3″ Annual Passholder Balloons LE not OE

In Disney’s funny little way of not wanting us to have all the info up front, we found out another little tidbit about these new 3″ Annual Passholder Exclusive Balloons… they have a limited edition size of 3,000. That is according to the Disney Vinylmation Blog. The Events page still calls them “open edition.” There … Read more

Christmas Time Is Here Again…

After Friday’s WDW Trade Night I visited Downtown Disney were the Christmas lights were strung and classic holiday tunes burst out from the speakers. At Target this morning the Christmas displays merrily greeted the shoppers. And as I sit here, writing this post, I sip from my red Starbucks cup filled to the brim with Gingerbread goodness. … Read more

Heimlich Maneuvers Into D-Streets 11/23

At the WDW Trade Night on Friday we had the chance to see the Pixar 1 Heimlich combo topper that will be released on November 23.  As hoped for, he will use the same elongated torso used for the John Carter alien figures. Heimlich will be attached to a Pixar 1 blind box with a … Read more

Pixar Aliens & Tuck ‘n Roll Release Dates

Update: 11/06/12 We now have the official edition sizes and prices for these two combos. Aliens will be an LE 1000 and $44.95. Tuck and Roll is LE 1000 and $26.95. On December 14, the Little Green Men three pack from Pixar 1 will be released at D-Streets. Tuck and Roll will release on December … Read more

Celebrate The Holidays On Buena Vista Street

From Shawn Slater on the Disney Parks Blog: Buena Vista Street is filled with dreams of a bright future for all, and this Yuletide season promises to be even brighter as this happy, bustling community celebrates its first Christmas with joyous new traditions. Shopkeepers up and down the street have decorated for the holidays, but inside … Read more

NOW HIRING: Lead Reporter for Disneyland News Today

As of lately, The Disneyland News Today website has not been living up to its original expectations. This is mostly due to myself and my lack of time to donate to posting on the site and keeping up with the daily news. That is why I am stepping down as lead reporter of the Disneyland … Read more

The Music Of The Carthay Circle Theater Being Released November 6th

We reported last month that Disney would be real releasing an album consisting of some songs from the Carthay Circle Theater’s background music loop. Here it is… From Greg Ehrbar on the Disney Parks Blog: In the wake of the extremely popular “Music from Cars Land” album, another new CD comes out November 6 that … Read more

Dirk Wallen’s 10/25-26/12 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and a few of the resort hotels last week and has some newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip: It’s Autumn Pins available for Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak has a pin Holiday pins … Read more

Extended Hours for November 2 WDW Trade Night

Update: 11/01/12 Since we first brought you this news about extended hours, the Vinylmation Events page has re affirmed the 4-9pm trading hours and the apparent use of all the Ballrooms (plural). Again we ask why? A good thing for sure, but is it just for extra room or some kind of entertainment, artist signing or release? I’m also … Read more

Map Released for 2012 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

It may be Halloween, but we have a first-look at the Very Merry Christmas Party guide for 2012 (Click image twice for full size): Not too much new this year, but note there will be a special Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card just like there was at the Halloween Party. Merry Christmas! I mean … Read more

Fantasyland Inspired Art – Product Release & Signing

Immerse yourself in the magic of Fantasyland with new artwork from Disney Parks created by Walt Disney Imagineers, Brian Crosby, Jim Crouch and Jeremy Fulton, along with Disney inspired artists, Steve Adams, Jody Daily, Jeff Granito, Katie Kelly, Maggie Parr, Jimmy Pickering, George Scribner, Darren Wilson and Yakovetic.   Artwork will be available in a various … Read more

BREAKING: The Walt Disney Company Acquires Lucasfilm

I am in shock as I write this, but Disney is going to acquire Lucasfilm, Star Wars and all… Burbank, CA and San Francisco, CA, October 30, 2012 – Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a … Read more

BREAKING: The Walt Disney Company Acquires Lucasfilm

I am in shock as I write this, but Disney is going to acquire Lucasfilm, Star Wars and all… Burbank, CA and San Francisco, CA, October 30, 2012 – Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a … Read more

Evilos to be at Designer Con

Designer Con is a convention that incorporates everything in the world of design including apparel, plush, printing, sculpture, designer toys, and art ranging from fine to urban. At this year’s event in California, Evilos will once again have a ton of customs and figures for sale. Including the 12″ Mickey In Carbonite which will be on … Read more