Disney Store Closes ‘Until Further Notice’ After Scalpers Get ‘Aggressive’ Waiting for Lorcana Drop
A Disney Store location on London’s Oxford Street has temporarily closed following an unexpectedly large crowd gathering to purchase the latest Lorcana trading card collection. The closure, noted as being “until further notice,” came in response to overwhelming demand for the Curator’s Collection: Heroines Edition—a special drop featuring prominent Disney characters including Ariel, Anna, Elsa, Jasmine, and Mulan.
The collection represents one of the more significant releases in the Lorcana series, driving intense interest among collectors and players. However, the London store was unprepared for the magnitude of customer demand, with massive crowds lining up outside the location on Oxford Street. According to reports, tensions escalated during the surge, with some customers becoming aggressive toward other shoppers competing for the same products.
The incident highlights growing concerns around retail demand for limited collectible card game releases and the behavior such scarcity can provoke among dedicated fans and collectors. Disney has not yet provided clarity on when the store will resume normal operations or what measures will be implemented to manage future releases.