Last week, The Walt Disney Company announced it would be closing approximately 20% of Disney Store locations in North America.
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Now the list of Disney Store stores that are closing has been revealed. In the United States, these are the locations of all Disney Stores that will close their doors (keep in mind, however, that more news is expected to be released regarding the remaining retail locations that will close):
Arizona
Chandler
Glendale (arrowhead)
Scottsdale
California
Arcadia (Westfield Santa Anita)
Mission Viejo
Montclair
Montebello
Roseville (Westfield Galleria)
Salinas (Northridge Mall)
San Diego (Fashion Valley Shopping Center)
San Jose (Oakridge Shopping Center)
Santa Monica
Colorado
Broomfield (Flatiron Crossing)
Florida
Miami (Aventura Mall)
Tampa (International Plaza)
Illinois
Chicago (State Street)
Rosemont (Fashion Outlets)
Indiana
Indianapolis (Castleton Square)
Merrillville (Southlake Shopping Center)
Kansas
Overland Park (Oak Park Mall)
Maryland
Baltimore (White Marsh Mall)
Hanover (Arundel Mills)
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
North Olmsted (Great Northern Mall)
Oregon
Portland (center of Clackamas)
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh (South Hills Village)
Springfield
Tennessee
Knoxville (West Town Mall)
Texas
El Paso (Cielo Vista Shopping Center)
Houston (Memorial City)
Houston (Willowbrook Shopping Center)
Laredo (Mall Del Norteo)
San Antonio (Ingram Park Mall)
San Antonio (North Star Shopping Center)
San Antonio (Rivercenter)
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In Canada, the following Disney Store locations are permanently closed:
If you visit the webpage of a Disney Store that is closing, such as Chandler, AZ store, you will see the following banner with details about the closure:
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Disney’s official statement regarding the closure read in part:
Over the next year, Disney will focus on providing a more seamless, personalized and franchise-focused e-commerce experience through its shopDisney platform, which will be complemented by better integration with Disney Parks apps and social media platforms. This will be paired with a range of new and elevated merchandise from the company’s full range of brands, including adult apparel collections and collaborations with artists, trendy streetwear, premium home products and collectibles.
“As consumer behavior has shifted to online shopping, the global pandemic has changed what consumers expect from a retailer,” said Stephanie Young, president, Consumer Products Games and Publishing. “In recent years, we have focused on meeting consumers where they already spend their time, such as expanding Disney store shop-in-shops around the world. We now plan to create a more flexible, interconnected ecommerce experience that gives consumers easy access to unique, high-quality products across all of our franchises. “
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In 2019, Disney announced at D23 Expo that the company would begin a store-in-store agreement with Target stores. Disney also sells licensed merchandise with other chain stores in the United States and Canada.
It is not yet known whether international Disney Store locations will close permanently as a result of this restructuring.
Where can Disney fans buy merchandise now?
While countless Disney Store locations will close, there are still plenty of places for Disney enthusiasts to buy the products that add an extra dose of magic to everyday life!
If you happen to be at Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, you can of course stop by the World of Disney locations in Disney Springs or the Downtown Disney District.
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Additionally, Disney World’s four theme parks – Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios – are filled with themed stores selling all kinds of Disney Parks merchandise, from classic Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse plush toys to clothing and household items that makes every day magical!
Disneyland Resort remains officially closed amid the pandemic, although a reopening date of late April has been pursued! However, Disneyland Resort guests can still visit both Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street for shopping and dining.
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Downtown Disney is home to the brand new Star Wars Trading post shop, where guests can purchase a variety of goods directly Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Planet, Batuu!
Keep in mind that starting March 18, guests will not be able to enter Buena Vista Street without a ticket due to the Touch of Disney event being held at Disney California Adventure Park.
Face cover for guests 2 years and older is currently required at all Disney Parks stores.
Guests can also make online purchases at shopDisney.com.
