where to buy a swimsuit? - The DIS Discussion Forums

laura&fam · 11-03-2009, 10:30 PM

This may not be the right place to post this, but I'm wondering if there is anywhere in or around Anaheim that sells kids swimsuits. Preferably somewhere where I won't get sticker shock

My DD9 reminded me tonight that her swim suit is very worn out and we leave in 3 days! Since it's already snowed here I'm not going to find anything in a store before I leave.

Kittyskyfish · 11-03-2009, 11:15 PM

Did you check your local team sport stores? Like Sports Authority or Dick's? What about scuba shops or PADI instruction places in your area? If you're near SLC, then there are a few nearby.

I wouldn't take valuable trip time to go on a swimsuit hunt unless you knew for sure that they were available, it was really, really nearby and the size was available. Park time = GOLD!

laura&fam · 11-03-2009, 11:28 PM

I have checked one local sports store, but I should probably check another. I'm actually hoping that her swim suit holds up but trying to find an option if it doesn't.

Mortimer Mouse · 11-03-2009, 11:43 PM

Buy one online and have them overnight ship.....

robinb · 11-03-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kittyskyfish

Did you check your local team sport stores? Like Sports Authority or Dick's? What about scuba shops or PADI instruction places in your area? If you're near SLC, then there are a few nearby.

I wouldn't take valuable trip time to go on a swimsuit hunt unless you knew for sure that they were available, it was really, really nearby and the size was available. Park time = GOLD!

This is a great idea

. I would also check shops that cater to the local swim teams. You will have to spend more than expected for a swim team type suit, but it might be worth it. I would also let my fingers do the walking and call the places in advance. My DD started swim team at 5, so there are suits that are small enough for kids.

Land's End also has some really cute suits on sale now:
http://www.landsend.com/ix/girls-clo...=4&cm_re=D-5-7

They have an "Express UPS AM delivery" which might make it in time.

firefly87 · 11-03-2009, 11:55 PM

Isn't there a Target and a Kmart close to DL? You might be able to find one on a clearance rack!

robinb · 11-03-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by firefly87

Isn't there a Target and a Kmart close to DL? You might be able to find one on a clearance rack!

There is a Wal*Mart pretty close by. Again, OP ... find the number and call them

.

bumbershoot · 11-04-2009, 01:15 AM

JCPenney dot com has some in their outlet, but very limited selection.

Good luck! Hubby had to use the JCP option for a September trip. I tried to find something else, in San Diego, during a later in the year trip and there was NOTHING. I'm sure if I'd wanted to spend $100 I could have gone to a shop on/near the beach, but I wasn't that desperate.

But even that trip, Target had absolutely nothing, not even in San Diego.

And alternatively, it's almost impossible to find winter coats during the summer when planning for an AK cruise!

but if Land's End has them and her suit is THAT worn out, overnight shipping....

Grim_Grinning_Girl · 11-04-2009, 03:04 AM

There's a Target and Ross in the area on Harbor. There use to be a Mervyn's on Harbor too, but I forgot to check if it too has turned into a Kohl's store. If Target is out of season, Ross is usually good about stocking out of season and obscure items. If you have time check out both. There's also either a TJ Max or Marshall's, think it's Marshall's in Fullerton which is also in the area.

Ross:
13200 Harbor Blvd
Garden Grove, CA
(714) 636-1123

Target:
12100 Harbor Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-4826

If you go to Target, be sure to stop by the $0.99 cent store that is next door, you won't find a swimsuit but it's a pretty cool store!

robinb · 11-04-2009, 08:07 AM

One more thing ... I bought a swimsuit two weeks ago at Sears here in Wisconsin. It has a BIG Land's End section and had a bunch of stuff 70% off including swim wear. I went to my other Sears to see what they had but they had very little Land's End merchandise. So, if your local Sears has a big LE selection they might have some summer clearance left over.

laura&fam · 11-04-2009, 09:33 AM

The stores around here have summer clearance in August, it never made sense to me. When we went on our trip to Lake Tahoe the first week in August we couldn't find a swim suit because everything was on clearance and selection was horrible.

I'm going to call a few sports stores today and if I can't find anything I might order something and have it delivered to the hotel or check out Ross in Anaheim.

Thanks for the ideas!

pixiewings71 · 11-04-2009, 12:58 PM

Another thing to think about is to just let her take some old shorts and a dark tee shirt, she can wear that in the pool. We had to do that once for our girls. Or she can wear the suit and wear a tee over it. I would try Target, but it's hard to say if they will have any left, our local Target doesn't but we aren't in Anaheim....

robinb · 11-04-2009, 04:26 PM

One more option is to check at one of the Disneyland Resort itself or maybe Downtown Disney. I know the resorts at WDW carry swimsuits year-round.

PDuckX · 11-04-2009, 04:29 PM

There is that shop (Cant remember the name) between Disney 365 and World of Disney Store in DTD that will have those. We got flip flops for a pretty good price. They sell skate and surf type clothing.

prncssmel · 11-04-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by laura&fam

I have checked one local sports store, but I should probably check another. I'm actually hoping that her swim suit holds up but trying to find an option if it doesn't.

I know that Dick's Sporting Goods at the Gateway has swimwear right now. I saw a bunch last week.

