Disney buying back Disney Store

anaheimboy · 03-21-2008

For those of you who dont already know, the Walt Disney Company is buying back the Disney Store retail chain. I was informed that 2/3 of the stores will be closed and only the major ones for certain districts (areas of each state) will stay open, I do believe mine will remain open because we are the leading store for the entire Central Valley of CA. I think this is exciting because ever since it was taken over by Childrens Place the stores have gone staright into the ground and many Disney CM things were taken away, this is a blessing for all Disney Store CMs, Im excited!!

fearless1123 · 03-21-2008

Wow, I always wanted to work for a Disney Store when they were owned by Disney, so I could get the employee discounts. Maybe I should go apply!

Grumpy · 03-22-2008

We only have one around here and I sure hope it stays open. Where else am I going to get my Disney Dollars if it closes. I am glad to hear Disney is taking them back.

Live life · 03-22-2008

That's exciting news!! I sure do miss the old Disney store. Sure hope they start bringing back more adult items such as watches and clothing. Be nice if they would start carrying the antenna toppers too.

Maryutigger · 03-22-2008

WOW~~I'm soo happy to hear that!!! I agree, when Childresn's Place took over EVERYTHING went down....All I ever see are mugs, cups and tons of "goodies" for little kids and some others for kids 2-8..... Hope they DO bring back more adult clothes!!! I wish they would take over again here in Michigan....

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iluvwdw · 03-22-2008

Maybe I should get a part time job at one of the Disney Stores in my area.

Do part timers also get the same CM perks? That would be GREAT!!!!!!!

anaheimboy · 03-22-2008

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Originally Posted by iluvwdw

Do part timers also get the same CM perks? That would be GREAT!!!!!!!

As long as you work there other than just the holidays you will get the same perks as casual cast members (what I am, Im a "full time" CM but only work a couple of days a week) and the rule for free tickets applies as the same with the resorts, to get free tickets for friends and family you have to work with the Store/Company for 3 months, once 3 months is up you get the free tickets, etc. And now that Disney is buying the stores back more CM discounts and goodies, etc will be brought back like before. In my store we are already featuring Adult Clothing, accesories, watches, etc, going back to more traditional Disney way.

iluvwdw · 03-22-2008

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Originally Posted by anaheimboy

As long as you work there other than just the holidays you will get the same perks as casual cast members (what I am, Im a "full time" CM but only work a couple of days a week) and the rule for free tickets applies as the same with the resorts, to get free tickets for friends and family you have to work with the Store/Company for 3 months, once 3 months is up you get the free tickets, etc. And now that Disney is buying the stores back more CM discounts and goodies, etc will be brought back like before. In my store we are already featuring Adult Clothing, accesories, watches, etc, going back to more traditional Disney way.

This is so cool! Especially for you!

What other CM discounts do they offer? As for the free tickets...do you only get a certain amount per year? What about Disney Room Discounts?

tinkerbell25 · 03-22-2008

All stores will be closing except outlets that are the new "Pixie Dust" concept. The first round of closings began 3/9/08

iluvwdw · 03-22-2008

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All stores will be closing except outlets that are the new "Pixie Dust" concept. The first round of closings began 3/9/08

All stores are CLOSING? Or are some closing, and some remaining open under New (old) ownership?

tinkerbell25 · 03-22-2008

What one article said in the news was all stores owned currently by Children's Place

iluvwdw · 03-22-2008

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Originally Posted by tinkerbell25

What one article said in the news was all stores owned currently by Children's Place

They are ALL currently owned by Children's Place. (except for World of Disney in Manhattan)

anaheimboy · 03-22-2008

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Originally Posted by tinkerbell25

What one article said in the news was all stores owned currently by Children's Place

Yea, all the Disney Stores are owned by Hoop Retail Inc (Childrens Place) excluding World of Disney in San Fran, Manhattan and the Disney Resorts. As What I was told by our District Manager was that all the smaller stores are to close or remain under Hoop Retail and the larger district stores are to be transfered back to the Walt Disney Co.

tragic312 · 03-23-2008

oh that's great to hear that disney is buying back their stores. i haven't really been in a disney store in a long time so i guess i'm lucky to not have watched it go straight to the ground at Children's Place expense. best of luck to disney in getting their stores back and bringing back that good ol' disney charm to its customers.

timsha · 03-23-2008

This is great news! Our local store had become such a dump, that Sharon stopped going. They need to bring back the charm of the original stores, and bring back a compete line of merchandise (even for the big kids!). Of course, this will be more dangerous to the credit card.

