More Small World Jrs Revealed!

WDWNT on August 2, 2011

Today, Disney released 3 more It’s a Small World Jr. 4 figures. Now I’m not going to say by any stretch I called these. But after hearing about this set, I took a trip around the attraction this past Sunday to get the characters fresh in my mind. I also snapped a few photos (not great quality with my iPhone) of some characters I would like to see / thought we would see in the set.

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The big smiling sun. If they were not going all Kids and Animals, this one had to be in there. It brightens up any trip around the World.

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Next to the Leopard (already done brilliantly in Park 4), the musical Cactus is one of my favorite characters in the attraction. Glad to see him a part of this set. Here is a picture I took on my trip through the ride last weekend:

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This is another one I was hoping to see after refreshing my memory with last weekends boat trip. The masked girl in the hula skirt that is dancing around.

I am very thrilled with the selection of characters so far. I’m glad it’s not mostly kids and although the animals are my favorite part, I like the diversity with the sun, cactus and other objects like that. What else do you want to see?

Spook up Your Vinylmation Collection

WDWNT on August 2, 2011

Spooky Series 1
Release Date: August 22
Where: Disney Stores Exclusive

Update: 8/5/11

Photo from Disney’s Vinylmation Blog

Sometimes Disney drops something on us so out of the blue and awesome that our jaws drop. Take a peak at what will be in Disney Stores for us on August 22:

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Mickeystien! This Mickey monster has a cool flat top hair style and clear ears. I really enjoy the Mickey Vinylmation, there are just not enough that use Mickey.

Photo from Disney’s Vinylmation Blog

Of course, packaged with Mickeystien in this great combo set is The Bride of Mickeystien! Minnie is all spooked up on this figure. You can see the hair is raised up from the figure itself. She has stitches and also uses the clear ears.

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This combo pack will be released on August 22nd at Disney Stores and will retail for $26.95. This is a look at the back of the box. I like the fact that this is “Limited Release” not Limited Edition. Meaning it will be out for a period of time, not limited to a certain production number. This is also labeled as Spooky Series 1. Meaning we are probably going to see more down the road.

Will you be adding this set? Or is it too scary for you? What characters would you like to see monsterfied? I’d love a Donald Duck Vampire!

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Officially Returns August 15th

WDWNT on August 2, 2011


LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Sunshine Pavilion, featuring a show variously known as “Tropical Serenade” and “The Enchanted Tiki Birds,” debuted on Oct. 1, 1971, in Magic Kingdom. In 1998, following substantial refurbishment, it re-launched as The Enchanted Tiki Room-Under New Management, with two famous Disney birds – Iago from Aladdin and Zazu from The Lion King – taking control and trying to spruce up the show.

Now the “new management” has been let go and the future of the Adventureland landmark is in the wings and wit of José, Fritz, Michael and Pierre – four crooning parrot hosts who have been entertaining guests at California’s Disneyland since 1963 in The Enchanted Tiki Room. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, as the Magic Kingdom attraction now will be called, is being prepared for the premiere (tentatively on Aug. 15, 2011) of a show that will pay tribute to the Disneyland original – notable in theme park history for ushering in sophisticated Audio-Animatronics technology.

Prior to 1963, Walt Disney’s creative team had produced movable figures, but none had the sophistication of the bird-brained cast of the Tiki Room. José, Fritz, Michael and Pierre produce movements when solenoid coils hidden inside receive signals recorded onto magnetic tape and are regarded as the first “true” Audio-Animatronics figures.

They introduce a musical presentation by more than 200 birds, flowers and tikis. Even the audience gets into the act, joining in during the musical ditty “Let’s All Sing Like the Birdies Sing.”

While the show is steeped in tradition and maintains the original intent created by Walt Disney and his original team of Imagineers, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room will feature the latest in technology – a state of the art show-control system, remastered audio, and a new versatile and energy efficient lighting system.

The attraction has shows throughout Magic Kingdom operating hours.

ABC “Preps for Landing” at the 2011 D23 Expo

WDWNT on August 1, 2011

THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE SCREENINGS AND Q&As WITH THE CREATIVE FORCES BEHIND TV’S MOST ANTICIPATED NEW FALL SERIES AND ANIMATED HOLIDAY SPECIAL – “ONCE UPON A TIME” AND “PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE” — AUGUST 19 AND 20 AT THE D23 EXPO

“Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice,” Screening Will Be Followed By a
Q&A with Directors and Producer, Set for August 19

“Once Upon a Time” Screening Will Be Followed By a
Q&A with “Lost” Writers Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz on August 20

Both Panels Will Be Moderated By “D23’s Disney Geek” Host Jeffrey Epstein

Be among the first to watch ABC’s most anticipated new fall series and animated holiday special and have a chance to learn the secrets behind how they were made. Fans will have those opportunities at the D23 Expo, where the entire world of Disney comes together, August 19 and 20, at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Get a jump on the holiday season on Friday, August 19 at 12:45 p.m. in Stage 23, as the D23 exposition unwraps Walt Disney Animation Studios’ festive new special, “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice,” with an exclusive premiere screening of the latest, nicest and naughtiest adventure in this multiple Emmy Award®-winning program. Santa’s dauntless elves, Wayne and Lanny, find themselves up to their pointy ears in trouble, as they race to recover classified North Pole technology, which has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid. Their mission to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos has some riotous twists, turns and surprises. A special “Christmas in August” presentation and Q&A, moderated by “D23’s Disney Geek” host Jeffrey Epstein, will follow with Emmy Award-winning directors Kevin Deters & Stevie Wermers-Skelton, and producer Dorothy McKim.

Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz — the esteemed executive producers/writers of “Lost” and writers of “Tron: Legacy” — bring you ABC’s “Once Upon a Time,” a bold, new series where fairytale characters collide with our world. On Saturday, August 20 at 12:45 p.m. in Stage 23, join Eddy and Adam for a Q&A, moderated by “D23’s Disney Geek” host Jeffrey Epstein, as well as a special screening of the show. Brace yourselves for a modern fable with thrilling twists and hints of darkness, brimming with wonder and filled with the magic of our most beloved fairytales. The series will premiere on Sunday, October 23 on ABC.

It’s a Small Chess Piece

WDWNT on August 1, 2011

Disney released another figure from the upcoming It’s a Small World Jr. 4 set.

Front of Queen Chess Piece from IASW Jr. 4
Back of Queen Chess Piece from IASW Jr. 4

Episode 032 Panda

WDWNT on August 1, 2011

Ep. 032 Panda
This week we talk about the Doug Vinylmation, another crazy Disney Afternoons release. Davy Crockett was also released the weekend. How does Davy stand up against the other great Park 9″ figures? We have all the latest news, including It’s a Small World, Alice in Wonderland, and The Lion King. Plus up to date release dates. And, as always, a Mystery Mail Bag filled to the brim with your questions and comments.
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