The interactive queue for Dumbo was one of the most interesting parts of the New Fantasyland announcement when it was made back in September 2009. Well, we’re finally getting a look inside: Upon entering the queue, guests will get a pager (no different from waiting for a table at your local T.G.I.Friday’s) that looks like … Read more
The 3″ Uncle Sam figure will be released on June 22nd. Disney’s events page lists this release only at Walt Disney World’s D-Street, but I would have to imagine a larger release is in store for this figure. It is designed by Thomas Scott and will retail for $16.95.
We were originally told Duffy the Disney Bear would not be hitting D-Streets until July 6, however that date has been moved up to June 29th. Both the sailor and flocked version will be on shelves and retail for $14.95 each. While both coasts get the release this day, only Disneyland will have a signing … 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
Once upon a time, in an enchanted Kingdom full of magic and dreams, there lived a handsome Prince. His name was Pins Charming, and he had all he could ever want, but for one thing… Disney Pins. One day, a merry Pin Trader named Rapinzel came traveling through the Kingdom spreading the joy of Pin … Read more
Finally some Disneyland Exclusives for all those California folk who have sat by and watched two straight Park series dedicated to WDW. Disney has announced a huge merchandise lineup the celebrate the opening of Carsland and the re-opening of the reimagined DCA. Here is a look at the full catalog. It is chock full of shirts, pins, … Read more
From Michelle Harker on the Disney Parks Blog: Can you feel the excitement in the air? I know I can! Buena Vista Street, Cars Land, Mad T Party and of course, our all new merchandise locations … The big day is almost here! For those of you amazing Disney Parks fans out there wondering if … Read more
Contrary to popular belief, there is some newsworthy stuff going on at Epcot right now. Our good friend Jose Castillo has some photos to share from our journey to the park on Tuesday: Removal of Kim Possible has begun for the installation of Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure Habit Heroes is still closed Test Track … Read more
For the 75th episode of DV, we had Vinylmation themed cupcakes! Check them out. And thank you to Rachel for baking them for us. – – – – –
After a few months down for refurbishment, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad returned to service at the Magic Kingdom last week. Let’s start with the positive: the entire track was replaced, every square inch of the ride repainted, and many previously broken effects were repaired. The long broken geyser scene looks brand-new with every single opening … Read more
Ep. 075 It’s a Small World Leopard On our 75th episode we finally get those Vinylmation themed cupcakes! We also make a big announcement about another Disney themed podcast we are launching this week. Annemarie joins us fresh off her trip to Japan to give her take on the week’s news and talk about what … Read more
From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: On June 8, the Blue Sky Cellar at Disney California Adventure park will host a brand-new exhibit: The Radiator Springs Historical Society’s Museum of the History of Radiator Springs. This is your chance to learn all about the history of Radiator Springs as we get ready for … Read more
So, while we have been tweeting a lot over the last 10 days or so, Disney’s wonderful wifi at their resorts (Pop Century and Art of Animation) have kept us from posting some news. Apologies for the long gap without stories, but there is about to be a flood of news coming you way over … Read more
presents Crowning Acheivements Creating Castles for Magical Kingdoms Opening Saturday, June 30, 2012 As evidenced in Walt Disney’s classic feature films, every great story begins with a call to adventure, an invitation to embark on a momentous journey that can take you away from an old world of familiarity and thrust you into a new … Read more
Pic from Eric Caszatt This is just a small update, but today Eric Caszatt tweeted a picture of the 9″ Yellow Blank he approved as the base to his upcoming Mickey’s Circus Lion. Just a neat little sneak peak of the insides of the vinylmation process. Below is the figure after the paint job. Remember … Read more
“Keith is one of the first people I remember meeting on twitter after starting Destination Vinylmation. We asked him to write a post if he ever had anything to say, and almost two years later we got this great opinion piece.”- M.C. My name is Keith and I am a Vinylmation addict. That seems … Read more
