The Customation Project
Nick LoCicero
Destination Vinylmation supports custom artists in the community with our Spotlight On articles, so we are really excited about this upcoming art show put together by one of our featured artists Cesar Diaz. This event will take place on September 24th in Newhall, CA. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by …
A Look at This Year’s Disneyland Half Marathon
Iain
From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: On Sunday, we hosted the sixth annual Disneyland Half Marathon at the Disneyland Resort. I joined more than 15,000 athletes on the race course to bring you the following report (and to earn my first Coast to Coast Challenge medal). I’m no Paul Hiffmeyer, but I hope …
“Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom” Announced
Tom Corless
From Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog: Today, we’re thrilled to share plans for a new role-playing adventure coming to Walt Disney World called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. This is going to be fun – and it’s all happening inside the park. Merlin the magician will recruit guests to become apprentice sorcerers and then help …
Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist John Dela Cruz
Nick LoCicero
Graphic designer John Dela Cruz sent us a great take on the mystery chaser with his custom Vinylmation. Destination Vinylmation: You created a great looking custom, but do you also collect Disney’s vinylmation? John: I’m a new collector, bitten by the “chase” bug not too long ago. I found myself going back and forth into …
Zach Larson’s 9/5/11 WDW Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios yesterday and has a plethora of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Work continues on the tram unloading area at the Transportation and Ticket Center Tom Corless
Is it Bonkers to Wait in Line for New Releases for the Whole Disney Afternoon?
Nick LoCicero
Destination Vinylmation would like to introduce new reporter Lee Byrom as she details her account of the Bonkers release at Downtown Disney Orlando: by Lee Byrom In the early morning hours, if you can consider 3:30am the morning, and sans coffee or breakfast I made it out the door, along with my designated vinyl-addict support …
Spotlight on: Custom Vinylmation artist Mark Hoffmann
Nick LoCicero
by RMThompson RT: Mark, thank you for taking the time to answer a few questions today and welcome to the world of Vinylmation, we understand you’re a newer collector/designer? MH: Very new. I am working on the second custom that I have ever done. I have been collecting the 3″ Vinylmation for almost a year …
VIDEO – Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
Tom Corless
Lost in the shuffle of the incredibly busy month it has been in the world of Disney is the opening of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at the Magic Kingdom. Here is a video of the main show from WDWNT Reporter Coral Rivera: Tom Corless
Spotlight On: Vinylmation Custom Artist Keith Lapinig
Nick LoCicero
Vinylmation Custom Artist Keith Lapinig wants to design a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon and needs your help: So voting ends THIS Tuesday. Around 10,000 vinyl elves were hidden around Macy’s stores all across the country last month. People were asked to decorate them and then submit their designs. We have now been narrowed …
Coral Rivera’s 9/2/11 WDW Mini-Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Coral Rivera is back with a few quick updates from the Magic Kingdom & Epcot, so let’s take a look: Halloween decorations up at the Magic Kingdom Tom Corless
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Review
Nick LoCicero
I was incredibly scared to go on this ride as a kid. But after I got a few under my belt (rides and years), it became a favorite… then, as fast as I fell in love with this classic, it was gone. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was a favorite to many Disney fans and …
D23 Exclusive Pop! Vinyl Review
Nick LoCicero
D23 in Anaheim saw the release of a couple limited edition Funko Disney Pop! Vinyl figures as well as the premiere of Series 2. The Disney Store inside D23 opened up Sunday with extremely long lines waiting to get in because along with the Pop! Vinyl, it was Lion King release day as well. Cast Members were …
Episode 036 Orange Blue Gear Bear
Nick LoCicero
Ep. 036 Orange Blue Gear Bear This week we run down the news of the week including Project Z rumors, Park 9 and some new releases like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. We list all the known release dates that now extend into 2012. We also recap our trip to Disneyland, DCA and LA. Listen …
New Concept Art Released for New Fantasyland!
