Jim Shore Figment Statue and Signing Event Announced

WDWNT on April 19, 2017

On Friday May 12th and Saturday May 13th, you can get a chance to see Disney Folk Artist Jim Shore at Disney World. He will be showcasing his brand new Figment figurine that will be available for sale starting that weekend.

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The Figment figurine is made out of all hand-crafted  stone resin with the look of carved wood and has been hand-painted. Figment stands at roughly 6” high. It’s dimensions are approx. 6”H x 3”D x 3.75”W. He will on sale for $45 plus tax. The maximum any one guest may purchase is 2 of these pieces.

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If you are interested, you can pre-purchase this item if you are unable to attend the event  All pre-orders can be made here from now until May 1oth, 2017 at 5pm Eastern. Each preorder will be pre-signed by Jim. The event at Disney will be taking place May 12th at Mouse Gear in Epcot from 10am-12pm and  on May 13th at Disney Springs in the Art of Disney Store from 10am-12pm.

ThinkGeek Reveals Their “Star Wars Celebration” Exclusives

WDWNT on April 19, 2017

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ThinkGeek Drops Off Brand-New Star Wars Cargo
at Star Wars Celebration Orlando

Join ThinkGeek and pick up some items exclusive to Star Wars Celebration

Commemorate your time at Star Wars Celebration Orlando with some brand new ThinkGeek products launching at the show.

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Star Wars Geeki Tikis Series 2
There’s something about a tiki bar that just makes us smile. Maybe it’s the vibrant vintage kitsch feel. What better tiki mug to drink from than one that looks like a character from Star Wars? Choose to drink with C-3PO, a Jawa, Tusken Raider, Tauntaun, Wampa or Wicket the Ewok.

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Star Wars Jabba the Hutt and Salacious Crumb themed Geeki Tikis

These two characters are special. You already knew that. But they’re extra special as Geeki Tikis because the Jabba and Salacious Crumb themed ones are only available on the site and at our booth and are limited to a single run.

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Nixon Rey Kensington Watch
Never lose track of time while scavenging a Star Destroyer on Jakku again. This limited edition Nixon Kensington watch will look great even if you are fixing up the Falcon or out saving the galaxy.

More Loot
In addition to these items, ThinkGeek is offering an enamel Jabba the Hutt and Salacious Crumb pin as a gift with purchases of $50 or more, a Star Wars Celebration Zeb pin, the Hope Leia poster by artist Russell Walks, and R2-D2 and BB-8 mini backpack keychains.

501st Legion Bash: Showdown at the Cantina
While at Star Wars Celebration Orlando, join the 501st Legion at the 501st Bash: Showdown at the Cantina, with support from ThinkGeek, for an immersive Mos Eisley Cantina Experience. Expect exclusive gifts and prizes and a private performance by 501st Legion honorary member “Weird Al” Yankovic. For more information on the 501st Legion and the Showdown at the Cantina, visit the event website here.

ThinkGeek is also hosting contests sweepstakes throughout the celebration online and in-person at Booth #2532, so be sure to stop by the booth and check ThinkGeek.com for additional information.

About ThinkGeek
ThinkGeek is the premier retailer for the global geek community. Since 1999, ThinkGeek has been creating a world where everyone can express and celebrate their inner geek, turn their interests into passions, and connect with one another. We are obsessed with creating and sharing unique and authentic experiences that stimulate our fans’ imaginations and fuel their geek core. We believe there is a geek in everyone and invite you to Join In. Geek Out. Learn more at ThinkGeek.com.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Previews Future Theme Park Star Wars Merchandise Releases at Celebration Orlando

WDWNT on April 19, 2017

Yesterday at Star Wars Celebration Orlando, we got a special look ahead at all of the awesome Star Wars merchandise coming to Disney Parks over the next year during a special panel. Below are photos and video of everything of interest that we saw. Enjoy!

Droid Factory

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The droid Factory line, started a few years ago, has allowed guests to build their own Astromech Droids at locations at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Disney has also released one-of-a-kind droids in special packs, as pictured above.

