Anaheim, CA
Opened: 1996
Address: 3370 E. West Palma Ave
Theme: Space Shuttle
Inspired by Southern California's ties to the aerospace industry, the Anaheim store was designed around a Space Shuttle theme. Customers entering the store were greeted by a full-scale replica of a shuttle cockpit created by engineers at Rockwell International (a key player in NASA's Space Shuttle program). The cockpit replica featured glowing control panels and a simulated launch video. Inside, the theming continued with tributes to past NASA missions, as well as display areas designed to mimic a NASA launch pad. Some sections, including the audio/video demo area, were housed in a large room designed to resemble a space shuttle from the outside.
Full scale shuttle cockpit replica (video of interior can be seen here)
Cafe Canaveral, named after Cape Canaveral, the Florida site that hosted NASA's Space Shuttle launches
Video section inspired by NASA launch pad structures
Audio section sign styled as a satellite dish
Audio Demo Room and Presentation Room with shuttle exterior
"Astronaut" suspended from ceiling
Display tables resembling large industrial transport carts
Astronaut Charlie Chip
Electronic Components section sign mounted on wireframe globe
Past Space Shuttle mission emblems displayed above checkout area
Store walkthrough video