Upcoming Events at the Disneyland Resort

WDWNT on June 22, 2010

Here are some upcoming events at The Disneyland Resort that are worth taking a look at…

Fairies and the Quest for Never Land Book Release & Signing

Newbery Honor Winning Author Gail Carson Levine and Illustrator, David Christiana return to the Disneyland® Resort on another “Quest!”  Gail and David will be on hand for two very special signings as we celebrate the release of their new book, Fairies and the Quest for Never Land. In this new book, we are once again bound to find ourselves immersed in the magical world of our Fairy friends as they join forces and go to battle in an effort to stop an evil dragon named Kyto.

**Signing Locations & Times**

Saturday, June 26, 2010
1 pm to 3 pm
The Disney Gallery, Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland® park

Sunday, June 27, 2010
2pm to 4pm
Brisa Courtyard, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa
(located adjacent to the World of Disney Store)

Infused with magic and feeling, and bursting with excitement, this thrilling tale is sure to mesmerize you. Fairies and the Quest for Never Land book will be available for $18.99, plus tax at shop opening on the day of the event.

Allstar Weekend Autograph Session
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
1:45 p.m. to 3:45 pm
Studio Disney 365, Downtown Disney® District
Disneyland® Resort

Allstar Weekend will be on hand for a special performance in front of Studio Disney 365 in the Downtown Disney® District beginning at 1 pm.
(Performance will take place prior to the autograph session).

Allstar Weekend CD’s will be available to purchase at Studio Disney 365 prior to the performance and autograph session. Wristbands for the autograph session will be distributed at shop opening at Studio Disney 365.

Here are some upcoming artist signings, trunk shows and events taking place at D Street.

June 26 ACME Animation Art Show
Special Guest Artist Steven J. Daily
Click Here For Event Details		 5pm – 8pm
July 11 Vinylmation™ Signing
Disney Design Group Artists Dan Howard,
Monty Maldovan, Randy Noble		 5pm – 7 pm
July 25 Vinylmation™ Signing
Disney Design Group Artists Thomas Scott,
Eric Caszatt, Lin Shih		 1pm – 4 pm
August 7 “Tail Gate Party” Trunk Show 12 pm – 3 pm
August 14 Vinylmation™ Signing
Special Guest – Noah		 2pm – 5pm
August 21 Vinylmation™ Signing TBD
September 11 Vinylmation™ Signing
Disney Design Group Artist Casey Jones		 11 am – 2pm

D Street Annual Passholder Preview on April 3rd

WDWNT on March 25, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog:

On Saturday, April 3, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Passholders will have an opportunity to be among the first guests to experience the opening of D Street, the newest merchandise location where urban inspired product “intersects” with a Disney creative edge. Passholders will also be among the first to catch a glimpse of the new Create Your Own Vinylmation table, have the opportunity to participate in Vinylmation trading activities (trade your own Vinylmation or ones you purchase) and see the Disney Channel Star Celebrity Signed Vinylmation on display at D Street!

In addition to catching a sneak peek of D Street, Passholders will also have the opportunity to purchase new and Oh Mickey, Sports, and Vinylmation Jr. Series releases (and yes, your Passholder Merchandise Discount will apply!). There will also be a purchase with purchase opportunity featuring a Vinylmation Tote Bag for $1.95 when you spend $30 or more at D Street. Plus, the first 500 Passholders at the D Street location on Saturday, April 3, 2010 will receive a complimentary Vinylmation button.

D Street located in the Downtown Disney West Side, will showcase a mix of products for both men and women. Items will include Vinylmation figures and collectibles, cutting-edge apparel, pop culture novelties and more. The store will have a raw, unfinished industrial look and provide a great venue to showcase Disney art created by local artists.

There are a few details you should know about. A valid Passholder ID AND government issued photo ID must be presented to enter D Street for the D Street Sneak Peek opportunity and must be presented at time of purchase to receive offers. Qualifying purchase based on pre-tax, post discount single transaction. Purchase with purchase offer not valid on previous purchases. Merchandise and offers valid while supplies last. Not valid with any other offer or discounts. Other restrictions may apply. Information and offers are subject to change without notice.

As always, to stay connected to the world of Vinylmation, be sure to check out The Vinylmation Station website and podcast.

Disney Afternoons: Bonkers Release Date September 2

WDWNT on January 1, 1970

Well we all knew it would have to come sometime, but today Disney announced that the next set of Disney Afternoons to be released is the Bonkers two figure set on September 2. Designed by Chris Chapman (who designed all the Disney Afternoons sets) this two piece set will be a limited edition of 1000 and will be priced at $26.95. The article does not say it directly, but it appears Bonkers will be available only at D-Streets CA and FL (although FL is not mentioned). There will be a purchase limit of 2 packs per day per person.

In California, D-Street will be opening at 8 AM and there will also be an artist signing with Chris later that day from 2 – 4 PM at the D-Street. (Normal limits apply, there will be wrist bands for the release)

(Still no word on what happened to dear old Darkwing)

Bonkers D. Bobcat
Lucky Piquel

Park Starz Trading at D-Street

WDWNT on January 1, 1970

We have heard many reports of guests pulling Park Starz out of the mystery trading boxes around Walt Disney World. There has never been any confirmation as to if Disney planted them or guests traded them in. But this week, Disney is testing an official Park Starz only clear trading box.

This clear box is located at D-Street Orlando and holds 2 Park Starz. Trading rules remain the same, one trade per guest, per visit into this box. Of course you can only trade a Park Starz, not a Mickey mold Vinylmation. I know trading got me over my hesitation to by Vinylmation in the first place, if you are on the fence about Park Starz, does this push you over the edge?