2016 the landing will be completed later this spring. That is the area where pleasure island was.I was wondering the same thing. Does anyone know when it's expected to be completed?
Because its a retail facility - expect a phased opening until completion.
You won't see a "ribbon cutting"
They have started
To open the first phase of stores one at a time...I would expect that to continue. Time is money as most things are on third party lease agreements
I'm with you, Dave...
And a gluten free vegan bakery?
How dare you... It's walt Disney world...which used to be like a real life wonka factory. I don't want to "kick back" without transfat...
You can put as much icing as you want on cardboard...still cardboard.
I digress...
I understand how you feel but I am really happy that they have a gluten free bakery! It may taste like cardboard to some, but to those with a wheat allergy, it still tastes like a treat! It's terrible to go on vacation and have no options for one of your children to eat cake too!
My oldest daughter was about 19 when PI closed. Today she talked about how much she couldn't wait to do the PI clubs, and once she became of age, they were gone. The closest thing I think they have to PI is World Showcase and Boardwalk, because you can wonder around, order various drinks, sample various foods, and see entertainment. In my opinion, the best thing they could do to complete AK would be to develop a walking loop, so you never need to turn around, add kiosks for the areas like F&W, and put in a walking /biking trail to AKL from the top of the new land to the middle observation and campfire area of Jambo. They could even put some kiosks and shops along the trail, like boardwalk is set up. That would turn that park and resort into a highly desired location in my book. Watch the cost of AKV points soar. Just dreaming i guess.
Days of Christmas...15-20 years ago...was maybe the greatest retail store ever. I spent hours in there. But like the rest of the property - they got rid of anything not mass produced and of the cheapest quality and it's 1/2 empty now.
I feel the same way!! It used to be my favorite store!!! Couldn't wait to go there! I loved when Radko made their ornaments!! I would put money aside just to buy my ornaments every year!! I would spend at $100-$300 every year when I came! Now all they have is that mass produced resin junk!!! And...it is soooo overpriced!!! They hardly sell any blown glass anymore other than a few Mickey heads! They used to have really great character ornaments at a reasonable prices! $20 and under. I don't think I have bought one thing in that store for years! Don't people use real ornaments anymore? I hate plastic!!!
I feel the same way!! It used to be my favorite store!!! Couldn't wait to go there! I loved when Radko made their ornaments!! I would put money aside just to buy my ornaments every year!! I would spend at $100-$300 every year when I came! Now all they have is that mass produced resin junk!!! And...it is soooo overpriced!!! They hardly sell any blown glass anymore other than a few Mickey heads! They used to have really great character ornaments at a reasonable prices! $20 and under. I don't think I have bought one thing in that store for years! Don't people use real ornaments anymore? I hate plastic!!!
I found a couple of nice things in there last time we went (we're nutcracker collectors), but honestly I was underwhelmed as well. A lot of the stuff they had is stuff I can find in any pop-up mall store in November. (My husband loved it, but he is...intense about Christmas.)
Totally...completely...100% agree...
Especially about how ridiculously crappy it is...
The Radkos...I mean... They werent cheap anyway...the entire supply chain was making a buck or two...
And I had no problem paying for them.
Gone forever... They'll never be back.
Why? Because I was giving them profit...but not ENOUGH profit. That's ridiculous and represents how they've ruined their own merch.
Not to mention it's now mandatory that it has to be made in a sweatshop next to SDL...
You know...keep it "Inhouse"...luckily...you won't be able to see it from the park...because you can't see anything in a Chinese city.
And what's with the "simba wrapped in a blanket" plushes in the Christmas store?
I have to bother to shut my eyes when I walk past them everywhere else....I have to do it there too?
They think they're gonna wear me down, huh?