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PHOTOS: Christmas 2016 Merchandise Featuring Obscure & Rare Disney Characters Hits Shelves at Disney Parks

WDWNT on October 31, 2016

While visiting Disney Springs over the weekend, I couldn’t help but notice that it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

It’s almost Halloween, but it’s now full speed towards the Christmas holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort. Apparently, an entire, HUGE Christmas store in Disney’s Days of Christmas just isn’t enough for Disney Springs, so holiday merchandise has now taken over what was the Wonderful World of Memories shop (located between Hanes Design-A-Tee and The Art of Disney). This is located literally right across the path from Days of Christmas as well.

Now, we already previewed all off the great new ornaments for 2016 in our last Disney Springs photo report, including the Pluto reindeer ear hat seen above, so go check that out if you haven’t.

The continued growth in the popularity of some of the older films in the Disney library is showcased this year, with Bambi taking center stage with an entire ceramic kitchen collection.

Even friend Owl is in on the fun. He is $16.99.

The Thumper gravy boat is $26.99.

Bambi and Flower retail at $19.99 each.

The teapot features Mickey and Minnie Mouse on the front, but…

Some of the animal characters from Sleeping Beauty can be found on the back.

Some of the shirts feature a few more obscure characters in plush form on a tree. Keep this in mind for later…

Remember those plush characters on the tree in some of the merchandise? Well, Disney made those plush as ornaments you can buy. They feel a bit pricey at $16.99 each, but it is a rather fun assembly of characters, including Meeko from Pocahontas above.

The rather cute collection includes Chip, Dale, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Flower, Thumper, Bambi, Meeko, Robin Hood, Olaf, Sven, and the three bear brothers from Brave.

This tin Countdown to Christmas sign is pretty neat as well.

So, what do you think? Will you be buying any of the 2016 holiday merchandise at the parks?

Famous Disney Character Voices Added to 2016 Candlelight Processional Lineup at Epcot

WDWNT on October 31, 2016

Five additional narrators have been revealed for 2016 edition of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot starting November 25th.

Among the newly listed are actors sure to be familiar with those reading this story, some who have given voice to Disney animated characters. Participating are Ming-Na Wen (speaking voice of Mulan), Jodi Benson (Ariel in The Little Mermaid), and Robby Benson (Beast from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast).

The additions fill out most of the season for the event. There is still a three-day gap in the schedule beginning Dec. 7.

The Candlelight Processional lineup, subject to change, currently looks like this:

Nov. 25-27: Steven Curtis Chapman
Nov. 28-Dec. 1: Neil Patrick Harris
Dec. 2-3: Whoopi Goldberg
Dec. 4-6: Edward James Olmos
Dec. 10-12: Robby Benson
Dec. 13-15: Meredith Vieira
Dec. 16-18: Jim Caviezel
Dec. 19-21: Joe Morton
Dec. 22-24: Ming-Na Wen
Dec. 25-27: Jodi Benson
Dec. 28-30: Cal Ripken Jr.

Candlelight Processional is included in regular Epcot admission. Disney of course also sells a dinner package for the event that guarantees seating. More info can be found at DisneyWorld.com.

2011 Dee Vee Award Winners

WDWNT on November 18, 2011

2011 DeeVee Awards The 1st annual Destination Vinylmation DeeVee Awards honors the best Vinylmation and artists over the past year. With the help of our listeners and readers, figures and artists were nominated in 23 categories You then voted for your favorites in a poll on our website. The winners were officially announced on our podcast Episode 46 released on November 16. We invite you to listen to this Oscar-inspired broadcast that featured celebrity presenters from the Disney podcast realm. I like to thank everyone who was a part of this show including the presenters, custom artists, Zoe and our announcer Michelle Wargo. Thank you to Sophie for our graphics, including the award above. We would also like to thank all the Disney artists and other Cast Members at Disney involved with the process of bringing Vinylmation to the guests. We wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t for your amazing efforts. Here is the complete winners list. Please listen to our next podcast for a complete break down of the results, as well as the announcement of the winner of the Florida Project Pooh from the voters drawing.
Favorite Disney Artist Maria Clapsis Some of Maria’s popular figures of the past year include: Up, Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Sonny Eclipse, Bolt, DCL, Cutesters Too. Thank you Maria for all your hard work.
	Favorite Custom Artist NOAH NOAH gave us customs such as: TRON, Villains Poison Apple, Muppets Mayhem, Haunted Mansion, Pirates and more. Thank you NOAH for your dedication to this unique art form.
Best 3″ Figure Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Artist: Maria Clapsis Set: Disneyland Annual Passholder
	Best 9″ Figure Up Artist: Maria Clapsis Set: Park 6
Best Jr. Figure Statue of Liberty Minnie Keychain Artist: Enrique Pita Set: NYC Exclusive Thank you to celebrity presenters: Adam from DisneyBrit.com and Juz from OrlandoSkyRadio.com.
	Best 12 Figure Set Star Wars 1 Artist: Mike Sullivan
Best non-12 Figure Set Disney Afternoons Artist: Chris Chapman
	Best Chaser 3D Mickey Artist: Thomas Scott Set: Urban 5 Thank you to celebrity presenter John Rick, host of the Disney Pincast Podcast.
Best Variant Ghost Obi Wan Kenobi Artist: Mike Sullivan Set: Star Wars 1
	Best Use of Ears Peter Pan Artist: Monty Maldovan Set: Animation 1
Best Trading Location Frontierland Trading Post This Magic Kingdom favorite features both 3″ and Junior trading.
	Most Likely to Be Found in a Trading Box Bearded Man Artist: Thomas Scott Set Urban 5
Best Accessory Rafiki’s Staff Artist: Jim Valeri Set: The Lion King Thank you to celebrity presenter Stephanie Wojcik, the winner of Combo Contest #2.
	Best Mickey 3D Mickey Artist: Thomas Scott Set: Urban 5 Thank you to celebrity presenter Ricky Brigante from Inside the Magic.
Best Use of Clear Ghost Obi Wan Kenobi Artist: Mike Sullivan Set: Star Wars 1 Thank you to celebrity presenter Tom Corless from WDW News Today.
	Best Location Exclusive Tiki Mickey Artist: Enrique Pita Set: Hawaii Exclusive
Best Packaging All Location Exclusive Tins Artist: Various Set: Location Exclusives Thank you to celebrity presenter Kristina Pino from Tomopop.com.
	Best Vinylmation Event The Florida Project September 9-11 2011 at EPCOT Thank you to celebrity presenter Matt Norris from VinylmationKingdom.com.
Most Anticipated Upcoming Series The Haunted Mansion Artist: Casey Jones Expect Release Date: TBA Thank you to celebrity presenter Alan Hooper from Mousevent.com.
	Best DV Episode All of them The Dee Vee Awards was our 46th episode. Thank you for all your support.
Favorite DV Cast Member Nick Years on DV: 1 Favorite Vinylmation: Park 7 Philharmagic Donald Thank you to celebrity presenter Jim Hill from JimHillMedia.com.
Red Balloon Awards The Red Balloon Awards are one-time categories that honor special achievement in Vinylmation. They are named after the first chaser from Park series one.
Best Disney Afternoons Set Rescue Rangers Artist: Chris Chapman
	Best 3″ Muppet Kermit Artist: Monty Maldovan Set: Muppets 1
Those are this year’s winners. Take note of future releases because we do it all again at our two year anniversary! What do you think of the results?