Disney to buy back Disney Store chain

Bug715

Member
Just got off the phone with one of my managers. They don't have the list yet but he thinks our store is in good shape. He said that they've been told to take the list with a grain of salt because it isn't set of stone. They had to do it because of the court case. So still no final news!!
 

Merissa

New Member
I spoke to my SM and she said the current list is not set-in-stone, but the official list will be posted April 22. Why they would send out an 'unofficial' list boggles my mind? Why would you want to frighten people and then go back on your word? Don't get me wrong, I'm on pins-and-needles waiting to hear about our store, but I'd like to know that we were truly closing rather than just 'maybe.'
 

Merissa

New Member
Just got off the phone with one of my managers. They don't have the list yet but he thinks our store is in good shape. He said that they've been told to take the list with a grain of salt because it isn't set of stone. They had to do it because of the court case. So still no final news!!

Oops - sorry, when I was typing my post, I had yet to refresh the page. Well, at least I know why there's an 'unofficial' list.
 

Bug715

Member
I spoke to my SM and she said the current list is not set-in-stone, but the official list will be posted April 22. Why they would send out an 'unofficial' list boggles my mind? Why would you want to frighten people and then go back on your word? Don't get me wrong, I'm on pins-and-needles waiting to hear about our store, but I'd like to know that we were truly closing rather than just 'maybe.'

From what my manager said it was because of the court case. Maybe they had to as a plan or something?
 

PghCM

New Member
all stores in the pittsburgh area will be closing... :(


I would really love to know where you get your info from. I work in one of these stores and we have not be notified of anything. Management is on pins and needles wondering if they are gonna have a job. I have seen the list and 3 of the 4 pittsburgh stores are listed and all 3 of those stores are in malls managed by the same company. I am sure they are still deciding which stores have the best profit margin along with rent cost.

Please, don't start rumors until you know the truth.
 

Merissa

New Member
Our DM was really upset with me for showing the list to our SM. She thought I had been 'conspiring' with other stores to find out inside info. I told her the list was made public as soon as they filed for bankrupcy - if they didn't want people to find the list, then they shouldn't have sent out an MIB. We're on the 'closing' list (we're a pink and green store, but three years behind on a remodel), but I let my managers know that nothing is set in stone. Has anybody else had trouble with their DM's? Our DM even came to our store today and was like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. Yesterday she was fuming and today she was perky and talking about how great the next floor move is going to be. None of us are planning on leaving until the last day, but I guess the company is afraid of notifying us in case we change our minds. It's really dramatic and I feel sorry for the other stores having to go through these guessing games. We're receiving 100 boxes/day, but Simon will only give us two weeks to get out of our store. It'll be a huge loss of merchandise for the company if they have to mark it down. :veryconfu
 

WDWFigment

Well-Known Member
Does anyone have any idea what the benefits will be for TDS Cast Members once the Disney takeover is "complete" (and when those benefits might go into effect)?
 

tarzan3257

New Member
Re:benefits

My ASM told me that CM's used ot get in to the park for free with some sort of yellow pass. I was wondering if thats true or if there is anyway that CM's could get free entry into the park once disney takes over again???
 

tigger248

Well-Known Member
My ASM told me that CM's used ot get in to the park for free with some sort of yellow pass. I was wondering if thats true or if there is anyway that CM's could get free entry into the park once disney takes over again???

Hopefully, but who knows....the free entry perk disappeared about a year before the Children's Place takeover. I know I am super anxious to find out what, if any, park benefits we'll regain.
 

47eggplants

New Member
I'm a CM at one of the stores in PA that is on the preliminary list of the stores to stay open, and yesterday and today there was a frantic rush to get all of the CMs to fill out the paperwork to be hired by the Walt Disney Company. Basically the W-4, I-9, direct deposit, and emergency contact information.

I have to say, I've been with TDS since 2005, so I unfortunately have never had the pleasure to work for Disney, but filling out those papers made the sale a reality to me. I just hope they stick with the first list and keep us open now that they've gotten me so excited.

It was all last minute like everything was with TCP, but everything had to be scheduled, logged, and organized like it supposedly was with Disney. I can't wait to see the improvements that await!
 

Bug715

Member
I heard there is a picture being taken when all those forms are filled out for an ID also. I'm going to fill out my paperwork tomorrow!! yay!
 

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