The Disney Store sent along a press release announcing today is the 30th Anniversary of the first store opening in Glendale, California.
PASADENA, Calif., March 28, 2017 – Today, Disney Store celebrates its 30 year anniversary, officially marking the historic grand opening of the Glendale, California store in 1987. Since its inception, Disney Store has served as a brand beacon for Guests around the world, providing an immersive retail destination that delivers the very best in product offerings, unique experiences and unparalleled Guest service. Currently, Disney Store operates 340 stores worldwide and ecommerce sites in 10 countries.
“For 30 years, Disney Store has helped fans and families around the world make Disney magic a part of their daily lives,” said Paul Gainer, executive vice president, Disney Retail. “We have continued to evolve and address not only the needs and interests of Guests, but also the growing slate of Walt Disney Company brands and franchises, including Pixar, Marvel andStar Wars. We look forward to the future as we continue to deliver the very best of Disney at retail.”
In commemoration of this milestone, a new line-up of limited edition 30th anniversary products will be released today, featuring highly-anticipated collectibles and a special anniversary Disney Tsum Tsum set. In-store celebratory events and activities are also planned – including a 30th Anniversary Parade, taking place every day at 3pm through April 2. Guests are invited to hear short, fun stories and facts about Disney Store’s history and younger Guests are encouraged to dance along the store parade route.
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 @DisneyStore on Twitter to stay connected.
ABOUT DISNEY STORE
The Disney Store retail chain, which debuted in 1987, is owned and operated by Disney in North America, Europe, and Japan. Disney Store is the retail merchandising arm of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and its affiliates that extends the Disney brand to merchandise. Disney Store carries high-quality products, including exclusive product lines that support and promote Disney’s key entertainment initiatives and characters. Disney Store opened its first store in Glendale, California and, in doing so, originated the themed retail business model. There are currently more than 200 Disney Store locations in North America; more than 40 Disney Store locations in Japan; 1 flagship location in Shanghai, China; and more than 70 Disney Store locations in Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom, plus online stores www.DisneyStore.com, www.disneystore.co.uk,www.disneystore.fr, www.disneystore.de, www.disneystore.se, www.disneystore.dk, www.disneystore.it, www.disneystore.esand www.disneystore.co.jp. Each Disney Store location offers a magical shopping experience that can only be delivered by Disney, one of the world’s largest and most successful entertainment companies. For more information, please visit DCPI.Disney.com/Disney-Store or follow us at www.facebook.com/DisneyStore, www.instagram.com/DisneyStore and www.twitter.com/DisneyStore.