Great Southern Craft Company (Closed)

By Lou Mongello
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 No Comments »

The Great Southern Craft Company sold needlepoint, quilting, macrame and latch hook items for the serious and casual hobbyist. Guests could also buy finished products in the Country Craft Boutique store as well. The shop was located between the Toledo Arts store and the Port of Entry store to the east. 

Toledo Arts (Closed)

By Lou Mongello
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 No Comments »

Next to the Cristal Arts store in the Walt Disney World Village stood Toledo Arts, which sold leasther goods, shords, porcelain and a variety of other household items. Many of the souvenirs here were imported from Spain, including the beautiful Damascene items.  

Cristal Arts (Closed)

By Lou Mongello
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 No Comments »

Like its sister store, the Crystal Arts (note the spelling differences) on Main Street, USA, sold cut-glass items including bowls, mugs, and other items that can be engraved and personalized for Guests. These stores could also take a Guest-supplied photograph and have it reproduced on plates, etc.  

Lite Brite Snack Spot (Closed)

By Lou Mongello
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 No Comments »

Lite Brite Snack Spot was located in the Walt Disney World Village in the early 80′s and served burgers and hot dogs and had indoor and outdoor seating.

2 R’s Read’n & Rite’n (Closed)

By Lou Mongello
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 No Comments »

This store sold party supplies, stationery and cards, as well as stamps, pens and other desk accessories. It also sold a wide variety of books and games. It was located near the Chalet Candle Shop and the Lite Brite Snack Spot in the Walt Disney World Village.  

Chalet Candle Shop (Closed)

By Lou Mongello
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 No Comments »

Next to the Pottery Chalet in the Walt Disney World Village in the early 1990′s was this small shop that sold hand-dipped and carved candles, as well as silk flowers  

Pottery Chalet (Closed)

By Lou Mongello
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 No Comments »

Next to the Christmas Chalet in the Walt Disney World Village, this large store sold housewares, kitchen utensils, crystal items, glassware and a wide assortment of cookie cutters

Christmas Chalet (Closed)

By Lou Mongello
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 No Comments »

The Christmas Chalet was located in the Walt Disney World Village and sold everything imaginable for the holidays, including ornaments, kitchen accessories, household decorations, and other unique holiday gifts