Farewell Ottawa Bayshore Disney Store...

[abirdd]

So, I'm not sure how well known this fact happens to be... but effective June 24th (yes, this month!) the Disney Store in Bayshore Shopping Centre will be closed. It is not a reflection of the store, staff or low sales - just a case of a lease that has finally run out.

While Disney is looking for a new location to keep us Ottawa shoppers happy, it will likely be some time before a new location opens. I do know there is consideration for St-Laurent, but other venues are also being taken into account. What locations those happen to be, I didn't think to ask. I just stood there in

It is possible a major sale will happen closer to the lease expiry, but no word just yet. It sounds like the preference is to sell off the stock rather than move it to a distribution centre. So, if anyone on the board notices sale signs going up, let me know. It would be just cause for a drive into the city

 

[highland3]

OMG!!!!!

They should have planned ahead. I have some space in my garage for a temporary location!!!!

I'm glad you mentioned there is a plan to reopen somewhere else.

 

[abirdd]

Honestly, I wonder if they really will open up elsewhere. As my DH pointed out, Disney's been bleeding financially; so while Disney can say they are looking at other locations (but that will be a while before another store opens up), it does make one wonder

I'll keep my fingers crossed, since I just don't see ordering from DisneyStore.com unless it's something we REALLY need to have...

 

[tjbaggott]

Hmmm I think there is a really good likelyhood of them opening elsewhere here in Ottawa, as there is NO other Disney store in the City, is there? They HAVE to open another here somewhere! I WON'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY!
I would imagine a big sale! I'll have to watch this one!

 

[monkeyknuckler]

Jeebers...my wife and kid are gonna freak out. I hope it doesn't move back to the Rideau Centre.

 

[highland3]

Better in the Rideau Centre than not at all!!!

I can't see it... maybe Carlingwood or Place d'Oleans.

I was in the Disney Store in the Scarborough Town Centre yesterday and wasn't impressed. I'll be back at the Vaughn Mills Outlet the next trip!!!

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

OMG, say it ain't so....


I hope they find another location. Please....


The silver lining is I will save soo much $$$! I spend way too much there. Now I can save more for our WDW trip.

 

[monkeyknuckler]

I called them tonight, there are no plans to open another one. It doesn't surprise me. You can get Disney stuff at Wal-Mart, Zellers, even the Dollar Store has some junky Disney crap. You can order anything you want online now, used to be you had to go to the parks to get what you wanted. Yeah, that special feeling is starting to wash away...

 

[pink_tink8i8]

omg I didn't know this. I really hope they are going to reopen somewhere else and soon. buying stuff from the online disney site is expensive. they charge a lot of shipping to Canada. It's going to really suck if they don't move the store.

 

[casper_jj11]

OMG! This makes me so sad! A huge part of our Disney vacation experience is getting tshirts, and all kinds of other things at the Disney Store before we leave. My kiddos just love everything Disney all year long... they're going to miss the tshirts, costumes, glasses, etc.... I spend a fortune there!

 

[highland3]

I called them tonight, there are no plans to open another one. It doesn't surprise me. You can get Disney stuff at Wal-Mart, Zellers, even the Dollar Store has some junky Disney crap. You can order anything you want online now, used to be you had to go to the parks to get what you wanted. Yeah, that special feeling is starting to wash away...

The Assistant Manager told me today that they are planning to open another store (and possibly a total of two... shhhhh) in Ottawa. They are looking at St. Laurent as a possible site, but nothing is firm yet.

Get there quick folks. Lots of inventory, marked at an extra 25% off. The last day of operation is June 24th.

 

[monkeyknuckler]

I shouldn't have told my wife and daughter about it. I am now the proud owner of a Tinkerbell plate.

 

[PrincessMom4]

is that more reason to go to WDW??lol

 

[casper_jj11]

I dropped in after work today and spent too much money. Got some great deals though. Whole store is 25% off regular and sale prices. Some Ts are 3.99 and other great deals. One salesgirl said they're looking at oopening 2 new stores in Ottawa over the next 2 yrs but nothing in the works yet.

 

[tjbaggott]

Oh my Gosh! After reading Casper's post, I got off the computer, grabbed two of my kids and headed to the Bayshore Disney Store! I've never done shopping like that on the Spur of the moment! Thus the OMG! The store was VERY crowded this evening, and at the back, many items have ended up all over the floor (why do shoppers do this?).
Bought some T's, some Pins, small FE gifts and others (for our cruise), and a Gorgeous MICKEY Beach Towel! My kids won't see these items again till we are in Disney World for Halloween, (I'm sure my 5yr DS will have forgotten about these items by then).
Many items definately worth the trip (especially those towels! At 9.99 and then an additional 25% off!).
For anyone else who can make the trip, HAPPY SHOPPING!
Oh and yes the clerk said another store will likely open in Ottawa, but not for at least a few years.

 

[xerxia]

No way!

Definitely worth a drive over to see the sales though...

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

Well colour me blue. I was going to drive in to bayshore from carleton place tomorrow I guess I should stick with those plans.

That sucks rocks. I like that store.

Bayshore has done that to many tho, they are pretty shady.

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

Dang the pins I bought that I thought were a deal aren't so much anymore with the 25% off extra! LOL! oh well 3 pins for $6.99 is still ok! :O)

 

[princess pooh]

That sucks! Bayshore is the closest Disney Store to Montreal. I was hoping to get park passes from there for my next trip but I guess that's not happening now.

 

[tjbaggott]

They have VERY few pins left and what they do have are just ONE KIND now, and Park Tickets are no longer available. The T-Shirts they have for $3.99 are mostly girls only (very few boys and at that, the only boys available are for bigger boys ie: age 10 +).
Hopefully that info will save someone a wasted trip, if thats all you were going to drive in for.