From D23: Marvel Checklist

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There have been several rumors flying around about the upcoming Marvel set from Disney. At D23 instgrammer mymousecapades seems to have solved all the riddles. Here is the checklist for the Marvel set. It includesall 11 figures we were able to deduce from the side of the box, along with a Mystery Chaser, 2 variants, and a Combo Pack Hawkeye.

No idea what the combo pack means, but it’s cool they included Hawkeye, completing the movie roster.

I’m also interested in the variants. The obvious ones seem to be a greener Hulk and a more classic Spiderman (that Future Foundation outfit is an interesting choice for the first round).

What do you think the variants will be?

Also, we are doing a lot of coverage of D23 from our phones so be sure to follow us on twitter at vinylmationnews and Destination Vinylmation on instagram for updates this weekend.

Collector’s Corner: Matt Schlien

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Today’s collection is a big one. Check it out.

Collection Stats:
Name: Matt Schlien   

Hometown:
Coconut Creek, FL

Collection Count:
426
3″ =410
9″ =6
Jrs =9
Park Starz =1
Customs =0

How long have you been collecting?
Since 2010

What is your favorite figure that you own?
Woody from Toy Story because he was the first one I purchased.

What is your favorite figure that you don’t own?
Park 2 Snow White because I miss that attraction and I feel that vinyl represents that ride.

Which of these is the best feeling about collecting vinyl?
Pulling a figure from a blind box with my 4 year old daughter and getting the one I want is the best feeling! However, one day I picked the Park 5 Haunted Mansion from a mystery box at Hollywood Studios and the artist was actually there that day so I was super stoked!

Thanks for your showing off your collection Matt!

If anyone else would like to show off their collection just contact us.

13 – Reflections of Evil Explained

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13: Reflections of Evil Trading Event

Where: Walt Disney World, EPCOT World Showplace
When: September 13-15, 2013 (Vinylmation day is 9/15/12 from 9:30a-7p)
Important Links:

Schedule of Events

Merchandise Catalog
Itinerary (tba)
Silent auction catalog (tba)
Registration:Separate admission is required for each day of the event. Friday will have Vinylmation and Pins. Saturday is the Pin day. Sunday is the Vinylmation day. Event admission does not include EPCOT admission which is required.
Click here for VINYLMATION REGISTRATION.
Click here for PIN REGISTRATION.
What: A ticketed trading event for pins and Vinylmation. The year’s largest pin and Vinylmation event. The Vinylmation day will include trading
games, a guest trading area, even specific vinyls for purchase, and
event vinyl as a gift, artist signings, upcoming figures on display and a
presentation announcing upcoming Vinylmation. This year’s theme is Disney Villains. The Story Goes:

“In a far away land there lived a wicked and vain Queen who wanted more power. While pouring over ancient spell books, she discovered an incantation that, when performed on the darkest of days – Friday the 13th – could bring together thirteen of the most evil Disney villains known only as “The 13.” To cast this spell, the Queen must use a powerful, supernatural object – a magic mirror – to transport “The 13” from across time to the present day. As luck would have it, Friday the 13th will take place in September this year! The Queen decided this would be the perfect day to cast the spell.

Let’s fast forward to September. As the newly assembled Villains are hashing out their nefarious plans, the Villains intentionally break the mirror and hide the thirteen shards. Now the mirror can never be used against them, as it is the only object that can send them home. Lucky for us, an imaginative purple dragon named Figment overheard their plotting and asks Mickey Mouse for help. Along with five of their trusted friends known as the “Lucky 7,” Mickey Mouse and Figment devise a plan to stop “The 13.” They must reassemble the broken shards to send the villains back to their rightful places in time.”

Vinylmation Event
Sunday, May 15, 2013
Cost: $65


ADMISSION INCLUDES:

  • Opportunity to purchase select themed merchandise designed for the event (Catalog items #21 – 55 only)
  • Vinylmation Trading Activities and Games
  • Silent Auction featuring a variety Vinylmation items
  • Opportunity to trade for specially designed Vinylmation produced for 13 Reflections of Evil Vinylmation Showcase
  • Random Selection Process (RSP) for Custom Vinylmation
  • Meet Disney Vinylmation Merchandiser
  • Artists Signings with Disney Design Group Artist
  • One (1) $15 Gift Card
  • Limited Edition Commemorative Gift
Villainous Vinylmation Breakfast Package
Epcot – World ShowPlace
Sunday, September 15, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast admission is $45 per Guest and includes the following:
  • Exclusive breakfast buffet with beverages
  • Exclusive trading time inside 13-Reflections of Evil venue from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • Exclusive 13- Reflections of Evil breakfast Vinylmation
In order to register for the Villainous Vinylmation Breakfast, Guests must also be registered for the Vinylmation Showcase. The Villainous Vinylmation Breakfast is not available to Guests who only register for the Pin Trading Showcase.


