Star Wars Weekends begins this Friday, May 18th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and along with all the Star Wars costume characters and actors on hand, Disney Design Group artists will also be meeting guests and signing autographs. Maria Clapsis, the artist behind the designs of the Disney Character Star Wars series and Mike Sullivan, designer … Read more
If you’ve heard either of the last two podcasts, MC will be teching an Orlando Fringe show called “A Long Time Ago, The Eighties Strike Back”. The first show starts tomorrow, May 17th, and we have shows at various times throughout Fringe which ends on Sunday May 27th. Check out the show, it’s really funny. … Read more
With the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure set to close in 2 days (May 18th), Disney has released some new concept art for Phineas and Ferb Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure, now set to debut in late June: So it appears that there will be a few new physical set pieces added to the game. … Read more
Email DestinationVinylmation@gmail.com if you would like to have your work spotlighted. – Destination Vinylmation: As an artist, what drew you to the medium of Vinylmation? Brian Shapiro: I’ve been doing film making as a hobby since I was 10 years old. I especially love animation, and I began creating clay animated films on super … Read more
From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: If you’ve been to the Disneyland Resort in the past couple of days, you may have noticed a few new faces along the Disneyland Monorail line. Here to welcome their “Cars” friends to Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park, Mandy and Mona Monorails began … Read more
From Shawn Slater on the Disney Parks Blog: This time next month, all the new entertainment and attractions at Disney California Adventure park will be open for you to enjoy. I, for one, can’t wait to see everything. June 15 will be a full day of memorable experiences, capped off with the stunning “World of … Read more
Welcome to this week’s adventures in YesterEARS. Join professor Ludwig von Drake and his sidekick as they take you through this week in Disney history. They discuss numerous topics such as this week’s birthdays, the cartoon of the week, the musical number, Disney park highlights, the film of the week, and in memory of. And … Read more
It was only a matter of time before the Monorail Cars decided to stretch their wheels (tracks?) and visit the parks. Austin and I caught them rolling around Disney’s Hollywood Studios. CHICK HICKS When I break down during a race this is the best place in town to get fixed (and the cheapest). – DOC … Read more
Since Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream was updated a few months ago, we’ve been wondering why there was so much empty space in “The Legacy Continues” section. Well, here’s why… You may recognize this as the large model of New Fantasyland that was shown at the 2011 D23 Expo. Well, starting tomorrow, it can be … Read more
Mascots Series Release Date: June 22 Price: $12.95 Details: 4 figure open window series. Foam fingers, flags and hats highlight this series. Mickey Mickey comes with a baseball cap and is wearing a red sweater. Goofy Goofy has the most interesting design change ever, his right arm is bent and includes a foam finger design. … Read more
Tim takes us through the park for a look at the new show “Mad T Party” as its final touches and stage appear ready for the opening. Updates of progress on Cars Land, as well as colorful shots of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. The entrance to the Mad T Party There is a lot of detail … Read more
Email DestinationVinylmation@gmail.com to have your work spotlighted Destination Vinylmation: This custom is a little different than what we usually feature here, but the design as a whole makes it very interesting. Who did you create this for? Tyler: I have a client that I actually introduced Vinylmation to the CEO, and she now collects them. … Read more
Surprise! The Disney Store Online today released the 9″/Jr Kidada we have been waiting for since last year’s D23. An LE 500, this set comes with a colorful 9″ featuring Pinocchio having fun at Pleasure Island, a Junior Jiminy Cricket and a pin. It retails for $74.95 and is available online as well as the … Read more
Ep. 072 DCL Smokestack This week we meander off the Vinylmation path just a bit to discuss other Disney topics, but once we get on track we have a ton of news. Many release dates and product first looks as well as a review of Urban 9. The Mystery Mail Bag is full and the … Read more
Adding to the massive list of new attractions and offerings coming to the Disneyland Resort on June 15th, something interesting appeared on the Disneyland calender. A new show Called Melody Time is taking place in Paradise Bay every hour 5 times a day from 11:00 to 4:00. PhineasTheHitchhikingGhost grabbed a pic before Disney pulled it … Read more
From Shawn Slater on the Disney Parks Blog: Matterhorn Bobsleds has always been my favorite attraction at Disneyland park. Nothing beats the giddy thrill of hurtling through caverns of ice, encountering the Abominable Snowman and splashing down in an Alpine stream. One of my earliest memories in the park is of walking down Matterhorn Way … Read more