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Several pieces were released at Star Wars Celebration Orlando, including this two-pack with R2-D2 and C-390…

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As well as Chopper from the television series Rebels. Not pictured above is the red protocol droid C-3D0 from The Force Awakens which was also released this weekend at the convention.

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Starting Friday, April 14th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will be able to build protocol droids at the experience as well, with over 70 pieces to choose from. This will also be rolled out to additional locations and at the Disneyland Resort in the next few days.

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Several more pre-packaged Astromech Droids are coming this year, with a D23 Expo exclusive…

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A Halloween season piece…

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A Christmas season piece…

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And bb-8 will be introduced to the line at the Disneyland Resort during the week of the D23 Expo.

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While they wouldn’t show us exactly what it looks like, guests will soon have a Jawa’s Sandcrawler as a playlet for all of their Droid Factory toys.

Upcoming Star Wars Events at Disney Parks

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Next weekend, the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side will unleash a new line of merchandise.

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These Imperial Dooney and Bourke bags titled “The Dark Side” will be released at the event.

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With the first event taking place on April 14th (with more likely to be announced), Star Wars Galactic Nights has plenty of goodies for guests to bring home. NOTE: They blurred out the mug and shirt to keep the logo a surprise.

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The 2018 Star Wars Day at Sea merchandise for Disney Cruise Line was also previewed.

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On May 4th, 2017, Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will celebrate Star Wars Day with exclusive merchandise.

Other Merchandise 

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The 13th Ewok plush in the collection will be released at the D23 Expo this year.

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Starting today, guests will find these phone cases celebrating 40 years of Star Wars at the D-Tech on Demand kiosks at Star Wars Launch Bay.

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“I Love You” and “I Know” hats will join the t-shirts later this year.

PHOTOS: Disney Parks First “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Merchandise

WDWNT on April 6, 2017

Today, Disney showcased some brand new merchandise for the upcoming Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This merchandise has been made to coincide with the Star Wars Force for Change fund, which is a charitable initiative from Lucasfilm and Disney that harnesses the strength of Star Wars to empower and improve the lives of children around the world.

There will be a pin that has the logo and select characters from the upcoming film, as well as shirts for both adults and kids.

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Twenty-five percent of the retail sale price from each of these products will be donated to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF in support of UNICEF Kid Power, a program that uses the world’s first WEARABLE-FOR-GOOD™ to give kids the power to get active and save lives by earning points that unlock food packets for malnourished children around the world.

These items will debut in Booth 3463 at Star Wars Celebration,  which is a Star Wars fan event coming to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from April 13-16, 2017.

Following the event, select locations at Disney Parks listed below will carry these items through the summer. These products will not be available on DisneyStore.com or the Shop Disney Parks app. These are the first retail items for the new film, and in coming months as the movie debut gets closer, more merchandise will be revealed.

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The following items above will be available at these following Disney Parks locations:

Walt Disney World Resort

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Tatooine Traders and Star Wars Launch Bay
  • Disney Springs – Star Wars Galactic Outpost and Once Upon A Toy
  • Magic Kingdom Park – Merchants of Venus

Disneyland Resort

  • Disneyland park – The Star Trader and Star Wars Launch Bay
  • Downtown Disney District – D-Street and World of Disney

To learn more about Star Wars: Force for Change, please visit ForceForChange.com.

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF does not endorse any brand or product. No portion of the purchase price is tax-deductible.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi will hit theaters December 15, 2017.

Egg Hunt Returning to Disneyland Resort April 1st

WDWNT on March 27, 2017

Springtime will be hopping its way to the Disneyland Resort in just 2 weeks. Beginning April 1st, the Eggstravaganza will be returning to the Disneyland Resort for its 5th year.

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To participate, pick up a map and stickers for $5.99 (plus tax) at select merchandise locations throughout Disneyland Resort. The Eggstravaganza is a scavenger hunt where you will search for special hidden “eggs” themed to Disney and Pixar characters. You will then record your discoveries by placing the corresponding sticker on the themed Egg-stravaganza map to represent that location.

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Once finished you can redeem the map for a special prize. Redemption locations include the following merchandise shops: Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure park; Disney Showcase in Disneyland park; World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney District.

