Apple Pay Coming to Walt Disney World Resort

WDWNT on September 30, 2014

Screen+Shot+2014-09-09+at+4.09.29+PMUpdate: We reported earlier that this system would be coming to Walt Disney World beginning in October, but according to the keynote it actually is December 2014.

Earlier today, the world came to standstill as everyone watched Apple unveil the latest and greatest new products for consumers to enjoy. In the announcement, Apple announced a new payment system called “Apple Pay” which allows users to pay using their phones using NFC (Near Field Communication) technology.

Coming to Disney Stores and Walt Disney World Resort beginning in October, guests will be able to use their iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to pay for merchandise, food, and products. Apple Pay will change how you pay with breakthrough contactless payment technology and unique security features built right into the devices you have with you every day. So you can use your iPhone 6 to pay in an easy, secure, and private way.

Now paying in stores happens in one natural motion — there’s no need to open an app or even wake your display thanks to the innovative Near Field Communication antenna in iPhone 6.To pay, just hold your iPhone near the contactless reader with your finger on Touch ID. You don’t even have to look at the screen to know your payment information was successfully sent. A subtle vibration and beep lets you know.

You can learn more about Apple Pay by visiting apple.com. Stay tuned to WDWNT as we learn more about this and bring you the latest news on Apple Pay at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Editor’s Note: As a huge Apple fanboy that I am, I will be following this very closely and using it when it launches.

So Tasty!?????

WDWNT on June 13, 2012

Today there were a lot of secrets in the Events page on vinylmation.com. One more tidbit we found is this:
The only thing we actually know will be that the set? figure? will be at Disney Stores on June 4th and will cost $11.95 each.

What could this be? We’ve had a lot of treat type vinylmation, Smore’s, Chocolate Mickey, ect. Could this be a Greatest Hits collection of the best food vinyl? (Sorta like Weird Al’s best food album)
Could it be a reference to another Kidada? She always seems to like the yummy theme.
How about the Romantic Treats set from Japan? Those seem “yummy” and the “romantic” part never seemed to translate well for us.

Or maybe something completely new!

What are your ideas?

DCL Exclusives To Be Available to Landlubbers

WDWNT on March 5, 2012

Disney’s Vinylmation Blog has announced that certain, up to now, DCL exclusive figures will be released via DisneyStore.com on March 9th. The figures available will include the DCL Dream AquaDuck for $12.95.

Also, the 7 figure Characters as Crew lineup featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale. Also $12.95.

The other figures set for release are the 3 DCL Ship Bows for $12.95 as well.

You can see all the figures on our DCL 2011 Explained page. A nice treat for collectors that don’t plan on cruis’n, but it also takes away from the collectible exclusiveness of these. What are your thoughts on this plan?

Spook up Your Vinylmation Collection

WDWNT on August 2, 2011

Spooky Series 1
Release Date: August 22
Where: Disney Stores Exclusive

Update: 8/5/11

Photo from Disney’s Vinylmation Blog

Sometimes Disney drops something on us so out of the blue and awesome that our jaws drop. Take a peak at what will be in Disney Stores for us on August 22:

Photo from Disney’s Vinylmation Blog

Mickeystien! This Mickey monster has a cool flat top hair style and clear ears. I really enjoy the Mickey Vinylmation, there are just not enough that use Mickey.

Photo from Disney’s Vinylmation Blog

Of course, packaged with Mickeystien in this great combo set is The Bride of Mickeystien! Minnie is all spooked up on this figure. You can see the hair is raised up from the figure itself. She has stitches and also uses the clear ears.

Photo from Disney’s Vinylmation Blog

This combo pack will be released on August 22nd at Disney Stores and will retail for $26.95. This is a look at the back of the box. I like the fact that this is “Limited Release” not Limited Edition. Meaning it will be out for a period of time, not limited to a certain production number. This is also labeled as Spooky Series 1. Meaning we are probably going to see more down the road.

Will you be adding this set? Or is it too scary for you? What characters would you like to see monsterfied? I’d love a Donald Duck Vampire!