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Disney Store Times Square Kicks Off Magic: The GatheringMarvel Launch

Organizers present hands-on demos, free welcome decks, artist signings, promo cards, and a S.H.I.E.L.D. dossier ahead of the set's June 26 release.

Overview

  • A special in-store event is running at Disney Store Times Square on Friday, June 19, offering free welcome decks at entry to introduce new players to Magic: The Gathering.
  • Staff-led "Learn to Play" tables and demo sessions are available on site to teach beginners how the game works and lower the barrier to entry.
  • Attendees who buy Magic products can receive an exclusive promo card while supplies last, and a S.H.I.E.L.D. dossier-style souvenir highlights new artwork and gameplay from the Marvel-themed set.
  • Artists David Palumbo and Jim Cheung are scheduled for postcard signing sessions in the store's upstairs gazebo from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and themed photo opportunities are set up for fans.
  • The full Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes set is due to release globally on June 26 and is available to preorder now through local game stores, Amazon, and other retailers, with similar Disney Park and store activations planned this summer.