Merchandise for 2017 Disney World Marathon Weekend Revealed

WDWNT on January 8, 2017

The 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend returns this week from January 4-8. Here is a preview of all the new merchandise you can expect to see at the event.

First off, guest attending the event will be able to get their hands on a variety of new shirts, jackets, hats, and car magnets. There will be various apparel for each race that will take place throughout the event.

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Next, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Half Marathon, there will be a new line of merchandise with the “I Did It!” logo featuring various characters.

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Not running in the event this year but still want to buy stuff? There’s a new lineup of casual outwear being released during the event week. Articles include new sweat pants and t-shirts that are perfect for working out or lounging.

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Aside from wearables, there will also be some new home décor pieces available like water bottles, a wine glass, and some runDisney shoe ornaments because, you know, Christmas is only 12 months away.

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Lastly, there will be some neat knick-knacks including sweat bands, car magnets, and of course pins.

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All items will be available at the runDisney Health and & Fitness Expo at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the expo will be open during the following dates and times:

Wednesday, January 4 – Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 5 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 6 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 7 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Merchandise for 2017 Disney World Marathon Weekend Revealed

WDWNT on January 8, 2017

The 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend returns this week from January 4-8. Here is a preview of all the new merchandise you can expect to see at the event.

First off, guest attending the event will be able to get their hands on a variety of new shirts, jackets, hats, and car magnets. There will be various apparel for each race that will take place throughout the event.

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Next, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Half Marathon, there will be a new line of merchandise with the “I Did It!” logo featuring various characters.

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Not running in the event this year but still want to buy stuff? There’s a new lineup of casual outwear being released during the event week. Articles include new sweat pants and t-shirts that are perfect for working out or lounging.

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Aside from wearables, there will also be some new home décor pieces available like water bottles, a wine glass, and some runDisney shoe ornaments because, you know, Christmas is only 12 months away.

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Lastly, there will be some neat knick-knacks including sweat bands, car magnets, and of course pins.

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All items will be available at the runDisney Health and & Fitness Expo at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the expo will be open during the following dates and times:

Wednesday, January 4 – Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 5 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 6 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 7 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PHOTOS: Orange Bird Dress, AVATAR Pins, & Epcot 35th Items Coming in 2017

WDWNT on January 8, 2017

Disney today is previewing a number of items that will be released at the parks in 2017.

A little Orange Bird dress with the pattern above will be released soon.

Frontierlamd will be the next Disney Parks exclusive Tsum Tsum series, featuring some of the Country Bears and the Goat from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

In addition to the exclusive preview we gave you of some Epcot 35th Anniversary merchandise a few weeks ago, Disney is now previewing the mug and the license plate which will be available.

Two tea sets based on Pirates of the Caribbean and Cinderella Castle are coming to Disney Parks in 2017.

There is also a series of limited edition Pandora: The World of AVATAR pins based on the construction walls located outside of the area currently.

Further previews of these and other items can be found here.

PHOTOS: Disney Store Holiday Wishes Brings Holiday Cheer to Your Local Disney Store

WDWNT on December 12, 2016

Disney Store Holiday Wishes has returned to Disney Stores all over the country for 2016 with some changes.

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The in-store event began last week and will continue to run nightly through Christmas Eve. The show’s hours change depending on the day of the week, as well as the store location, so be sure to call your local Disney Store before going. It seems like most stores will be holding the event around 6:30 or 7:30 p.m.

The store has been decorated for the holiday season. 

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Moana merchandise has its own display table

The trees are now projecting holiday-themed images. It may be hard to tell from the photos, but projected snow flakes fall on the trees as various Disney characters appear on and off.

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The back of the store, where the theater screen is located, is where Holiday Wishes takes place. Cast members invite guests over to the screen for a chance to take part in the celebration.

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While the audience waits for the show to begin, the cast members pass out Christmas ornament shaped post-it notes. The guests are asked to write a holiday wish on their ornaments and then hold on to them until Mickey provides further instructions.

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Maybe one day this wish will come true…

When the countdown on the screen reaches zero, Mickey and Minnie take the stage (screen).

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It’s Mickey’s house!

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This part is pretty fun, as the kids started to get really excited to interact with Mickey and Minnie. The cast member converses with the two on the screen, and the exchange is pretty neat, provided the cast member has the script memorized.

Mickey asks the guests to cheer and stomp to help make Minnie’s star shine. After about a minute of continuos noise, Minnie’s star begins to glow.

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This is where the experience was a little broken for us. The star on top of the christmas tree that stands to the left of the screen is supposed to shine at this point, however, this tree wasn’t cooperating.

