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PHOTOS: 2014 Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World

WDWNT on March 18, 2013

2014 merchandise has started to arrive at stores around the Walt Disney World Resort! Here’s a look at the merchandise that has been released thus far and will be available over the next year:

Tumbler

Ceramic mug

Photo fame

Keychain

Metal keychain

Magnet

Magnet photo frame

Some new tin sings have been released

As well as the Dole Whip shirt

Ear hat

Kid’s hat

Kid’s sweatshirt

Kid’s jacket

Adult t-shirt

Matchbox airplane (the bus isn’t out yet)

Mini-Basketball

Kid’s t-shirt

Baby t-shirt

Infant t-shirt

Light-up necklace

Mickey plush

Duffy

Kid’s long sleeve shirt

Fanny pack

Adult t-shirt

Women’s t-shirt

Women’s long sleeve tee

Women’s jacket

The back of the jacket

Women’s t-shirt

Another new sign spotted

All 4 of the new signs

So, what do you think of the 2014 merchandise?

Celebrate the Seasons with New Duffy the Disney Bear Items

WDWNT on March 3, 2013

By Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog:

The start of a New Year brings many reasons to celebrate. This year, there are two months of back-to-back holidays including Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. I caught up with Monty Maldovan, long-time artist with Disney Design Group, about some of the new merchandise coming for Mickey Mouse’s bear, Duffy the Disney Bear. Monty recently celebrated the release of three original art pieces, including one featuring Mickey and Duffy, at the Art of Disney in Downtown Disney Marketplace.

“I had a lot of fun designing some of the seasonal outfits for Duffy the Disney Bear this year,” said Monty. “We have some new things that our guests have told us they wanted including outfits for 17-inch bears and smaller sized bears that have been a hit!”

The 9-inch Valentine’s Day bear has been extremely popular this year (at time of press there weren’t many remaining in merchandise locations). For St. Patrick’s Day, Monty designed a costume for a 17-inch bear that includes my favorite detail – a bow tie! Monty felt the bow tie was the perfect complement to the bowler hat (and here I thought it was because of my intense love for bow ties).

Monty also designed what may be my favorite Duffy item I’ve seen in the past two years – a 9-inch egg that unzips to reveal a 7-inch bear dressed as a baby chick. He said the design was inspired by previously released plush.

“We introduced Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush eggs about two years ago,” explained Monty. “Guests loved them, so we updated the colors this year and added a version with Duffy.”

Other favorites will return this spring including two 12-inch bears. Gardener Duffy will be found at the start of theEpcot International Flower & Garden Festival on March 6. Monty said the pocket on the front of his overalls is big enough to hold a Disney Gift Card (smells like the perfect gift for someone with a green thumb). Graduate Duffy looks similar to last year’s design but features different colors.

Finally, we released a series of new Hidden Mickey pins that has Duffy the Disney Bear sporting different Disney hats. These pins build on a collection introduced last year of Duffy wearing hats. Look for them on cast members’ lanyards at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.

New Pins to Collect or Trade Coming to Disney Parks in 2013

WDWNT on January 3, 2013

By Steven Miller on The Disney Parks Blog:

When I served as project manager for Disney Pin Trading, I was often asked by guests which pins they should collect or trade. My best advice for someone starting a Disney pin collection is to pick a certain theme and trade for what you like. For years, we have offered mini-collections that are an easy way to jump start a collection. I spoke with Jeanne Lewis, merchandiser for Disney pins, about some of these new collections arriving in 2013.

“We have new limited edition pin collections coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts next year,” explained Jeanne. “Some pins will be released each month, while others may be released every other month or once each quarter. I like these mini-collections because they have one consistent story. I also like making these pins extra special by adding different elements like stained glass or sculpted metal.”

Fans at Disneyland will see the next chapter of the “Piece of Disneyland Resort History” collection. For this series, Jeanne acquired costume pieces from the Creative Costuming team from various Audio-Animatronics figures. I like the “it’s a small world” pin that features pieces of the Japanese girl’s obi sash from the attraction’s final scene. Each pin in the series will have an edition size of 1,000.

The “Window to the Magic” collection is also coming to Disneyland Resort. This pin series features scenes from classic Disney animated films where magical things took place by windows. The pins in this series will have edition sizes of 1,000.

For Walt Disney World Resort, there will be a pin-of-the-month collection called “Good Luck / Bad Luck.” This playful collection shows there are two sides to every story – lucky and unlucky. I thought the Flower pin was funny (poor Flower!). The edition size for these pins will be 1,000.

I convinced Jeanne to let me tease two new surprise pin collections for 2013. There will be six different pins in each collection, released at various dates throughout the year. The Walt Disney World Resort collection is called “Remember When” and gives a nod to classic Disney attractions and characters. The Disneyland Resort collection has images of vintage Disney characters in stylized crests. The surprise pins will each have an edition size of 750.

I invite you to keep watching Disney.com/Pins for the latest news about pin releases. Happy trading!

