Source: Gorillas Don’t Blog 1957 – April 2009 LOCATION Fantasyland – Tinker Bell’s Toy Shoppe opened in Fantasyland just two years after Disneyland’s opening, in the central courtyard. To find the shop, visitors arriving through the castle archway would keep to the left of the carousel and teacups. The shop’s marquee was on the left, […] Read more…
Source: Character Central March 1995 – June 2017 LOCATION Adventureland – The outpost faced the exit to the Indiana Jones Attraction, on the western side of Adventureland. To find the shop, visitors wandered over to the main attraction, then did an about face. The shop also stood next to the Bengal Barbecue, so it was […] Read more…
Source: Daveland July 1955 – May 1957 LOCATION Main Street USA – Ellen’s Gift Shop stood on the eastern side of Main Street, just beyond the intersecting center street. Today, this space is part of Disney Clothiers Ltd. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Metal and wood sculptures Unique Features – Metalwork marquee designed to look like […] Read more…
Source: Daveland Blog 1956 –1957 LOCATION Main Street USA – Cole of California Swimsuits had a somewhat hidden location, around the bend from the busy Refreshment Corner. To find the shop, guests would walk the entire length of Main Street, turning left at the end. The swimwear shop faced the central hub, next to the […] Read more…
Source: Matterhorn 1959 July 1955 – Summer 1957 LOCATION Main Street USA – Sunny View Farms Jams & Jellies had a prime spot on Main Street, right at the cross section next to Carnation Ice Cream Parlor. To find the shop, visitors wandering Main Street would’ve stayed on the western side of the street, passing […] Read more…
Source: PhotoBucket July 1955 – January 1983 LOCATION Fantasyland – Merlin’s Magic Shop faced the center courtyard in Fantasyland, overlooking the castle. Today, this small building houses the Castle Holiday Shoppe. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Magic kits, cards, and other gags Unique Features – Classic magic items in the window, including a Ouija board, rabbit […] Read more…
June 1984 – June 2017 LOCATION Adventureland – South Seas Traders faced the open walkway through central Adventureland, across from the Jungle Cruise. Today, the building still holds the marquee, though the space is used as an open seating and rest area. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise– Clothing, hats, accessories Unique Features– Shrunken Ned, Aladdin’s Other Lamp, […] Read more…
April 2017 – October 2021 LOCATION Fantasyland – The Castle Holiday Shoppe faced Sleeping Beauty Castle in the center courtyard of Fantasyland. If you were coming into the land from Main Street, you’d see it on your right, just after you walked through the archway. If you were arriving in Fantasyland from Frontierland or Tomorrowland’s […] Read more…
Source: Pinterest July 1955 – Summer 1959 LOCATION Main Street USA – Gibson Greeting Cards lucked into one of the best locations on Main Street. The shop faced the inner courtyard created by the center street crossing, halfway down the eastern side. Today, Disney Clothiers Ltd. occupies this space. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Greeting cards, […] Read more…
Source: Disney Mamas March 1956 – September 1959 LOCATION Main Street USA – Jimmy Starr’s Show Business Souvenirs faced the Town Square on Main Street’s flagpole. The shop was just north of the Opera House, as the street narrows. Today, this space houses the Mad Hatter of Main Street. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Set photos, […] Read more…
October 2002 – March 2021 LOCATION New Orleans Square – Le Bat En Rouge’s red façade was hard to miss. If you arrived in New Orleans Square from Frontierland or Adventureland, you’d find it down the first alleyway, just after the Blue Bayou. If you were coming from the train station, you’s see it on […] Read more…
Source: Disney Mamas July 1955 – September 1968 LOCATION Main Street USA – Visitors to Main Street USA spotted the Music Hall straight away, thanks to its coveted corner location on the right-hand side of the street. Today, this space houses the Disney Showcase. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – piano/organ showroom (not traditional retail space) Unique Features […] Read more…
Source: Mice Chat May 1983 – 2004 LOCATION Fantasyland – Both iterations of Geppetto’s shop were strategically located next to the exit to Pinocchio. If you walked through Fantasyland from the castle, you’d see the shop on your left, across from Casey Jr. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – Toys, marionettes, dolls Unique Features – Periodic princess […] Read more…
November 1988 – April 2024 LOCATION Critter Country – The Briar Patch was somewhat hidden in the sloping trails into Critter Country. You’d find this little cottage on the left-hand side of Critter Country’s main walkway, across from the Hungry Bear Restaurant. EXPERIENCE Critter Country’s hat shop clearly once belonged to Brer Rabbit; he hung […] Read more…