Mickey then asks the audience to “hang” their ornaments on the tree to make their wishes come true.

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The tree topper that doesn’t glow

From there the show ends. Mickey and Minnie wave goodbye and a song called “My Little Wish” plays in the background, while fireworks go off on screen.

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While Disney Store Holiday Wishes doesn’t come close to some of the holiday entertainment offerings found in the parks, it’s certainly nice to have this show available for those that are unnamable to make the trip. The show requires a lot of audience participation, so what you put in is what you’ll get out. Though, if you have kids, it’s well worth a visit.

New Star Wars “Rogue One” Nametags, MagicBand 2, & More Coming This Month

WDWNT on December 12, 2016

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Steven Miller of Disney Parks Blog has revealed some upcoming Rogue One products that will be exclusive to Disney Parks coming this month. We also get our first look at a new limited edition Director Krennic inspired Magic Band 2.

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I’m happy to share a look at some of the latest Star Wars merchandise you’ll soon be able to find at Disney Parks starting this month.

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In early December, we will release several new character designs to the D-Tech on Demand stations at Disney Parks. At these stations, guests can create and personalize phone cases for select mobile phone devices.

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On December 16, we will release several new products to celebrate the film’s opening day.

Guests will find a limited release Vinylmation mystery set. There are 11 known characters in this series and one mystery chaser figure. You can either purchase individual mystery boxes containing one randomly selected figure each, or you can purchase an entire tray.

A new limited edition retail MagicBand 2 inspired by Director Krennic will also be released on opening day. This retail MagicBand will have an edition size of 2,000 and will be packaged in a decorative box.romctdp3805795

Guests should also look for two jumbo-sized pins in select merchandise locations. The hinged Death Star pin (top image) will have an edition size of 3,000, while the Rogue One character pin (bottom image) will have an edition size of 1,000.

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Finally, guests can personalize four new nametags by having their names written in Aurebesh, one of the alphabets used in the Star Wars universe, starting December 16. Two nametags – Darth Vader and Imperial logo – are limited release items created for Rogue One. We also made two nametags exclusive to Annual Passholders (a valid Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort Passholder ID or Premiere Pass and a photo ID is required to purchase).

Look for these nametags at Tomorrowlanding in Disneyland park and Gone Hollywood in Disney California Adventure park in California, or at Star Wars Launch Bay in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Merchant of Venus in Magic Kingdom Park in Florida.

Select items (excluding nametags and limited edition pins) from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story are also available for purchase on the free Shop Disney Parks Mobile app.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

The Stars Of “Rogue One” Team Up To Help Support A “Force 4 Fashion”

WDWNT on November 29, 2016

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Continuing with the trend that was started by JJ Abrams and the crew from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” with “A Force For Change”, the cast of “Rogue One”, along with stars from music, film fashion and sports are joining together to make a difference by supporting a “Force 4 Fashion”. Check out some of the t-shirts that will be available for purchase on November 27th:

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As fans count down to the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Disney, Target and Star Wars: Force for Change are launching a new fashion-meets-fundraising initiative inspired by the themes of rebellion from the new movie. Ten influential names across film, music, fashion and sports have come together to support UNICEF Kid Power by creating a line of “Force 4 Fashion” T-shirts available exclusively in the U.S. at Target beginning November 27.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will introduce fans to a group of rebels who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves. Each of the T-shirt designs celebrates this theme using a powerful slogan to represent the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

Five dollars from the sale of each shirt will be donated to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF in support of UNICEF Kid Power. Through this unique initiative, kids can complete physical activities and interactive challenges to earn points—which ultimately are used to provide life-saving packets of food for severely malnourished children around the world. The more kids move, the more points they earn, the more kids they help.

“This campaign is about raising funds and awareness for UNICEF Kid Power’s mission to improve the lives of children everywhere,” said Paul Southern, senior vice president of licensing for Lucasfilm at Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. “Everyone connected to this initiative has been a Force for Change in different ways, and we hope their stories will inspire others to get involved.”

The Force 4 Fashion line was designed with support from Riz Ahmed, June Ambrose, Steve Aoki, Camilla Belle, Gareth Edwards, Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Olivia Munn, Kelly Slater, and Brittany Snow, who’ve all been active in supporting different causes through their careers. In addition to purchasing the special T-shirts, fans can join the rebellion by sharing their own inspiring stories and posting on social channels how they are a #ForceForChange on “Giving Tuesday,” November 29.