Purchasing limits will apply, while supplies last. Please note that no discounts apply and separate admission is required to enter Disney theme parks. The experience is subject to restrictions and may change without notice. The Eggstravaganza at the Disneyland Resort will last from April 1st-April 16th.

New MagicBand 2 Arrives (Including New Belle Design) at DisneyStore.com

WDWNT on March 17, 2017

We recently noticed that a brand new line up Magicband 2.0 and accessories have at last arrived to the DisneyStore.com! We know many of you have been asking when you can order these new MagicBands, well the time is now!

Disney Magic Keepers

Minnie-shaped MagicKeeper Medal

Unlock a day of delight with the latest way to personalize your Walt Disney World visit. Pop your MagicBand 2 Icon (sold separately) into this Minnie-shaped MagicKeeper Medal and hang from your Disney Parks Lanyard (not included).

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Mickey-shaped MagicKeeper Medal

Unlock a day of delight with the latest way to personalize your Walt Disney World visit. Pop your MagicBand 2 Icon (sold separately) into this Mickey-shaped MagicKeeper Medal and hang from your Disney Parks Lanyard (not included).

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MagicKeeper Carabiner

Unlock a day of pure delight with the latest way to personalize your Walt Disney World visit. Simply pop your MagicBand 2 Icon (sold separately) into this MagicKeeper Carabiner accessory to multiply the possibilities of use.

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MagicBand 2.0

 

Mad Tea Party MagicBand 2

You’ll always celebrate the very merriest of Un-Birthdays at Walt Disney World Resort wearing our MagicBand 2. With a simple touch, redeem FastPass+ selections, enter parks, charge purchases to your room, and more!

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Disney • Pixar Up MagicBand 2

There’s no way to go but Up when wearing our MagicBand 2 at Walt Disney World Resort. With a simple touch, redeem FastPass+ selections, enter parks, charge purchases to your room, and more!

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Disney Parks Limited Edition MagicBand 2 – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2017

All the beauty of Walt Disney World will bloom for this limited edition MagicBand 2 celebrating the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2017. With a simple touch, redeem FastPass+ selections, enter parks, charge purchases, and more!

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Belle and Lumiere MagicBand 2

Unlock all the enchantment of Walt Disney World Resort wearing your own personal MagicBand 2. With a simple touch, redeem FastPass+ selections, enter parks, charge purchases to your room, and more!

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PHOTOS: New Store Called ‘The Dress Shop’ Coming to Disney Springs on March 31st

WDWNT on March 17, 2017

Today, Disney announced that they are opening up another unique store at Disney Springs. This new store called ‘The Dress Shop’, will be opening up in the ‘Accessories Boutique’ section of the Co-Op Market Place store at Disney Springs.

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All of the unique dresses and designs are made to bring back some good old Disney nostalgia. Such designs include an Orange Bird dress, Tower of Terror Bellhop dress, and much, much more. Matching accessories, such as handbags resembling an apple, the White Rabbit, or a Hollywood Tower Hotel suitcase, will also be released.

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Guests can view the entire collection when The Dress Shop on Cherry Tree Lane opens inside the accessories boutique at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs on March 31. Disney will have special activities that day and throughout the weekend to celebrate the new addition, including a trunk show of vintage-inspired apparel.

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Select items from this collection will also be released on March 31 at Vault 28 in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. There will be a limited time offering of select items from the new collection beginning mid-April in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.

This collection will not be available via the Shop Disney Parks app or Disney Parks online store at the time of launch.

March Magic 2017 Begins with BIG Sale, Get T-Shirts for Horizons, Cranium Command, Mr. Toad, Haunted Mansion, Tower of Terror and More!

WDWNT on March 17, 2017

Disney Parks March Magic 2017 has begun!

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As part of the celebration, now an annual tradition, DisneyStore.com has released tons of attraction team t-shirts for you to buy, but in addition to all of the great designs we already showed you, there are even more than ever before!

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Even though there is not a Disneyland attraction tournament this year, many Disneyland attractions have shirt and poster designs that you can buy right now.

