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Closing of Disney Stores
- Thread starter Lilo
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General Grizz
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I remember when the Disney Store was my reason to be excited over the mall.
Eventually, poor and cheap merchandise overtook the store to give it a less-heart, "plastic" feel.
It got pretty gross. Too bad they're being shut down instead of remodeled and done right.
Eventually, poor and cheap merchandise overtook the store to give it a less-heart, "plastic" feel.
It got pretty gross. Too bad they're being shut down instead of remodeled and done right.
I spoke to a friend of mine who works for ABC. The Disney store in her building (which is owned by Disney) closed for good. They took everything in the store and destroyed it. Not just the interior features like Disney characters, but also toys that were not sold prior to closing. They put paint over everything so no one could go dumpster diving. All these toys could have been donated to those less fortunate, but Disney thought otherwise. What a waste
SirNim
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WOW!Originally posted by Lilo
I spoke to a friend of mine who works for ABC. The Disney store in her building (which is owned by Disney) closed for good. They took everything in the store and destroyed it. Not just the interior features like Disney characters, but also toys that were not sold prior to closing. They put paint over everything so no one could go dumpster diving. All these toys could have been donated to those less fortunate, but Disney thought otherwise. What a waste
That's absolutely terrible!
I remember when I used to go to the mall exclusively for the Disney Store too... Not anymore though. As Grizz said, now they just have a plastic feel. Pity.
Tramp
New Member
The gals in my local Disney Store are VERY concerned. They're hoping their store will become one of the World of Disney stores.
One thing that they were totally ticked off about this morning when I was there was that they can no longer get into the parks for free. Apparently, they are no longer considered cast members. They claim ESPN and ABC employees still have that benefit but NOT Disney Store employees.
One thing that they were totally ticked off about this morning when I was there was that they can no longer get into the parks for free. Apparently, they are no longer considered cast members. They claim ESPN and ABC employees still have that benefit but NOT Disney Store employees.
ShanenLuvsDsny
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They closed the store in Santa Barbara (which I'm closest to) almost a year ago. I used to love going there! Now the nearest store is 80 miles away......sad.
I used to love going there! Now the nearest store is 80 miles away......sad. 
SnowWhite5669
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Originally posted by Tramp
The gals in my local Disney Store are VERY concerned. They're hoping their store will become one of the World of Disney stores.
One thing that they were totally ticked off about this morning when I was there was that they can no longer get into the parks for free. Apparently, they are no longer considered cast members. They claim ESPN and ABC employees still have that benefit but NOT Disney Store employees.
We are still considered cast members and we can still get our discounts in the parks (50% off rooms, 35% (for me ) off merchandise and 20% off food) just not free entrance to the parks but that was only a perk for the last three years. ESPN and ABC can not enter the park for free either. We all get four free passes a year and reduced park tickets. Management still gets their silver passes for free entry. :brick:
DME
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So what is this whole"World of Disney" thing. They're going to close all the Disney Store's and keep some open as WOD? The 5th avenue store will be just like the one at Downtown Disney? Does this mean they'll be selling the same stuff at the current Disney store (plastic junk) or will they be selling stuff themed to the theme parks like at WOD?