Disney Springs Discussion

[LieutLaww]

As I am actually getting to go to WDW this year finally, I may have to check out Chicken Guy

 

[SeventyOne]

As I am actually getting to go to WDW this year finally, I may have to check out Chicken Guy

While I like it, as a non-regular at WDW, keep your expectations in check. It's above average fast food with slightly above average service, and prices only slightly higher than the real world.The thing is, malls need exactly this, and Disney Springs opened with almost no options.

 

[HandsomePete]

While I like it, as a non-regular at WDW, keep your expectations in check. It's above average fast food with slightly above average service, and prices only slightly higher than the real world.The thing is, malls need exactly this, and Disney Springs opened with almost no options.

This is a very good description - decent for what it is, but with longer lines than it probably should have since Springs doesn’t have much quick service capacity other than Blaze and D-Luxe burger.

The extra seating and drink machines are much needed though - even Earl of Sandwich wasn’t that undersized when it opened.

 

[SpyderDan]

The expansion of Chicken guy finally opened after being announced in late 2019/early 2020.

Better late than ever!

 

[Nick]

Interesting first use of NatGeo within the parks as i'm not sure there's a huge demand for NatGeo merch out there, but maybe it's a test. I feel like NatGeo and DAK are a perfect pairing, I just don't know exactly what you do. The Disney+ series Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom is a good pairing of the two, though and they were just filming a new season of the show recently when I was there (and at Epcot).

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[shiekra38]

Interesting first use of NatGeo within the parks as i'm not sure there's a huge demand for NatGeo merch out there, but maybe it's a test. I feel like NatGeo and DAK are a perfect pairing, I just don't know exactly what you do. The Disney+ series Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom is a good pairing of the two, though and they were just filming a new season of the show recently when I was there (and at Epcot).

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Seems like they're trying to stretch the brand of NatGeo a bit by taking a more designer approach to the merchandise

Ironically this was attempted with a Vans partnership already: Vans x National Geographic

Seems like they're trying to relaunch it in a certain way

 

[belloq87]

Not pleased they got rid of the WonderGround Gallery. I would always stop in there and pick up attraction-specific artwork prints.

Are there any other locations on Disney property?

 

[Allison]

Not pleased they got rid of the WonderGround Gallery. I would always stop in there and pick up attraction-specific artwork prints.

Are there any other locations on Disney property?

You might be able to find them in Art of Disney now.

 

[SpyderDan]

Interesting first use of NatGeo within the parks as i'm not sure there's a huge demand for NatGeo merch out there, but maybe it's a test. I feel like NatGeo and DAK are a perfect pairing, I just don't know exactly what you do. The Disney+ series Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom is a good pairing of the two, though and they were just filming a new season of the show recently when I was there (and at Epcot).

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Hahahaha this is the most Disney thing ever.

 

[Legacy]

Interesting first use of NatGeo within the parks as i'm not sure there's a huge demand for NatGeo merch out there, but maybe it's a test. I feel like NatGeo and DAK are a perfect pairing, I just don't know exactly what you do. The Disney+ series Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom is a good pairing of the two, though and they were just filming a new season of the show recently when I was there (and at Epcot).

From BlogMickey...

National Geographic & Marvel Stores Replace The Dress Shop, WonderGround Gallery at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs

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NatGeo merch is HUGE here in South Korea. I see their clothing all the time.

 

[Nick]

NatGeo merch is HUGE here in South Korea. I see their clothing all the time.

It's nowhere in the US really, but I can imagine NatGeo taking up a similar lane as Columbia Sportswear, which is probably what Disney is going for.

 

[OrlLover]

NatGeo merch is HUGE here in South Korea. I see their clothing all the time.

I wonder why is so popular in that market ?

 

[Nick]

They're finally building on the old Bongo's plot:

 

[Nick]

Interesting first use of NatGeo within the parks as i'm not sure there's a huge demand for NatGeo merch out there, but maybe it's a test. I feel like NatGeo and DAK are a perfect pairing, I just don't know exactly what you do. The Disney+ series Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom is a good pairing of the two, though and they were just filming a new season of the show recently when I was there (and at Epcot).

From BlogMickey...

National Geographic & Marvel Stores Replace The Dress Shop, WonderGround Gallery at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs

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I knew that NatGeo store was a weird idea:

 

[Allison]

Anyone know when this happened? I was shocked to see Ugg had closed.

 

[OrlandoGuy]

Anyone know when this happened? I was shocked to see Ugg had closed. View attachment 18416

My guess? Wrong location. The only people buying Uggs in Florida are locals, who in my experience aren’t really picking Disney Springs as their go-to. That just leaves a lot of tourists walking by in 70+ degree temps and laughing.

 

[Nick]

My guess? Wrong location. The only people buying Uggs in Florida are locals, who in my experience aren’t really picking Disney Springs as their go-to. That just leaves a lot of tourists walking by in 70+ degree temps and laughing.

I think they were hoping to get tourists to buy Uggs while on vacation to then take home with them, but it's a fruitless effort since pretty much everyone has an Ugg store near them or they can just order online. If I lived out of state and wanted Uggs, i'd maybe stopp into the store, see what size I was in Uggs, and then i'd feel confident when ordering online. No reason to buy on vacation.

 

[HandsomePete]

Operating participant retail hasn’t done nearly as well as food & beverage. There’s probably one or two but I can’t think of a dining outlet that isn’t making money hand over fist while retail is just meh.

The guest counts and profile match with the Aventuras and Gallerias of the retail world so they can charge top dollar rent, but the motivations of those people while they’re at Springs is totally different than people who got in their cars and drove to a shopping mall.

 

[Nick]

It looks like another High Line section is being put in?

 

[HandsomePete]

I think it’s the awning of the building. Odd it would come out that far though.