Illuminations store in Anaheim Downtown Disney to close

[Sohrshah]

Originally Posted by katiesue

If you had kidlets - you'd understand Build a Bear. They're not super expensive and kids love em. Plus they do parties. We have at least 10 of them or more at our house.

Maybe someday if I'm lucky, I will...

[Gemini Cricket]

I think our madmonkeygirl keeps Build A Bear in business personally. She loves that place!

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

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

I think it's because some people seriously have the mentality that if something costs more, it's "better" somehow.

[bewitched]

Originally Posted by katiesue

If you had kidlets - you'd understand Build a Bear. They're not super expensive and kids love em. Plus they do parties. We have at least 10 of them or more at our house.

I was just going to say...

Kids of all ages LOVE BaB, on weekend afternoons you almost can't get inside a store.

Libby Lu is one I don't get. The ones here are always packed full on the weekends. That's been my experience at DL as well.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Sohrshah

Just remember folks- in time, these stroe closures will open the way for better products down the line!

Don't be so sure of that. We may end up with even worse shlock.

Originally Posted by Sohrshah

Maybe someday if I'm lucky, I will...

Build a bear?

[Mousey Girl]

I had always gone to Illuminations, when it first opened. Last srping I went in, looking for a b-day gift. I was shocked that the prices had more than doubled on the jar candles.

[lashbear]

They need a Leather Shop, an Adult Video shop, More Bars, and The Disney Brothel: Where the Customer always comes first.

[Morrigoon]

What DtD needs more than anything is a deli/coffee shop kind of place where the average guest can get a reasonable non-burger, non-fancy meal. Jason's Deli, I'd love to put a Jason's Deli in there. Or at least a return of the Monorail Cafe.
There should be stores that, like DCA (smirk) cater to the crowd that's looking for a little slice of CA. How about a SF-themed store with GG Bridge tchotchkes and Ghirardelli chocolate? (FL's DtD already has a whole G store).