Tom Corless
The Disney Parks Blog released some new concept art (and some clearer versions of artwork we have seen previously) for New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom today: This artwork offers our very first look inside of Bonjour Village Gifts Tom Corless
Puerto Rico Rising 9/16/11
Nick LoCicero
Update: 9/16/11 Puerto Rico flag released today at D-Streets… It will also be released at the Disney Store in Puerto Rico on October 4. The store is located at the Plaza Las Americas, 525 Ave Franklin Delano Roosevelt, San Juan. Update: 9/2/11 Pictures released: Copyright Disney Copyright Disney Attention Puerto Ricans! Your flag will be added …
Let’s Get Dangerous! Darkwing Swoops into D-Streets 9/16
Nick LoCicero
Darkwing Duck Afternoon Cartoon Vinylmation finally has a release date. On September 16, the same day I’ts a Small World hits the shelves, Darkwing and Gosalyn will be available at both D-Streets for $26.95. Like all other Disney Afternoon sets, this will be LE 1000. Gosalyn Mallard and Darkwing Duck are featured in this combo. …
Z to be revealed soon
Nick LoCicero
Disney announced that Project Z will be revealed at the Florida Project in two weeks. Stay tuned for more info, live blogging from the show, and a podcast recorded after the show. Also worth noting, the Vinylmation talk that was originally scheduled from 11:30-noon on 9/11/11 is now extended to 11-noon. Interesting… Also, we’re working …
Spotlight On: Custom Artist Gabriell
Nick LoCicero
Look what we found on the internets a few weeks ago. This is Wolverine. He’s an X-Men, and sometimes part of Alpha Flight. He’s pretty bad-ass. He’s also a custom vinylmation made by Gabriell Lucchese. It took a while to track her down, but we found her and wanted to know more about her and …
D23 Exclusive Vinylmation Review
Nick LoCicero
Some figures exclusive to the D23 Expo in Anaheim were released last weekend. Here is an up close look and our take on the group. 3″ D23 Logo Maria Clapsis LE 4800 $13.95 With the design and very high quantity available, this one hung around all weekend long and was still available late Sunday at …
Cars Land Ready to Become a “Radiator Springs Reality”
Tom Corless
Time to hit the road for the D23 Expo and an exciting, high-octane look at one of the largest projects ever created for the Disney Parks! In this presentation, John Lasseter and Roger Gould from Pixar and Kathy Mangum, Kevin Rafferty, & Jennifer Mok from Walt Disney Imagineering take us on a in-depth exploration of …
Spotlight On: Vinylmation Custom Artist Tayner
Nick LoCicero
Destination Vinylmation: Tayner, at only 14 years of age you are creating some nice looking custom Vinylmation. How long have you had a passion for art? Tayner: My passion for art really started coming out at the age of 12, when I was given a sketch book and good sketching pencils for Christmas, which I …
D23, Disneyland and L.A. in Pictures
Nick LoCicero
It’s been a week since D23 and we have had time to settle back down into our normal lives. I’ve also finally had time to put up some pictures of our trip. No breaking news here at this point, but just a photo tour of our trip. Once again, thank you to everyone who we …
Cars Land Ready to Become a “Radiator Springs Reality”
Iain
Time to hit the road for the D23 Expo and an exciting, high-octane look at one of the largest projects ever created for the Disney Parks! In this presentation, John Lasseter and Roger Gould from Pixar and Kathy Mangum, Kevin Rafferty, & Jennifer Mok from Walt Disney Imagineering take us on a in-depth exploration of …
Cars 2 Combo Review
Nick LoCicero
The Maria Clapsis designed Cars 2 Combo was released at D-Streets on August 26. It also showed up in the London Disney Store, on the UK Disney Store Online and in Tokyo. It will hit Disney Store Online September 2 and Disney stores September 19. The packaging is nice if you want to just keep …
A Goofy Summer Vacation
Nick LoCicero
DV reader Jacob sent us some summer vaction photos: My family and I recently took a vacation to the beaches of Galveston, TX. Goofy went along with us, and we thought you would like to see some pics! Enjoy This is Goofy checking out the aquarium at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX. He loved it!! …
New Test Track Ride Vehicle Debuts!
