Apple Store Toronto Opening May 21!

CorSter · May 15th, 2005, 12:37 AM

the casey's internet will NOT reach the parking lot, it is simply a small Wireless Access Point in a box by the mall enterance to the resturant...

once you're in the mall, the Apple Store's network should be strong enough that you'll be able to pick it up,

i have been told that the sony store and the apple store are connected via the back hallway, so inside the Apple store, i suggest you leech off the Sony Store's wireless network IF it bleeds through the wall... it will probably be faster than the one inside the apple store

for those taking the TTC there (like me), if you want to get in the Apple Store line, take the subway to Wilson and transfer on to the 29 Dufferin, it's a shorter walk to the south enterance from Dufferin than from Yorkdale Station.

i would like to find out, however, if any doors at the mall open before the South doors (ie Subway Station) or the order they they open these doors... even though the south doors may be closest to the store, you may be able to get to the store faster via another enterance (Depending when the doors open)

official word from the higher ups in Yorkdale Managment - THE STORE WILL OPEN ON THE 21st...BUT APPLE HAS INSTRUCTED THEM NOT TO TELL ANYBODY THE DATE... ITs SUPPOSED TO BE HUSH HUSH...

gmark2000 · May 15th, 2005, 02:08 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by CorSter
	the casey's internet will NOT reach the parking lot, it is simply a small Wireless Access Point in a box by the mall enterance to the resturant...

Hi CorSter (good to see you from DSLReports). I was not implying that the Casey's signal would extend into the parking lot. As you can see, people waiting outside would be in the direct vicinity of a signal if passed through windows.

I will call up the actual mall administration (not simply Customer Service) on Monday to get the skinny on queuing in or outside the mall. I'm sure that the mall wants to avoid a mad dash and keep an official line going with stanchions and rope barriers. It's in their best interest to have an orderly crowd without dispute and controversy.

Crowd control measures at the Bullring, UK opening April 28th

Elias26 · May 15th, 2005, 03:11 AM

Gary, you're one insanely devoted Apple lovin' guy! The work you put into this is amazing! You must get all the ladies. Now ladies, if you wanna get with me you put your lips.. Okay, enough of that. Seriously, you are mondo organized. I never seen anyone put so much effort and detail into something like this. Like where a group of us guys should meet, at what time, and at which part of the mall. You got maps, charts, and the whole shiloppy! You makin' these Macheads all gushy I tell yeah. GUSHY!

I am impressed. Hope the gf gets the same kind of lovin' and attention you give to us.

briMac · May 15th, 2005, 03:50 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by mac_geek
	By the way.. I hope everyone's training for the 500m dash to the front doors of the Apple store! Once those mall doors open, I suspect it'll be like the ol' rope drop at DisneyWorld!

c'mon we're computer users - how many of us are actually in shape.

If there are loot bags and I can't run fast enough - someone ahead buy me one and I'll give you $25 extra

.

Oh, and someone pick me up a T-shirt. If the employees say one per person, just tell them I have a limp - which I will after making a run for it

No offence to those who have a limp

Brian

IronMac · May 15th, 2005, 04:36 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by gmark2000
	I will call up the actual mall administration (not simply Customer Service) on Monday to get the skinny on queuing in or outside the mall. I'm sure that the mall wants to avoid a mad dash and keep an official line going with stanchions and rope barriers. It's in their best interest to have an orderly crowd without dispute and controversy.

That would be great, gmark! From all of the info here, it sounds like we may have three different entrances and two different parking lots to contend with.

i stole this name · May 15th, 2005, 04:49 AM

Are those lines for star wars by any chance?

If a bunch of pasty nerds just emerging from their parents basement can make a dash to the theatre, i think that people will be fine with the Apple store (No offence, star wars fans!)

gmark2000 · May 15th, 2005, 10:24 AM

There's a midnight screening of "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" at Yorkdale Shopping Centre at 12:01am Thursday morning.

macgeek · May 15th, 2005, 12:21 PM

Thank you all. Especially GMark for all your info and photos. I book a hotel room this morning for this weekend and will see you all there. All of you look for me. My pic is on the avatar or go here http://www.thedishongs.com for pics and go here http://www.dddhome.com for my podcast.
I will be there with some Hershey's chocolate so if you see me I will have a treat for you.

Thanks again,
Darrin

adagio · May 15th, 2005, 12:35 PM

I'll be looking out for the "chocolate" guy.

I'm an older lady who'll be wearing a T-shirt that says "Who's Your MacDaddy" and a G5 picture on the back.

See y'all there!

