Changes coming to the Marketplace Co-Op will bring an expansion of WonderGround Gallery and a new store concept

Feb 24, 2015 in "Marketplace Co Op"

Posted: Tuesday February 24, 2015 8:39am EST by WDWMAGIC Staff

Downtown Disney's Marketplace Co-Op will see some changes to its roster of stores next month as new store concepts move in for the first time since its opening last year.


Designed as an ever-changing mix of retail concepts, the Co-Op has a number of retail spaces to offer guests a unique blend of more unusual merchandise.

Opening in early March 2015 will be an expansion of the WonderGround Gallery into the space formally occupied by the Beautifully Disney makeup area. WonderGround Gallery artwork has been present in the Co-Op in a small space between the stores, but will now move into a much larger space.

The Sign Shop will move into the small space previously occupied by the WonderGround Gallery. Sure to be hugely popular with guests, The Sign Shop will offer takes on the classic signs found throughout the Walt Disney World theme parks.

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StrangelingMar 10, 2015

And I just bought the Mr. Toad sign last night there too, hehe.

omuriceMar 09, 2015

Wonderground looks interesting. Sign Shop looks terrific. Though the AC sign and Carsland could draw two penalties for unsportsmanlike taunting on the field - "don'tcha wish you had these?". ;) Still, will check out both, wallet may take hit on next trip!

SlowjackMar 09, 2015

Oh, I don't fault it from a revenue standpoint. It just feels like someone stole a little girl's doll and is ransoming back a lock of the hair.

Kman101Mar 09, 2015

Yep. But they know nostalgia SELLS.

SlowjackMar 09, 2015

A lot of the Sign Shop merchandise looks cool, but personally I don't even like the idea of an Adventurer's Club sign. It's the same problem I have with the Horizons merchandise they bring out from time to time. First they close down a beloved ride or club, then they sell you back a piece of your memories for a hefty fee. That's just downright manipulative, in my opinion.

Jon81ukMar 09, 2015

But a lot if it is also exclusive Disney stuff, so it is not the same as you will find in World of Disney etc. Although if items sell well they might get expanded into other stores and removed from the Co-Op

Kman101Mar 09, 2015

That's the point of the Co-Op. To test (hopefully) unique Disney-focused merchandise.

bebertMar 09, 2015

Hopefully some of the items are reasonably priced. Once my kids give me my man cave back, we are going to decorate with signs and the park posters. It will be my own WDW get away when I need a hit of Disney in between trips.

JCtheparrotheadMar 09, 2015

Must have adventurers club sign!

wdwmagicMar 09, 2015

There is plenty of that at other stores throughout DTD as it expands into Disney Springs.

JeffHMar 09, 2015

When are they going to build a "Buy n Large"?

wdwmagicMar 09, 2015

Primarily yes.

hokielutzMar 09, 2015

That sign is going to be sold out in a heartbeat.

yaksplatMar 09, 2015

O, how I loathe Hipster Mickey.