Haunted Mansion Merchandise Event Coming September 30th!

WDWNT on July 13, 2011

On the eve of Walt Disney World’s 40th anniversary, a celebration of the 40th birthday of the Florida Haunted Mansion is taking place. From Dana Trujillo on the Disney Parks Blog:

Materialize, foolish mortals at the Room For 1 More merchandise event, which will celebrate one of our park’s most beloved attractions, the Haunted Mansion, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Sept. 30, 2011.

‘Room for 1 More’ Merchandise Event Celebrates the Haunted Mansion

We invite you to step through the graveyard gates of the Haunted Mansion cemetery, recreated with “ghoulish delight” at the resort. Here you can dine in a mist-enshrouded banquet realm hidden among the crypts. While organ music plays, restless spirits will rise to entertain you during a feast provided by our ghoulish gastronomists.

Looking for somewhere to retire? Might I suggest our Ghost Gallery in the Library, where you’ll want to keep the supernatural in suspense by bidding on priceless first editions and other creepy keepsakes in our silent auction.

Room For 1 More event – P“LOTS” includes:

  • Be the first to pre-purchase limited-edition event logo products, Haunted Mansion-themed collectibles and Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary collectibles.
  • A deadly silent auction that includes a performance art lot by Noah.
  • Meet and greets with world-renowned artists such as Robert Olszewski, Jim Shore, Greg McCullough and more.
  • A cryptic conversation with our council of Walt Disney Imagineers.
  • Ghostly dinner feast with haunting sounds and full-bodied entertainment.
  • A deadly departure gift … don’t forget to hurry back!

Mortals dying to attend the Room For 1 More event can request tickets through July 20. For more details and a sneak peek at the treasures that will be featured at the event, visit ArtofDisneyParks.com.

Happy haunting!

UPDATE:

More information can be found (including a look at all of the merchandise) at ArtofDisneyParks.com.

 

More 40th Anniversary Merchandise On The Way?

WDWNT on June 29, 2011

Disney previewed an upcoming D-Tech product recently that should be arriving at Walt Disney World around October 1st, just in time for the 40th anniversary:

Yes, it is an iPhone 4 case and it will be a limited edition of 1971 pieces. Perhaps the most exciting prospect is that those of us going to Walt Disney World for the 40th anniversary festivities will have some limited edition collectibles to bring home. We can only hope…

You can read the entire post on the Disney Parks Blog, and you can register for WDWCelebrations’ Project XL: The World at 40 if you really want to celebrate the 40th anniversary the proper way.

SHAG’s 40th Anniversary Collection Debuts at Walt Disney World

WDWNT on June 21, 2011

Dana Trujillo of the Disney Parks Blog shares a look at the retro-tastic line of merchandise SHAG has drawn up for Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary:

Back in January, I gave you a sneak peek at the newest artwork created by SHAG for Walt Disney World Resort’s 40th Anniversary. While we were only able to give you a one-day sneak peek then, I’m happy to tell you that the wait for SHAG’s 40th Anniversary collection is finally over!

On Friday, June 24, Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom Park will host SHAG for the official debut of his latest 40th Anniversary collection. This will be the first time that guests will be able to find SHAG’s retro collection of Walt Disney World-inspired collectibles, home goods and apparel that pay homage to our magical kingdom.

SHAG’s signature art style is instantly recognizable on the newly developed collection that will only be available at the Walt Disney World Resort. He re-imagines original Disney icons and transforms them into colorful, bold and retro creations unlike anything seen before at Walt Disney World Resort.

His artwork will highlight a line of new keepsakes and must-haves that will appeal to any Disney fan, including new charm bracelets (with more than 30 charms), apparel for men and women and a postcard set, as well as home goods such as double old-fashion tumblers, a pillow sham and a coaster collection. There are so many amazing products to share that we couldn’t show them all in one Disney Parks Blog post, so be sure to check out www.ArtofDisneyParks.com.

If you want to be among the first to get your hands on SHAG’s 40th Anniversary Collection and meet him in person, head out to Walt Disney World this weekend for this very special artist signing and product premiere. SHAG will appear Friday, June 24, at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom Park from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, June 25, at Art of Disney at Downtown Disney Marketplace from 4-6 p.m.

What do you think of SHAG’s new 40th Anniversary product collection?

Here is a look at the entire merchandise line, including pricing:

Original Artwork
Retail: $20,000

Limited Edition Canvas Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Retail: $425

Deluxe Print:
Retail: $35

Double Old Fashion Glassware
Retail: $8.00 per glass

40th Anniversary Map Coaster Set
Set contains 5 Coasters in a collectible tin box
Retail: $14.95

Postcard Set with Tin Keepsake Box
Set contains 2 each of 5 postcard designs
Dimensions: 5″ H x 7″ W
Retail: $18.95

SHAG Pillow Sham
Pillow Sham features detail embroidery
Dimensions: 20″ H x 20″ W
Retail: $62.95

SHAG 40th Anniversary Charm Bracelet
SHAG bracelet features 33 individual charms
Bracelet Length: 7″
Retail: $124.95

Men’s Island Shirt
Sizes: Small – XXLarge
Retail: $74.00

Women’s Charm Tee Shirt
Sizes: Small – XX Large
Retail: $29.95

Disney Celebrates Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary With Art

WDWNT on June 8, 2011

Walt Disney World is celebratin its 40th anniversary early with the release and signing events for some new artwork June 10th through the 17th:

Walt Disney World® Resort
40th Anniversary Artist Celebration

Walt Disney World is celebrating 40 years of magic.  To commemorate this auspicious occasion we are pleased to offer a special pre-celebration artist signing with a few of your favorite Disney Artists who have created limited edition artwork especially for the 40th Anniversary Celebration.

