SL6827
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But I will say, Box Lunch is a more adult style "Disney store" that is awesome.
Where? That mall in Delaware is owned by Brookfield Properties. And sadly, Disney is leaving malls owned by Brookfield Properties.I just found out my local store in Delaware in closing in July. It's as old as I am and I have gotten to celebrate two grand opening celebrations there because it is an Imagination store. It's in a Simon Mall.
Where? That mall in Delaware is owned by Brookfield Properties. And sadly, Disney is leaving malls owned by Brookfield Properties.
But I will say, Box Lunch is a more adult style "Disney store" that is awesome.
I am friends with a cast member that works at this location. I'm appalled at the way Disney is treating them on the way out.Where? That mall in Delaware is owned by Brookfield Properties. And sadly, Disney is leaving malls owned by Brookfield Properties.
I am friends with a cast member that works at this location. I'm appalled at the way Disney is treating them on the way out.
* They told the cast members early last week they had nothing to worry about. Thursday they were told they were going to lose their job.
* They were told that they needed to use any park tickets by the end of July. But, oh yeah, it can only be an existing reservation, they can't make a new one.
* They get NOTHING from the company once the store closes. I'm not going to post exactly how much time my friend has in, as it might out her identity, but it was well over a decade.
There's more, but I'll respect her wishes and leave the rest out as she specifically told what not to say.
She specifically said tickets and explained it the way I posted. She didn't mention anything about a main entrance pass,, I don't even know what that is.The park tickets point is new - complimentary tickets have a two year expiration date and they can be used by anyone (you don't have to be actively employed) so they could be saved. If it is your friend's main entrance pass, that's a different story. Typically you'd lose that on your separation date unless you were retiring with a certain amount of service.
It's a Brookfield mall. Unfortunately it has less to do with how busy the store or mall is and everything to do with the ownership of the mall itself.It was just announced that our Frisco Texas Disney store will be closing before the middle of next month. That store is always hopping and the mall is still very busy so that one surprises me.
Yup. I am sorry for Brookfield (formerly GGP). I hope Simon malls survives. I know Simon has Disney Junior Play area.It's a Brookfield mall. Unfortunately it has less to do with how busy the store or mall is and everything to do with the ownership of the mall itself.
We will find out. Let’s hope we don’t lose the flagship store (Like the one at Time Square in Manhattan, NY).Maybe the outlet stores will stick around? Maybe Disney does need those?
What does the ownership have to do with this I wonder? High rates?It's a Brookfield mall. Unfortunately it has less to do with how busy the store or mall is and everything to do with the ownership of the mall itself.
I don’t know. Most Simon malls (which were Imagination Park) have survived. I feel bad that Roosevelt Field is closing because it’s too close to ether Queens Center and Smith Haven Mall.What does the ownership have to do with this I wonder? High rates?
The speculation is Brookfield negotiated terms allowing Disney to break leases. Simon fought Starbucks over Teavana closures.What does the ownership have to do with this I wonder? High rates?
More likely the Roosevelt Field lease was up for renewal. Speculation is Disney has been unable to negotiate terms with SimonI’ll
I don’t know. Most Simon malls (which were Imagination Park) have survived. I feel bad that Roosevelt Field is closing because it’s too close to ether Queens Center and Smith Haven Mall.
I wish Canada kept Target. They would had a Disney section at Target stores in Canada. In fact, I went to Target store with Disney in it. It kinda reminds me of The Disney Store. It even has a video screen like Disney Store.Considering that, by the sounds of it, most if not all Disney Stores are closing in Canada, we really ought to have a Canadian ShopDisney website. Apart from having to convert the currency to CAD, shipping costs are atrocious and there’s often duty charges on top of that