We’ve seen quite a few reopenings around Disney World lately!
Magic Kingdom
Victoria & Albert’s is open once again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and the Harmony Barber Shop just reopened in Magic Kingdom as well. And now, it looks like ANOTHER Magic Kingdom spot has reopened — but it’s NOT what it used to be!
We’ve got MORE Magic Kingdom reopening news! Merchant of Venus in Tomorrowland has opened its doors once again — but it’s no longer a shopping location like it used to be.
Merchant of Venus is OPEN
Instead, Disney has transformed the spot into a relaxation and seating area! This makes sense as the area is shared with Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies. Now, you can grab your out-of-this-world treats and have an air-conditioned place to eat them!
Merchant of Venus is open in Magic Kingdom as a rest area with tables and chairs! pic.twitter.com/1JxipghqkP
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) August 12, 2022
All of the merchandise shelves and installations have been removed, and it’s now a wide open space. It’s quite a large space, too, with some welcome indoor seating.
Plenty of seating!
They’ve also added some retro, space-themed attraction art to the walls to give this place those Tomorrowland vibes. You can take a seat in Merchant of Venus daily starting at 11AM — the same time Auntie Gravity’s opens. We’ll continue to look out for more news about Merchant of Venus — stay tuned.
Attraction art
Looking for more reopening news? You can now make reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disney World — read more here! Plus, the Walt Disney World Railroad recently took a big step toward reopening and you can read all about that here!
Don’t forget to book your park pass reservations before heading to Disney World, and stay tuned to DFB for the latest!
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While the name says Disney all the way, the store itself is a letdown. Could use a major re-theming to improve the guest experience.
Should have left it retail. Sometimes we could only find certain items there. I do like the rest area though. Plus, it seems like all I hear is that merchandise is all junk now.