California Sole Has Closed at Downtown Disney — What Will Move In?
For over a decade, visitors to Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney have had a location to stop by and shop for shoes and sandals.
That changed earlier this month when California Sole shuttered its doors.
“It is with mixed emotions that we bid farewell to California Sole Anaheim at the Downtown Disney District,” California Sole owners Wayne and Cate Heck posted on the store’s Instagram. “While we’ve had a great ride and will never forget our loyal customers, it’s time for us to pursue some of our lifelong passions and interests.”
The Re-Imagined Store Had Opened During COVID
The reimagined California Sole opened in the summer of 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, just after the rest of Downtown Disney reopened from a pandemic-related closure.
The trendy store replaced the Sanuk sandal shop that had operated in Downtown Disney since 2011.
“We love sandals. We love them so much we dream about them. We dream about a place where the best brands in sandals come together under one roof. We dream about having the widest selection in those brands. We dream about bringing quality footwear with form and function to all feet who visit us near and far. Most of all, we dream about bringing the Californian lifestyle to tired feet all over the world. Okay, so our dreams are strange, but once you visit California Sole, you’ll see that they are a reality,” the company’s website reads.
What Will Move In?
While Disney has yet to officially announce what will replace California Sole at Downtown Disney, the OC Register is reporting rumors that Loungefly and Nectar Bath Treats may soon move into the location.
Both businesses have longstanding relationships with The Walt Disney Company, making their move into Downtown Disney a natural fit.
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