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The store held its grand reopening on October 27, 2018 after a major remodel that re-themed the interior as a converted animation studio with an open, loft-style layout.
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Change history
the lifetime log- 2026
Stitch statue removed from the exterior of World of Disney shop entrance.
- 2018
- 2016
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique salon was moved out of the store to the nearby Once Upon a Toy shop during the mid-to-late 2016 Downtown Disney-to-Disney Springs overhaul.
- 2006
A 2006 renovation added the princess-themed Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique salon plus a new children's merchandise area inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean and Stitch.
- 1996
Mickey's Character Shop, a large Disney character-merchandise store at the Disney Village Marketplace (open since October 25, 1985), closed on October 2, 1996 as the new World of Disney store was completed.
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World of Disney opened at the Downtown Disney Marketplace in 1996 at roughly 50,000 square feet, billed as offering the largest selection of Disney character merchandise in the world.
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That's every change on the record at World of Disney since 1996.
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Questions & answers
When did World of Disney open?
Per the documented record, World of Disney at Disney Springs opened in 1996.
When did World of Disney last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for World of Disney is dated Oct 2, 1996: Mickey's Character Shop, a large Disney character-merchandise store at the Disney Village Marketplace (open since October 25, 1985), closed on October 2, 1996 as the new World of Disney store was completed.
What changed recently on World of Disney?
The latest documented change (documented Jul 30, 2026): Stitch statue removed from the exterior of World of Disney shop entrance.
How many changes are on record for World of Disney?
6 documented changes, dating back to 1996 — the fan-kept shop changelog nobody else keeps.
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