Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Come on, just how many Victorian apparel items do you think they would sell?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I am not necessarily talking about selling them, but having some in on display. Did you know DLP used to sell vintage cars on Main St. and DL used to sell Wurlizers? Sometimes the show is more important than selling the same junk as every where else, or it used to be, before 2000.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I agree. I wouldn't have an issue with the crap for sell in the shops if they'd balance it out with more authentic retail in other areas. Disneyland has always sold cheap stuff, but as Dave said the park also sold real antiques and other unique items. Every square inch of Disneyland doesn't have to be a profit center.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Ok - because of this thread I just *had* to go last night and check out the shop. I have to say I appreciate the layout WAY MORE than before. The reason: They have relocated the cash register. The register used to be smack dab in the middle of the store. BIG PROBLEM. Why? Because before the remodel, one had to scooch past paying customers (more often than not with bulky strollers) standing in the middle of the store on one side, and rickety product racks on the other side, all within a two foot or so pathway. Now, the store is airy, easy to maneuver around, and everything is laid out perfectly. The product has been grouped more appropriately, too. I do agree that the inside of the store has lost some of it's charm, but as I've said many times in the past here on LP, I cannot stand irresponsible parents who use their strollers as battering rams to get past me. In this store, that is no longer a problem because of the repositioning of the check out counter. The outside is still pretty awesome (if that's any consolation to anyone).
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Most of the time Some days, though, the car pool lane can become pretty frustrating.
Originally Posted By DlandDug I was going to wait until I saw the actual interior, but 999 has confirmed what I suspected: the new layout is just a lot friendlier for larger crowds. The hyperbole here is kind of hilarious. Every last vestige of Victorian theming is GONE? No, not at all. Frankly, I had thought for some time that Disney Clothiers was looking a bit tired and dated. Not turn-of-the-century dated, but end-of-the-last-century dated. As in, it looked a lot like the 1980s version of "Victorian." I also found it odd that the cluttery decor along the upper walls included such things as bowling pins, a hammock, and squash rackets. If this had been a general merchandise location, it would make sense. The new vignettes with clothing and accessories look much better to me. I am very disappointed that they took out the period light fixtures. A few years ago there was a major campaign on Main Street to place more appropriate fixtures in all the shops. Some of them are so arcane (combination gas/electric, for example) that they can really be fully appreciated only by historians and designers.
Originally Posted By tonyanton maybe new chandeliers are still on their way? wouldn't be the first time something like this occurred.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I was so angry going to DL and not being able to find this outfit on mainstreet! www.shrevetales.com
Originally Posted By tashajilek <a href="http://flic.kr/p/8HrJYJ" target="_blank">http://flic.kr/p/8HrJYJ</a>
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Here's a great shot of the antique shop that used to be in New Orleans Square. For me it was the most interesting store in the entire park. <a href="http://www.disneylandpostcards.com/nosonekind.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.disneylandpostcards...kind.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance I'm serious! I can't even imagine walking in there with my 2 year old. I mean, look at all of the breakable things everywhere! Just laying around waiting to be destroyed! I don't have enough arms to control the onslaught that would ensue if I was in that store.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Maybe that was the problem, more things got broken daily than were sold.
