Walt Disney Archives Create ‘A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps’ with Limited Edition Pin Collection at Disneyland

A brand-new pin collection has debuted during the 68th birthday month of Disneyland: “A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps,” presented by the Walt Disney Archives. This assortment of pins explores the early days of Disneyland Park, along with old camera designs presenting both Walt and some of his most famous projects throughout various stages in his … Read more

PHOTOS: New Walt Disney “Florida Project” Limited Release MagicBand at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney Florida Project MagicBand

For all the times the Walt Disney Company likes to invoke their founder and namesake, there’s very few times where it seems like a somewhat sincere tribute. But a new MagicBand we spotted today pays tribute to the man that started it all with details and references to Walt Disney’s original dream of the Florida … Read more

Get a Glimpse of Walt Disney Productions in the Mid-1960’s With this 1965 Annual Report – Part Three

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! It’s time for the third and final part of our look at Walt Disney Productions’ 1965 Annual Report with a glimpse into the company’s plans for 1967 and beyond, … Read more

Get a Glimpse of Walt Disney Productions in the Mid-1960’s With this 1965 Annual Report – Part Two

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! We’re back with the second part of our look at Walt Disney Productions’ 1965 Annual Report, featuring Disney’s 1966 offerings in film, television, Disneyland and other real estate ventures, … Read more

D-Tour Vinylmation Explained

D-Tour Release Date: January 20th, 2012 (first series) Price: $12.95 Details: Open Window Update: 4/7/12 The “Paper Cut” figure was released on the 6th at D-Streets. The figure was the one were used to know as “Flowers and Vines”. Update: 1/13/12 D-Tour will be released at D-Streets on Friday, January 20th, 2012. We also now have … Read more

Chinese Zodiac Vinylmation Explained

Update: 01/13/12 We learned today this set will release in the states on Friday, January 20th at the D-Streets. This give hope the Japan Zodiac series with Disney characters maybe as well. Update: Pictures of the actual figures were put out on display on Sunday at The Florida Project Release Date: January 2012 Artist: Unknown Location: … Read more

2011 Year in Review: Claudia Remembers “A New Era in Collecting”

Each day this week, someone from the Destination Vinylmation staff will give their Top 10 list from 2011. The lists can include just about anything from figures to sets to headlines to personal moments. Please feel free to comment with your favorites and memorable stories from the past year as well. (Other lists: Nick, Annemarie, … 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

Darkwing Release at WDW and DLR

The Disney Afternoon Vinylmation releases have been very eventful. From lines being moved, to online order screw ups to near altercations… it is clear that a generation of Disney collectors love their childhood cartoons. Today, Darkwing Duck released at WDW and DLR. We arrived at D-Street Orlando 4am and where about 10th in line. People … Read more

VER: The Florida Project Trading Room Wrap

By RMThompson I know, so much as been written about the Florida Project already, what else could we cover? Well, as much as Fl Project was a showcase for new things coming in the Vinylmation world, it was even MORE SO, a place to trade for things already released. While other DV Reporters spent their … Read more

The Orange Bird at The Florida Project

At this past weekend’s Florida Project trading event, the theme was just awesome. Original ride vehicles and marvelously themed trading areas adorned the World Showplace. Disney also hid a bunch of Orange Birds all over the place. The Orange Bird was also the exclusive event Vinylmation figure that guests could trade for with Cast Members. So … Read more

Retro Weekend: The Florida Project Recap

Lots of things revealed this weekend. Here’s a quick rundown of all our posts from the past weekend with links to more in-depth coverage of each one. Project Z turned out to be Park Starz. A new set that will be out this fall that features 11+ 1 Mystery chaser blind box figures. It will … Read more

A Look at Urban 9

  2 Urban 9s were on display at The Florida Project. No word on release date for these.       A sheep is one of our first peaks inside Urban 9. It has horns in the ears and hoofs painted onto the feet. Lots of ways to enjoy Vinylmation for breakfast now. Here is … Read more

A Look at Park 8

We got our first real look at Urban 8 at The Florida Project. They showed off a couple 9″ as well as several 3″. We also found the Urban 8 pins that gave up 3 more designs. Urban 8 3″ Price: $9.95 Release: November 2011 We found these figures at the Florida Project, and then … Read more

Episode 037 Pongo Chaser Episode: The Florida Project

Ep. 037 Pongo Chaser – The Florida Project This episode breaks down all The Florida Project announcements. There was a lot to cover, and at just under 2 hours, our longest podcast yet. From Alice to Park 8. From Disney Classics to Star Wars 2, we give you a first hand account of all the … Read more

Exclusive: Park Starz Turnaround Close-up Pictures

At The Florida Project today, we were fortunate to get a hands-on with the newly unveiled Park Starz (Project Z) figures that were on display. Park Starz will be a set of 11+ Mystery Chaser blind tin set. They will retail for $18.95 per tin and be sold in cases of 12 (with a guaranteed set in … Read more