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Moving on with the current of the years.
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Glad that you were able to find the Lee Jeans that work best for you! I enjoyed seeing your pictures of the animals at AKL and will have to keep an eye out for the baby giraffe on my visit in a couple weeks! I generally don't shop in all those high end stores at Disney Springs, so it would have been nice to see more unique Disney merchandise being sold there but with that said, I like all the new dining options and I think esthetically it looks so beautiful!
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Just got caught up - great shots from the eye - and of Disney Springs. When we went last year we felt the exact same way - it was nice to see some of the new stores but we wished it was more unique/disney-oriented.
Jeans shopping is so frustrating! Just when you find the style you like, they change it or discontinue it.
I totally agree with you both on Jean shopping. I have been putting it off for way too long since my 2 favorite pairs are both ripped now (1 beyond point of wearing). The only thing worse - bra shopping.
All caught up again...love those pics of the giraffes on the savannah. I too am unsure of the changes at DS. I want to love it but I would prefer the unique shopping experiences.
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Yes Disney Springs looks very nice. Very appealing. But nothing about it says Disney anymore. You could be in San Antonio in an outdoor mall, for all you know, except for a few Disney touches here and there. In the new sections, anyway. It's kind of bittersweet. It's a very sophisticated upgrade for sure. But it's also a punch in the gut.
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Disney Springs looks nice enough, but as others have said, nothing sets it apart from an upscale mall or high street anywhere else in the world.
I continue to be so baffled about the decision to close the Adventurers Club, and not bring it back, as I don't know anyone who didn't need love it once they'd been there. It was such a unique venue, and provided great entertainment that you didn't find anywhere else. Kungaloosh!!
Disney Springs looks beautiful, and I've made note of the Lime Garage for my trip. I agree that it's a little sad that the stores are so upscale and non-unique. I can't wait to try some of the dining locations in April!
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I do like the look of the new Pleasure Island/Town Center but I agree that with shops like the ones you mentioned, there's very little to distinguish it from any other upscale outdoor mall. I'd much rather have seen more Disney-themed stores.
It's a real shame, as it looks so much better now, but the range of stores is not what I was hoping for.
I agree with your assessment of Disney Springs 100%! it is gorgeous, the stores are lovely but nothing we can't get at King of Prussia and I so miss The Adventurers Club!!. We actually stuck to the old Disney stores for shopping. That being said, we would go back there in a heartbeat to walk around and they have wonderful looking restaurants to try!!
They do have lots of restaurants, and I'm looking forward to trying at least one more on our forthcoming trip. Whether it will be Paddlefish or not remains to be seen - not at this rate!
Glad that you were able to find the Lee Jeans that work best for you! I enjoyed seeing your pictures of the animals at AKL and will have to keep an eye out for the baby giraffe on my visit in a couple weeks! I generally don't shop in all those high end stores at Disney Springs, so it would have been nice to see more unique Disney merchandise being sold there but with that said, I like all the new dining options and I think esthetically it looks so beautiful!
Oh it does look stunning. I just don't think they'll be getting much money out of us.
I totally agree with you both on Jean shopping. I have been putting it off for way too long since my 2 favorite pairs are both ripped now (1 beyond point of wearing). The only thing worse - bra shopping.
You do surprise me - I thought you were going to say swimwear shopping! Isn't that what all women dread? By the way, I count myself out of that group, given I swim regularly, it's just something I've had to get used to, but having said that, the store I bought mine from went out of business. Thankfully, we knew for months it was coming, so I still have about 12 spares, which will last me a while...
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All caught up again...love those pics of the giraffes on the savannah. I too am unsure of the changes at DS. I want to love it but I would prefer the unique shopping experiences.
I'm so with you - I want to love it as well and I love the look of it, just not sure about what's in the buildings.
Yes Disney Springs looks very nice. Very appealing. But nothing about it says Disney anymore. You could be in San Antonio in an outdoor mall, for all you know, except for a few Disney touches here and there. In the new sections, anyway. It's kind of bittersweet. It's a very sophisticated upgrade for sure. But it's also a punch in the gut.
I hear you. We thought Spanish, because that's what we're used to, but I can imagine Mexico or New Mexico (never been to either, so I am guessing a bit). It is sophisticated, but lacking the Disney magic a bit.
Disney Springs looks nice enough, but as others have said, nothing sets it apart from an upscale mall or high street anywhere else in the world.
I continue to be so baffled about the decision to close the Adventurers Club, and not bring it back, as I don't know anyone who didn't need love it once they'd been there. It was such a unique venue, and provided great entertainment that you didn't find anywhere else. Kungaloosh!!
I don't get it either. There must've been a good reason for it, but I'm failing to find it, even after all these years....
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it is gorgeous, the stores are lovely but nothing we can't get at King of Prussia and I so miss The Adventurers Club!!
. We actually stuck to the old Disney stores for shopping. That being said, we would go back there in a heartbeat to walk around and they have wonderful looking restaurants to try!!
We thought Spanish, because that's what we're used to, but I can imagine Mexico or New Mexico (never been to either, so I am guessing a bit). It is sophisticated, but lacking the Disney magic a bit.
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