All Aboard for Brand New Disney Railroad Merchandise

WDWNT on February 18, 2014

Many die-hard Disney fans have seen the iconic photo of Walt riding the train he built in his backyard for his daughters. His love for trains is well-known.

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Walt Disney World has featured railroads in its Parks since the opening days, and in honor of Walt’s love of trains, a series of Disney Attraction Poster t-shirts will be released January 27th, 2014.

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The Disney Design Group artists worked with Designer Richard Terpstra to create  two t-shirts inspired by the Disney Railroad attraction posters found within the Disney Parks. According to the book, “The Poster Art of the Disney Parks” by Walt Disney Imagineers Vanessa Hunt and Danny Handke, the original attraction posters that inspired  the merchandise designs were created by Jim Michaelson, Ernie Prinzhorn and Rudy Lord in 1977.

These t-shirts will be available on the Disney Parks online store from January 27 to February 2, 2014.  The railroad-themed shirts will ship in 6-8 weeks (express shipping is not available).

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While not available in January, these poster-themed plates and cups will be available at the new home goods mini-shop, Centerpiece,  at the Marketplace Co Op in Downtown Disney Marketplace opening later in 2014. There will be additional plates and cups featuring other attraction posters offered in Centerpiece.

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The Disney Parks attraction posters will also be offered later in the year, as a set, so look for those in a few months. The 2014 poster calendar set has featuring these has sold out and will not return to stores according to Disney.

Who’s coming aboard for train-themed merchandise?

Downtown Disney to Get Runner’s Resource with Addition of Fit2Run Store

WDWNT on December 4, 2013

With half- and full-marathons within the Disney Parks, athletes and Disney fans can combine their two passions. These athletes will be pleased to hear that Fit2Run, a Runner’s Superstore, will be coming to Downtown Disney next month.

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Within this Superstore, Fit2Run salespeople can help you find your perfect fit in athletic trainers.  Fit2Run will also offer a complimentary video-taped gait analysis and an iStep barometric scanning, assisting each guest with finding their ideal footwear.

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Guests can also try out the athletic trainers on Fit2Run’s indoor track, to make sure that they get the perfect fit, just like a Glass Slipper.

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At the Downtown Disney location, Fit2Run will also offer first releases on many shoes, with some special products available only at this location.

Co-owners Bill Robinson and his son, Parks, both runners themselves, are planning on attending some of their in-store events, clinics or new product introductions. Father and son started the company in 2006 and are very excited about the Grand Opening of Fit2Run at Downtown Disney.

Fit2Run is set to open in November at Downtown Disney’s West Side, in the Splitsville building, across from House of Blues.

Are you a Disney Runner? Will you check out Downtown Disney’s Fit2Run?

Marketplace Co Op Coming to Downtown Disney Marketplace in Early 2014

WDWNT on December 4, 2013

An exciting new concept shop is coming to Downtown Disney Marketplace in the Spring of 2014. The Merchandise Co Op will be moving into the space that is currently occupied by Team Mickey, located next to TrenD.

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The Merchandise Co Op features a unique “shop within a shop” concept. Within the co-op space, six shops will operate under one roof.  The Marketplace Co Op’s six new spaces will be:

  • Beautifully Disney – A beauty destination for woman featuring make-up, fragrance and beauty accessories.
  • Cherry Tree Lane – Accessories for the sophisticated woman with a passion for scarves, shoes, bags and jewelry.
  • D-Tech on Demand – A place to personalize and customize your own electronic accessories.
  • The Trophy Room- Vintage inspired, lifestyle sports apparel and collectibles.
  • Centerpiece – Home product for Guests that want a splash of Disney in their room furnishings, textiles and everyday ware.
  • Zoey and Pickles – A girls’ destination containing the latest trends and glamour for the up and coming fashionista.

Tom Sheldon, manager of retail design and development for Disney Theme Park Merchandise, suggests to “think about your favorite marketplaces from across the US. These unique shopping experiences in major cities like Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York all have something in common – they are compelling and distinct, allowing visitors to connect to the environment, and fostering a sense of discovery. This is our goal with the Marketplace Co Op.”

“This public marketplace will serve as a laboratory to showcase new concepts and specialty products,” continued Tom. “It will be an incubator to introduce exciting new Disney retail shops and products.”

