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In Most Cases Shops and Restaurants Are Listed Under the Decade They Opened
Shops
2R’s Reading and Riting: This shop was now located in the former Village Gifts/Spirits building and was serving coffee among the books.
The Art of Disney: Located in the former location of Village Gifts and Sundries and connected to 2R’s Reading and Riting, this gallery sold animation art and other Disney art. Country Address used to be in this location at one point also.
Authentic All Star: This store was associated with the All Star Cafe at Wide World of Sports and replaced The City in 1996. The actual restaurant didn't open until 1998. The store was later known as All Star Gear and relocated the West Side from 1997-2000. Pooh Corner took over the original space.
Character Kids Tower: The former Captain’s Tower became a sales location for character clothes and costumes for children.
Christmas Chalet: Relocated to the former Artespana, this shop would later move again and become Disney’s Days of Christmas.
The City: This trendy clothing store for men and women featured brands like Mossimo, Stussy, Yaga, Paris Blues, Steel, Guess, My Michelle and No Fear. It opened in April of 1992 and was in the former location of Board Stiff. Authentic All Star Shop moved into the space in 1996.
Discover: Located in the old location of 2R’s Reading and Riting, this shop featured nature gifts. Despite the store name, American Express was the official card of Walt Disney World during this time, although Visa, MasterCard and Traveler’s Checks were also accepted. The store opened in 1993 and replaced Conched Out. It later moved into the location of Great Southern Craft Co and in 1996 Discover was replaced by the Christmas Chalet.
Disney at Home: A home and kitchenware store that opened December 5, 1997, replacing the Christmas Chalet. In 2000, Disney at Home later moved into the location of the former Resortwear Unlimited and closed January 2, 2005 to make way for a larger Goofy's Candy Co.
EUROSpain: Still sponsored by Arribas Brothers and featuring crystal cutters, this was the new name for the Cristal Arts shop.
Gourmet Pantry: Disney was listing this as both a shop and restaurant in 1996 park guides. The store portion featured cooking gadgets and wine.
Harrington Bay Clothiers: Located near the Tower, this men’s clothing store was decorated to look like a Bermuda plantation home and featured apparel by Polo, Nautica and Tommy Hilfiger. The shop opened March 23, 1992 and closed July 15, 2001. The space later became Once Upon a Toy.
Mickey’s Character Shop: This store closed after World of Disney opened.
Minnie Mia's Italian Eatery: In 1990, Minnie Mia's Pizzeria relocated to the former site of the All American Sandwich shop and had a slight name change. In 1997, the location became Wolfgang Puck Express.
Pluto's Dog House: Located in Village Pavilion area, this restaurant took over in 1991 when Minnie Mia's Pizzeria relocated.
Starabilias: A collectible and memorabilia shop that opened on September 15, 1997. It lasted until August of 2009 and was replaced by Orlando Harley-Davidson.
Studio M: This location included Mickey's Photo Studio and t-shirts painted by a robotic arm. It opened on October 26, 1995 in the location of the former Great Southern Craft Co. In 1997 Studio M moved next to Arribas Bros. before closing in 2003.
Summer Sands: This shop superseded Village Gifts and was in the former location of Discover. It opened on November 30, 1995. In 2001, Pooh Corner took over the space and Summer Sands relocated to the former Toys Fantastic spot on August 1, 2002. In 2009, it became Tren-D.
Toys Fantastic: Not to be confused with Toys Fantastique, it opened in August of 1992 next to the Christmas Chalet. Mattel was now the sponsor and the shop featured brands such as Hot Wheels and Barbie. At one point there was also a full size Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game available to play in the store. In 1996 the store took over the former Mickey's Character Shop. It closed in 2002 to be replaced by Summer Sands.
World of Disney: This massive Disney superstore replaced Mickey’s Character Shop.
You and Me Kid: This shop opened in 1988 and was named after an early Disney Channel show. It featured toys and clothes for infants through preteens. It was connected to Toys Fantastique and the Christmas Chalet and while the 1996 Birnbaum guide listed the store, it had actually closed in 1995.
Restaurants
Donald’s Dairy Dip: This was the new name for the Village Ice Cream Parlour.
Fulton’s Crab House: Opened March 10, 1996 and replaced all the restaurants in the Empress Lilly. It closed on April 4, 2016 to become Paddlefish.
Goofy’s Grill: This fast food restaurant served burgers, fries and shakes. It was formerly the Lakeside Terrace and it opened September 19, 1993. In 1997 the location became Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate shop.
Gourmet Pantry: The food portion of the store served pastries, coffee, salads and sandwiches.
McDonald’s: Opened in 1996, this was the first McDonald's on Disney property. In addition to the regular menu, pizza was also served. The location closed in 2010.
Minnie Mia’s Italian Eatery: Located in the former Heidelberger’s Deli, this restaurant served pizza made from “Minnie’s secret family recipes”. It was also known as Minnie Mia’s Pizzeria.
Planet Hollywood: Opened December 18, 1994. Later renovated and called Planet Hollywood Observatory.
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