Meet Miniaturist Robert Olszewski

WDWNT on May 22, 2010

From Art of Disney Website:

Robert Olszewski Product Release & Signing
Date: June 12, 2010
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Location: Disneyana Shop, Main Street U.S.A., Disneyland® Resort

Event Information:
Renowned miniaturist, Robert Olszewski will be on hand for a special appearance and signing for the launch of his latest pieces, including the third unit in the Main Street Electrical Parade section, which he has captured in exquisite minute detail. A special plaque will be adhered to the bottom of the base for the first day of release. Sculpture comes complete with certificate of verification. In addition, also available will be the two new Gallery of Light piece featuring a scene from the ever-popular Jungle Cruise and Mad Tea Party attractions.

Main Street Electrical Parade – Section 3 – Special Features:

This is the third set in the series of five sculptures representing the Main Street Electrical Parade.  This set focuses on the following parade units, from the Cinderella and Peter Pan section of the parade. Pieces include the Cinderella Coach and Clock Tower, Smee in the row boat, as well as the final snail and centipede from the Alice in Wonderland section. Each parade float is removable from its base so it can be placed on the Main Street road in the platform (for those collectors who are collecting the entire Main Street) When lit, multi-color changing lights illuminate these floats similar to the way the actual floats light up in the parade. The on/off switch is the trash can that can be found on the top of the base. The set can be run on 3 “AAA” batteries (not included) or can be plugged into the wall with the enclosed transformer.

The Main Street Electrical Parade – Section 3 sculpture will be available for $125, plus tax.  Dimensions: 11″L x 2.75″D x 2.75T.  A limited number of sculptures will be available on the day of the event. Limit TWO (2) sculpture per Guest.

Online Opportunity:
We will offer a limited number of the Main Street Electrical Parade sculptures via online ordering at www.ArtofDisneyParks.com beginning on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. To Order, Please Click Here. Excludes applicable taxes and shipping charges. A ground service shipping and handling fee per piece will be added to all online orders. Maximum order: 2 sculptures per Guest.

Gallery of Light Sculptures

The Disney Theme Park Gallery of Light Jungle Cruise sculpture features the Jungle Cruise boat as it encounters hippos.  This piece will be offered for $85, plus tax. Size: 4.5″H x 3.75″W x 3.5″D A limited number of Gallery of Light Jungle Cruise pieces will be available on the day of the event. Limit TWO (2) Gallery of Light pieces per Guest.

The Disney Theme Park Gallery of Light Mad Tea Party sculpture features Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they take a spin in an oversized teacup from the beloved attraction.  This piece will be offered for $85, plus tax. Size: 4.5″H x 3.75″W x 3.5″D A limited number of Gallery of Light Mad Tea Party pieces will be available on the day of the event. Limit TWO (2) Gallery of Light pieces per Guest.

“Day One Disneyland”

WDWNT on May 20, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog:

For those of you saw my post on Maggie Parr, I briefly mentioned a new exhibit that is set to open in The Disney Gallery on May 22. We are just days away from the unveiling of the new artwork. Kim Irvine, Walt Disney Imagineer & Director, Concept Show Design, has been hard at work transforming the location before our very eyes. The new exhibit titled DAY ONE DISNEYLAND “Original Inspirations for ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’ will surely capture your imagination while taking you on a visual journey back in time. I can tell you, I’ve seen some of the artwork, and for all of you true Disney enthusiasts, this will be a dream come true for you to see.

Also in store are 55th-Anniversary inspired original art, giclees and deluxe prints by such notable Walt Disney Imagineers and Disney inspired artists as Steve Adams, Bruce Boyer, Charles Boyer, Jim Crouch, Jeremy Fulton, Larry Nikolai, Noah, Maggie Parr, Jimmy Pickering, Mark Seppala, George Scribner, and Yakovetic.

The Disney Galleryn
The Disney Galleryn

If you have time, join us for a special appearance and signing by some of our artists on Saturday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in The Disney Gallery. Artists scheduled to appear include Steve Adams, Bruce Boyer, Charles Boyer, Jeremy Fulton, Larry Nikolai, Maggie Parr, Noah, Jimmy Pickering and Yakovetic. For details on this event visit www.ArtofDisneyParks.com.

Fires All Around The Resort

WDWNT on May 19, 2010

Today there was a small fire at the Grand Californian Hotel in the Storyteller’s Cafe at about 8:30 a.m.

From the OC Register:

A fire broke out in a pizza oven in the hotel’s Storytellers Cafe, where French toast was being prepared, Sabol said. The heat prompted a sprinkler to go off, spraying water into the oven and creating smoke and steam, Brown said.

About 1,000 hotel guests and employees were evacuated from the restaurant and that wing of the hotel, leaving through the lobby to the valet drop-off area, Brown said. Firefighters searched all the floors.

No injuries were reported and the hotel once again open to the public.

And then there was a second fire alarm today this time located in New Orleans Square.

Pirates stopped sending new boats and Blue Bayou closed it’s doors for 10 minutes. The cause was found to be a false alarm on a elevator.  They re-opened shortly after

Chris Lastrapes’ 5/17/10 Mini-DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on May 18, 2010

DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes took a small trip to the Disneyland Resort today and has some newsworthy photos to share…

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Thanks for the Mini-Report Chris