“I love Star Wars and I’m passionate about giving back,” said Steve Aoki. “The opportunity to partner with Lucasfilm and Target to design a shirt that benefits UNICEF is something I’ve enjoyed being a part of and I hope my fans love it as much as I do.”

“Investing in our children means a brighter future for all, and this holiday season, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF is thrilled Star Wars: Force for Change and this “Force 4 Fashion” initiative are supporting UNICEF Kid Power,” said Caryl M. Stern, President & CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. “UNICEF Kid Power helps us to stand and give every child hope. With every step, kids get active and save lives, moving the world closer towards ending global malnutrition.”

Since the UNICEF Kid Power program launch in 2014, more than 190,000 UNICEF Kid Power Team Members have become active, earning more than 12.5 million Kid Power Points and unlocking more than 5.1 million packets of lifesaving therapeutic food for severely malnourished children. Star Wars: Force for Change announced its collaboration with UNICEF Kid Power in May 2015 and continues to be a presenting sponsor of the initiative program.

To learn more about the “Force 4 Fashion” shirts, visit Target.com and to learn more about being a #ForceForChange, visit ForceForChange.com.

About Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that brings our Company’s stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console games. DCPI comprises two main lines of business: Disney Consumer Products (DCP), and Disney Interactive (DI). The combined segment is home to world class teams of app and game developers, licensing and retail experts, a leading retail business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

About Lucasfilm Ltd. (@StarWars)
Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company’s activities include visual effects and audio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

About Star Wars: Force For Change

Star Wars: Force for Change, a charitable initiative from Lucasfilm and Disney, harnesses the strength of Star Wars to empower and improve the lives of children around the world. Born in 2014, it was inspired by Star Wars fans, and the countless hours they have dedicated to philanthropy over the past three decades. To date, over $12 million has been raised for charitable causes around the world on behalf of Star Wars: Force for Change, including $8M towards UNICEF’s programs to put children first. With a bright future ahead, and new Star Wars stories to be told, Force for Change aims to continue collaborating with causes and encouraging others to be forces for change in their own community. To learn more, please visit ForceForChange.com.

New Balance Releasing Disney Parks Attraction RunDisney Shoes

WDWNT on November 18, 2016

The Super Hero Half Marathon is underway this weekend at Disneyland in Anaheim, and New Balance is celebrating by showing off the latest line in their runDisney collection.

Set to release sometime in early 2017, the new collection will feature shoes themed after some iconic classic Disney attractions, including The Haunted Mansion, Mad Tea Party, Space Mountain, and Toy Story Mania. This is the first time the line of shoes has been themed to attractions, rather than characters.

Take a look at the various shoes below.

The runDisney shoes will come in either the New Balance 880 style, or the Vazee Pace style, both of which are traditional running shoes with no added support.

The shoes will be available for purchase exclusively at runDisney Half or Full Marathon Expos.

Disney Store Black Friday Deals Begin Today, Holiday Events Coming Soon

WDWNT on November 18, 2016

Disney has jumped the gun and started rolling out some of their deals for Black Friday already.

Starting today, grab select items online and in-store for up to 40% off the original price.

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Disney is calling it “Magical Friday” and deals will continue to roll out over the course of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.

Everything from old merchandise to new merchandise, and even holiday items, will be on sale throughout the next two weeks. All deals will also be available through the recently redesigned Disney Store mobile app.

In addition to the holiday sale, Disney is also offering some entertainment in stores across the country. Each morning when the stores open, a special holiday themed “unlocking” ceremony will be held.

In the evenings a new event called “Disney Store Holiday Wishes” will take place in the back of the store where the big theater screen is located. During the event, Mickey and Minnie will appear and invite guests to make a holiday wish and write it on a special Wish Ornament, that will be added to the Wishing Tree. A new song called “My Little Wish” will play throughout the event, adding to the holiday theme.

“Disney Store Holiday Wishes” will take place daily from Magical Friday (Black Friday) through Christmas Eve, and will start at 7:30 p.m.

TODAY ONLY: Get Disney Infinity Packs and Figures Dirt Cheap

WDWNT on November 18, 2016

Best Buy is offering what’s left of their Disney Infinity inventory for next to nothing as today’s Deal of the Day.

Figures, Play Sets, Starter Packs, and Power Discs are all available anywhere from 60%-90% off. Stock seems limited, and most of the offerings are 2.0 and 3.0 only, but there are still a lot of good deals to be found.

Figures are ranging from 50 cents to $2.

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Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack is $9 on PS4!

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Due to limited stock, some items are only available in stores. Still, if you haven’t given up on Disney Infinity, now is probably the best time to pick up some figures, before they become collectors items.