The Disney Store SOLD

[Robinette]

My SIL, who used to work for Disney and still has many CM friends, told me that The Disney Stores were sold to Childrens Place. Papers were signed yesterday.

Anyone know anything more about this? Are the stores going to change what they sell? Just curious.

 

[beattyfamily]

Oh my, I knew this was coming but I'm still bummed. I'm worried it just won't be the same. Will they still carry passes, Disney Dollars? I probably won't get my DVC discount anymore either.

I guess we'll find out soon enough.

 

[sorcerormickey]

I read on the CM board that the papers WERE supposed to be signed yesterday, but weren't. Small details about something still needed to be ironed out. It is imminent tho. Bummer.

 

[AZKathy]

<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_9_15v.gif' border=0></a> This makes me so sad!

 

[DisneyJules]

That sucks! Man, I'm sure not a happy camper!

 

[hookedondizney]

I went to my local Disney store the other day and the very nice CM that is always there was telling me about her weekend trip to WDW and the MNSSHP. Then, she told me about The Childrens Place buying them. She was so upset she even had tears in her eyes! Unbelievable-how dare that President of Disney do that. He just wants to make a grand exit!!!! Shame on him. Those CM's work for Disney because they love it. They don't get paid much but they do get compensated with the perks of being a CM. So, what will happen to them now? Only time will tell.....

Hookedondizney

 

[izzy]

From what I've seen of The Disney Store for the past few years (the ones still open, that is), it's been "the children's place" anyway. I haven't been able to find adult stuff there for years. They've just made it official now.

 

[ckret01]

NOOOOOOOO

That means no more disney stuff to buy Whata am I going to do at x-mas time when I buy everything there.

 

[lucky978]

My local mall has both The Children's Place and The Disney Store. Does that mean that The Disney Store will close or will everything remain the same except "behind the scenes"? I'm going to do some more research.

The Children's Place is one of our clients at work (direct marketing). Maybe I'll get to work on The Disney Store account?

 

[lucky978]

Just found this information on another website. Looks like they will retain the same format.


The Children's Place confirmed Thursday that it is "in discussions" with Walt Disney (DIS) to buy the money-losing, 325-store U.S. operation, which sells Disney apparel, toys and other entertainment products. The chain and a separate European unit have been for sale since last year. The stores would retain the Disney format and name.