11-03-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
laura&fam we must never, never doubt what no one is sure about Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: near SLC, Utah Posts: 667	where to buy a swimsuit? This may not be the right place to post this, but I'm wondering if there is anywhere in or around Anaheim that sells kids swimsuits. Preferably somewhere where I won't get sticker shock My DD9 reminded me tonight that her swim suit is very worn out and we leave in 3 days! Since it's already snowed here I'm not going to find anything in a store before I leave. __________________ laura&fam me hubby daughter son son

11-03-2009, 11:15 PM	#2
Kittyskyfish Wee little ears... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 204	Did you check your local team sport stores? Like Sports Authority or Dick's? What about scuba shops or PADI instruction places in your area? If you're near SLC, then there are a few nearby. I wouldn't take valuable trip time to go on a swimsuit hunt unless you knew for sure that they were available, it was really, really nearby and the size was available. Park time = GOLD! __________________ WDW: June 23, 2009!! DL: Dec 2009 - Fairfield Inn May 2009 - Fairfield Inn Dec 2008 - Fairfield Inn Dec 2007 - Candy Cane Inn Feb 2006 - Candy Cane Inn Oct 2005 - Doubletree and somewhere in 1988! Before that... WDW: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1979, 1977

11-03-2009, 11:28 PM	#3
laura&fam we must never, never doubt what no one is sure about Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: near SLC, Utah Posts: 667	I have checked one local sports store, but I should probably check another. I'm actually hoping that her swim suit holds up but trying to find an option if it doesn't. __________________ laura&fam me hubby daughter son son

11-03-2009, 11:43 PM	#4
Mortimer Mouse Keep eating that popcorn, MM. Keep eating it Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: So. Cal Posts: 239	Buy one online and have them overnight ship..... __________________ _______________________ Dreaming of being Dreamed

11-03-2009, 11:55 PM	#6
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11-04-2009, 01:15 AM	#8
bumbershoot DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 19,254	JCPenney dot com has some in their outlet, but very limited selection. Good luck! Hubby had to use the JCP option for a September trip. I tried to find something else, in San Diego, during a later in the year trip and there was NOTHING. I'm sure if I'd wanted to spend $100 I could have gone to a shop on/near the beach, but I wasn't that desperate. But even that trip, Target had absolutely nothing, not even in San Diego. And alternatively, it's almost impossible to find winter coats during the summer when planning for an AK cruise! but if Land's End has them and her suit is THAT worn out, overnight shipping.... __________________ -molly 13 DLR trip reports of various kinds found through this link *prepretrip report for WDW*

11-04-2009, 03:04 AM	#9
Grim_Grinning_Girl Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Posts: 414	There's a Target and Ross in the area on Harbor. There use to be a Mervyn's on Harbor too, but I forgot to check if it too has turned into a Kohl's store. If Target is out of season, Ross is usually good about stocking out of season and obscure items. If you have time check out both. There's also either a TJ Max or Marshall's, think it's Marshall's in Fullerton which is also in the area. Ross: 13200 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove, CA (714) 636-1123 Target: 12100 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove, CA 92840 (714) 971-4826 If you go to Target, be sure to stop by the $0.99 cent store that is next door, you won't find a swimsuit but it's a pretty cool store!

11-04-2009, 08:07 AM	#10
robinb DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 19,837	One more thing ... I bought a swimsuit two weeks ago at Sears here in Wisconsin. It has a BIG Land's End section and had a bunch of stuff 70% off including swim wear. I went to my other Sears to see what they had but they had very little Land's End merchandise. So, if your local Sears has a big LE selection they might have some summer clearance left over. __________________

11-04-2009, 09:33 AM	#11
laura&fam we must never, never doubt what no one is sure about Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: near SLC, Utah Posts: 667	The stores around here have summer clearance in August, it never made sense to me. When we went on our trip to Lake Tahoe the first week in August we couldn't find a swim suit because everything was on clearance and selection was horrible. I'm going to call a few sports stores today and if I can't find anything I might order something and have it delivered to the hotel or check out Ross in Anaheim. Thanks for the ideas! __________________ laura&fam me hubby daughter son son

11-04-2009, 12:58 PM	#12
pixiewings71 Sweet!!! Totally!!!!! YAY for good weather! It's that Disney Magic, I don't know how it works but it does! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suisun City CA Posts: 11,087	Another thing to think about is to just let her take some old shorts and a dark tee shirt, she can wear that in the pool. We had to do that once for our girls. Or she can wear the suit and wear a tee over it. I would try Target, but it's hard to say if they will have any left, our local Target doesn't but we aren't in Anaheim.... __________________ Kerri DBF DD13 DD9 APs expired 1-3-2010, the girls are still good until 2-6-2010 but we have no plans for a visit before they expire. No plans for our next visit, it will be 2011 or 2012 before we head back. We've had fun DLR/DCA, we will miss you while we are gone. We took 14 trips from July 07-July 08 and around 16 from Jan 09-Jan 10.

11-04-2009, 04:26 PM	#13
robinb DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 19,837	One more option is to check at one of the Disneyland Resort itself or maybe Downtown Disney. I know the resorts at WDW carry swimsuits year-round. __________________

11-04-2009, 04:29 PM	#14
PDuckX Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 14	Downtown Disney There is that shop (Cant remember the name) between Disney 365 and World of Disney Store in DTD that will have those. We got flip flops for a pretty good price. They sell skate and surf type clothing. __________________ Disneyland Vacations July 1978 (???) April 1989 (DLH) October 2003 (GCH) October 2005 (GCH) October 2009 (GCH) Next trip ????

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