Great American Pastimes | Disneyland

The Great American Pastimes was a unique shop that opened on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland, following the closure of the Tobacco Shop in June 1990. This new establishment took over the space between the Magic Shop and the Main Street Cinema, transitioning from selling tobacco-related products to baseball cards and sports memorabilia, reflecting a significant shift in theme and product offering. The store catered to sports enthusiasts and collectors, offering a wide range of baseball cards, autographed sports memorabilia, and other related items, aligning with the nostalgic and Americana theme of Main Street, U.S.A.

The Great American Pastimes shop was operational until 1999, serving as a testament to the evolving nature of Disneyland’s retail offerings and the broader cultural shift away from tobacco products towards more family-friendly and universally appealing merchandise. The transition from the Tobacco Shop to Great American Pastimes marked a notable change in Disneyland’s retail landscape, reflecting changing guest preferences and societal norms.

The closure of Great American Pastimes in 1999 ended a brief but memorable chapter in the history of Main Street, U.S.A., showcasing Disneyland’s ability to adapt and evolve its offerings to meet the changing tastes and interests of its guests. The space that once housed Great American Pastimes continues to be a part of the ever-changing and dynamic retail environment of Disneyland, contributing to the park’s legacy of providing guests with unique and memorable shopping experiences​​.