New Limited Release Star Wars Princess Leia & R2-D2 White MagicBand 2 Now Available Online

WDWNT on May 8, 2017

Disney released a new Limited Release Princess Leia and R2-D2 MagicBand 2 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today for May the 4th (otherwise known as Star Wars Day).

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Thankfully for those of us not in Orlando or not willing to brave the crowds at the park today, it is also available on DisneyStore.com. The retail price is $27.99.

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DisneyStore.com also has some new Star Wars merchandise that was released today, and has a special promotion where you can get a Star Wars BB-8 slider pin for only $8 with any purchase (regular price is $14.95).

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Limited Release Wishes and Happily Ever After Magic Kingdom T-Shirts Now Available Online

WDWNT on May 8, 2017

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Great news for non-Floridians! The Wishes and Happily Ever After shirts that are quite popular at the Magic Kingdom are now available online at DisneyStore.com! There are six styles: three for adults, one in a women’s V-neck style, and two for kids. A special promotion of Buy One, Get One 40% Off makes up for the AP discounts Floridians would get at the Magic Kingdom!
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Get yours today! These are only available until Sunday, May 14, 2017!

New Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Books Hit Shelves, Musts for Any Theme Park Fan

WDWNT on April 27, 2017

This month two new pirate books hit the shelves at Disney World. The first, Disney Pirates, delves behind-the-scenes across ninety years of Disney film, television, and park history.

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The second is an illustrated (beautifully, might I add) version of Pirates of the Caribbean that includes a soundtrack.

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Not only can these two books be found at the Disney theme parks (as seen above), you can now also pick up a copy off of Amazon for a fraction of the price. Below is a little bit more about the two books:

Disney Pirates: The Definitive Collector’s Anthology: Ninety years of pirates in Disney feature films, television shows, and parks

 

Disney Pirate History

From the Publisher

Pirates have captured people’s imaginations for centuries, and Walt Disney believed in pirates as a source of great popular entertainment. Walt’s very first all live-action feature film was based upon Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, and even before that, he selected J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, in which pirates figure so prominently, as a key feature-length animated film for his studio. Years later, Pirates of the Caribbean opened in Disneyland just months after Walt had passed away, making it one of the last Disney theme park attractions in which he was personally involved. That attraction ultimately spawned similar versions at Disney parks around the world, one of the most successful series in motion picture history with the five Pirates of the Caribbean films, and a vast themed land at Shanghai Disneyland called Treasure Cove–celebrating the entirety of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

Disney Parks Presents: Pirates of the Caribbean

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In this book, Mike Wall’ s original illustrations accompany the lyrics of the beloved song. Bring the magic of navigating through the fire lit waters of the pirate-infested Caribbean home.  The included CD featuring “Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)” allows you to relive the adventurous attraction time and time again or experience the magic for the very first time as they read.

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New Disney Vacation Club Member Benefits for Disney Springs

WDWNT on April 27, 2017

Beginning in May of this year and continuing on for the rest of 2017, DVC members will get exclusive benefits at a featured store each Wednesday. The store will open an hour early (9am instead of the usual 10am) for DVC members only, and each store will have a special offer that will be available only on that day.

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Here is a list below of the stores that will be currently open and what discounts they will offer:

  • Wednesday, May 3rd, Kate Spade New York: save 15% on purchases
  • Wednesday, May 10th, Origins: save 15% on purchases
  • Wednesday, May 17th, Pandora Jewelry: Save 10% and receive a cosmetic bag with purchase of $100 or more
  • Wednesday, May 24th, Basin: Spend $30 and get one Bath Bomb; Spend $50 and get 2 Bath Bombs; spend $150 and get a Bath Bomb Barrel
  • Wednesday, May 31st, Vera Bradley: Complimentary monogramming and gift with a purchase of $100 or more
  • Wednesday, May June 7th, UGG: Complimentary Disney customization (up to $35) with any purchase
  • Wednesday, June 14th, Sephora: Complimentary makeover (by appointment) and gift with a $50 purchase in product; complimentary gift with a $25 purchase in product
  • Wednesday, June 28th, L’Occitane en Provence*: Save 15% on purchases of $65 or more
  • Wednesday, June 28th, American Threads: Save 10% on purchases
  • Wednesday, July 5th, Sugarboo & Co.: save 15% on purchases

This is the current list as of right now. Updates and additions, as well as more details, are posted on the DVC Member Benefits website.

*L’Occitane en Provence will not be open early for Members; however, the store will feature a private shopping area for Members from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

 

Retro EPCOT Center, Disney World, and Blizzard Beach Shirts and MagicBands at DisneyStore.com for a Limited Time!

WDWNT on April 27, 2017

Now available at DisneyStore.com in the YesterEars Limited Release collection are these retro EPCOT Center, Walt Disney World, and Blizzard Beach T-Shirts, and for the first time in the YesterEars collection, matching MagicBands!

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These are only available until April 27, so get them today! The shirts are $27.99 each, with a Buy One, Get One 40% off Promotion (2 for $44.78). The MagicBands are $27.99 each, sadly with no discount for buying more than one. And don’t forget to use the code SUNSHINE to get free shipping on a $50 order.

How many of our readers own one of these original shirts? If you do, let us know in the comments!

PHOTOS: New Disney Pins Celebrate 1 Year of Shanghai Disneyland

WDWNT on April 27, 2017

As a part of Shanghai’s Pin Trading Fun Day, Shanghai Disneyland has released over 20 new pins for guests to trade and collect.