CorSter · May 15th, 2005, 01:13 PM

i've had enough trouble getting the Casey's WiFi signal INSIDE the resturant...

i'm probably gonna head to the mall as soon as the TTC begins to operate on saturday morning... i'm not going with the iBook though.. .it's destroyed enough.. maybe i'll go there a few weeks after opening and send it off for warranty service :P

i will probably have a Blue Jays jersey on
i'm gonna go to the 4:05 Nationals game after yorkdale :P

and i'll have a nalgene water bottle with an apple sticker...

and my iPod Shuffle

just how many free t-shirts do they give away?

May 15th, 2005, 10:24 AM	#207
gmark2000 Honourable Citizen Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 2,687	There's a midnight screening of "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" at Yorkdale Shopping Centre at 12:01am Thursday morning. __________________ Gary PMG5 Dual 2.5 • G5 iMac 20 • AlBook 17HD • BlackBook Core Duo • iPhone 3G • 2G 20Gb iPod • 60Gb iPod photo • 3G 4Gb Nano • 4x G3 iMacs • PM6100/60 (why am I keeping this?) Original Apple eWorld member • Apple user since 1982 • Yorkdale t-shirt #3! • Eaton Centre #7 • Sherway Gardens #5 • Pacific Centre • Fairview #5 Got any OS9 educational/kids' software?

May 15th, 2005, 12:21 PM	#208
macgeek New Neighbour Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hershey, Pa Posts: 7	Thank you Thank you all. Especially GMark for all your info and photos. I book a hotel room this morning for this weekend and will see you all there. All of you look for me. My pic is on the avatar or go here http://www.thedishongs.com for pics and go here http://www.dddhome.com for my podcast. I will be there with some Hershey's chocolate so if you see me I will have a treat for you. Thanks again, Darrin

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May 15th, 2005, 12:37 AM	#201
CorSter Full Citizen Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33	the casey's internet will NOT reach the parking lot, it is simply a small Wireless Access Point in a box by the mall enterance to the resturant... once you're in the mall, the Apple Store's network should be strong enough that you'll be able to pick it up, i have been told that the sony store and the apple store are connected via the back hallway, so inside the Apple store, i suggest you leech off the Sony Store's wireless network IF it bleeds through the wall... it will probably be faster than the one inside the apple store for those taking the TTC there (like me), if you want to get in the Apple Store line, take the subway to Wilson and transfer on to the 29 Dufferin, it's a shorter walk to the south enterance from Dufferin than from Yorkdale Station. i would like to find out, however, if any doors at the mall open before the South doors (ie Subway Station) or the order they they open these doors... even though the south doors may be closest to the store, you may be able to get to the store faster via another enterance (Depending when the doors open) official word from the higher ups in Yorkdale Managment - THE STORE WILL OPEN ON THE 21st...BUT APPLE HAS INSTRUCTED THEM NOT TO TELL ANYBODY THE DATE... ITs SUPPOSED TO BE HUSH HUSH...

May 15th, 2005, 03:11 AM	#203
Elias26 Full Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 469	Gary, you're one insanely devoted Apple lovin' guy! The work you put into this is amazing! You must get all the ladies. Now ladies, if you wanna get with me you put your lips.. Okay, enough of that. Seriously, you are mondo organized. I never seen anyone put so much effort and detail into something like this. Like where a group of us guys should meet, at what time, and at which part of the mall. You got maps, charts, and the whole shiloppy! You makin' these Macheads all gushy I tell yeah. GUSHY! I am impressed. Hope the gf gets the same kind of lovin' and attention you give to us.

May 15th, 2005, 04:49 AM	#206
i stole this name Honourable Citizen Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,058	Are those lines for star wars by any chance? If a bunch of pasty nerds just emerging from their parents basement can make a dash to the theatre, i think that people will be fine with the Apple store (No offence, star wars fans!)

May 15th, 2005, 12:35 PM	#209
adagio Honourable Citizen Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,444	I'll be looking out for the "chocolate" guy. I'm an older lady who'll be wearing a T-shirt that says "Who's Your MacDaddy" and a G5 picture on the back. See y'all there!

May 15th, 2005, 01:13 PM	#210
CorSter Full Citizen Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33	i've had enough trouble getting the Casey's WiFi signal INSIDE the resturant... i'm probably gonna head to the mall as soon as the TTC begins to operate on saturday morning... i'm not going with the iBook though.. .it's destroyed enough.. maybe i'll go there a few weeks after opening and send it off for warranty service :P i will probably have a Blue Jays jersey on i'm gonna go to the 4:05 Nationals game after yorkdale :P and i'll have a nalgene water bottle with an apple sticker... and my iPod Shuffle just how many free t-shirts do they give away?