Embellishments to the building’s construction and design will reveal its craftsmen style identity. The Marketplace Cop Op also plans on keeping the original ceiling elements, especially the skylight.

Work on the new Marketplace Co Op will begin in early 2014.

Will you check out the new Marketplace Co Op? What do you think of the new marketplace co op concept?

Horizons 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Shirt Now Available

WDWNT on December 4, 2013

I still remember the mantra of  Horizons – “If we can dream it, we can do it.”  Since its closing  in 1999, many Disney Parks guests have truly missed the Horizons attraction. With its glimpse into 21st century living, “on land, sea and even in outer space,” guests were able to experience visions of the future.

Horizons operated at Epcot from October 1, 1983 to January 9, 1999, and Walt Disney World is now celebrating the 30th Anniversary premiere of the attraction. The Disney Parks online store will offer an exclusive anniversary T-shirt from November 21-25, 2013.

The artwork for this shirt was created by Disney Design Group artist Casey Jones.  His design shows the iconic robot butler along with the attraction’s signature marquee on the front of the shirt. Casey also included the iconic quote, “If we can dream it, we can do it,” which was found just inside the attraction’s entrance.

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Some guests may remember  “choosing your own flight path back to the FuturePort” at the end of the attraction; the back of the shirt is inspired by this “choose your own” element. Casey decided to feature three different graphics for the back of the shirt – Mesa Verde, Sea Castle Resort and Omega Centauri.

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He partnered with Steven Vagnini from the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, California. The two collaborated to bring these reference images to the shirt design. The front of the shirt will remain the same for each order, but customers can choose the logo they want printed on the back of the shirt.

To order this shirt, starting November 21, please visit www.Disneystore.com/ParkEvents.  All items will ship in 6-8 weeks (express shipping is not available).

Tom Corless’ 12/1/13 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT on December 4, 2013

I made a few visits to the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Downtown Disney over the last couple of weeks and have been taking quite a few photos to share with you, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting at Walt Disney World:

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Disney Infinity store displays can now be found in the parks

The gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is once again “it’s a small world” themed

There’s a tiny Contemporary made of out of gingerbread

Some of the offerings have Monorails filled with children of the world

There are even 5-legged goat crispy treats…

They also have a hidden Mickey cupcake!

Belle’s Village at the Magic Kingdom has been decorated for Christmas

Gaston uses antlers in all of his decorating…

There is now a Gaston’s Tavern antler hat

Also now for sale at the parks are these Disney food magnets

Moving to Downtown Disney, the path in the front of the West Side is now closed to guests

Pleasure Island is now the Walkway to the Marketplace…

The new bridge around Pleasure Island opened recently

Disney Springs artwork can be found on the construction walls

It seems all of the buildings not staying have been removed at this point and construction should go vertical soon

Captain Jacks and the marina should be removed very soon

Some new iPhone 5 cases with a better safety bumper came out recently

Also, we found the Master Gracey lenticular phone case

Another bumper case

Starbucks is coming to the West Side, replacing Wetzel’s Pretzels

Another look at Disney Springs construction

Another bumper case featuring Mickey Mouse

The food trucks have moved…

They can now be found between Disney Quest and La Nouba

The Namaste Cafe menu

The Superstar Catering menu

Disney Parks Online Offering Dreamfinder and Figment Holiday T-Shirt Until 12/8

WDWNT on December 4, 2013

Recently, WDWNT shared with you the news that Walt Disney World was offering an online-exclusive t-shirt honoring the 30th anniversary of the Horizons attraction. Disney’s Design Group Artist, Casey Jones, has another unique collector’s shirt ready for the holidays, and this one features Epcot’s Journey Into Imagination attraction, which opened at Epcot on March 5, 1983.

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From December 4-8, 2013, you can visit www.DisneyStore.com/ParkEvents to order this holiday-themed T-shirt featuring Dreamfinder and Figment. (This shirt will ship in 6-8 weeks, and express shipping will not be available, so it may not arrive in time for this Christmas season, but you will have it for many Christmases to come!)

These one-of-a-kind shirts will make you the life of your next holiday party; order your’s today!

