The Monorails: Live at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

WDWNT on June 1, 2013

Long before they made an appearance as our favorite 3″ Disney collectibles, The Monorails were a band that toured around the Walt Disney World Resort performing at the resorts on their grand openings. We recently dug up some of The Monorails old concert posters, CDs, Albums and publicity photos. On May 28, 1994, Disney opened the Wilderness Lodge on the banks of beautiful Bay Lake. The Monorails were of course on hand for both openings. Take a look…

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Park 4 Photoshoot

WDWNT on June 1, 2013

Here are our Park 4 photos taken around Walt Disney World. These are some of my most favorite photos I have taken to date.

Episode 121 Tom Morrow Chaser

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Ep. 121 Tom Morrow Chaser

A long, long time ago. In a galaxy far, far away. Two intrepid podcasters set out to broadcast the news of Vinylmation to all known lands. They had on board a set of Star Wars series 3 to review and even talked to one of the set’s designers, Maria Clapsis. They encountered other special guests as well. But not all went as planned…

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The Monorails: Live at Port Orleans Resort

WDWNT on June 1, 2013

Long before they made an appearance as our favorite 3″ Disney collectibles, The Monorails were a band that toured around the Walt Disney World Resort performing at the resorts on their grand openings. We recently dug up some of The Monorails old concert posters, CDs, Albums and publicity photos. On May 17, 1991, Disney opened the Port Orleans resort (now known as the French Quarter). Then, on February 2, 1992, Disney opened the Dixie Landings resort (now known as Riverside). Oh yes, the Monorails were on hand for both openings. Take a look…

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Beauty and the Beast Variants and Chaser

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Isn’t it nice when everyone can agree AND be right at the same time. Well today Disney make that magic happen by announcing the variants and chaser to the upcoming Beauty and the Beast series.

First, the Variants. Like everyone expected, we have the Red and Yellow version of the Triplets from Belle’s hometown. Perfect.

Second the chaser, and while they didn’t go outside the box for this one, it’s the one most people expected. Adam. The beast in human form.

Are you looking forward to this set? Will you pick up the whole set including the variants? Were there any other ideas you had for the chaser that you wish you could have seen instead? Let us know!

Spotlight On: Roman’s Jabba Custom

WDWNT on June 1, 2013

In this week leading up to Star Wars Weekends at DHS, artist Roman Rodriquez would like to share a new Star Wars inspired custom he has created!

“I want to take this opportunity to introduce my custom Jabba The Hunt 9” Claymation.  I was approached by Susan Ermish-Gunther to create a realistic and detailed 9” Vinylmation Jabba.  I wanted to give her a very realistic Jabba and I love the way it came out.  One of my favorite features of this custom is the way the clay captures the wrinkles and bumps in his body.  In addition,  I added glass eyes that provide a life like look. These eyes are so real that it seems like he is looking at you and following your every move.  I am available for commission work and I can be contacted at my page www.facebook.com/romanrodriguezart.”

He was totally into Disney before you…

WDWNT on June 1, 2013

Looks like Disney is going hipster. Here’s a pic of Hipster Mickey that will be part of a Hipster Cocktail Party on July 18th at Wonderground Gallery in Disneyland. Find out more here.

What do you think of this look?

Will it come to Vinylmation too?

The Monorails: Live at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

WDWNT on June 1, 2013

Long before they made an appearance as our favorite 3″ Disney collectibles, The Monorails were a band that toured around the Walt Disney World Resort performing at the resorts on their grand openings. We recently dug up some of The Monorails old concert posters, CDs, Albums and publicity photos. On May 17, 2004, Disney opened the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. Situated on the former site of the Disney Institute, it is the largest Disney Vacation Club resort. The resort was inspired by the city of Saratoga Springs, New York. The Monorails, of course, were there to commemorate the event.

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VinylMOMtion Day Instagram Contest!

WDWNT on June 1, 2013

Win a Prize!
In honor of Mother’s Day, Destination Vinylmation will be conducting the first ever VinylMOMtion Day contest. All you have to do to enter is:

  1. Take a photo of your Mom holding a Vinylmation
  2. Post it to Instagram between now and Midnight Sunday, May 12th, 2013
  3. Make sure you hash tag it #VinylMOMtion
  4. We will post pictures that use that hashtag on our site once as a contest roundup post and your mom will know how much you love her!

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On Monday, we will randomly choose one of the hash tagged photos to win a Vinylmation prize:


Muppets Series 1 Matted Print

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