Originally Posted By Skellington88 I think the best part about Soarin is taht its the first ride in recent memory where you dont exit into a CROWDED GIFTSHOP where Disney pushes pixar merchandise into your face. I think that aspect alone makes Soarin' a classy attraction.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<I think the best part about Soarin is taht its the first ride in recent memory where you dont exit into a CROWDED GIFTSHOP where Disney pushes pixar merchandise into your face.>> They just haven't thought of related merchandise yet. There appears to be lots of empty space right now in the entrance/exit area. Just wait.
Originally Posted By Labuda Actually, Trippy, I think you're right. I just recently read either here on LP or over on AllEarsNet that Disney is now going to be selling some Soarin'-related merchandise at the checkin counter in the lobby area.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I have no idea where they could put a gift shop. There is little to no room in that area with the Fast Pass machines and the hoards of people around them taking up most of the room. If Disney trys to reclaim part of food service area I think Nestle would pull their funding and probably have Disney banned from all of Europe as well.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire I have only seen Soarin' merchandise on a cart by innoventions on your way to The Land pavillion, and aother good point brought up, where would this stuff go? I thin it is bad enough you empty out into the always crowded fast pass area, but is better than a gift shop.
Originally Posted By stitchcrazy There is a gift shop in a separate building directly across from Soarin at DCA. I've only been to DLR once, it was just in Feb - and didn't get to all the shops. It was one of the ones I didn't go in but I definitely remember it being there. I would imagine if there was Soarin merch it would've been in there.
Originally Posted By 73baloo The gift shop at DCA has aviation type merchandise because it is the only gift shop in Condor Flats.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 So would there be pictures of California senery? How would they do a shop? I'm sure it can be done I was just wondering what it would be. Side note... My DD said that when she's in line for soarin' she's going to sing on of the songs from High School Musical, "Soarin" to see how many other people join in.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<I think the best part about Soarin is taht its the first ride in recent memory where you dont exit into a CROWDED GIFTSHOP >> If you think that's the best part of the attraction, you have no idea what entertainment is. <<where Disney pushes pixar merchandise into your face.>> You're merely diluting your argument by attaching your distain of Disney's use of their characters in the parks. <<I think that aspect alone makes Soarin' a classy attraction.>> There is nothing particularly classy about a gift shop anywhere, frankly. But Disney isn't about class, it's about entertainment. If you want a classy experience, I suggest you go to a museum... just don't go into the gift shop.
Originally Posted By LadyandtheTramp Funny, but when we were in the Land a couple of weeks ago, we noticed that there was no longer ANY merchandise shop in the pavilion, and that Disney was missing a golden opportunity by not having Soarin' souvenirs. We actually looked around to see if a new shop could be inserted, in view of all of the changes they made. And yes, there is room for a gift shop (albeit a small one) if you rearrange the exit from the boat ride. This area is on the walkway from Soarin's exit, and would still leave enough room for the wheelchair entrance to the boats.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Since the rumor still is there that they are going to do a new film for Florida's sourin' they might be waiting to have some items that connect with that. Hey, it's possible!
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Aren't there a lot of posts that are now MISSING from this thread or was this a duplicate thread from another topic? Am I losing my mind?
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Oh no wonder. Now I get it. Well over there I wrote something like I love the stores.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<trekkeruss...that was kind of unnecessarily harsh wasn't it?>> No moreso than saying that Disney is pushy with the gift shop exits, TWICE.
