Wrestler Fire Variant Found
Thanks to Evilos who tweeted this pic earlier today. Did you think the wrestlers would have variants?
VIDEO: Mermaids Swim Into Pirates of the Caribbean at the Magic Kingdom
After many months of speculation and Disney teasing us that something from “On Stranger Tides” would be added to Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at the Magic Kingdom, the mermaids have arrived. A new projection effect has been added making it appear that the mermaids are in the water, accompanied by a physical effect that … Read more
“Give Me a T!” Test Track Exterior Concept Art Revealed
For those of you wondering what the facade of Test Track will look like when it is completed, wonder no more: If you look closely, you’ll even see the World of Motion pavilion logo in the giant T on the canopy. Test Track presented by Chevrolet opens December 6th at Epcot. So, what do you … Read more
Episode 095 Yellow Splattered
Ep. 095 Yellow Splattered This week we discuss the Pixar 1 line up, the new AP 3″ figure, new Japan figures and much more. We have the full announced upcoming release calendar. And we have a Mystery Mail Bag filled to the brim with your questions and comments. Listen in Popup Player Download podcast
DLR Passholder Variant Revealed
Like we conjectured on the podcast (which isn’t even out yet!) Disneyland will be getting a variant of the WDW Passholder vinylmation. Not only will the writing be changed to reflect the other park, the top balloon will also be a different color! The DLR one is yellow, the WDW is blue. What do you … Read more
Video & Analysis: Over 5 Minutes of the Original Country Bear Jamboree Removed
The Country Bear Jamboree returned to operation at the Magic Kingdom on October 17th following a 2 month refurbishment. As expected, all of the lighting, audio, and audio-animatronics were upgraded or fixed and all of the technical aspects of the attraction are working and looking better than ever. However, rumors of cuts in the show … Read more
Earl of Sandwich Officially Opens November 2nd!
From Janet Knox on the Disney Parks Blog: Earlier this year, I shared that we soon will welcome Earl of Sandwich to the Downtown Disney District at theDisneyland Resort. I know many of you will share my excitement that official Grand Opening Ceremony is set for November 2! We are thrilled since this is the only Earl of Sandwich … Read more
Picture of New Passholder Figure is Floating Around the Web
Thanks to a friend for pointing us toward this photo of the previously unknown Annual Passholder 3″ figure that is due out on November 2 for $14.95 at both D-Streets. This same picture has been used in a few eBay pre-sale auction already. The photo is not credited but appears to be taken at the D-Street … Read more
Andy’s Toys Arrive For U.S. Play Date
Today, the series of 4 Vinylmation designed to look like Andy’s crayon drawings from the Toy Story films where released at D-Streets. They retail for $12.95 each and were originally available in Japan to commemorate the opening of Tokyo’s Toy Story Midway Mania attraction. Also released today was the 9″ Park 11 Grizzly Peak designed … Read more
Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm, Check Out Noah’s Festival of the Masters Custom
The 2012 Festival of the Masters takes place November 9-11 at WDW’s Downtown Disney. Once again, Noah will be among the artists with work on display and for sale. That collection of work will include some custom Vinylmation. Noah calls his latest creation “Crash Test Dummy.” As you can see, it comes on a custom … Read more
Adam Roth’s 10/24/12 Magic Kingdom Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Magic Kingdom on Wednesday evening and has some great newsworthy photos to share with us, including New Fantasyland and our first look inside of the Be Our Guest Restaurant and how the counter service portion of the restaurant will operate. Let’s take a look: Frankenweenie merchandise available in Caribbean … Read more
Barney’s Electric Holiday Backlash
As November approaches and as I already see TV shows inundated with Christmas commercials, the Disney / Barney’s Electric Holiday partnership we talked about a few months back sprung to mind. In that announcement, we learned about a couple Vinylmation and other merchandise designed with a high fashion theme in mind. For more on the Vinylmation and the product … Read more
Adam Roth’s 10/22/12 WDW Photo Report
WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Magic Kingdom and the surrounding resorts on Monday and has a TON of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Work continues on RFID turnstiles at the Magic Kingdom Walls up on the other side too Holy… That’s more like it… That isn’t Osh Popham… … Read more
Park Starz Pinz 11/8
On November 8th, Disney will release a Mystery Collection of Vinylmation Park Starz pins. The set will contain 17 total pins. Each box contains 1 of 11 “Revealed” pins and 1 of 6 “Mystery” pins and will have a retail price of $32.95. Meaning at $16.48 a pin, they are just about as expensive as the … Read more
Pixar 1: Sneak Peak at the 11 Figures
We were sent this picture of a wrapped (presumably the display figures) set of 11 Pixar 1 figures: This does confirm the the 4 rumored figures we have not seen yet. From top left: Dug, Chuckles, King Fergus, Filmore, Nemo, Captain McCrea, Mr. Incredible, Remy, Flick, Mike and Jackalope. The set releases on November 16 … Read more
Cars Land Float in 124th Rose Parade
From Erin Glover of Disney Parks Blog: We’re bringing the excitement of the newly expanded Disney California Adventure park to Pasadena, Calif., with a Cars Land-inspired float in the 124th Rose Parade on January 1, 2013! This year’s parade theme is “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” – which is perfect for a story like “Cars,” … Read more