The Dark Side and the Light Collide as Disney Store Prepares for #ForceFriday ( #StarWars #TheForceAwakens )

Are you ready?

On Thursday, Sept. 3, The Dark Side and the Light  will Collide as Disney Store Prepares for ‘Force Friday’ for the celebration of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

If you are a Star Wars fan get ready for a treat as you will have an opportunity to purchas exclusive Limited Edition products, as well as free shipping on all Star Wars items from Sept. 4 – Sept. 6. In addition, Disney Flagship Store locations in New York City in Times Square, Chicago on Michigan Avenue, and San Francisco on Stockton Street will join in on a midnight madness event. Doors will open at 12:01 a.m. local time on Sept. 4, giving fans the first opportunity to see and purchase toys, collectibles, books, apparel and more from the upcoming film. In addition, the first 1,000 guests will receive a free Star Wars: The Force Awakens D23 commemorative fan poster.

In ALL Disney Store locations throughout North America, doors will open for business on Force Friday with Star Wars-themed opening ceremonies, offering a galactic twist on the traditional “Unlocking Imagination” ritual. Other activities taking place at Disney Store locations (excluding Disney Store Outlets) on Force Friday include:

• A free commemorative Star Wars: The Force Awakens pin for the first 100 guests who make a purchase on Force Friday
• Numerous Star Wars events taking place, including:
  • R2-D2 craft activity
  • Ways of the Force
  • Star Wars Story Time
  • Art of Drawing: R2-D2
  • Free Topps vintage trading card giveaway upon completion of an in-store event and while supplies last
• Epic Star Wars theming that pays homage to both the Dark Side and the Light

Disney Store in Chicago to Participate in First-Ever Global Live Toy Unboxing Event on Sept. 3

Additionally, on Thursday, Sept. 3, the Disney Store on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago will play host to one of the 14 live toy unboxing events happening around the world. Starting at 8:30 a.m. CDT, HobbyKidsTV, a YouTube channel part of the Maker Studios network, will be broadcasting live from inside the Store, unveiling new products from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, available exclusively at Disney Store and DisneyStore.com.

Additional details about Disney Store’s activities surrounding Force Friday are available at www.DisneyStore.com/ForceFriday.