Disney Store Celebrates Grand Opening of Newly-Designed Location at Polo Park Mall in Winnipeg, Canada

On Saturday, October 4, Disney Store will celebrate the grand opening of its newly-designed store at Polo Park Mall in Winnipeg, Canada. A premier retail destination, Disney Store offers a unique, high quality selection of Disney, Marvel and Star Wars product while delivering a magical and immersive shopping experience through its Cast Members, who are dedicated to making every Store visit memorable. Complemented by DisneyStore.com, which is available 24 hours a day, the new Store design features storytelling elements that allow guests of all ages to interact with their favorite characters in unique ways.

Unique to the Polo Park Mall location, as guests enter the store and look above, they will see a customized skyline incorporating local landmarks, classic Disney features and magical storytelling moments. The Pixie Dust Trail guides guests through “Storytelling Neighborhoods” featured on either side of the path, highlighting favorite Disney, Marvel and Star Wars characters. The Disney Princess Neighborhood is home to the Disney Princess Castle, bringing the stories of the brave, kind and adventurous Disney Princess characters to life through costumes, accessories, dolls and more.

Disney Store’s signature Magical Trees line the Pixie Dust Trail, and are an integral part of the immersive storytelling experience, with iconic characters hidden throughout the overlapping patterns of blue foliage. The Disney Store Theatre is found at the end of the Pixie Dust Trail, where guests can choose from an ever-changing library of over 50 different clips consisting of Disney, Marvel and Star Wars film trailers, film clips, music videos, classic animation and more.

To celebrate Walt Disney Animation Studios’ highly anticipated film, Big Hero 6, the Polo Park Mall location and Disney Stores nationwide will offer an assortment of products featuring an all-new lineup of colorful characters. From action figures and apparel to electronic accessories, theBig Hero 6 product selection is also available online at DisneyStore.com so guests can shop their favorites anytime. And with Halloween just around the corner, the Disney Store in Winnipeg has guests covered with a wide selection of Disney, Marvel and Star Wars costumes and accessories. To make shopping easier and more convenient, Disney Store also launched its Halloween Shop in store and online, creating the perfect destination to browse favorite characters and styles.

From the storytelling elements in the in-store design and exclusive product assortment, to Cast Members dedicated to making every Store visit memorable, Disney Store creates magical moments for guests of all ages.

“Disney Store creates a truly authentic and immersive Disney experience, rich in storytelling and magical moments,” said Jonathan Storey, vice president, Disney Store North America. “We are delighted to be opening a newly-designed location in Winnipeg to offer a unique and engaging shopping destination for guests of all ages to enjoy.”

One lucky child attending the grand opening will “unlock imagination” and officially open the Polo Park Mall Disney Store location at 9:30 a.m. on October 3. This signature opening ceremony will take place every day, giving guests an opportunity to participate in an unforgettable Disney Store experience.

Additionally, the first 500 guests to attend the grand opening celebration will receive a free gift, and from noon to 4 p.m. a Meet and Greet with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will take place in Centre Court, with an opportunity for guests to take photos with the characters*.

To find a Disney Store location, guests can visit www.DisneyStore.com/storelocator or call (866) 902-2798. Guests can also sign up for email alerts at www.DisneyStore.com/Updates, become a fan on www.facebook.com/DisneyStore or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/DisneyStore to stay connected to your favorite destination.