The Disney Store

Just your average Disney store filled with wonder and childhood memories! I don’t have kids, but I always come in here. I’m a huge Disney fan and always have been. I just like the happy vibes this place sheds upon you when you walk in. There are tons of stuffed animals, clothes, plastic dinnerware, snow globes, girl toys, boy toys, and more and more stuffed animals.

On an extremely cold day during the holidays I took my 2 year old for a morning of fun at Little Beans Café.* I wasn’t the only mom with that idea because when we got there I discovered there was a 45 minute wait (craziness!). I tried explaining to my 2 year old that we wouldn’t be able to play at Little Beans that day and she pleaded thru tears «I want dollhouse. I want dollhouse.’ I offered to take her down the street to costco to pick out a toy, but she didn’t find that plan nearly as exciting as Little Bean’s dollhouse. And then I said «How about we go to the Disney Store?» Immediately the tears dried up, her frown turned into a smile and she even shouted «Yay!»
I had never actually taken my daughter into the Disney Store before with fear that I wouldn’t get out of there without her begging to take home all of her beloved princesses and their friends. It’s also not in the most convenient of locations when it comes to parking. I didn’t even attempt to visit the Michigan Avenue location since I knew parking there would cost more than the price of 5 princess dolls. Instead we made our way to Randolph Street. I circled for a few minutes and was lucky enough to get a spot right outside the Disney Store. Our luck was turning around!
We walked into the store and my daughter’s mouth literally dropped open when she discovered this was where Snow White, Cinderella, Minnie Mouse, Belle and her other «friends» lived. After 20 minutes of standing still in complete shock she checked the place out. She was especially excited about the movie screen like TV where she could pick her own disney shows and Snow White’s magic mirror. I even thought it was pretty cool that you could wave the magic wand at the mirror and scenes from Snow White would appear.
There weren’t many people here that weekend; I’m guessing this location is more popular during the week. We had the staff’s full attention and they kept coming up to my daughter with toys they thought she would love from her favorite movies. She was in heaven and forgot all about that dollhouse at Little Beans! Before leaving I let her pick out one toy and it was a tough decision, but she finally settled on something from the Minnie Mouse collection. I had to drag her out of the store and there was a little kicking and screaming, but that seems to be the norm no matter where we go since we entered the terrible 2s. Sigh. She was smiling again once she discovered Magnolila Bakery was just a few doors down from the Disney Store. The only thing she likes more than her favorite Disney characters is a cupcake.
Overall, it turned out to be the perfect activity for a cold winter day and I have no doubt we’ll be back to «play» at the Disney Store soon.
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It was one year ago last Christmas that I took the 3 children I nannied for into the Disney Store to get a break from the cold. The place was packed and within 2 minutes I noticed my purse was gone (yes it is my fault for leaving it at the bottom of the stroller) and I screamed out «My purse has been stolen!!!» Not one person turned around to look at me. I was hysterical and it took about a minute for the manager to come over to me. She told me that someone is calling the cops, and I asked her to see the security footage so we can show the police who did it. She informed me that employees are not allowed to view this footage, that everything goes through their corporate office, wherever that it. I really don’t understand what the point is of large corporations such as this to spend large quantities of money on security cameras if they aren’t going to be used in cases like this. My guess is that they are used for the benefit of Disney merchandise that could get stolen, not for the customer’s who was robbed. I gave the manager my name and phone number and she never got back to me, leaving the thieves to get away with it. My only consolation was that the manager was nice enough to give me $ 30 of her own money out of pity and her security guard (where was he when this happened?) gave me a bus pass so me and the babies could get home…

Wow — this is a stand-​out Disney Store. Located in Block 37 right on State Street, this Disney Store had lots of cool Chicago Disney items, reasonably priced. Makes for good gifting and tourist shopping.
Very pleasant and helpful staff.

This is the smaller Disney store located inside the Block 37 mall. There is always a sale going on, and they gave gifts for everyone for all ages. Everyone that worked here was friendly. If you need gifts for little ones, come here!

