[RStar]

Yeah, I think it's a shame, but I understand why at the same time. Part of the problem is how open the area is. On Main Street in Disneyland you are walking close enough to the store to see what's inside, and wan't to walk in.

Another issue is having a whole new land that 90% of the people want to spend the bulk of their time in. I think once the novilty of Cars Land wears off a bit, more people will spend more time on Buena Vista Street.

So, I think they need to strike a better balance of prop & merchandise, and choose the merchandise better so as to not have such a striking difference of old & new.

Next time I'm there I will look at it, and perhaps voice my opinion.