Peak at Park 9 Series?

WDWNT on August 23, 2011

Update: 8/29/11 Check out our Park 9 Explained page for a full breakdown.
@Kajiholic tweeted us this picture that appears to be the future park 9 series. What do you think about this set?

I see a Dapper Dan from Main St. USA, a WDW Train, Skyway, Dumbo, Jungle Trek bat, Blizzard Beach Gator, and the bear from the Camp Minnie and Mickey sign at Animal Kingdom.

He says that he found these at Downtown Disney and then as soon as he bought some they were pulled off the shelves. A very lucky find indeed!!

D23 Expo Will Return in 2013!

WDWNT on August 22, 2011

With the 2011 D23 Expo wrapping up right now, guests of this year’s event were notified via PA announcements that the next D23 Expo will be in 2013, keeping with the every two year schedule. Of course, WDWNT will be there to bring you all the announcements, news, and fun.

However, our coverage of this years Expo is far from over.  Over the coming days, weeks, & months, we will continue to provide additional details of the event along with the deep analysis that our readers / listeners have come to expect from WDWNT.  Along with additional posts on the site and podcast discussions, WDWNT: The Magazine will shortly release Issue 7 with the majority of the content devoted to continued coverage of the 2011 D23 Expo.

As always, if there is Disney news happening, WDWNT is there…

D23 Expo: Walt Disney Studios Presentation Summary

WDWNT on August 22, 2011

For those that couldn’t attend the Walt Disney Studios presentation during the 2011 D23 Expo, here is a summary of the movies that were discussed.  Leading the presentation were Rich Ross (Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios), Sean Bailey (President, Production, The Walt Disney Studios), John Lasseter (Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios), and Kevin Feige (Producer and President, Marvel Studios).

  • DisneyToon Studios’ Planes – It was announced that actor Jon Cryer (TV’s “Two and a Half Men”) will voice the main character in DisneyToon Studios’ Planes. Jon joined John Lasseter on stage for the announcement and to introduce the teaser trailer of the film.

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D23 Expo: Pixar Events Highlight Video

WDWNT on August 21, 2011

Today, Disney released a short video showing just a few of the highlights of the various Pixar events going on at the D23 Expo.  Scenes include the US Postal Service unveiling of the Pixar stamps, an extremely quick look at the Prep 4 Landing panel and merchandise, and a look at Cars 2 merchandise with John Lasseter.  Here it is…

D23 Vinylmation Preview: DCL Update

WDWNT on August 21, 2011

Update: 9/21/11 All these figures will be on ships in September.

We found some more DCL exclusive figures. All these, and the previously shown characters set of DCL 3″ Vinylmation will be Open Edition. Meaning they will be on the ships for a time to come. We asked if they will be available at the Disney Store Online’s DCL section… the answer was probably not.

Each of this trio represents the individual ships: Magic, Wonder, Dream. They will Open edition and sold on the Cruise ships for a time to come.

Aquaduck Donald! We have seen concept art, but this looks amazing!!! He is siting in an inner tube. The tube looks like Goofy’s from Have a Laugh. And you can see his feet popping over the raft like he is seated in it. Spectacular!!! This will also be Open Edition on DCL ships.

This Open Edition DCL exclusive looks like a Castaway Cay depiction maybe? Or just a nice vacation. With Mickey resting in a hammock on the body, the head has a bright yellow sun and the shadows of palm trees against it.

D23 Vinylmation Preview: Park 7 Complete List!

WDWNT on August 21, 2011

At D23, the Park 7 Vinylmation lineup was announced… by way of pins. 10 of the 12 Vinylmation designs where on display as pins. the 11th design that was not a pin is the already known Earful Tower and the 12th would be the mystery chaser. So here is the known Park 7 line up:

 Muppet Vision 3D

This colorful figure fits perfectly onto the Vinylmation. It’s Kermit’s hot air baloon that flies high over the attraction.
Tomorrowland Rocket

This was the icon of Tomorrowland in the Disney Parks. I showed off pride as being a USA rocket and gave excitment to the future of space exploration. You can see the rockets circling the head.
Tinker Bell

The famous fairy gets another vinylmation.
Donald Philharmagic

This is a favorite of mine. It’s from the Philharmagic show where donald gets stuck in a tuba at the end of the show. Only to get blasted out into the wall behind you and then end up tangled in the instruments of the ceiling of the gift shop.
Hong Kong Castle

From the markings on the body, this looks like the Hong Kong castle to me.
Hula Guy

Does this guy come from the Polynesian? Aulani? Or none of the above?
World of Motion Sea Serpent

See this article for details
Spacesuit Figment

Figment makes his third 3″ Vinylmation appearance. 
EPCOT 2000

Love it or hate it, it’s now a Vinylmation
Kali River Rapids

A great, and wet, Animal Kingdom attraction.