Marketplace Co-Op Spotlight - Cherry Tree Lane

**Melanie** · 05-08-2014, 07:27 AM

From Disney Parks Blog:

Spotlight on Cherry Tree Lane
Coming to Marketplace Co-Op at Downtown Disney in 2014

One thing my fiancée has taught me is that having the right accessories can make a good outfit even better (that probably explains why I keep buying her tiki-themed handbags). Soon, she and other guests will find many awesome accessories and more at Cherry Tree Lane, a new boutique coming to the Marketplace Co-Op at Downtown Disney Marketplace. The name of this high-end, fashion boutique was inspired by the street name where the Banks family resides in Disney’s “Mary Poppins.” As it turns out, there will be several nods to this classic live-action film in the location.

“I referenced images of the Banks’ children’s room in the film for the fixture designs,” explained Dana Harchar from the Global Retail Development team. “The handcrafted fixtures will be painted Victorian white along with accent colors of light blue and red. I designed wallpaper for some fixtures that incorporates iconic umbrellas, hats and kites in the design. Guests will also find nesting tables, a unique jewelry fixture, and some wooden closets that will line the exposed brick walls.”

The merchandise assortment will include many colorful accessories including ballet flats, handbags, avant-garde jewelry, timepieces and dramatic scarves. My favorite items have a blue “Cherry Tree Lane” pattern created by Disney Design Group artists. I love they included an umbrella, and the rolling duffle bag is a must!

Cherry Tree Lane will also be home to handbags and accessories by Dooney & Bourke, which is celebrating five years at Disney Parks this year. You may recall getting a first look at the new street scene pattern this past January on the Disney Park Blog. The Disney Parks online store will carry a color variation (red and black) of this pattern shown above at a future date. The color sketch bags will only be released at this location at Walt Disney World Resort; they will be at Disneyland Resort and online at a future date.

Finally, this boutique will carry items from the Disney Collection by Vera Bradley. I’m excited to share a first look at a brand new color, “Bouncing Bouquet,” that will debut once the location officially opens (stay tuned for an exact date). Guests will also find previously released colors such as “Midnight With Mickey” or “Where’s Mickey?” at this boutique. This location will be the only shop at Walt Disney World Resort to carry the “Mickey’s Perfect Petals” color recently released at the Epcot event on May 4.

**Melanie** · 05-08-2014, 07:35 AM

I love, love, love the Dooney color sketch bags! I may have to get one this summer.

And, I have to say, bad show on Disney with 'threatening' that the Vera Perfect Petals pattern may only be available at that pricey event. I'm glad everyone will have a chance at it, even if it's only available at this location.

**ibelieveindisneymagic** · 05-08-2014, 08:52 AM

This is going to be a fun store ... I'll have to bring some extra $$ on my next trip!

**twinboyz** · 05-08-2014, 09:26 AM

Is the Co-op open yet? I've read Spring of 2014, We're headed there next week and would love to shop there!

**Melanie** · 05-08-2014, 10:27 AM

No. Not yet. I don't believe they've announced an exact opening date.

**Christine** · 05-08-2014, 01:20 PM

I want to live at this shop!!!!

**Melanie** · 05-08-2014, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Christine

I want to live at this shop!!!!

I don't think John will allow that.

**kakn7294** · 05-08-2014, 01:50 PM

I'm hoping that this shop will be open by my end of June trip! I'm also thankful that my hubby will not hold me to my promise (in which I solemnly swore) to only by one single Vera Bradley bag as I love both new prints.

**buzznwoodysmom** · 05-09-2014, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Christine

I want to live at this shop!!!!

Christine, maybe we can set up bunks in the back! Lol. I'm pretty sure I could live at this shop too!

Too bad we don't have any plans for a Disney trip anytime soon. I want to go just to go shopping here!

**Melanie** · 05-09-2014, 11:15 AM

Wonder how this whole co-op thing will be set up? If you remember the Team Mickey store, it was large, but not huge. There are what, 6 sections to this co-op? I'm anxious to see how it comes together.

**buzznwoodysmom** · 05-09-2014, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Melanie

Wonder how this whole co-op thing will be set up? If you remember the Team Mickey store, it was large, but not huge. There are what, 6 sections to this co-op? I'm anxious to see how it comes together.

I've been wondering the same. When I first heard how many sections would be in the store I thought they would maybe rotate what selections they have because I couldn't imagine fitting all of that in the Old Team Mickey store. But after seeing some of the display shelves it seems each section will have it's own dedicated space.

**Christine** · 05-10-2014, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by buzznwoodysmom

Christine, maybe we can set up bunks in the back! Lol. I'm pretty sure I could live at this shop too!

Too bad we don't have any plans for a Disney trip anytime soon. I want to go just to go shopping here!