Disney Store Grafton Street

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

I heard ages ago that they were supposed to be opening a store here towards the end of the year, but here we are and still no sign of it, as far as I'm aware.

Anyone know if it's still happening? I looked at their websites but it just lists the Belfast store and doesn't mention anything about new ones.

markpb

I think it's moving into the old Laura Ashley store beside Dunnes Stores. There is construction work going on there right now so I assume it'll open soon. I'm surprised they didn't try to get in in time for Christmas.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

markpb wrote: »

I think it's moving into the old Laura Ashley store beside Dunnes Stores. There is construction work going on there right now so I assume it'll open soon. I'm surprised they didn't try to get in in time for Christmas.

Aye that's what I heard back in the summer. I can't find any info on it anywhere though, like recruitment and that. Although if they're planning on opening soon maybe they're already staffed up?

Optimus Prime

They where saying on the radio its the first Disney store in ireland, but i dont think thats true, there used to be one in Liffy Vally shopping centre as far as i can remember.

Basq

keithgeo wrote: »

They where saying on the radio its the first Disney store in ireland, but i dont think thats true, there used to be one in Liffy Vally shopping centre as far as i can remember.

Yep, there was definitely one there.

I remember being in Liffey Valley shortly after it opened, and it was there.

EDIT: Actually.. after a quick Google.. I think it might have been a Warner Bros Store.

Optimus Prime

Your right actually! It was warner bros.. my mistake!

sdanseo

Was definately Warner Bros in Liffey Valley, remember it well. Is it still there actually?

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Yeah it was WB, I remember buying a Tweety Bird mug in it

I also remember it being annoying because the staff would stand at the door and welcome you in and then someone was always following you around asking if you were ok.

wyndham

From movies.ie

Disney Store Dublin Opening in 2011
movie news | 26 Oct 2010 | 8 comments

We'll want an Irish Disney themepark next...
Everytime we go on holidays we end up with a suitcase full of stuffed Disney & Pixar toys. So if you're anything like us, you'll welcome the arrival of Dublin's first official Disney store.

The Walt Disney Company today announced plans to open a Disney Store in Dublin, the first ever Disney Store in the Republic of Ireland. The Store is expected to open in the first half of 2011 at 60-61 Grafton Street. (Unfortunately, this won't help this years Christmas shopping dilemmas).

Teresa Tideman, joint managing director, Disney Store Europe, commented: "We're delighted to be bringing the first ever Disney Store to Dublin. The new Store promises to delight children and adults through cutting edge technology, quality product and unique experiences, bringing Disney's most important characters and stories to life. We look forward to bringing the Disney magic to the Republic of Ireland next year".

Meanwhile, the Disney store in Belfast unveiled an innovative new design concept developed from a child's perspective, the new store design integrates the latest technology to create an enhanced shopping experience.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

I saw that, but it's the most recent update I can find. Nothing after that. Thanks anyway.

DWCommuter

sdonn wrote: »

Was definately Warner Bros in Liffey Valley, remember it well. Is it still there actually?

Long gone.

sdanseo

DWCommuter wrote: »

Long gone.

Thought it might be.

Haven't actually been to LV in years, must pay it a visit.

jack presley

Are the Laura Ashley workers still picketing the store?

Gastric Apple

Any update on the store?, doesn't seem to have been news in a while?!

markpb

They were working on it this morning when I went past. No idea what's going on.

admiralofthefleet

markpb wrote: »

They were working on it this morning when I went past. No idea what's going on.

little bo peep lost her sheep and they are looking for a shopfitter to find them

tilt_rue

hey. Im a huge disney fan and have been long researching into this. If you visit disneydreaming.com it gives you text and pics on the new store design. Disney are remodelling and implamenting these designs in their new stores too. Ive been on to disney in England and they said that they wont be looking for staff till march/april.

Connie1983

Hey,

Thanks for that. Any idea where they will advertise for the jobs? Need a part time job and I too am a Disney nut!

michelledoh

Oooh can't wait!

Clare Bear

Oooh I wasn't aware of this, I'm excited now! Disney Stores make me happy!

tilt_rue

Well I too am hoping to get a job in disney store but at the moment I can find no advertising of jobs. Saying that I rang the customer service people in Disney UK and they gave me an email address to send my c.v to. Eh am I allowed post addresses on this???? Did you go on the disney dreaming site and see the pics????? AAMMMAAAZZZIIINNGGGG!!!I was in the one in State street (chicago) at Christmas and holy s**t it is amazing! When it opens I will defo be at that magic mirror!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Connie1983

That's so strange I was in Chicago recently too! I prefer the one on Millenium Mile though! I don't know if you're allowed to post email addresses here...maybe I'll give them a call myself. Thanks a mil for all your help!

tilt_rue

The one on the magnificent mile??? oh now that is a great one!i love the tiling on the ground just outside the door!I wonder..will the grafton street store have the tiling and the amazing store signage

tilt_rue

:Dis defo opening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D i will no more bout this next week!!!:D:D

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

tilt_rue wrote: »

:Dis defo opening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D i will no more bout this next week!!!:D:D

^ Did you get called for an interview then?

jack presley

tilt_rue wrote: »

:Dis defo opening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D i will no more bout this next week!!!:D:D

You sound like you're announcing some inside scoop there. Hasn't this been known for months?

Bramabull81

The construction is supposed to be finished end of April/early May. There is a nice blue tile job that meanders around the shop floor and you can expect lots of fancy lights. I was on site last week.

boomkatalog

For anyone waiting to hear back, I got called today for an interview for the disney store in the next two days, had to decline it unfortunately but it means they're calling people now.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

boomkatalog wrote: »

For anyone waiting to hear back, I got called today for an interview for the disney store in the next two days, had to decline it unfortunately but it means they're calling people now.

