I love Disney and usually enjoy going to the Disney Store, but my recent experience was really disappointing because of an employee named Joanna (a heavier-set woman with seemingly noticeable lip filler). Unfortunately, she was one of the rudest customer service workers I've ever encountered. I'm not sure if she was having a bad day, but the way she treated me was very rude. Honestly, someone with that attitude should not be working in customer service, especially at a Disney store.
When I went up to the register, I was talking with my daughter about the Minnie Bunny promotion where you can get the plush for $16 with a purchase. I mentioned to my daughter that maybe we shouldn't get it because it says "Disney Store 2026" on Minnie's foot. My daughter jokingly said, "That's your sign not to get it." Out of nowhere, Joanne jumped in and said in a very irritated tone, "You're at the Disney STORE so of course it's going to say store."
Her tone sounded annoyed and almost angry, which was strange because I wasn't even speaking to her or asking for her opinion. I calmly responded that I had other reasons, and she continued by saying, "When you go to Disneyland it will say 'land.'" The way she said it came across extremely rude.
Later she held up the Minnie plush and asked very bluntly, "Do you want it?" I said no, that it was fine. When I went to pay, I tapped my card and asked if the payment went through. She replied with a snarky tone, "I don't know, I'm not on that side--read it."
That's when I realized that she was just being mean for no reason. I stayed quiet, waited for her to restart the payment, and finished my purchase. I grabbed my bag and left feeling pretty annoyed. Looking back, I wish I had said something, because no customer deserves to be treated that way.
If someone is having a bad day, I understand--but that doesn't mean taking it out on customers and ruining their experience. I was polite the entire time, and there was no reason for the attitude. The company should really speak with her so she understands the importance of being kind to customers. One day that kind of behavior could easily upset the wrong person.
Her overall presentation and attitude clearly showed that she was unhappy, and unfortunately it made what should have been a fun Disney visit a negative experience. read more