Tom Corless
With the rumors of a HUGE, multi-month refurbishment of Test Track at Epcot coming in 2012, we have been hopeful that some significant upgrades would be made to the ride next year. Well, we may not have to wait that long… These photos were taken earlier today by twitter user shawnathon33. This new Test Track …
What’s New & Notable at Not-So-Scary 2011
Tom Corless
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom is a perennial guest favorite for the character meet and greets, special entertainment, and of course, the candy. If you are planning on attending any of the parties this year, you’ll want to check out this nifty guide we’ve compiled. We’ve even included a few things you …
Preview Center: First Look at the Vacation Kingdom
Nick LoCicero
The Preview Center was where many people saw Walt Disney World for the first time. Here is some background info on the Preview Center that we hope to see recreated for the upcoming Florida Project event at Walt Disney World. We will also take another look at the FREE gift for guests to the Vinylmation Day. Screen …
Florida Project Vinylmation Auction Catalog
Nick LoCicero
Today, Disney released the catalog of items up for auction at the Florida Project. Along with one of a kind items, they also have lots of chasers and variants. We picked out some highlights below. Take a look at the entire catalog here. Pete’s Dragon signed by Mickey Rooney Not produced Haunted Mansion Tote and …
Josh Siegel’s 8/27/11 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
Tom Corless
WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and took a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Welcome to the Transportation and Ticket Center Tom Corless
Disney Cruise Lines 2011 Explained
Nick LoCicero
Update: 9/15/11 Disney announced September 25th as the release sate for several pieces. Update: 8/28/11 At D23 we saw a whole new line of DCL Vinylmation. These will be available aboard all DCL Cruise Ships and will be Open Edition… so around for awhile. Castaway Cay Hammock Open Edition $12.95 Release Date: October 14A nice …
Pint Sized Disney: A Charming Use for Juniors
Nick LoCicero
Instead of reviewing a Jr Vinylmation this week, I decided that I would let you in on a little thing that I love using my Jr figures for. All of my Jr Vinylmations have been used for this purpose, and it’s called phone charms. Phone charms are a little way you can express yourself when …
Special Birthday Present for M.C.
Nick LoCicero
Chelsey surprised us first with the Blind Box Buyer. Then, as a listener to the podcast, she knew it was M.C.’s birthday. So she gave M.C. a really special birthday present. Wow! Look at this guy. A ninja warrior. The detail on this figure is astounding. With one sword in hand and another in holster, …
Blind Box Buyer Custom
Nick LoCicero
At D23, we were able to meet many of our readers, listeners and featured custom artists for the first time. One such artist was Chelsey. We have featured Chelsey’s work before. She has done some great Pixar characters. So we were very excited when she contacted us and said she had a special custom Vinylmation …
Rafiki 9″ Baby Simba Jr Combo
Nick LoCicero
Update: 8/28/11 Ten Rafiki’s were released at the SF Disney Store on Saturday along with the 3″ SF Golden Gate Bridge exclusive. So… 690 for the rest of us at stores scattered across North America and some warehouse waiting to be shipped to a few lucky online buyers. This is an exciting combo set that …
It’s a Small World Jr. 4 Vinylmation Explained
Nick LoCicero
It’s a Small World Release Date: August 19 (D23), September 11 (Florida Project), September 16 (D-Streets) Artist: Thomas Scott Update: 8/28/11 IASW was released at D23 last weekend and sold for $8.95 a blind box. We have revealed the entire set and chasers below. We also learned that IASW will be released at the Florida Project, but …
A Good Look at Buena Vista Street
Tom Corless
While not related to Walt Disney World, one of the great panels presented by Disney Parks and Resorts at the D23 Expo was “A Good Look at Buena Vista Street”. In case you aren’t up on your Disneyland Resort news, Buena Vista Street is going to be the new entry area for Disney California Adventure …
A Good Look at Buena Vista Street
Iain
One of the great panels presented by Disney Parks and Resorts at the D23 Expo was “A Good Look at Buena Vista Street”. In this presentation, we were shown never before seen concept art and progress photos of the new entry way coming to Disney California Adventure next summer. John Lastrapes Jr.
Destination Caffeination
Nick LoCicero
Jorge from RedVirtue Vinylmation Arts served Destination Vinylmation a special treat at D23. Take a closer look at this special Starducks Cafe Mocha custom Jorge made for us! I’m a huge coffee addict, so this is the perfect addition to my collection. Jorge is known for his caffeine inspired creations. He has some great designs, other than Starducks …
Noah to Celebrate WDW 40th at Diamond Horseshoe
Nick LoCicero
Among the many great experiences at D23, we ran into the artist Noah roaming around the expo floor. We have admired his work for a while now, so we walked over to introduce ourselves. A nicer man you will be hard to find. He seemed just as happy to meet us as we were to …