Design a Disney Tee!

This isn’t Vinylmation, but we have many great artists that come around here. In case you missed it, the Disney Store Facebook page announced a contest to Design a Disney Tee. Go to and Like the Disney Store Facebook page and click on the “Design by Me” contest link. Let us know if you enter … Read more

Tim Alcoser’s 4/3/12 DLR Photo Report

Take a look at Tim’s Photo Report on his recent trip to Disneyland & DCA Some painters along Main Street I decided to drop by because I realized I had never been to Disneyland during the opening rope drop, so I stopped by and waited with the crowds. There are a lot of baby ducks … Read more

Smoke and Mirrors Hinder the Car Chase

There are many signs now that point to the fact that although Holly Shiftwell is the mystery figure on the side of the Monorail Series 1 box, she may not in fact be the most rare figure and therefor not the chaser. We didn’t think too much of it when Zoe sent us this picture … Read more

Press Release – Innoventions VISION House Opens April 22nd

Green Builder® Media Announces Exciting New Project Developments At the VISION House® in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot®, An Exhibit Educating Consumers on the Benefits of Living Green: Green Builder Media’s VISION House exhibit at INNOVENTIONS in Epcot® at the Walt Disney World® Resort is magically coming to life. Projected to open late spring in celebration of Earth Day, this experiential … Read more

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Annemarie

Annemarie is back with her latest custom, Locke from the TV show Lost. Destination Vinylmation: Were you a fan of the Lost TV series? Annemarie: I was (and still am) a HUGE fan of the series. It’s scary, actually. I’m a bit crazy about it. DV: Why Locke? Was he your favorite character or just … Read more

Walt Disney World Introduces PhotoPass Plus

The Facebook page for Disney’s PhotoPass had an interesting update this evening: Capture more memories than ever with Disney PhotoPass+!  With Disney PhotoPass+ you can have all your Disney’s PhotoPass Photographer photos PLUS select Attraction photos AND Dining Print Packages – All for one price. Product Details: PhotoPass+ will be sold at PhotoPass view stations located throughout the Walt … Read more

Hayley Nance’s 4/2/12 DLR Photo Report

Photo Report from Hayley’s recent trip to the Disneyland Resort Its a beautiful day Upper scaffolding is gone. Matterhorn is looking pretty. Love the new Cars themed Monorail Vinylmation Such cute little Disney Ducks Looking forward to Carnation Cafe reopening this summer LaBrea’s refurb  Clever new Donald T-shirt Cinderella, Gus, & Jaq in Small World … Read more

Combo Contest #3 Results

Necks and Eye Glasses seemed to be the trend this time around. We also saw an increase in creative photography with all the great apps that are available at our fingertips nowadays. And we found it a bit surprising that not many Park Starz or switched feet were used. As always, it was so much … Read more

New Images for Haunted Mansion Movie

From Peter Sciretta on SlasherFilms.com: Update: Disney blogger InsideTheMagic informs us that: “That sculpt has been around for years. It has nothing to do with the film. It was inspired by HBG but isn’t related to del Toro. Here’s a commercially-available version of that sculpt. Nothing new. (Still cool though…)” Original post follows. At Comic Con 2010, Guillermo del Toro surprised the … Read more

Episode 066 Palm Trees

Ep. 066 Palm Trees In Zoe and Annmarie’s first episode as the new hosts of Destination Vinylmation, they talk about the release of the new Monorails series and Big Bad Wolf set. They also have a rundown of upcoming events and release dates as well as read your comments and questions in the mystery mail … Read more

Hot off the set: Director Mickey

Writer AnneMarie was able to snag one of the highly sought after Director Mickey that was released earlier this week. Here are a few of the close ups she took with him. First up, check out the beautiful tin. I’m not sure when this design was made, but this seems to once again point to … Read more

Even More Aerial Pictures of New Fantasyland – March 2012

Courtesy of Scott Keating and scottkeating.net, we once again have some fantastic aerial photos of Fantasyland to share with you: Supports for the Seven Dwarves Mine Train are going up The base of the Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station is in place at Storybook Circus and the second tent is now fully covered A lot … Read more

Official Openings in DCA June 15th

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 7, 2012)  – The Happiest Place on Earth will get even happier June 15, 2012, with the grand opening of Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and the Carthay Circle Theatre at Disney California Adventurepark. The exciting, new additions will complete the five-year expansion ofDisneyland Resort, a premier, multi-day vacation destination in Southern California with two theme parks, three … Read more

New Exhibit Celebrating Animated Film Backgrounds Debuts at Hollywood Studios

At the exit of the Magic of Disney Animation attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Animation Gallery. This area has been home to a Snow White exhibit for the last several year until recently a new exhibit was unveiled showcasing the artistry of backgrounds in Disney animated films. WDWNT reporter John Corigliano takes a … Read more

Monorails: Under the Hood

We have talked a ton about the new Monorails. We have given our first impressions from pictures and seeing them behind a display case, but today, we were able to get our hands on a Monorail figure as they went up for sale at D-Street. I don’t think my impressions have changed, but a few … Read more