Believe in Magic with the 2013 Disney Parks Merchandise Collection

WDWNT on December 31, 2012

By Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog:

I generally believe I’m a lucky guy. I have two wonderful children, loving parents, an amazing girlfriend, and I work at the happiest place on Earth. While the New Year arrives with a number that some may consider unlucky, I believe that 2013 will be a lucky and magical year. Believing in magic is the theme that Disney Theme Park Merchandise selected for the 2013 dated art programs. The foundation for this new program is the style guide that Disney Design Group completed in November 2011. I recently took a closer look at the style guide to see what artwork is coming to merchandise in the New Year.

The 2013 style guide contains a variety of logos, graphics and patterns that give one consistent look for the merchandise. Artists and merchandisers can use elements from the style guide on all sorts of items fromdrinkware to plush to coffee mugs. Sorcerer Mickey and his hat are both prominently featured in the 2013 artwork. I particularly like how his silhouette was incorporated in the logos for Disneyland and Walt Disney WorldResorts (something I’ve not seen before). I also liked the creative use of “13” in the word “believe.”

At many merchandise locations in Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, you will see visually impressive statements containing all kinds of 2013 merchandise. These statements make shopping easier for guests, as dated merchandise is some of the most popular souvenirs from Disney Parks.

Guests can also find an assortment of 2013 merchandise on the Disney Parks online store. One of the more unique items currently in the shop is a tie-dyed shirt for Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort that has Sorcerer Mickey and friends facing off against several Disney Villains.

Disney Design Group created alternate art program for 2013 that you may recall seeing in a recent Disney Parks Blog video. Stay tuned as I will be giving a closer look at the amazing oversized posters from the 2013 calendar that will also make their way to pins, Vinylmation, iPhone covers and apparel next year.

Conner Purzycki’s 12/14/12 DLR Photo Report

WDWNT on December 15, 2012

Conner went to the Disneyland Resort and captured some merchandise and gallery magic!

New Oswald Merchandise

Holiday Merchandise

Themed Carmel Apples

New Exhibit!

Explanation of the new ride at Magic Kingdom.

Construction continues.

Check out the new exhibit for more artwork! Thanks Conner!

More Epcot 30th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed!

WDWNT on December 3, 2012

From Steven Miller on the Disney Parks Blog:

One celebration I’m looking forward to this fall is the 30th anniversary of Epcot, which takes place on October 1, 2012. A few months ago, I gave you a first look at artwork created by Disney Design Group for merchandise we will be releasing. While we haven’t finalized all items or release plans at this point, I’m happy to share another look at items that are coming soon. I caught up with product developer Mary Myers to learn more.

In recent years, Mary has developed theme park logo merchandise for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot. She recently kicked off the 30th anniversary a little early by releasing new items under the “Epcot 82” banner. I found the shirts shown above at Mouse Gear in Future World.

This fall, Mary will introduce four new shirts and a mesh baseball cap. The artwork was created using the style guide originally made for pins. I love the shirt in the lead image as it reminds me of the attraction poster and a shirt I once owned as a child. (The colors in this shirt are amazing.)

Speaking of pins, we recently received several final samples, including the Passholder-exclusive limited edition and open edition pins. I like the stained glass effect of the “I Was There” pin that has Mickey Mouse and Figment sporting their 1980s outer space attire. That stained glass effect looks even better on the super jumbo-sized pin.

One item I’m adding to my collection is the “toothpick holder” set that has logos from some of my favorite Future World pavilions, including Horizons (yes!!).

Stay tuned for additional details about the release of these items as we get closer to October 1.

Your Epcot 30th Anniversary Shopping Guide!

WDWNT on October 29, 2012

For those going to Epcot’s 30th Anniversary festivities on October 1st, you’re probably still wondering how much money you are going to need to leave with all of the retro goodies that will be for sale. Well, we here at WDWNT are going to try to help you out with that before we arrive at the park on October 1st. The following information has been released through several official Disney websites and publications, as well as at the annual Pin Celebration at Epcot held a few weeks ago. We will continue to update this post as more info becomes available. Enjoy:

Spaceship Earth Limited Edition of 500 Boxed Pin Set, $69.95 Retail, October 1st Release Date

Annual Passholder Exclusive Pin – Retail TBA, October 1st Release Date

30th Anniversary Medal and Pin – $18.95, September 28th Release Date

Figment Pin and Button Set – $13.95, September 28th Release Date

Annual Passholder 3-Tier Pin – $9.95, September 28th Release Date

Open Edition Epcot 30th Mystery Set – $13.95 for two randomly selected pins, September 28th Release Date

Epcot 30th Anniversary Pin – $11.95, September 28th Release Date

Epcot 30th Anniversary Reversible Deluxe Lanyard – $10.95, September 28th Release Date

Epcot 30th Anniversary Super Jumbo Limited Edition of 250 Pin -Â Retail $125.00, October 1st Release Date