It was a rainy night, but I had to venture out to find this Disney Store. Every time I’m in Chicago, I make sure to visit the Disney Store on Michigan Avenue; but when I heard they had opened up other locations, I had to find out on my next trip.
I needed an umbrella and a t-​shirt, so why not get those from the Disney Store? The location was a lot smaller than what I expected, but still offered a lot of good products, especially what I needed: Chicago branded merchandise. I had to pick up a few pins as well for some friends.
I was equally excited to find a Target nearby, so I know I’ll be hitting both locations on future trips!

Its hard to write reviews for chain places like this, but this place gets 5 stars because of the person who helped me behind the counter. She noticed what I was buying and asked if I knew they were 2 for 1. I didn’t and she didn’t have to say anything, but coming home with a Rapunzel AND a Tiana promoted me (however temporarily) to ROCK STAR DAD. One would have been fun, but two blew kid #1’s mind. Thank you.

I walked in cringing, but walked out smiling, with a lot of waiting in between. This is a smallish Disney Store, across from Macy’s, in the Block 37 Mall.
Looking for some Cars movie merchandise for my nephew, I was offered help by a nice store associate who had just helped a lady find exactly the right thing on her Wish List. The store employees are super friendly and helpful!
The store is relatively clean and well-​stocked– especially for the amount of people and brats rifling through everything. There’s an embedded movie screen with seating– and it warmed my Black Heart to see kids and a grampa sitting down, entranced by Nightmare Before Christmas.
I was able to grab a few mega-​discount Mickey t-​shirts for myself and my niece, as the family has a Disney World trip on the docket next summer. (Please pray for my sane return!) I would love to see an additional checkout counter near the outdoor entrance, as 2 – 3 registers just does not cut it here. But my checkout associate was super cheery and making fun small talk, so they’re doing something right with their sales staff.

I had no idea the Disney Store or this mall was even here. We walked in here, after getting off the blue line. We were trying to stay out of the cold, as we made our way to Marshall Fields (I know it’s new name but can’t say it)! I love underground passages.
This store was great. I always feel like I’m on vacation when I’m at a Disney Store. Now if they only had a magical ride or something.
Coolest thing her… there is a magic mirror. If you wave (in a circular motion) any princess accessory towards the mirror (make sure barcode is facing mirror) then that princess appears. Now this may sound weird coming from a Guy but it is really fun. Disney you are amazing!!! My little one loved it too… she could have stood there all day. Of course, I was her runner grabbing different princess items and each time a different princess appeared in the mirror. Oh the things we do for our children.
The movie viewing area was cool too. There was an oversized iPod shaped device where the kids could select the upcoming movie clips and it set up a play list. Again Disney magic. My little one found it and started turning into a tv playback operator.
The staff was very helpful and I know people find that annoying but it is Disney it is part of there training. I will take that over other stores where staff is running away from me when I need help. In fact, a team member hooked us up with talking mirror.
Side Note: One of the staff was putting stickers on princess dolls boxes and had a cardboard cutout template to place the sticker perfectly in the same place on every box. You may think that’s dumb. I think it’s special and why Disney is number ONE because the think about everything even the smallest details.
This is a great store and worth a visit to enjoy the magic.

I love it here! They have the coolest castle looking mirror for little kids. If you wave the princess wands they sell there, the princess appears in the mirror and talks to you…(of course i know this, because i did it! :)) They have a lot of kid AND adult clothing and all kinds of cool stuff. The only reason i gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because EVERY emplyoee working there asks you if you need help atleast twice. its a bit annoying lol. so 4 stars for being TOO nice lol

The ambiance in this store makes me feel like I’m shopping at Disney World. It’s magical in so many ways – the cleanliness, the friendliness of the cast members, even the scent they pump into the air. (It’s called «Imagination.»)
What really did it for me, though? I popped in during the Christmas shopping season to pick up a particular gift for my son. Well, they’d reset the store and the thing I wanted wasn’t on the floor. I asked a cast member, Charlie, if they still had it available. He went above and beyond by going down to the magical storage place to retrieve this item for me. It was a lot more complicated than it sounded, due to some regulations and rules that were in place. Still, they got this thing for me and were all smiles about it. THAT, my friends, is what makes Disney a world-​class company, and what keeps me going to the theme parks as often as I can.

I love to look at the pretty merchandise. When my kids were little they loved this place. I guess it brings back memories of when my children were small, such precious memories.
I was looking for a gift for a small child and this is the place for such things.