Illuminations store in Anaheim Downtown Disney to close

[Disneyphile]

Damn. I loved that store.

I also loved Department 56.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I heard by word of mouth that Quicksilver and the Disney couture shop are closing too.

[katiesue]

Thank god. Just walking past that place was an allergy nightmare.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

OMG, yes, that waaaay overpriced Resort Wear store that I can't believe is still in business.

I think they operate on the idea of the $10,000,000 widget: yet, it is overpriced, but if they sell just one, they make a killing.

I actually like a lot of the shirts in there and enjoy walking through. But I think I've only made one purchase there over the years and that was on a clearance item.
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Oh, and Susan is going to be bummed about Illuminations closing.

[Sohrshah]

I'm am completely unsurprised about Illuminations closing, and I had heard about Libby Lu too. Qucksilver is not a surprise either. I am a little surprsed that the Disney couture store may also closing, but with normal disney T-shirts costing in excess of $30, that's couture enough!

I agree with Steve- I don't understand how Build-a-bear is still in business!

It's not going to be easy to get new tenants in there... Downtown Disney may soon look like Gardenwalk, indeed! Just remember folks- in time, these stroe closures will open the way for better products down the line!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Sohrshah

I agree with Steve- I don't understand how Build-a-bear is still in business!

The last time I walked past it, I recall it being packed to the gills with customers. I'm betting that has something to do with it.

[Sohrshah]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

The last time I walked past it, I recall it being packed to the gills with customers. I'm betting that has something to do with it.

I'll grant you that, but it's the only location of that chain I've ever seen have a significant number of customers. Maybe they just keep that store open as it likely brings in a significant percentage of the entire companies' profits!

[Capt Jack]

the one here in SD always seems to have people in it.

I so dont get that.

[Sohrshah]

Originally Posted by Capt Jack

the one here in SD always seems to have people in it.

I so dont get that.

Hmmmm... perhapsmy perspective is based on my regional experience- most of the stores I saw in the NY/NJ area were dead, or closed/closing!

[Capt Jack]

well, the mall where the one here is located (or at least the one Im thinking of) is definitely catering to a high-end, disposable income crowd and their ill mannered rug-rats who must have 3 of everything..so that could surely have something to do with it.