omghidanielle
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 22, 2009
Got our tickets!
I actually kind of forgot about it. I saw on twitter people refreshed the site until it opened, and it immediately went to sold out. What the heck?
I actually kind of forgot about it. I saw on twitter people refreshed the site until it opened, and it immediately went to sold out. What the heck?
I am so frustrated with D23 right now. It didn't recognize my account number (which I entered correctly) and then the event was sold out within minutes. This is finally the first D23 event in NY and this happens.
I was pretty ticked off. Especially because I had to leave work and go to a wifi area to log into the D23 site. I'm not allowed to use the internet at work and I couldn't use my iPhone. Grrr. I logged in at 12:45 and hit refresh until 1:00 and when the link finally showed up, they were sold out! I really wanted to go.
I missed out also. I was refreshing constantly because I had heard that some other D23 events sold out even before the announced time. As soon as I got it, I filled out my online info... and was sold out. Seconds. Really? The one NYC D23 event, and it comes down to seconds?
Disney Launches Online Search for Child to “Unlock Imagination” at Disney Store in Times Square
One Week Only to Enter Disney's Family.com Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win Ultimate New York Prize Package
Disney announces an online contest on Family.com to win a trip to the grand opening celebration of Disney Store's Times Square, New York City location on November 9 and a starring role during the star-studded opening ceremony. The crown jewel of Disney Store's slate of store openings around the world this year, the Times Square location will be celebrated with magical festivities including celebrity appearances, live musical performances, a parade of Disney's most beloved characters and interactive experiences storewide. Beginning October 19, Disney fans will have just one week to register online for the chance to join the fun in-person, win a $250 shopping spree, and have the distinction of their child taking the stage to turn the key to imagination and officially unlock the all-new Disney Store in Times Square. The lucky family will also meet award winning singer Jordin Sparks during a private VIP reception after she performs Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" theme song, which she rerecorded to celebrate the 2010 release of the Blu-Ray and DVD.
To participate, families should visit www.Family.com/sweeps/disney-store between October 19-26 and register for Family.com's Disney Store Times Square Grand Opening Sweepstakes. Details will also be shared on Disney Store's Facebook page and through its Twitter feed. One lucky family of four will be notified on October 27 and then set to pack their bags for a 3-day/2-night trip to New York City (November 8-10). See www.Family.com for complete details and official rules.
The lucky winners will join VIPs, celebrities, tourists from around the world and New York guests in exploring the magical new store. Centerpieces include:
• Two-story Disney Princess Castle complete with its "talking" Magic Mirror
• Colorful Lucite trees spring up throughout the store, showcasing custom Disney content
• Disney-Pixar CARS-branded Ridemakerz interactive custom car building experience
• Disney Store Theatre that allows guests to customize their experience by selecting their favorite Disney film clips, videos, classic animation and more
Maybe those of us who didn't get tickets should go in anyway and visit the store after the D23 event. LOL!
Does anyone know when the store will be open to the public? Also, it would have been nice to give the special 20% off coupon to all the d23 members and not just those lucky enough to get tickets.
Maybe those of us who didn't get tickets should go in anyway and visit the store after the D23 event. LOL!
11/9 is the Grand Opening celebration. The Digital Billboard was revealed today and was posted to Disney Store's facebook page. It looks amazing, I am so excited!!
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=445312456766
I think there's enough demand to try to have a DISers meet there. The way I feel right now after the D23 fiasco, I'm in no rush to run over there for the opening.
I'm sure Nov 7 & 8 will be "soft openings" with Nov 9 being the big day.
However, Nov 7 is also when the NYC marathon comes through so Times Sq will be a mess!
I think there's enough demand to try to have a DISers meet there. The way I feel right now after the D23 fiasco, I'm in no rush to run over there for the opening.
Does anyone know when the store will be open to the public? Also, it would have been nice to give the special 20% off coupon to all the d23 members and not just those lucky enough to get tickets.
I think there's enough demand to try to have a DISers meet there. The way I feel right now after the D23 fiasco, I'm in no rush to run over there for the opening.
I dont think the Marathon runs through Times Square. So there will be no street closures. I plan on being out of there before 1PM.
I emailed D23 asking what time the store opened to the public. They said the opening time has not been decided. I would assume its 10AM.