Will you be getting this Dreamfinder and Figment Holiday shirt?

 

 

 

RoE: Cutesters Snow Day

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

Cutesters Snow Day
Caley Hicks
Expected Release Date: 01/17/14
Expected Price: $12.95

The next installment of Cutesters will be called Snow Day and was designed by Caley Hicks. It is an 8 figure set featuring animals in a snowy theme. We know of: Cat, Reindeer, Seal, Penguin, Bear, Narwhal.

RoE: Disney Commissioned Customs

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

Big Bad Wolf
by Mark Seppela
$1000

Chernabog
by Alex Maher
$2200

Hades
by Derrick Lirette
$850

Jafar
by Gerald Mendez
$1600

Evil Queen (a few feet tall)
by Noah
$9800

Runaway Brain
by John Henselmeier
$1300

Turbo
by John Henselmeier
$750

RoE: Complete Wrap-Up

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

Here is all our coverage from Reflections of Evil in one easy place. Click the links for more info on each item. Also, we want your feedback to read on the next podcast. At the bottom of the page is a list of all the new things we saw. Simply copy and paste it into an email, delete what you don’t want, comment on what you want and send it to us at DestinationVinylmation@gmail.com.

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Marvel
10/11/13
$12.95

Yellow Jacket and The Wasp Combo
LE 1000
11/08/13
$29.95

Marvel Series 2

Urban Redux 2
10/25/13
$12.95

Urban Redux 2 Skull Combo Toppers
10/25/13
$24.95

Vinylmation 5th Anniversary
Blind Box with Variant
LE 1000
Variant Odds: 1/10
11/08/13
$16.95

Meet and Greet Mickey 
LE 500
$49.95

Festival of the Masters 2013
Blind Box with Variant
LE 1200
Variant Odds: 1/6
11/08/13
$16.95

Disney’s Animal Kingdom 
Tee Shirt Based Combos
LE 2000
11/08/13
$29.95 each

Frozen Ana and Elsa
LE 1500
11/22/13
$29.95

Frozen Olaf
Blind Box with Variant
LE 2500
Variant Odds: 1/10
11/22/13
$16.95

Park 13
11/29/13
$12.95

Mickey Magnificent Combo Topper
11/22/13
$24.95

Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Set
LE 2000
12/20/13
$59.95

Tower of Terror Set
Blind Box with Variants
LE 1500
Variant Odds: 1/10
12/27/13
??.95

Animation Series 4
12/20/13
$12.95

Huey, Dewy and Louie Combo
Jaq and Gus Combo

Christmas 2013

Dated 2014 Disney Parks Figures
Blind Box with Variant
Open Edition

Disney Character Star Wars
Jedi Mickey and Emperor Stitch
LE 2000
12/13/13
$29.95

Run Disney 2014
Blind Box with Variant
Open Edition
Variant Odds: 1/6
1/8/14
$14.95

Cutesters Snow Day
01/17/14
$12.95

WDW Trading Night Series 2014
Blind Box with Variant
LE 500
Variant Odds: 1/10
$16.95

Indiana Jones
2014
$12.95

Topiaries
Blind Box with Sorcerer Mickey Topper
2014
$24.95

Duffy the Disney Bear Series 1

D-Tour 2

Star Wars 4

Park Starz 3

Toy Story 2

Pirates of the Caribbean 2

Pixar 2

Jungle Book

Aladdin Juniors

Robots 4

Disneyland Paris

Imagination Gala

The 2014 WDW Trade Event

Event and Villains Photos

Disney Commisioned Customs

Marvel
Urban Redux 2
Vinylmation 5th Anniversary
Meet and Greet Mickey
Festival of the Masters 2013
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Frozen
Park 13 Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Set
Park 13 Tower of Terror Set
Animation Series 4
Christmas 2013
Dated 2014
Disney Character Star Wars
Jedi Mickey and Emperor Stitch
Run Disney 2014
Cutesters Snow Day
Trading Night Series
Indiana Jones
Topiaries
Duffy the Disney Bear Series 1
D-Tour 2
Star Wars 4
Park Starz 3
Toy Story 2
Pirates of the Caribbean 2
Pixar 2
Jungle Book
Aladdin Juniors
Robots 4
Imagination Gala