Entertainment cuts: Goodbye to character greetings in NY WoD store

**WishUponAStar** · 02-13-2009

I was SOOOO bummed to hear that tomorrow (2/14/09) will be the last day EVER that the NYC WoD store will have character greetings in the "Friendship Room."

For those of you who have been in the Friendship Room, you know it's gorgeous & offers a little piece of Disney 1,000's of miles away from the parks. Bright colorful backgrounds, an array of ever-changing characters, plenty of time to take photos, etc.

Well, I was told by a cast member at the store today that getting rid of the 'Entertainment Department' in this store is just another one of the cuts Disney is making.

Seems crazy to me because the characters meetings are SUCH a huge draw to the store on 5th & 55th. There are ALWAYS families & tourists lined up bythe dozen outside the Friendship Room. They even offered PhotoPass & sometimes there were as many as 3-4 characters to meet with at a time.

Such a shame.

Anyway, for those of you who live close, I was also told that tomorrow after 4pm there is going to be a HUGE 'character goodbye menagerie.' It will be the last opportunity to meet characters at the NYC WoD store & they are going out with a bang so to speak. Supposedly it will be a big goodbye party in the Friendship Room. Wish I could go but I was just there today.

Anyway, so these are probably the last photos I'll ever have with a character at the WoD store.

I am just SO bummed 'cause Daniel and I would always stop by the store & 'get a dose of Disney' close to home.

Here are a couple pics from today

**WishUponAStar** · 02-13-2009

Goodbye Minnie Mouse in NYC, I know you loved it there on 5th Avenue where you could shop until your heart's content.

**WishUponAStar** · 02-13-2009

There were no princesses present this morning but I felt compelled to take a pic on the pretty stage, considering I'll never see it again.

(cell phone pic, sorry)

2nd Star · 02-13-2009

I thought something was up, when I didn't see it on their site yesterday.

timkelmom · 02-13-2009

That's really too bad. That was such a nice treat for those who could not make it to FL an another reason to go to that store. I'm sure it will be missed by many.

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-13-2009

That's too bad, I'm sure it's going to be missed. I'm so sad Disney is making these cuts but I'm sure they feel they have to right now.

mickeysgirlz · 02-13-2009

awh, and I wanted to go when we visited in March!!

LittleMissMagic · 02-13-2009

That's terrible!

I bet they'll bring them back though.... in a few years maybe.

Mickey Mom · 02-14-2009

Wow, that is really a shame. I've never been to NYC, so I didn't realize that the WoD store did this, but I would have loved to go if we were there. It's too bad the extra little things that make Disney so special are the first to go. Hopefully it is a temporary change and as the economy improves, more of these perks will come back.

zefyr · 02-15-2009

It's probably the last day because the NY WoD didn't renew it's lease there. When I asked my sister if she wanted to go with me she said she thought it was already closed there. Supposedly WoD is looking for a new area in NYC to relocated but I haven't heard anything so far.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Entertainment cuts: Goodbye to character greetings in NY WoD store I was SOOOO bummed to hear that tomorrow (2/14/09) will be the last day EVER that the NYC WoD store will have character greetings in the "Friendship Room." For those of you who have been in the Friendship Room, you know it's gorgeous & offers a little piece of Disney 1,000's of miles away from the parks. Bright colorful backgrounds, an array of ever-changing characters, plenty of time to take photos, etc. Well, I was told by a cast member at the store today that getting rid of the 'Entertainment Department' in this store is just another one of the cuts Disney is making. Seems crazy to me because the characters meetings are SUCH a huge draw to the store on 5th & 55th. There are ALWAYS families & tourists lined up bythe dozen outside the Friendship Room. They even offered PhotoPass & sometimes there were as many as 3-4 characters to meet with at a time. Such a shame. Anyway, for those of you who live close, I was also told that tomorrow after 4pm there is going to be a HUGE 'character goodbye menagerie.' It will be the last opportunity to meet characters at the NYC WoD store & they are going out with a bang so to speak. Supposedly it will be a big goodbye party in the Friendship Room. Wish I could go but I was just there today. Anyway, so these are probably the last photos I'll ever have with a character at the WoD store. I am just SO bummed 'cause Daniel and I would always stop by the store & 'get a dose of Disney' close to home. Here are a couple pics from today Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 2 hours 43 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Entertainment cuts: Goodbye to character greetings in NY WoD store Goodbye Minnie Mouse in NYC, I know you loved it there on 5th Avenue where you could shop until your heart's content. Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 2 hours 43 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Entertainment cuts: Goodbye to character greetings in NY WoD store There were no princesses present this morning but I felt compelled to take a pic on the pretty stage, considering I'll never see it again. (cell phone pic, sorry) Attached Images __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 2 hours 43 minutes

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,707	Re: Entertainment cuts: Goodbye to character greetings in NY WoD store That's really too bad. That was such a nice treat for those who could not make it to FL an another reason to go to that store. I'm sure it will be missed by many. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER My Disney Countdown Counting down to: NEW MOON!! LOVE IT!!

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,287	Re: Entertainment cuts: Goodbye to character greetings in NY WoD store awh, and I wanted to go when we visited in March!! __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 25 days 2 hours 43 minutes

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Mickey Mom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 416	Re: Entertainment cuts: Goodbye to character greetings in NY WoD store Wow, that is really a shame. I've never been to NYC, so I didn't realize that the WoD store did this, but I would have loved to go if we were there. It's too bad the extra little things that make Disney so special are the first to go. Hopefully it is a temporary change and as the economy improves, more of these perks will come back. __________________ Dream Disney Dreams!! Next Trip...March 2010 POFQ! 2009 CB Pirate Room! 2008 Disneyland Hotel Disneyland 1st trip w/o the kids! 2008 POFQ 2007 ASMovie/Sport 1st visit w/2nd DD! 2006 POR 1st visit w/DD! 2004 POR 1st visit w/DS! 2002 WL 1st visit w/DH! 1998 CS 1997 ASSport/POR 1996 POR 1995 POR 1994 POR 1993 CB 1992 POR 1990 CB 1988 FW 1st Trip to DisneyWorld 1978 Offsite 1st Trip to Disneyland - 2years old and hooked already!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our Next Disney Dream Come True!! 118 days 17 hours 13 minutes

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zefyr Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,005	Re: Entertainment cuts: Goodbye to character greetings in NY WoD store It's probably the last day because the NY WoD didn't renew it's lease there. When I asked my sister if she wanted to go with me she said she thought it was already closed there. Supposedly WoD is looking for a new area in NYC to relocated but I haven't heard anything so far. __________________ Pre 1993: Offsite (lost count of how many times)~ 1993: GF ~2004: Poly~ New Years 2004-2005: Disney Dolphin~ 2006 GF~ 2007: Pop~ 2008: BEACH CLUB CONCIERGE (A dream!) and SSR~ 2009: SSR and AKV...'yay me!' My Disney Countdown Counting down to: August vacation in AK Jambo House Villas Onward to the next trip...

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