Tom Corless’ 1/22/15 Magic Kingdom Photo Report (Hub Construction, Barnstormer Queue, Polynesian DVC, ETC.)

WDWNT on January 29, 2015

I took a trip to the Magic Kingdom this past weekend to see the new Peter Pan queue in action and managed to take some photos of some other newsworthy things happening around the park right now:

 

The entire back section of Uptown Jewelers is closed, likely Pandora jewelry related

New “it’s a small world” fleece throw

New attraction poster magnets

Island Supply Sunglass Hut opened in Adventureland recently

Even though it has closed yet, some of the new black-light elements coming to Under the Sea have already been installed

The covered extended queue at the Barnstormer was recently completed

There are some cool details on the coverings

Another reference to the original Barnstormer

The back section of the main circle in the hub is now closed off and the Partners statue behind walls

Progress as seen from the Tomorrowland bridge

The old production booths near the Castle are going to be replaced, so a temporary booth is going up

Walls are up around the old booths

Another look at the center

The castle stage shows will go dark for a few weeks as well

Water features now being installed on the Adventureland side

Walls also up in front of the train station for some reason

The entrance arch for the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows has gone up

Goofy’s Back and Disneyland’s Retro

WDWNT on February 16, 2011

The official Disney Vinylmation Blog has just released a look at the backs of the 9″ Park 5 Goofy’s Barnstormer and Retro Disneyland figures. Here is our take:

Retro Disneyland
Artis: Monty Maldovan
LE: 800
Release Date: February 25th
Where: D-Street in Orlando and CA


I was on the fence about this one, mostly because I focus on WDW over DLR items, but…

The back of the head has a retro look at the DLR Castle
Tink is featured flying around on the back of the right ear
The iconic Tomorrowland Rocket Ship is on the back of the body
Goofy’s Barnstormer
Artis: Eric Caszatt
LE: 800
Release Date: February 25th
Where: D-Street in Orlando and CA
It’s funny how this became a tribute to a former Toon Town attraction. When it was designed, Goofy’s Barnstormer was not on it’s way to being re-themed as The Great Goofini.
Nice detail on the back of the head with the window and banner
Look closely, and you can see Goofy’s outline as he crashes through the barn

It’s a Goofy Release Day!

WDWNT on January 1, 1970


Disney will release a couple 9″ Park 5 figures today at D-Street Orlando and CA. Goofy’s Barnstormer and Retro Disneyland. Check out some pictures here. They are also available right now online. Retail price is $44.95 and they are limited to 2 per customer.

Screenshot from the Online Disney Store

Also remember, Disney has pushed back the online release of the Disney Afternoons Tail Spin combo pack to Saturday, March 5.

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