WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday to see what was new at the park (and with the parking), so let’s take a look at the photos from his trip:
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Vinylmation Speculation: Star Wars 2 characters
First off, we only know two official characters. So as a reminder, this is all just speculation from MC’s brain. We know of two characters, Greedo and a Tusken Raider. We also know that the set will be based on the Star Wars: A New Hope. Now for what I want/think should be part of … Read more
“Boo-tiful” New Looks Coming to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
From Michelle Harker the Disney Parks Blog: Can you believe it? Halloween is just a month away. The questions of what kind of treats to buy, what costumes to wear and how to make your home décor look more spook-tacular this year are starting to fill the air. Get your “To Do List” ready and … Read more
The Ultimate Battle Between Good and Evil! The Magic Kingdom Parking Lot?
From Jennifer Fickley-Baker on the Disney Parks Blog: Are you a “hero” or a “villain”? Pretty soon, that’s all guests at Magic Kingdom Park will need to remember in order to find their vehicle in the parking lot at the end of the evening – or at least, doing so will help narrow down the location. Earlier … Read more
Spotlight On: Customation Project Artist Jesus Paez
Leading up the Cesar’s event in Santa Clarita, CA this weekend, Destination Vinylmation will feature each of the custom artists and talk to them about some of the figures they will be bringing to the event. Today we spoke with custom artist (and first time Destination Vinylmation guest) Jesus Paez. Destination Vinylmation: We saw some … Read more
Avatar Kingdom? Disney Parks Announces Deal to Bring Movie-Inspired Land to Walt Disney World
While not Disneyland Resort related, (at least for now) a special announcement was made today by Walt Disney Park and Resorts about a new franchise coming to the Disney Parks. From Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog: We have great news to share today. At a press conference happening right now at Walt Disney … Read more
More Details on Disney Parks & AVATAR Deal
From D23: 09.20.11 – The new long-term agreement will bring Avatar-themed lands to Disney parks, with the first at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Disney plans to build the first Avatar-themed land at Walt Disney World, within the Animal Kingdom park. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide is joining forces with visionary filmmaker James Cameron and Fox Filmed Entertainment … Read more
Avatar Kingdom? Disney Parks Announces Deal to Bring Movie-Inspired Land to Animal Kingdom
From Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog: We have great news to share today. At a press conference happening right now at Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Iger and Tom Staggs just announced a long-term creative partnership with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the fantasy world of AVATAR to life at Disney Parks. … Read more
Spotlight On: Customation Project Artist Lucas Yoshida
Leading up the Cesar’s event in Santa Clarita, CA this weekend, Destination Vinylmation will feature each of the custom artists and talk to them about some of the figures they will be bringing to the event. Destination Vinylmation: First off, where can people find your work? Lucas Yoshida: My work can be found at lyoshida.com. DV: So how … Read more
NYC Bridges Release and Signing
On Saturday, September 17 the NYC Times Square Disney Store released the new 9″ Bridges exclusive Vinylmation. Artist Oskar Mendez was on hand to sign figures for guests. Our friend The Playwright sent in this report: I don’t collect 9″ so I didn’t go. (but he had a friend that did) It went pretty smoothly according … Read more
What’s in Orlando’s Disney Store?
Our good friend Chris tweeted up this picture and also let us know how the Vinylmation was in Orlando's Disney Store. First up, Pop Vinyl 2 is available there. Lots of new figures. But this begs the question, "How long is their contract, and will they stop now that Park Starz is coming?" Chris also … Read more
Spotlight On: Customation Project Artist Celeste
Leading up the Cesar’s event in Santa Clarita, CA this weekend, Destination Vinylmation will feature each of the custom artists and talk to them about some of the figures they will be bringing to the event. Today we will start with one of our personal favorites, Celeste. We have reviewed several of her pieces, the most noted of … Read more
Pirates Movie Vinylmation On Deck
Release Date: 2012 Artist: Casey Jones Details: Open Edition, open window 4 figure series featuring Captain Jack Sparrow, Blackbeard, Barbossa and Angelica from “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” Update: 07/18/12 The figures were on display at Comic Con. Still no release date. Photo from Vinylmation Kingdom. Peg Leg for Barbosa! Jack looks great. The … Read more
Episode 038 Chinese Writings
Ep. 038 Chinese Writings A week after The Florida Project, we break down the announcments in more detail. We give our opinions of our favorites and least favorites of what’s to come, what we enjoyed about the event and what we would like to see next year. We also cover all the latest news including … Read more
Win a Windy City Chicago Vinylmation from Disney Store
On the Buzz, The official Disney Store blog, they are holding a contest for a 3″ Windy City Chicago Vinylmation. It appears the post went up early as the contest starts at Midnight on September 19th… but you can check out the link to the blog here. You just have to answer a few simple questions, … Read more
Room For One More Explained
Room For One More is an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion. It will be held on September 30th at the Contemporary Resort. Tickets sold for $285 per person. The event will include a recreation of the Haunted Mansion cemetery inside the Contemporary Resort, a Mansion’s Feast with appearances by “restless spirits,” … Read more