03-21-2008	#1 (permalink)
anaheimboy The Pastry Guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA - 4 Hrs. North of DLR Posts: 2,512	Disney buying back Disney Store For those of you who dont already know, the Walt Disney Company is buying back the Disney Store retail chain. I was informed that 2/3 of the stores will be closed and only the major ones for certain districts (areas of each state) will stay open, I do believe mine will remain open because we are the leading store for the entire Central Valley of CA. I think this is exciting because ever since it was taken over by Childrens Place the stores have gone staright into the ground and many Disney CM things were taken away, this is a blessing for all Disney Store CMs, Im excited!! __________________ Disney Cast Member, Class of 2007, 2008 & 2009 * Disneyland Resort/The Disney Store Me+Pastry Chef =

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fearless1123 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Village, OH Posts: 313	Re: Disney buying back Disney Store Wow, I always wanted to work for a Disney Store when they were owned by Disney, so I could get the employee discounts. Maybe I should go apply! __________________ '81 - Contemporary, '83 - Contemporary, '91 - CBR, '93 - CBR, '94 - Yacht Club, CBR, '95 - Beach Club, '97 - Beach Club, '99 - Dolphin, '00 - Dolphin, '02 -Swan, '03 - Swan, '04 - Dolphin, Swan, '05 - CBR, Swan, '06 - Swan, '07 - Dolphin, '08 - Beach Club, My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving trip to see our daughter with her high school marching band, in a parade! 4 days 9 hours 0 minutes

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Grumpy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Too far away from the mouse! Posts: 265	Re: Disney buying back Disney Store We only have one around here and I sure hope it stays open. Where else am I going to get my Disney Dollars if it closes. I am glad to hear Disney is taking them back. __________________ POP Century September 2006 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Long awaited trip back to Walt Disney World 650 days 5 hours 0 minutes

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Live life Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 129	Re: Disney buying back Disney Store That's exciting news!! I sure do miss the old Disney store. Sure hope they start bringing back more adult items such as watches and clothing. Be nice if they would start carrying the antenna toppers too. __________________

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Maryutigger Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Disney buying back Disney Store WOW~~I'm soo happy to hear that!!! I agree, when Childresn's Place took over EVERYTHING went down....All I ever see are mugs, cups and tons of "goodies" for little kids and some others for kids 2-8..... Hope they DO bring back more adult clothes!!! I wish they would take over again here in Michigan.... TTFN, maryutigger 32 days and counting til'' our next WDW vacation.... Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa here we come!! :-). Can't wait to hear that "Welcome Home" again......

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Disney buying back Disney Store Maybe I should get a part time job at one of the Disney Stores in my area. Do part timers also get the same CM perks? That would be GREAT!!!!!!! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 81 days 22 hours 30 minutes

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tinkerbell25 Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Disney buying back Disney Store All stores will be closing except outlets that are the new "Pixie Dust" concept. The first round of closings began 3/9/08

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tinkerbell25 Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Disney buying back Disney Store What one article said in the news was all stores owned currently by Children's Place

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tragic312 jay & silent bob's mommy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,395	Re: Disney buying back Disney Store oh that's great to hear that disney is buying back their stores. i haven't really been in a disney store in a long time so i guess i'm lucky to not have watched it go straight to the ground at Children's Place expense. best of luck to disney in getting their stores back and bringing back that good ol' disney charm to its customers. __________________ Jan. 15 - 22, 2003 (1st Trip to WDW) -- Beach Club June 7-16, 2003 -- Beach Club Jan. 10, 12 2004 - First Trip to Disneyland Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2004 -- All-Star Movies Sept. 29, 2004 -- Wedding Date January 3 - 9, 2005 - All-Star Music Sept. 24- Oct. 1, 2005 - Swan Nov. 1 - 6, 2008 - Pop Century Sept. 24 - 27, 2009 - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Pop Century http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...5f47/event.png

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,255	Re: Disney buying back Disney Store This is great news! Our local store had become such a dump, that Sharon stopped going. They need to bring back the charm of the original stores, and bring back a compete line of merchandise (even for the big kids!). Of course, this will be more dangerous to the credit card. __________________ Next trip?? some time in 2009

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