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Also in the mix are two classic EPCOT Center attraction teams, with the Horizons Butlers…

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And the Cranium Commanders!

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Another thing I love this year is the embellishments on the numbering found on the backlights of the shirt (which is decided by the year that the attraction opened, but the way). As an example, the Carousel of Progress shirt has the logo behind the numbers, while Star Tours has the Starspeeder 3000 zooming by.

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Also available this year is this awesome tumbler featuring all of the teams!

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The best part of all? They are offering a deep discount if you buy a lot of these designs as t-shirts (I ended up buying over ten myself). So what are you waiting for? START SHOPPING BEFORE THESE ARE GONE!

Which ones will you be buying?

PHOTOS: Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean 50th Anniversary Merchandise, including Passholder Exclusives

WDWNT on March 17, 2017

Saturday, March 18th, 2017 marks a very important milestone in Disney Parks history: Pirates of the Caribbean at the Disneyland Resort turns 50 years old! In honor of this very special milestone, Disney will release some great new merchandise. width=

Guests will find several individual limited edition pins, each with an edition size of 2,500. The individual limited edition pins will also be offered in a boxed set containing one completer pin (500 edition size). In addition there are 2 commemorative ‘I Was There Shirts!’. For passholders there will be an exclusive shirt, and those who like collecting pins may also find a passholder limited edition pin (3,000 edition size). Passholders need to present a valid Annual Pass in order to purchase the exclusive shirt and pin.

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The limited edition pins, Annual Passholder pin, and boxed pin set will be released on March 16th in the following Disneyland Park locations: Westward Ho located in Frontierland; 20th Century Music Co. on Main Street, U.S.A.; and Little Green Store Command in Tomorrowland. Guests may also find these items at Disney’s Pin Traders in Downtown Disney District.

The “I Was There” Shirts will be offered in both Disneyana on Main Street, U.S.A. and Pieces of Eight in New Orleans Square on March 18th. Guests may also find a different version of the red-colored shirt via DisneyStore.com/ParkEvents but it will not be available until March 20.

Specialty food items and a souvenir cup will also be released, which you can read more about here.

What’s Going On With Disney And Amazon?

WDWNT on March 6, 2017

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Update: Now Amazon says they will be shipping the Doctor Strange Blu-ray within 1 – 2 months.

If you recently tried to pre-order Disney titles on Blu-ray such as Doctor Strange, Moana and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story through Amazon, you were out of luck. Unfortunately, you have to look elsewhere because those titles are not available for purchase on Amazon.

What’s unusual about all of this, is that you can still purchase the movies digitally and on DVD through Amazon, just not on Blu-ray.

It appears that Disney and Amazon are in some kind of stand off. Whatever agreement they had previously has fallen apart. If I had to guess, I would say it is Disney that is trying to get Amazon to crack by not allowing their most recent popular movies available for purchase on their site. But it could also be Amazon wanting a larger piece of the profit and refusing to allow Disney Blu-rays to be sold on their site.

By not allowing consumers to purchase the Doctor Strange Blu-ray through Amazon, it seems to have created a demand at brick and mortar stores but there is not enough supply to meet the demand.

I had a difficult time finding a Doctor Strange Blu-ray on release day. I also spoke to friends around the country that were having the same problem. Since I couldn’t purchase the disk through Amazon, I decided to stop by my local Wal-Mart. When I got there, there was a huge display dedicated to Doctor Strange, but there were no discs in the display. I asked one of the employees if they had any in the back and he said that they were all sold out. They only had DVD’s available. I’ve never seen that happen before. I finally was lucky enough to find one at Target, but they were in short supply.

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I did check Amazon recently and you can now purchase the Doctor Strange Blu-ray, but there is a catch. If you add the item to your cart, you receive a message saying that the item is temporarily out of stock and that you will be notified when they have more information. That may be Amazon’s way of trying to cover things up with their customers, trying to reassure them that there is no problem. You still can not preorder the Moana and the Rogue One Blu-rays.

I’m sure both sides are working to resolve this issue because in the end it not only hurts the consumer but it has to hurt both companies revenue stream.