Nick LoCicero

Nick LoCicero has almost 20 years experience in the media industry. He has worked on numerous Disney related media projects, most know at WDWNT for WDW News Tonight. He has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1982. After moving to Orlando in the late 90's he became a passholder, developed a fascination with the history of the vacation kingdom and has spent way too much money on park merchandise.

The Florida Project Explained

BE HERE FOR OUR LIVE BLOG OF VINYLMATION CHAT SESSION ON  SUNDAY 9/11 FROM 10:45AM – 12:15PM EST. The Florida Project – Vinylmation Showcase Date: September 11th 2011 Time: 9:30am – 2pm EST Location: EPCOT World ShowPlace at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida Details: This is a ticketed event. Click here for ticket details. Admission to EPCOT … Read more

The Customation Project

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 … Read more

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist John Dela Cruz

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 … Read more

Spotlight on: Custom Vinylmation artist Mark Hoffmann

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 … Read more

Spotlight On: Vinylmation Custom Artist Keith Lapinig

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 … Read more

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Review

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 … Read more

D23 Exclusive Pop! Vinyl Review

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 … Read more

Episode 036 Orange Blue Gear Bear

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 … Read more

Puerto Rico Rising 9/16/11

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 … Read more

Let’s Get Dangerous! Darkwing Swoops into D-Streets 9/16

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. … Read more

Z to be revealed soon

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 … Read more

Spotlight On: Custom Artist Gabriell

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 … Read more

D23 Exclusive Vinylmation Review

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 … Read more

Spotlight On: Vinylmation Custom Artist Tayner

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 … Read more

D23, Disneyland and L.A. in Pictures

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 meet at D23 and to those who gave us tips for DLR. It was an amazing trip we will never forget.
Anaheim Convention Center
Nick at D23
First stop was Vinyl, Pin and Ear Hat Showcase
Florida Project Pins
A look at the past, present and future of Disney Theme Parks
The new Mickey Head that moves and speaks

More pictures of D23, Disneyland and LA after the jump

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