Walt Disney World® Resort
40th Anniversary Original Artwork
and Artist Appearances

Alice in Tea Cups
Artist: Darren Wilson

Original Artwork
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas 
Unframed Dimensions: 28″ H x 22″ W
Retail: $3,400.00

Limited Edition Paper Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Unframed Dimensions: 20″ H x 16″ W
Retail: $400.00

Petite Print
Retail: $19.95

Darren Wilson will be appearing  at Uptown Jewelers on Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom® Park
Friday, June 10 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.


Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse Take to the Skies with Dumbo

Artist: Brian Blackmore

Original Artwork
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Unframed Dimensions: 36″ H x 24″ W
Retail: $4,600.00

Limited Edition Canvas Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Unframed Dimensions: 24″ H x 16″ W
Retail: $375.00

Petite Print
Retail: $19.95

Brian Blackmore will be appearing  at Uptown Jewelers on Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom® Park
Friday, June 10 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

 

Mickey and Pluto take Flight
Artist: Greg McCullough

Original Artwork
Medium: Oil on Canvas 
Unframed Dimensions: 24″ H x 30″ W
Retail: $5,400.00

Limited Edition Canvas Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Unframed Dimensions: 16″ H x 20″ W
Retail: $360.00

Petite Print
Retail: $19.95

Greg McCullough will be appearing  at Uptown Jewelers on Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom® Park
Saturday, June 11 from 11:00am – 2:00pm and
4:00pm – 6:00pm.

 

Mickey with Castle
Artist: Randy Noble

Original Artwork
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Unframed Dimensions: 24″H x 18″W
Retail: $1,800.00

Limited Edition Canvas Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Unframed Dimensions: 20″ H x 16″ W
Retail: $360.00

Petite Print
Retail: $19.95

Randy Noble will be appearing  at Uptown Jewelers on Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom® Park
Friday, June 17 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

 

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Mural
Artist: Mark Seppala

Original Artwork
Medium: Watercolor and Acrylic
Unframed Dimensions: 11″H x 34″W
Retail: $8,000.00

Limited Edition Canvas Giclee
Edition Size: 95
Unframed Dimensions: 10.5″ H x 26″ W
Retail: $375.00

Petite Print
Retail: $19.95

Mark Seppala will be appearing  at Uptown Jewelers on Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom® Park
Friday, June 17 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

A “Fan”-tastic Celebration of Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary

WDWNT on May 10, 2011

WDW News Today is a proud partner of WDWCelebrations and is happy to provide them the space to inform you of their next exciting event:

WDWCELEBRATIONS ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR “PROJECT XL: THE WORLD AT 40”;
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Fan-Led Celebration Offers Unique Events to Highlight
the 40th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort

WDWCelebrations is pleased to announce the release of the tentative schedule for Project XL: The World at 40, the organization’s seventh event since its inception in 2007. This Commemorative Event, scheduled for September 29 – October 2, 2011 is a fan-initiated, resort-wide celebration to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort and its many facets. Working to create a truly unique fan experience, WDWCelebrations organizers have included group rides, gatherings for meals, two interactive competitions for coveted prizes, as well as the potential for some unique surprises during the event. Even the name of the event was the result of a fan contest! To see the tentative schedule for the largest WDWCelebrations event to date, visit http://wdwcelebrations.com/project-xl.html.

Registration for Project XL: The World at 40 is now open. The nominal registration fee is $8 for adults and $3 for children, but until June 15, the fee is discounted to $6 for adults and $2 for children. As part of our Charity Initiative, a portion of the registration fee for each person (both adults and children) will be earmarked for our donation presentation, with all charitable proceeds from the event to benefit Give Kids the World. To register, please visit http://registration.wdwcelebrations.com/.

Core Team Member Marcus D’Amelio notes that “with such a significant anniversary comes a larger territory to cover—and WDWCelebrations hasn’t downsized any aspect of this Commemorative Event for our guests. We’ve supersized our guests’ favorite activities and stepped up the games to bring Project XL to another level. We’ve got big things in the works, so this will definitely be one WDWCelebrations event you won’t want to miss!”

Project XL: The World at 40 is the latest Commemorative Event from WDWCelebrations LLC, a fan-based not-for-profit organization co-founded by Jason Diffendal and Adam Roth following the response of the hugely successful event, Celebration 25, which welcomed over twelve hundred guests in celebration of the 25th anniversary of EPCOT Center at the Walt Disney World Resort. Since Celebration 25, WDWCelebrations LLC has hosted five other events: A Wild Decade, World Wide Weekend, Studio 20, Fifty-Five, and Holiday Hoopla.

Lap Bars, Miners, and SHAG! Oh My! A Magic Kingdom Video Update for 1/31/11

WDWNT on February 1, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee was on the scene at the Magic Kingdom today, where it seems all the excitement was. Not only was artist SHAG previewing his work for Walt Disney World’s 40th anniversary and Splash Mountain testing logs with lap bars before it re-opens tomorrow; the rescued Chilean coal miners were paraded in grand fashion down Main Street, U.S.A.! Here is a video of all the festivities: