◆ Latest milestone
The Brown Derby Hat Shop closed in May 2025, with its Passholder/Team Member discount operation relocating to the larger Williams of Hollywood store on Hollywood Boulevard.
Tracked byTheme Park Patch Notes
Change history
the lifetime log- 2025
-
Reopening in February 2025, the discount store cut its markdowns from the holiday 70% off to 50% off, rotating Jurassic Park and Captain America merchandise.
- 2024
In December 2024 the shop reopened as a Team Member and Annual Passholder-exclusive 'Garage Sale' discount store with merchandise marked up to 70% off.
- 2023
In April 2023 the space reopened again, this time reconcepted as a children's apparel, accessories, and toy store.
- 2022
After being closed for an extended period, the shop reopened in December 2022 as a limited-time Prop Shop selling former Halloween Horror Nights and Universal props, from $40 masks to $3,000 arcade cabinets.
That's every change on the record at The Brown Derby Hat Shop since 2022.
The spotters in our Discord catch the next one first — and the record only grows when someone notices.
Questions & answers
When did The Brown Derby Hat Shop last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for The Brown Derby Hat Shop is dated May 2025: The Brown Derby Hat Shop closed in May 2025, with its Passholder/Team Member discount operation relocating to the larger Williams of Hollywood store on Hollywood Boulevard.
What changed recently on The Brown Derby Hat Shop?
The latest documented change (documented May 2025): The Brown Derby Hat Shop closed in May 2025, with its Passholder/Team Member discount operation relocating to the larger Williams of Hollywood store on Hollywood Boulevard.
How many changes are on record for The Brown Derby Hat Shop?
5 documented changes, dating back to 2022 — the fan-kept shop changelog nobody else keeps.
Cite this page
Citing the record on a wiki or forum? Copy the reference below.