Disney Lorcana Card Launch Triggers Store Closure in London

Massive crowds and chaotic scenes disrupted the launch of a limited-edition Disney trading card set at stores worldwide on July 17, 2026, forcing a flagship location in London to close and prompting police intervention. The frenzy centered on the Disney Lorcana Curators Collection: Heroines Edition, a highly exclusive set of foil cards featuring six Disney characters, which was available at only six physical locations globally.

In Anaheim, California, fans began camping overnight outside the Pin Traders store in Downtown Disney, with the line forming a winding maze of switchbacks by early morning. Similar scenes unfolded at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, where crowds gathered along Hotel Plaza Boulevard before the shopping complex opened. The international launches in Paris and Dublin also drew significant, disorderly lines.

The most severe disruption occurred at the Disney Store on Oxford Street in London, the sole United Kingdom location for the release. Hundreds of people had begun queueing as early as 5:00 p.m. on July 16, with some waiting over 12 hours. The situation deteriorated when, according to multiple witness accounts, individuals described as scalpers attempted...