PHOTOS: The Main Street Cinema Reopens as Temporary Candy & Sweets Shop at Magic Kingdom

Tom Corless

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PHOTOS: The Main Street Cinema Reopens as Temporary Candy & Sweets Shop at Magic Kingdom

With The Confectionery now closed for a few months to be remodeled and expanded into The Chapeau, guests shopping on Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom can get their candy fix at the Main Street Cinema.

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Despite what the sign says, it’s a candy shop now.

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Formerly an Art of Disney location, the shop has temporarily become a home for pre-packaged treats (and a few Confectionery standards that will keep well given the circumstances).

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Interestingly enough, they won’t be switching the entrance at this time, so you’ll have to come in (and likely queue for a bit outside) through Uptown Jewelers. We suspect this might change with time.

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Display cases in the lobby were pushed out, as was the central glass display featuring a statue of Mickey in Steamboat Willie.

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Those looking for the more unique treats from the counter at The Confectionery might be saddened to see this temporary set-up.

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Candy apples, marshmallow wands, krispy treats, and cotton candy can be found in the center. Cupcakes, fudge, and some other items didn’t make the move.

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The store has been reorganized a bit as well. This is necessary as many more guests buy snacks than do expensive art.

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The biggest change inside was the removal of the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom portal.

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The cinema cash register is joined by two temporary stations to handle the load.

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Lots of the usual pre-packaged goods can be found throughout the shop, as well as some housewares.

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So, what do you think of the temporary candy store setup in the Main Street Cinema? Will you stop in or skip it given the limited selection?