What do you wish were in Downtown Disney?

[DLgal]

Marugame or a similar Ramen Restaurant. I'd rather have ramen than dumplings from Dai Tai Fung.
A good southern restaurant something like Homecomin' in Disney Springs or a seafood boil.
Authentic Mexican food. It's California, that shouldn't be hard. Idk, the only chain I can think of is Tito's tacos.
For Dessert SideCar Donuts.

They could put a Rubios for Mexican.

And Randy's Donuts for donuts.

Both So Cal staples.

 

[Kender]

It's never coming back, but I really wish Build a Bear still had a presence in DTD. They had exclusive items for DTD that just don't exist anywhere anymore

 

[bcla]

Blue Bottle. It's really weird though as their website doesn't give access to a location list or even a location search. I've seen links to their locations but they all go dead except for the name of the location. No address, contact info, photos, etc.

 

[BrianL]

I mean, Earl of Sandwich and The Void. I miss both - though Earl is coming back, albiet temproarily for now. The Void was really cool and had so much promise.

 

[94bruin]

Bubble tea/ Asian dessert shop for sure!

 

[grapefruitjellybean]

- Grocery store + pharmacy
- Vegan restaurant or quick service
- Juice bar
- Spa
- High end jewelry store
- Boutique with all the best collabs. Disney x Givenchy, Disney x OVO, Disney x Gucci, Disney x Coach, Disney x Stella McCartney, Disney x Adidas, and so on

 

[AstroBlasters]

I’d love to see a Monorail Cafe (http://magicalhotel.blogspot.com/2008/05/monorail-cafe.html?m=1).

 

[StormyCA]

Just thought of this....as far as retail, I'd love to see a Marketplace Co-op like the one at Disney Springs. They have the BEST merch! A little pricy, but when you're in the mood to treat yourself or someone else, Co-op's the place!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/disney-springs/marketplace-co-op/

 

[DLgal]

Bubble tea/ Asian dessert shop for sure!

There are SO many of these surrounding DLR. I don't honestly think any of them could ever afford the rent at DtD, except maybe 85 Degrees Bakery.

 

[pharmama]

I agree with more/different coffee options and donuts or similar quick breakfast.

I agree that an In-N-Out would make a killing. I don't think Black Tap would be too happy though...

 

[rowan1813]

I'm glad Porto's is coming - we need a bakery option for a grab and go breakfast (other than SB).

I miss Vault 28 though and I know most of that is because I miss the really unique merchandise that it used to carry (and Disney used to produce). I'm sure I'm the only one who thinks this way, but to me the merch has become very bland and generic and can be found at every store in the parks and DTD. Certain stores throughout the parks would carry specific things to their store and you couldn't find them anywhere else which was very similar to Vault 28. They also had more of a focus on villains and princesses which was nice. Villains don't get near enough love that they should.

 

[pharmama]

I'm sure I'm the only one who thinks this way, but to me the merch has become very bland and generic and can be found at every store in the parks and DTD.

You're definitely not the only one- I completely agree that the merchandise has become very uninteresting (yet the influencers still go gaga over every new spirit jersey etc. so no motivation for anything different) and everywhere has the same things with a few small exceptions.

And what's with all the WDW merch at DLR?!?!

 

[DLgal]

I'm glad Porto's is coming - we need a bakery option for a grab and go breakfast (other than SB).

I miss Vault 28 though and I know most of that is because I miss the really unique merchandise that it used to carry (and Disney used to produce). I'm sure I'm the only one who thinks this way, but to me the merch has become very bland and generic and can be found at every store in the parks and DTD. Certain stores throughout the parks would carry specific things to their store and you couldn't find them anywhere else which was very similar to Vault 28. They also had more of a focus on villains and princesses which was nice. Villains don't get near enough love that they should.

I have bought most of my recent clothing souvenirs at the Wunderground Gallery. They have unique items there.

 

[monocle]

Compass Books/Books Inc! Earl of Sandwich and its extremely ok sandwiches was a poor replacement.

 

[DLgal]

Compass Books/Books Inc! Earl of Sandwich and its extremely ok sandwiches was a poor replacement.

I never once went into Compass Books. I forgot it was even there. It was an odd choice for Downtown Disney.

Earl of Sandwich is good because it's affordable. You can't make much better sandwiches for the money they charge. I always had very good food there and the price was fair.

 

[bluecruiser]

I would love to have a book store back. Compass Books has a place in my heart since it was where I found the first book in Ridley Pearson's Kingdom Keeper series, back in 2009.

 

[DizMe]

I LOVED Compass Bookstore. My girls also loved it and it was nearly always where they chose to buy their trip souvenir. Compass had a wonderful assortment of books about Disney plus lots of other interesting reading material. They had gift items as well and a coffee shop on one end. We generally stayed at DLH so it was very convenient for us to visit.

 

[superme80]

I love the idea of the Monorail Cafe. Another vote for a bookstore. I love all bookstores! I hate In n Out, so not on my list. Another vote for a GF and/or Vegan Bakery and cafe. There are enough people with special diets to warrant it.

 

[ter-moo]

I really miss the movie theater! It was a nice option for resting in the afternoon, or taking a break in the evenings.

 

[MouseOfCards]

Disney Dollar Tree