Marvel Area Star Wars Area Minnie Mouse Area More Minnie Mouse Wreck It Ralph Wreck It Ralph Mrs. Potts Dress And, of course, favorite COLORS are well represented, too! Millennial Pink Millennial Pink Rose Gold So, what’s your pick? What are you hoping to find on your next trip to the World of Disney? And, most of all… World of Disney What do you think of the newly reimagined World of Disney store?! 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