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First up we have the Chinese Zodiac series which is featured above. These pins are based off of the Chinese Zodiac (as well as the characters from the Garden of the Twelve Friends at the Shanghai Disney Resort). Each features the characters with a hidden Mickey symbol.

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Lastly, we have the Pin Trading Fun Day 2017 designs. These designs feature Toy Story, the Lion King, Mickey Mouse and many more classic Disney characters. There is also a unique mystery box set that will give you a surprise pin of the Pin Trading Fun Day 2017 designs.

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Huge Sale on Star Wars Merchandise Just In Time For Star Wars Day

WDWNT on April 27, 2017

“Star Wars Day” is coming – May the 4th – so now is the time to gear up for the occasion with some great Star Wars merchandise from around the galaxy. And there’s no better time because right now, ThinkGeek is having a huge May the 4th Sale.

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Make some popcorn in this Death Star Popcorn Maker and then serve it in these R2-D2 bowls, while sipping your beverage of choice from the R2-D2 Can Cooler.

/> Death Star Popcorn Maker</a>, <del>$49.99</del> $39.99</td> <td><a href= /> R2-D2 Melamine Bowls</a>, <del>$19.99</del> $7.99</td> <td><a href= />R2-D2 Can Cooler</a>, <del>$9.99</del> $3.99</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Plus, with a $50 purchase you get a free Maz Kanata pin, and with an $80 purchase you get both the Maz Kanata pin and a Jabba the Hutt pin!</p> <p><a href= width=

To help you reach those thresholds, there are over 150 items on sale. Here are some of the best deals:

/> R2-D2 Dome Purse</a>, <del>$59.99</del> $35.99</td> <td><a href= /><br /> Star Wars Lightsaber Selfie Stick</a>, <del>$19.99</del> $3.99</td> <td><a href= /> Star Wars Desktop Accent Lamp</a>, <del>$39.99</del> $9.99</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href= /> Star Wars Death Star Heat Change Mug</a>, <del>$12.99</del> $6.49</td> <td><a href= /> Star Wars Hand Towel Set – R2-D2 & C-3PO</a>, <del>$24.99</del> $9.99</td> <td><a href= /><br /> Star Wars Death Star USB Car Charger</a>, <del>$29.99</del> $9.99</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href= /><br /> Star Wars Death Star Dinner Set</a>, <del>$24.99</del> $9.99</td> <td><a href= /> Star Wars Tatooine Dinner Set</a>, <del>$24.99</del> $9.99</td> <td><a href= /> Star Wars Cloud City Dinner Set</a>, <del>$24.99</del> $9.99</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Check out all the <a href=Star Wars sale items at ThinkGeek.com.

PHOTOS: First Look at All of the Merchandise for Pandora – The World of AVATAR

WDWNT on April 27, 2017

As the opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar is officially only 1 month away from today, Disney today released some new photos of the items guests will find for sale on the alien planet.

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The merchandise above is inspired by the land itself. It incorporates the beauty of the bioluminescence you can expect to see at night.

The painting used on the merchandise was created by Dylan Cole, Co-Production Designer for the upcoming “Avatar” movie sequels. In it, he captured the bioluminescent world of Pandora at night with two new pieces. One image was inspired by the Na’vi River Journey, while the other pictures the beautiful Valley of Mo’ara. In addition to being available as prints, elements from his nighttime artwork were added to the apparel, home décor, accessories and other products. More of Dylan’s work is found on the Countdown to Pandora pin collection that was released this spring.

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The cave painting art above was based on sketches by Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde for the Avatar Flight of Passage attraction.

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This merchandise is based on the ‘Shaman of Songs’ who is in the Nav’i River Journey ride. The key importance was the connection the Shaman had to nature and Disney wanted items that represented that idea.

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Finally, the art team at Disney created patch designs representing different experiences guests will have while visiting Pandora. In addition to other products, guests will find select patch designs in the Intergalactic Passport Kit from Alpha Centauri Expeditions. The kit includes a passport, three sticker pages, a button, and a photo ID badge. This item, along with the Na’vi Translator Device, are perfect for exploring Pandora.

You can expect to find all of these merchandise items and more at Wind Traders in Pandora: The World of Avatar when it opens May 27th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

PHOTOS: Disney Previews New Merchandise Debuting at Star Wars Celebration, Coming Soon to Disney Parks

WDWNT on April 19, 2017

Today, Disney shared additional details about new Star Wars products launching this month at both Star Wars Celebration 2017 and at select locations in Disney Parks.

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This month, Disney is rolling out a limited release, boxed set with four Astromech droid action figures inspired by characters from the animated series, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.”

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Additionally, three limited release action figures are making their debut including C1-10P “Chopper” from Disney XD’s animated series “Star Wars Rebels;” a two-pack featuring R2-D2 and C-3PO celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope; and a red Protocol droid, R-3D0, that was briefly seen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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This will be the introduction of protocol droids to the Droid Factory line at Disney Parks. There has been no word as of yet if you will be able to build them in addition to Astromech Droids at the Disney Parks locations somewhere down the line, but it seems likely.

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Other products include three emitters for the popular Star Wars Build-Your-Own Lightsaber experience at Disney Parks. These items were inspired by lightsabers seen in Star Wars Rebels.

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Finally, look for a plush Ewok scout named Paploo as seen in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. This is the 12th character from the limited release Ewok plush collection, and was created especially for Star Wars Celebration 2017.

These products will debut in Booth 3463 at Star Wars Celebration, a Star Wars fan event coming to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from April 13-16, 2017. On April 17, guests may find action figures and the Build-Your-Own Lightsaber parts in select merchandise locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.