Meet Miniaturist Robert Olszewski

WDWNT on May 22, 2010

From Art of Disney Website:

Robert Olszewski Product Release & Signing
Date: June 12, 2010
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Location: Disneyana Shop, Main Street U.S.A., Disneyland® Resort

Event Information:
Renowned miniaturist, Robert Olszewski will be on hand for a special appearance and signing for the launch of his latest pieces, including the third unit in the Main Street Electrical Parade section, which he has captured in exquisite minute detail. A special plaque will be adhered to the bottom of the base for the first day of release. Sculpture comes complete with certificate of verification. In addition, also available will be the two new Gallery of Light piece featuring a scene from the ever-popular Jungle Cruise and Mad Tea Party attractions.

Main Street Electrical Parade – Section 3 – Special Features:

This is the third set in the series of five sculptures representing the Main Street Electrical Parade.  This set focuses on the following parade units, from the Cinderella and Peter Pan section of the parade. Pieces include the Cinderella Coach and Clock Tower, Smee in the row boat, as well as the final snail and centipede from the Alice in Wonderland section. Each parade float is removable from its base so it can be placed on the Main Street road in the platform (for those collectors who are collecting the entire Main Street) When lit, multi-color changing lights illuminate these floats similar to the way the actual floats light up in the parade. The on/off switch is the trash can that can be found on the top of the base. The set can be run on 3 “AAA” batteries (not included) or can be plugged into the wall with the enclosed transformer.

The Main Street Electrical Parade – Section 3 sculpture will be available for $125, plus tax.  Dimensions: 11″L x 2.75″D x 2.75T.  A limited number of sculptures will be available on the day of the event. Limit TWO (2) sculpture per Guest.

Online Opportunity:
We will offer a limited number of the Main Street Electrical Parade sculptures via online ordering at www.ArtofDisneyParks.com beginning on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. To Order, Please Click Here. Excludes applicable taxes and shipping charges. A ground service shipping and handling fee per piece will be added to all online orders. Maximum order: 2 sculptures per Guest.

Gallery of Light Sculptures

The Disney Theme Park Gallery of Light Jungle Cruise sculpture features the Jungle Cruise boat as it encounters hippos.  This piece will be offered for $85, plus tax. Size: 4.5″H x 3.75″W x 3.5″D A limited number of Gallery of Light Jungle Cruise pieces will be available on the day of the event. Limit TWO (2) Gallery of Light pieces per Guest.

The Disney Theme Park Gallery of Light Mad Tea Party sculpture features Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they take a spin in an oversized teacup from the beloved attraction.  This piece will be offered for $85, plus tax. Size: 4.5″H x 3.75″W x 3.5″D A limited number of Gallery of Light Mad Tea Party pieces will be available on the day of the event. Limit TWO (2) Gallery of Light pieces per Guest.

Marvel Merchandise Invades

WDWNT on May 7, 2010

From the OC Register

The Disneyland Resort is adding Marvel merchandise to its shelves — the first time that Marvel has appeared at the Anaheim property since Disney bought the comic-book powerhouse late last year.

The merchandise additions come as “Iron Man 2″ is set to open in theaters Friday (today), marking the first major Marvel movie release since the $4.3 billion acquisition was finalized Dec. 31.

For now, Disney is only selling the Marvel merchandise at D Street, a Downtown Disney store that offers edgier Disney products and other brands, including movie and rock-band T-shirts. The Marvel shirts are from the Junk Food label, which specializes in vintage and pop-culture designs. So, the D Street location is a “great place” to feature these kinds of products, said Betsy Sanchez, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman.

Disneyland officials have yet to determine if Marvel products will be sold elsewhere, including within the theme parks, Sanchez said.

One theme-park expert — David Cobb, the creative director at Thinkwell Design and Production in Burbank — predicted that merchandise would be among the first Marvel additions to the theme parks when Disney announced the purchase plans in August. Read the full story about Marvel and Disney theme parks HERE.

D Street displays Marvel T-shirts, with designs including Iron Man, Spider-Man and superheroes, as well as action figures, according to the Disney merchandise website.

Disney is expected to profit between $200 million to $300 million from the release of “Iron Man 2,” according to Reuters.