Landing Vacancy Rate

[Captain Zissou]

This is somewhat related, did Fionn McCool's at the beach close?? I saw somebody post it on Facebook and I find it hard to believe. They just dropped a ton of money on the buildout of their landing location, plus I was at the beaches location last Saturday and it was full, so I would assume their financial strength is fine.

[Bativac]

This is somewhat related, did Fionn McCool's at the beach close?? I saw somebody post it on Facebook and I find it hard to believe. They just dropped a ton of money on the buildout of their landing location, plus I was at the beaches location last Saturday and it was full, so I would assume their financial strength is fine.

Fionn MacCool's Facebook page states they'll be closed a couple days this week and will announce when they will be reopen. That was as of a day or two ago.....

[Dapperdan]

I think the Landing Toy Store is expanding. I can't remember the name of it, but that is one of the stores that has been there forever.

[Wacca Pilatka]

I think the Landing Toy Store is expanding. I can't remember the name of it, but that is one of the stores that has been there forever.

It's the Toy Factory, and I can't believe I forgot to mention it when I was listing all the stores I liked earlier.  They have carried quality toys from Day One of the Landing.

[Wacca Pilatka]

LOL @ pee in the elevators.

I'll always remember the Landing's glory days: Fat Tuesday upstairs, and Annie Tiques upstairs on the other side. The service at AT's sucked. No wonder they folded. FT's frozen drinks were AMAZING. Anyone remember the 190 Octane?(with Hawaiian license plates) I dont know what was in it, but 1 190 Octane would always floor me. Ah, the memories.

Downstairs was Sharper Image, Stadium Stuff, Aqua East, Shine 'em Up (shoeshine stand), and the annoying fudge store with that damn f**king bell. CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! What time is it? ITS FUDGE TIME.

Daryl @ Shine em Up always made my shoes sparkle. Is Fun N Games still there?

Wow.  I forgot all about the Fudgery and its bell.

Fun N Games is still there but is now called The Toy Factory.

[Wacca Pilatka]

Aqua East used to have live models in their windows. Those girls were hot. There was also a produce market under the escalators. Cant remember the name

It's still open as Apple A Day.  I think it, Body Shop, Fun N Games/Toy Factory, Hooters, and the cookie place are the only remaining original tenants?

[fsujax]

sounds correct to me. Remember L and N Seafood, Johnny Rockets....etc.

[exnewsman]

sounds correct to me. Remember L and N Seafood, Johnny Rockets....etc.

My first meal in Jacksonville was at Johnny Rockets at the Landing. Miss that place.

[marksjax]

Fionn's at the beach is closing but evidently re-locating to the old Dick's Wings stand alone building on third st.
At least that is the rumor.

[copperfiend]

Fionn's at the beach is closing but evidently re-locating to the old Dick's Wings stand alone building on third st.
At least that is the rumor.

That would be interesting. I like their space on First though but it is a little small.

[KenFSU]

Where in the Landing were Johnny Rockets and the old arcade?

[finehoe]

According to Wikipedia, the Landing opened on June 25, 1987.  Twenty-five years ago this month!  Is Sleiman Enterprises planning any celebration to mark the occasion?

[fsujax]

wow. I was there, just a little kid of course, but it was a huge day!

Check out the Landing's Facebook page. They are planning some activities for the entire month to celebrate.

[copperfiend]

Where in the Landing were Johnny Rockets and the old arcade?

If the arcade in question was the Ostrich Landing (never quite understood the name), it was upstairs where Maverick's is (and Club Paris was). As a middle schooler, it was awesome. It had this Mark Twain looking riverboat shooting game.

[fsujax]

Johnny Rockets was where Cinco de Mayo is today.