Originally Posted By Dabob2 Yes they do, but I don't think Disney particularly wants to make it EASIER for people to bypass the parks' restaurants (a major source of revenue) to eat cheaper. They don't mind Catal or Ralph Brennan's so much, as their restaurants really aren't competing with them so much.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Right now DTD is nothing but a hangout for the local Anaheim teens, who do nothing but take up space walking around and creating havoc." That's odd because I'm from San Francisco and I always spend money in DtD whenever I'm visiting DLR. It certainly never seemed like a teen hang out to me.
Originally Posted By pwrof3 "That's odd because I'm from San Francisco and I always spend money in DtD whenever I'm visiting DLR. It certainly never seemed like a teen hang out to me." Well, of course, everyone has a different experience depending on time of the year, weeknight, etc. I worked at DLR for three years and, mostly on Friday and Saturday nights, the place was overrun with teenagers. I just went back two weeks ago, and it seemed even worse than before. Of course, there were a ton of families and tourists and whatnot, but the teens are there. Maybe I'm just looking too hard for them
Originally Posted By Disney Vault how do you know the teens didnt spend the day at Disneyland too? You dont know they are coming to DTD specifically just to hang out. Have you looked around in the parks... lots of teens.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt That's what I was thinking. The place has never struck me as a teen hang out. Maybe I was just too busy looking for the bars.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Agreed, the trips we have taken, I have rarely seen it as a teen hang, then again I remember when Tomorrowland or Videopolis were teen hangs.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I've never felt like DTD was a teen hangout. On a weekend night it's usually pretty busy with all ages so maybe I haven't noticed. Now CityWalk, that's another story. Even with the "undercover" security guards enmasse I needed to get the heck out of there one Saturday night. I felt SO old!
Originally Posted By bean I have always enjoyed the ambience of DTD. I would hate to see a food court inside the property. I could spend hours there with no problem, Citywalk seems a bit to chaotic for me. Always crowded and rowdy
Originally Posted By dshyates I like DtD@DLR, but I have to admit that I have only bought stuff at the book store, WoD, and Basin. While some may like the eclectic stores, there is very little shopping wise that appeals to me. Restaurants on the otherhand. I like them all. I also like CityWalk in Orlando. The CityWalk in Hollywood was a little rough for my tastes. And I don't really care for the DtD@WDW, I think after they redevelop the now defunct PI I will like it more. The Marketplace side is ok, then it is seperated from the westside by PI, which I never really cared for (AC excepted). And the Westside feels kinda wierd.
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 Glad to hear other people are addicted to Basin as well! I love the bath bombs! They have a website too that I've ordered from before. They tend to have more scents available then just whats in the store. I myself would love to see a place down there where I could get a quick bite other then Wetzels or Jamba Juice. I would LOVE it if they put an In N Out in Downtown Disney. You KNOW it would always be crowded. It would also take people out of the park because it's delicious and cheap and that's probably not what Disney wants. Oh well!
Originally Posted By labretbear With Basin gone at Downtown Disney, Lush has just opened at Garden Walk.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss There's the rumor of an Apple store @ DtD in WDW; I wouldn't mind seeing one in Anaheim. I also wish there was a hobby shop.
Originally Posted By knoxvelour DtD can easily turn into a teen hang out depending on what band happens to be playing the House of Blues that night
Originally Posted By bubsmom Sorry..I thought Basin was still at DTD- No? Can someone confirm one way or another?
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt According the company's website it is still there: <a href="http://www.basin.com/stores.php" target="_blank">http://www.basin.com/stores.php</a>
Originally Posted By ArchtMig Apple store in DTD? Geez, do you really think that would work out for Apple? I can see *maybe* it working in DTD Anaheim if there isn't already an Apple store anywhere nearby. There are enough OC locals perhaps to make a special trip to DTD just to go to the Apple store, but really, how many folks who are day trippers or tourists are going to go to an Apple Store as part of a Disney visit? How likely is it that an Apple Store would work at DTD WDW? Just asking the questions and soliciting opinions. Not bashing Apple as I'm a committed Apple user and typing this on their equipment right now. I really wish there was an Apple store right here in western Ventura County, i.e. Oxnard. There is a fancy new 600,000 square foot supposedly upscale "Lifestyle" shopping center being built here in town that I think would be PERFECT for an Apple store. But there already is an Apple store in the enclosed mall in Thousand Oaks, which is about 20 or 25 miles away in the eastern half of the county. My fear is that Apple considers the Thousand Oaks store to be THE local store for most of Ventura County, and that they won't give us one here in Oxnard. Which sucks considering I don't like the chore of driving 30 or 40 minutes to T.O. to get to the nearest Apple store, but it sure as heck beats driving down to Anaheim. And if I'm going all the way down to Anaheim, I sure as heck am going to spend most of my time at the parks or at DTD experiences like Catal, etc., that I can't get here at home, and am NOT going to waste any of that time hanging out in the Apple store.
Originally Posted By alexbook >>Sorry..I thought Basin was still at DTD- No? Can someone confirm one way or another?<< Yes, it's still there. (This is how rumors get started.)
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Apple store in DTD? Geez, do you really think that would work out for Apple?" My thought was that DLR is the perfect place for Apple to showcase their products. The store might not yield huge sales, but there are few places in the world that have the kind of brand exposure and foot traffic at DLR has to offer.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Apple store in DTD? Geez, do you really think that would work out for Apple? I can see *maybe* it working in DTD Anaheim if there isn't already an Apple store anywhere nearby. There are enough OC locals perhaps to make a special trip to DTD just to go to the Apple store, but really, how many folks who are day trippers or tourists are going to go to an Apple Store as part of a Disney visit? How likely is it that an Apple Store would work at DTD WDW?>> I had the same concerns, but changed my mind once I heard the some compelling evidence about tourists going to the Apple stores in Orlando. The thing about Apple products is that they aren't really discounted, so there is very little comparison shopping for their products. Premium products at premium prices; just like Disney. "Cool" like Disney too. The store might not sell any Mac Pros , but I can imagine it moving large numbers of iPods.
