Bargain hunters who rely on Disney's Character Warehouse will soon need to double-check their maps. The discount outlet is leaving its original spot at the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets, and a notice posted this week says the move is coming “soon.”
A Fan-Favorite Outlet Prepares To Move
Disney's Character Warehouse sells official Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line merchandise at steep discounts. For years, shoppers have lined up at the storefront tucked between the Under Armour outlet and the entrance to the mall's indoor food court.
Its popularity has only grown as social media introduces more Disney Parks vacationers to the store. Crowds now include resellers who buy merchandise in bulk and ship it, for an added cost, to buyers outside Central Florida.
The New Space
WDWNT reported that Disney's Character Warehouse signage has gone up on a different storefront at the same outlet center, across from a standalone Starbucks kiosk and the Nike Factory Store. The new space is considerably larger and sits in an anchor position at the end of a strip of shops, with direct access to a parking lot. A lone Timberland sign remains on the parking lot side of the building.
The signs read “Disney's Character Warehouse” and “Coming Soon.” No date has been given for when the old location will close or the new one will open. Sketches of Disney characters decorate the signage, including Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Lady and the Tramp, Pongo, Aurora, the Evil Queen, Dumbo, Snow White, and the fairies from Sleeping Beauty (1959): Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather.
What About the Other Locations?
The second Orlando-area store, at the Orlando International Premium Outlets near Universal Orlando Resort, hasn't announced any plans to relocate.
Disney's Character Warehouse is also expanding elsewhere. This summer, Tampa Premium Outlets announced a new location is on the way, with “coming soon” signage and character sketches of its own. The outlet center's post read:
A little magic is on the way! ✨
Disney Character Warehouse is coming to Tampa Premium Outlets! 🏰🧚♀️
Get ready for character finds, collectibles & more.
Who’s adding this to their must-visit list? 👀
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