Do you mind if I ask what position you applied for? Full or part time or management? I sent a CV a few weeks ago but haven't heard anything.

boomkatalog

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Do you mind if I ask what position you applied for? Full or part time or management? I sent a CV a few weeks ago but haven't heard anything.

Haven't a clue, just emailed a cv!

Cutie18Ireland

I got a call too applied for full time store staff, they are only offering part time positions I was told between 8 and 24 hours a week, so no use to me. Its a 2 hour group interview.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

boomkatalog wrote: »

Haven't a clue, just emailed a cv!

Cutie18Ireland wrote: »

I got a call too applied for full time store staff, they are only offering part time positions I was told between 8 and 24 hours a week, so no use to me. Its a 2 hour group interview.

What's with these American stores and their group interviews? Suppose it saves time but still a strange way of doing things.

How long ago did you guys send your CV's? I got an email back when I sent mine saying if I didn't hear within 28 days my application was unsuccessful. It's nearly that long now. I applied for management though so maybe they're doing that separately.

Cutie18Ireland

I sent mine March 23rd

allanb49

Where did you all find the email address to send the cv too? My fianceé is looking and can't seem to find it?

TMM

New Walt Disney Store to open in Ireland creating new Job Opportunities

Posted by newsdesk on March 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The Walt Disney Company today announced that the first Disney Store in the Republic of Ireland will open on 18th May 2011. The store will open at 60 Grafton Street, Dublin and will trade over 4,750 square feet across two floors.
Featuring groundbreaking technology, interactive storytelling and Disney Store exclusive merchandise, the store will bring the magic of Disney to the heart of Dublin for families to enjoy together.
Key features of the Dublin store will include the Disney Store Theatre, where children can choose from over 50 clips to be watched on a giant screen as well as take part in free daily events, and the magic mirrors in the Disney Princess Castle, where each of the Princesses are brought to life.
Today’s announcement has opened up sales assistant, or ‘Cast Member’, opportunities for high energy and dynamic individuals with a passion for engaging with children and adult visitors (‘Guests’) to the Store. Interested applicants should email their CV to irelandstorecareers@disney.ie.

michelledoh

I tried to have a sneaky peak in the shop today to see what it looked like! They have spent so much time doing it up? will it be open on time would you say?

mynameissarah

michelledoh wrote: »

I tried to have a sneaky peak in the shop today to see what it looked like! They have spent so much time doing it up? will it be open on time would you say?

It's definitely still due to open on the 18th

magztar

Aww brilliant!Can't wait to head there in june!
I remeber the disney store in Leicester when it opened when i was a kid..absolutley fab!!

tilt_rue

well hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so the store is open and FABULOUS:D!!!!!!!!!!!!! i was offered a contract but unfortunately i had to turn it down {not enough hours}. the group interview was great, i loved it!:p
Has anyone else had any success with it????

mbreen2

Hi boardies

Where exactly in Dublin is this shop? Any website or anyone know the opening hours?


Thanks.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

mbreen2 wrote: »

Hi boardies

Where exactly in Dublin is this shop? Any website or anyone know the opening hours?


Thanks.

It's on Grafton Street near the top (Stephen's Green end). I'd assume it's hours are the same as most in town, which is 9-6 with late opening on a Thursday.

Sundew

mbreen2 wrote: »

Hi boardies

Where exactly in Dublin is this shop? Any website or anyone know the opening hours?


Thanks.

At the top of Grafton St not far from the St Stephen's Green SC.
I think it's in the old laura Ashley shop. Havn't been in yet!

Ahoyhoy

I went in there about a half hour before closing on the opening day, it seems nice enough but it stank to high heaven of cleaning alcohol. Like someone had accidentally spilt a whole bloody vat full of that swine flu hand sanitiser stuff on the floor. Very surprised at the prices though, most are fairly standard, I had expected it to cost an absolute fortune.

mbreen2

Sundew wrote: »

At the top of Grafton St not far from the St Stephen's Green SC.
I think it's in the old laura Ashley shop. Havn't been in yet!

Thank you Sundew and Tickle me Elmo - - will definitely try to pop in there next time I'm in Dublin.

On a separate but related matter does anyone know if there's a soft toy version of Sheriff Woody from Toy Story. I know most places have the talking Woody but I just want a stuffed toy version. Not the imitations that are all over ebay - my little boy would clock the difference straight away and tell me that's not Woody.

So - mission - - get a soft (plush) toy of Sheriff woody, min height 16cm/

Thoughts anyone?

tilt_rue

hey!!yes they do have woody soft toys!!!!now i was in there for the opening and they had them all so hopefully they are still there!!!!!!!!!:)

paddyandy

Is that stuff good for small children.They're not born with a fear of the dark ...all that violence too.

CiaraLL

there is a disney store in grafton street only open a few weeks i think the store will trade over 4,750 square feet covering 2 floors and they have free events like animation classes, story telling, quizzes, singing and dancing and kids can re enact a disney parade.. the activites are normally about 15 minutes long. hope i helped xxx:rolleyes:

tilt_rue

hey all!!!so just back from the disney store!!it was PACKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:o!!!!!! there were no more woody plush toys when i was in but there were t rex and the aliens....saying that they do have a section of just toystory. prices are really reasonable. try going in on a weekday so u actually have space and tiime to experience all the cool interactions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

lods

Theres a lot of rip off's in the store . items with marked in euro & sterling, the price difference is ridiculous. :mad:

jack presley

lods wrote: »

Theres a lot of rip off's in the store . items with marked in euro & sterling, the price difference is ridiculous. :mad:

This old chestnut!

Different VAT rates, different wages rates etc. etc. Haven't we had this argument a million times before?

admiralofthefleet

was in earlier, €10 for a mug. they must think im one