This year, there is also a Vinylmation/Pin day on Friday, May 13. Event services says this will be a special event date that is separate admission this year to allow both Pin and Vinylmation collectors to enjoy the festivities. It will also feature special Vinylmation only available this day.Club 13 – Event Package
Epcot – World ShowPlace
Friday, September 13,2013
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Event admission for this limited package is $113 per Guest and includes the following:

  • Opportunity to pre-purchase themed merchandise designed for the event via Random Selection Process (RSP) – (All items in the catalog)*
  • Bewitched Bagged Lunch (stay tuned for menu items, which are still being brewed
  • Villains Meet and Scare
  • Trading activities and games
  • Triskaideka Phobia Silent Auction
  • First opportunity to trade for specially designed Disney pins and Vinylmation produced for 13 – Reflections of Evil
  • Meet Disney Merchandisers
  • Artists Signings with Disney Design Group Artists
  • Limited Edition Commemorative Gifts

 


EVENT VINYLMATION
I love the inclusion of the Beagle Brothers. They don’t get on much merchandise. I’m a little surprise they do not have hats. I’m also a stickler when ears are not used well. But they are designed beautifully and are a must have.

 

Great idea for a combo set. Wonderful artwork on Dr. Facilier and I would expect no less from Ron Cohee. The hat looks great and I love the splash of color on the ears. The juniors are a nice companions, fit in with the story and are expertly designed on the 1.5 inch canvas.

 

This is also a great idea for a combo. You get Mim in her normal form and in one of her transformations. Great artwork.

 

This is the least impressive piece of the Reflections event bunch. The face and horns look good, but I just don’t think Maleficent was the right choice for the Minnie platform. i do like how the bow gives the artist the chance to draw that straight line across, but it is an awful lot of yellow up there. For some reason the Minnie body comes across as a dress and not a robe and just looks odd.

 

An absolutely wonderful variant follow up to Sully’s original Popcorns figure. I wish this one was the original design released.

 

Walt Disney World (And Disneyland) Resort-Inspired Signs Now Available

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One of the most difficult things for me to face is saying farewell to my “happy place” at the end of a Walt Disney World vacation. The sights, the smells, the sounds —  fun and happiness all around you.

One of the ways I try to combat post-WDW sadness is to try and recreate some of my favorite dishes from the restaurants.  I’ve perfected the New England Clam Chowder from Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, and the Key Lime Pie from Olivia’s Café at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken from the Hoop De Doo Review at Fort Wilderness.

Now Walt Disney World has a new way to recreate the feeling of the Disney Resorts at home – with a line of art-inspired signage from the Disney Parks. Created by the Disney Imagineers and the Disney Design Group, these signs are following the trend of vintage sign replicas.

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David Whitaker, senior merchandiser, says, “The sign program has been wildly popular with guests. We wanted to offer oversized replicas of Disney Parks’ signs printed on wood-like material or metal… we had plenty of options for us at Disney Parks. The fun part was selecting the most iconic signs for this first program.”

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For some signs, the artists reproduced the sign almost exactly how it looks at Disney Parks, like the Aloha Isle sign.

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Other signs combine elements from several signs for an attraction to create an original piece of artwork, like the Enchanted Tiki Room sign.

“We took the attraction sign and combined it with shields found both on the Adventureland bridge in Magic Kingdom Park in Florida and on the attraction building in Disneyland park in California,” explained David. “I thought the addition of the shields made the sign more aesthetically pleasing.”

Look for the new vintage resort signs at the Art of Disney location in Downtown Disney Marketplace and Animation Gallery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Gaston’s Tavern sign is located in the new Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom.

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There are also two Disney•Pixar’s “Cars“-inspired signs found at select locations in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park.

Unfortunately, the vintage signs will not be available at the Disney Parks online store, but  some of these signs will be offered at the Disneyland Resort at a future date.

Disney Fine Art Portraits Add Some Character To Your Family!

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Looking for a totally unique way to capture your next Walt Disney World vacation? Check out the all-new portrait experience available with Disney’s Fine Art Photography and Video department; they will capture the memories of your visit and enable you to bring some Disney magic home with you.

