It seems like it’s been a long time coming. Ever since Disney’s Furry Friends series was announced, Annemarie has been talking about all the other characters that also deserve a chance to appear on this modified mold. So she designed a set of 12 and today we unveil her newest customs she calls (the unofficial) … Read more
This seems to be a big news day for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, with it opening in about 2 months from now. We happened to come across a rather poorly edited video from Disney that we haven’t seen anywhere else yet, giving us our first look around the main building of the hotel. This … Read more
From Valarie Sukovaty on the Disney Parks Blog: The music you hear as you stroll around the Disneyland Resort or ride your favorite attraction is such an integral part of the Disney magic. Today we take you “behind the music” in North Hollywood with song writer and composer Bruno Coon and the band, “Billy Hill … Read more
The marquee outside of the resort The playground for the Finding Nemo wing features Squirt and the Righteous Reef Concept art adorns the walls of the lobby, Animation Hall
Here is a round of HQ pictures from the Monorail: Cars display at D-Street Orlando. A couple comments before the pictures… The seem to be printed with a high quality application. The Monorail shape actually has some detail to it: Ridging in the back, a well shaped nose (see straight on shots), a curvature to the base … Read more
It seems like some previously released location exclusive Vinylmation have become available on the DisneyStore.com. Three new one’s I noticed at the Hawaii Tiki, Chicago Jazz and Chicago Wind. All three were previously only available at their respective city’s Disney Store.
The Playwright was in NYC today and found Kidada’s Peter Pan on the shelves. He did note, however, that the price is regular at the store but is cheaper at the online store. (Almost half price!)
We got a chance to sit down with Evilos and ask him about this great creation. Here is what he said: DV: What inspired you to create Aviator Mickey? Evilos: My latest creation, “Aviator Mickey” was mostly inspired by the movie Red Tails, a movie loosely based on the famous Tuskegee Airmen fighter group from … Read more
While we knew that the Finding Nemo wing of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort was opening May 31st, we really could only guess when the other wings might open. Well, we now have the official dates: Finding Nemo (Grand opening) – Opens May 31 Cars – Opens June 18 Lion King – Opens August 10 … Read more
I was at the Disneyland Resort yesterday and took some newsworthy photos to share. Photos include Buena Vista Street, Cars Land, Matterhorn Refurbishment, and much more… Buena Vista Street Oswald’s looking good The new color on the light posts in Paradise Pier is much nicer. Cove Bar closed for refurbishment Crowd Control is using blue … Read more
Adding to the plethora of entertainment already announced for Buena Vista Street, (and the lot of unannounced offerings for Cars Land) another group has been added to the roster. The Red Car News Boys have been rumored for a while and here is the official posting on Disney Auditions… Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking … Read more
From Shannon Swanson on the Disney Parks Blog: For this point-of-view video, a camera was mounted on the driver’s side of a Radiator Springs Racers car during a recent test run in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. Vehicles are being tested seven days a week, mostly at night. By the time each vehicle … Read more
From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: Last night, during a special event at Club 33 inside Disneyland park, Kim Irvine announced that her fellow Imagineer – and Disney Legend – Alice Davis will be honored with her own window on Main Street, U.S.A., on May 10. Alice Davis is well known for her … Read more
Somewhere over the course of the past couple years, EPCOT has seemed to replace Magic Kingdom as my favorite Walt Disney World park. It’s the one I end up at the most as it’s so enjoyable to just go, walk around, take pictures and have a bite to eat there. This October the park turns … Read more
Monorail Series 1: Cars Released Date: March 27 (DLR APs), March 30 (WDW and DLR) Price: $11.95 Details: 12 figure mystery box set. Each figure is shaped like a Monorail car and is 4.5 inches long. Maria Clapsis and Thomas Scott designed the figures, Lin Shih designed the mold shape and Eric Caszatt designed the … Read more
D-23 Expo 2011 saw a few exclusive vinyls released for the event. With the dates for the next expo recently announced (August 9-11, 2013), we thought it’d be fun to take a couple of last year’s figures to the parks for a few pictures. I’m talking to you, Davy Crockett and Gladestone Gander. Location: Magic … Read more