Assortment of Limited Edition & Annual Passholder pins, October 1st Release Date

“I Was There” Limited Edition of 3000 – $13.95

Epcot 30th Limited Edition of 2500 Pin and Patch Set – Retail TBA

8-Bit Figment Limited Edition of 2500 Pin – Retail TBA

Special pin available through cast member trade beginning October 1st

Commemorative Shirts – $31.95 (Women), $27.95 (Men), $24.95 (Kids), September 28th Release Date

Available online September 28th through October 4th

Epcot 30th Baseball Caps – $24.95, September 28th Release Date

Assorted Other Epcot 30th Anniversary Shirts – Retail TBA, September 28th Release Date

Epcot Pavilion Logo “Toothpick Holders” – Retail $24.95, September 28th Release Date

Removable Spaceship Earth ear hat cover – $9.95, September 28th Release Date

11 World Showcase Retro Shirts – $24.95 each, September 28th Release Date

Available online September 28th through October 4th

12-Inch Epcot 30th Duffy the Disney Bear – $30, September 28th Release Date

D-Tech iPhone 4/4S Cases – Four Different Retro Designs, $36.95 each, October 1st Release date

Commemorative framed coin set – retail TBA, October 1st Release Date

Noah artwork available as Giclee, framed print, or custom Vinylmation – Retail TBA, October 1st release date

Various custom Vinylmation figures – retail TBA, October 1st release date

Climb to the Heights of Imagination with Figment

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

Every year, Disney World holds a special release of a Figment statue from the Walt Disney Classics Collection, and this year will be no different. In addition this year, there is a matching piece of artwork:

Walt Disney Classics Collection Sculpture Premiere and Artist signing for
Figment: Heights of Imagination

Event: Walt Disney Classics Collection Product Release & Artist Signing for Figment: Heights of Imagination
Special Guest: Sculptor, Bruce Lau
Event Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Event Times: 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. & 3:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Event Location: Art of Disney, Epcot®

Join Figment on an expedition into breathtaking wonder and towering imagination! Creativity is a never-ending adventure, and this intrepid, little dragon is the personification of that all-too-human quest to push the boundaries of the possible and discover uncharted territories of magic and dreams. Recreating the memorable moment in “Heights of Imagination” in which Figment scales the summit of a snow-capped peak, this new numbered, limited edition of 500 Walt Disney Classics Collection sculpture captures the daring mountaineer at the apex of his creative powers.

Based on original attraction reference, Figment is hand-crafted of fine porcelain, hand-painted, kiln-fired and provisioned with real rope, metal flag pole and flag, and metallic paint on the pick axe. Sculpted by Bruce Lau with creative direction from Disney Master Artist David Pacheco, Figment stands approximately 8″ high and retails for $150.00, plus tax.

A limited number of Figment: Heights of Imagination sculptures will be available for pre-order. To pre-order Figment: Heights of Imaginationplease contact
Walt Disney Event Services at 407-827-7600.
Walt Disney Event Services is open Monday – Friday from 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. EST.

All pre-orders for Figment: Heights of Imagination must be placed with Walt Disney Event Services no later than 12:00p.m. EST Thursday, April 19, 2012.

Conquer the heights of imagination with Figment as your guide!

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Figment Original Art Showcase with
Disney Design Group Artist, Darren Wilson!

Event: Disney Design Group Artist Showcase

Special Guest: Disney Design Group Artist, Darren Wilson

Event Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Event Times: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Event Location: Art of Disney, Epcot®

Join us as we welcome celebrated Disney Design Group Artist, Darren Wilson to the Art of Disney at Epcot® for a special appearance and signing of his newest Figment inspired masterpiece, Figment on Mountain Top.

Figment on Mountain Top

Original – One of a Kind – Framed

Artist: Darren Wilson
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Unframed Dimensions: 24″W x 30″H

Retail: $3250.00

Limited Edition Canvas Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Unframed Dimensions: 18″W x 22″H

Retail: $375.00

Figment on Mountain Top is also available as a matted deluxe print for $35.00.

Robert Ashburn’s 3/13/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

Here’s a quick photo update from around the Magic Kingdom from a few days ago, courtesy of Reporter Robert Ashburn:

Grand Floridian DVC construction continues

Another new poster up at Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

Work continues on the Bakery facade

Storybook Circus has some great lighting at night

The blue light is a little strange… did Aliens arrive at the station?

The rocket has lighting to go along with the smoke

Someone got a new profile pic…

Another new poster popped up at the station

Dumbo looks fantastic at night!

Color changing LED lighting under the water really adds a whole new element at night

Just a friendly reminder… OR ELSE!

Guests playing Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

OK, if you have to wait in line to play, it completely defeats the purpose… you see your whole story play before you even get near the window, and to be honest, as fun as it is, it isn’t worth waiting any length for. Sorry, I won’t play when lines are like this… it’s not worth it for a screen…

Cool new Phineas and Ferb shirts

Some new shirts

A Dole Whip shirt? Really? It’s nice though…

Shirts for Churros and Turkey Legs, wow…

Oh, there you are Perry…

We might be here a while… you run ahead…

John Corigliano’s 3/23-25/12 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT on September 8, 2012

WDWNT Reporter John Corigliano visited the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

MORE CIRCUS PHOTOS!