Taken by a Disney photography artist, the exclusive portrait session places you and your family inside the artwork itself!

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Within the artwork, the letters spell out “DISNEY” or a beloved character’s name, while whimsical photos of your family are placed inside the letters.

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Finally, a chosen Disney character poses with your family, completing your Disney family art portrait, creating a memory that will last a lifetime.

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The mounting, packaging, prints, a double matte, acrylic glass and a wire frame hanger are all included in the price of the art portrait.

For more information on this new Disney experience visit disneyeventphotography.com or to book a session, call 407.934.4004.

Getting in the Holiday Spirit with New Merchandise at Disney Parks

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In conjunction with the Limited Time Magic’s “Christmas in July” celebration last week at Walt Disney World, let’s check out some of the new Holiday Merchandise being offered this upcoming holiday season:

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Pins are such a huge collectible at the Disney Parks, and the same holds true for holiday-themed pins. The holiday light bulb with Mouse ears featured above will be available everywhere, while the Hawaiian-themed “Mele Kalikimaka” pin will have an limited-edition size of only 2,000.

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Who wants another loud holiday sweater with a reindeer on it? No one! Why not choose one of these holiday t-shirts instead? Mike Wazowski  from “Monsters University” adorns the youth shirt, while Grumpy from Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” impersonated Santa Claus on the adult shirt. Both shirts will be released at the Walt Disney World  Resort and the Disneyland Resort.

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While Grumpy may not be Santa Claus, you’ll wish Santa leaves this limited edition Ear Hat ornament set under the tree for you; this set contains a Snow White ornament, and seven dwarf hat ornaments. This ornament set will have a limited-edition size of only 600, and will have a price tag of $175 + tax. You’ll find these in select locations starting in August.

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Along with Grumpy, Duffy the Disney bear will also get a holiday-themed makeover. Duffy will get an elf costume!  Pictured above, the 17-inch bear will include the elf outfit and the smaller Mickey Mouse plush.

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Finally, for those Vinylmation fans this holiday season, you’ll find ice-skating Mickey and Minnie figures, designed by Maria Clapsis.

What’s on your holiday wish list?

Tim Alcoser’s 7/27/2013 Disneyland Resort Photo Report

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Disneyland News Today Reporter Tim Alcoser was at the Disneyland Resort on Saturday, July 27th and snapped a few shots around the parks.  Not too much happening at the Disneyland Resort in terms of news at the moment, but Anaheim will be abuzz in less than 2 weeks with D23.  In any case work on Big Thunder appears to be on the downhill and Disney’s Planes merchandise has shown up at resort merchandise locations:

The Flying Carpet has been back for several weeks to the surprise of both new and old guests at Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular

On this photo report, I thought i’d take you for a spin on California Screamin’ for those who never been…or don’t want to

From the main lift hill you can see the Matterhorn and it’s bigger brother, Mt. Baldy far off.

Back over at Disneyland, we have Mickey’s Soundsational Parade in progress

A cast member tells Burt he will have to go on without Mary Poppin’s since her horse has broke down.  What will he do?

Laugh.

The parade must go on.  They escort the horse out and continue the floats.

No need to worry.  Mary Poppins rode on the main float instead.

Just a few snapshots of the All-American College Band

Big Thunder Trail has been closed again, but most of the scaffolding has been taken down at Big Thunder Mountain

New sign posted instructing guests how to reach some favorite destinations

Here is some of the new Disney Planes merchandise you’ll find at Big Top Toys on Buena Vista Street.  You’ll also find them at Sarge’s Surplus Hut and the Emporium

This is an Antenna topper

Thanks for reading! Stay with WDW News Today as we bring you complete coverage of all the exciting news out of D23 next month!

Dirk Wallen’s 7/27-29/13 WDW Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Epcot, the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Downtown Disney over the last three days and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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More touch-point entrances are being installed at Epcot

The exit has been moved to accommodate this work

Work continues on Fountain View which will open as Starbucks in the Fall

This booth is once again out from behind walls… let’s see if it actually opens this time…

The latest Remember When pin is out, featuring Journey Into Jungle Book from Animal Kingdom

Walls are still up around this planter on World Showcase promenade

Hard to see, but roads have been paved for the third bus loop at the Magic Kingdom

