New Holiday Merchandise Shopping Spot Arrives at Disney Springs
Still not finished your Christmas shopping? Hoping to pick up a few seasonal souvenirs from your next vacation? Or, perhaps you’re just looking for a fun new store environment to explore at Walt Disney World?
You don’t need a reason for a spot of festive shopping, so come with us over to Disney Springs. One of our favorite stores has just had a switch-around for the holidays, and we’d love to check it out with you!
Marketplace Co-Op
We all know and love the Marketplace Co-Op, right?
Located in the Marketplace neighborhood of Disney Springs, this fan-favorite store has become quite a must-visit during any shopping spree at the Springs. Artwork, accessories, homewares, clothing for humans and pets… it really is a store that has it all.
Now, if you’re very familiar with the Marketplace Co-Op, you may already be aware that the store has become a bit well-known for its frequent change-arounds. Each section of the store’s large layout offers different types of wares, and during a weekend visit to the shop our MickeyBloggers noticed yet another move-around had occurred.
Let’s take a look. For reference, here’s what this particular section of the store looked like up until recently:
And here’s what that same spot looks like today:
Yep, Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post – a store area which only actually arrived back in the summer – has officially been swept away by holiday mania.
In other words, the “Big Summer Blowout” has transformed into a Christmas shopping frenzy, so let’s see what kind of items this new holiday store is selling!
Christmas and Holiday Items
As you can see from these colorful photos, this newly-arrived section of Marketplace Co-Op is positively bursting with all things merry and bright!
Looking at those glittering shelves and rails, we can see all kinds of Disney Christmas-inspired homewares, apparel, accessories and more, all ready to help you celebrate this holiday season.
Our top picks include the selection of dazzling holiday mouse ear headbands, as well as the bright apparel pieces in festive shades of red and green.
It’s cute to see how the wintery store props from Wandering Oaken’s have also been left in the store, such as the thick blankets, reindeer ornaments, and cozy baskets.
All that has been added are a few Christmas trees, lights, and bunches of vibrant poinsettias, which have transformed this store into a true winter wonderland!
Personalization Station
But, the magic of the Marketplace Co-Op isn’t ending there!
At the back of the new Christmas store section, a sweet booth has also popped up, offering personalization on a selection of items on sale.
Manned by a Cast Member, this kiosk enables guests to request hand-painted personalization on various homeware goods, adding a touch of extra-special magic to your holiday souvenirs. How sweet!
As you can see, the displayed items available for personalization include jars, holiday ornaments, and even those iconic park guest buttons.
We love the idea of having a Mickey ornament personalized with this year’s date on it – the most perfect reminder of a 2023 holiday vacation in Walt Disney World!
A Winter Wonderland
What do you think of this newly-added Christmas store inside of the Marketplace Co-Op?
Of course, even before this change-around happened, Disney Springs was already a fantastic place to shop for Disney holiday gifts.
Not only are stores like World of Disney full to the brim of seasonal items, but the cozy Disney’s Days of Christmas year-round holiday store is located just around the corner from here, too.
But, like we always say, you can never have too many Disney holiday items – right?
Next time you’re visiting Disney Springs, be sure to stop by the Marketplace Co-Op for a browse through their wares, including this adorable new Christmas section of the store.
Meanwhile, here at MickeyBlog, we’ll be keeping a close eye on this area, because we never just know when this store will undergo another theme change-around again!