They’re Not Shoes, They’re Sandals

WDWNT on November 20, 2009

According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog:

The sign says “They’re Not Shoes, They’re Sandals.” No matter what you call them, footwear will be for sale at a new store coming to Downtown Disney.

Sanuk, an Irvine-based footwear company, is scheduled to open a temporary location on Friday, said Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman. The casual store is scheduled to close in mid January.

Sanuk makes mostly flip-flops, canvas slip-on shoes and boots. It also makes something called “Tube Flops” — a combination of a flip-flop and an open-toed, knee-high socks.

The store will sit between LittleMissMatched and Ridemakerz. After it closes, Ridemakerz plans to close temporarily, expand and take over the space.

According to the company’s Web site, there are no Orange County dealers listed on the company’s Web site.

The company was founded in 1997 by Southern California native Jeff Kelley and was honored with the SIMA 2007 Footwear Product of the Year. The products are sold in more than 50 countries and are worn by singer Donovan Frankenreiter and rock-climber Chris Sharma, according to the Web site.

Sanuk is the Thai word for fun.

D-Street Coming Soon to Downtown Disney

WDWNT on November 13, 2009

In an odd turn of events, a new store will be opening in Downtown Disney in the former home of Illuminations, called D-Street. This store’s idea stems from Disney Vault 28 and Tren-D at Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney, selling trendy merchandise like those two stores, but spreading to men’s apparel as well as Vinylmation.

There’s not yet a scheduled opening date, but we presume it will be sometime in the New Year. Stay tuned to Disneyland News Today for the latest.

Mitchel Musso CD Signing & Appearance at Studio Disney 365!

WDWNT on August 24, 2009

Mitchel Musso CD Signing & Appearance
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Time: 1 PM to 2 PM
Location: Studio Disney 365, Downtown Disney® District

Join us as we welcome Actor & Singer Mitchel Musso from the hit Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana”.  Mitchel will be on hand for a special appearance and signing of his adventurous self-titled debut album, Mitchel Musso.  The meet & greet and signing opportunity will take place from 1 PM to 2 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Studio Disney 365 located in the Downtown Disney® District in Anaheim, CA. Mitchel will be appearing at Studio Disney 365 prior to his concert being held at the House of Blues® Anaheim later in the evening. Tickets for this performance will be available at the House of Blues Box office or in advance at www.houseofblues.com.

Mitchel’s self-titled debut album will be available to purchase at Studio Disney 365, as well as other CD’s featuring music by Mitchel.

We ask that you please do not queue up prior to 6AM at Studio Disney 365. Please note: Photographs are permitted, however posing with Mitchel Musso will not be allowed. Merchandise available while supplies last.  We ask that only one (1) item be signed per Guest. We ask that you bring no personal items to be signed.  Event merchandise must be purchased on the day of release at the event location.  Valid Disneyland® Resort receipt may be required.  Signing is subject to space and time availability and is not guaranteed.  Event information subject to change without notice.  Separate admission is required to enter Disneyland® Resort theme parks.

Luke Manning’s 8/17/09 Photo Report

WDWNT on August 18, 2009

Hey everyone, Luke Manning here. I visited the Disneyland Resort yesterday on what easily was the busiest day I have ever seen at the parks. But anyway, let’s get to my photo report:

The line at the Downtown Disney Monorail station was 3 switch-backs long, which meant a wait of over half an hour. Only Monorail Blue was running

Here you can see work on the permanent home for LittleMissMatched, which will be right next to its current home

All guests, even Annual Passholders, were required to get their hand stamped

Some of the merchandise from the recent SHAG Haunted Mansion 40th anniversary event is still available in the Disneyana Store

Read More about Luke Manning’s 8/17/09 Photo Report

Kitson Kids Now Open at Downtown Disney

WDWNT on July 23, 2009

According to the OC Register’s Around Disney blog:

Kitson Kids, a store brand that caters to celebrities, opened its first Orange County store at Downtown Disney over the weekend.

The store is the child-product version of Kitson, where starlets are often spotted shopping in Los Angeles. The Downtown Disney store isn’t shy about touting the celebrity appeal by hanging photos of its frequent shoppers toting Kitson bags — Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Ashley Tisdale and others. The Web site even says “home of celebrity shopping.”

Kitson Kids took over the former Starbilla store, which sold autographed pictures and other celebrity collectibles before it closed down.

The store, which opened Saturday, carries an array of children’s stuff from puzzles and finger puppets to trendy T-shirts and Snow White-style dresses.

I looked around to see if there was anything affordable for my 1-year-old son. Some of the items were in the acceptable range, including a board book for $9.95 and a Little Uglys doll for $11.95. Some practical baby sunblock was available for tourists. But there were some outrageous items, especially the Size 2 True Religion jeans for $150. That’s Size 2 as in toddler, not adult.