There is some major concrete work happening outside of the Emporium

Walls are down from around this sign

White tarps up on this Main Street facade for whatever reason

Planes merchandise has landed at the Emporium

New crossword Mickey Mouse iPhone 5 phone case

These walls are still up in Liberty Square

Walls still up at the old Peter Pan restrooms in Fantasyland

This awesome sign featuring the two lines at the Mad Tea Party finally went back up this week

Still nothing to see at Princess Fairytale Hall

Plenty to see over at the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train site

You can now see hills and valleys where the trains will dive down and rise up… this looks pretty incredible…

Work has just about wrapped up on the back of the mountain

We’re still waiting for Triton’s Treasures to open

One tarp is still up on the building

FastPass+ running at Magic Carpets of Aladdin

The FastPass+ entrance is also ready to go at Pirates of the Caribbean

A new marquee and times board are up at the American Idol Experience

Signage points FastPass+ guests down to here to enter

The Hollywood Brown Derby is testing a new lunch menu right now and it looks amazing

Moving to the Studios, Planes banners are up in the Animation Courtyard

Planes and Frozen billboards up in the Animation Courtyard as well

FastPass+ at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Moving to Downtown Disney, one of the West Side parking lots has already been closed for construction

Demolition continues at the former Comedy Warehouse

A new bridge is being constructed from the West Side to Pleasure Island, going around the planned construction area

New Walt Disney World Official Album Arrives August 20th!

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Finally announced, a new Walt Disney World Resort official album is on the way to shopping locations around property on August 20th. Here is the track listing with the 9 new additions to the album in bold italics:

Disc 1

  1. All Aboard!
  2. Flitterin’ (New Main Street U.S.A. Loop)
  3. The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room
  4. Swisskapolka
  5. Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life For Me)
  6. The Bear Band Serenade
  7. Splash Mountain Medley
  8. Grim Grinning Ghosts
  9. It’s a Small World
  10. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  11. Be Our Guest (New Fantasyland)
  12. The Little Mermaid Medley (New Fantasyland)
  13. Circus Parade (New Fantasyland)
  14. Casey Jr. (New Fantasyland)
  15. There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
  16. Galactic Anthem
  17. Spaceship Earth
  18. Energy Adventure Medley
  19. One Little Spark

Disc 2

  1. Destiny
  2. Test Track
  3. The Seas with Nemo and Friends Medley
  4. Soarin’
  5. Canada (You’re a Lifetime Journey)
  6. Impressions de France
  7. Golden Dream
  8. Reflections of China Suite
  9. The Three Caballeros
  10. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Theme
  11. The Throne Room (Star Tours)
  12. Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
  13. Lights, Motor, Action
  14. You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story Mania)
  15. Hot Potato (Toy Story Mania)
  16. It’s Tough To Be a Bug
  17. CTX Theme

For the first time ever, you will also be able to find them as digital downloads at the Disney Music Store.

Are you excited for the new Walt Disney World official album?

New Disneyland Official Album Arrives August 20th!

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Finally announced, a new Disneyland Resort official album is on the way to shopping locations around property on August 20th. Here is the track listing with the 13 new additions to the album in bold italics:

Disc 1

  1. All Aboard!
  2. Married Life (Main Street U.S.A. Loop)
  3. The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room
  4. Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye
  5. Tarzan Medley
  6. Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life For Me)
  7. Grim Grinning Ghosts
  8. Splash Mountain Medley
  9. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  10. Pecos Bill (Frontierland)
  11. Touch the Sky (Brave Meet and Greet)
  12. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (Carousel?)
  13. The Fantasyland Dark Ride Suite
  14. It’s a Small World Clock Parade
  15. It’s a Small World
  16. Steamboat Willie
  17. Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin

Disc 2

  1. Submarine Voyage
  2. The Throne Room (Star Tours)
  3. Buzz Lightyear’s Astro-Blasters
  4. Space Mountain
  5. Suitcase and a Dream (Red Car News Boys)
  6. Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf (Carthay Circle Theater)
  7. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue
  8. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Theme
  9. Soarin’
  10. The Bakery Theme
  11. A Bug’s Life Suite
  12. It’s Tough To Be a Bug
  13. The Little Mermaid Medley (Ariel’s Undersea Adventure)
  14. Midway Mania (Toy Story Mania)
  15. The Cleaner (Toy Story Mania)
  16. California Screamin’
  17. Welcome to Radiator Springs (Cars Land)
  18. Funiculi Funicula (Cars Land)
  19. Radiator Springs Racers (Cars Land)

For the first time ever, you will also be able to find them as digital downloads at the Disney Music Store.

Are you excited for the new Disneyland official album?