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A Look at 2012 Star Wars Weekends Merchandise
What a great line up of stuff to spend money on while at Star Wars Weekends this year! Personally, I am most excited for the Disney Characters as Star Wars set of 6 open window figures. You can see the line up here at Destination Vinylmation. Revealed today were shots of Vader Goofy with a [...]
Fantasyland \ Storybook Circus \ Walt Disney World
Opening Dates Announced for Beast’s Castle, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train & More
The next phase of Storybook Circus, which includes the second half of the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction and the Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station, will open in July 2012. Comming around Christmas, no official date yet, will be the openings of Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid, Enchanted Tales with [...]
Disney World \ Epcot \ Test Track
Test Track Concept Art Review
by Nick LoCicero A reimagined Test Track will open at EPCOT this fall. The high speed attraction, which originally opened in 1999, pulled into the pits a couple weeks ago and is currently closed to guests while undergoing its first major overhaul. While the thrilling ending will still feature an outside race around the track, [...]
Disney Book Author Sam Gennawey to Speak in Orlando
Sam Gennawey, author of “Walt and the Promise of Progress City” will be in Orlando soon for a few speaking engagements and book signings. Sam said this talks will include many interesting visuals to go along with his stories to give guests a more intimate look at the exploration of Progress City. On Friday, May 3 he [...]
Art of Animation \ Walt Disney World
Art of Animation Resort Construction Update 4/5/12
by Nick LoCicero I had another look recently at the Art of Animation resort and the most striking change is over at the Lion King section. The Little Mermaid still has a long way to go, although you can now see some sketchpads up on the building ends. Cars has some great looking features to [...]
Fantasyland Expansion \ Magic Kingdom \ Storybook Circus \ Walt Disney World
A Peek Inside Storybook Circus
by Nick LoCicero The first section of the Magic Kingdom’s largest ever expansion is open to guests. The attractions currently open in Storybook Circus include a reimagined Goofy’s Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini, a new train station and one of the two Dumbo’s Flying Circus rides. First, let’s look at the retro-inspired posters on the [...]
carsland \ DCA \ Pins \ Vinylmation \ Zoe
Review of AP Merchandise Showcase at DCA
by Destination Vinylmation contributor Zoe Today begins the three-day event for Annual Passholders to experience some of the new and exciting things coming to California Adventure in the upcoming months! The Merchandise Showcase event was centered on Cars Land and the merchandise that will be available when the land opens June 15th, 2012. The event [...]
Art of Animation \ Everest \ Magic Kingdom
New Aerials of Everest, MK and Art of Animation
by Nick LoCicero
Epcot \ Flower and Garden Festival \ Walt Disney World
Peak Inside Flower & Garden 2012
by Nick LoCicero I had some time yesterday to drop by Day 1 of the 2012 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. The opening scene was from Fantasia with Sorcerer Mickey rising high above the walking mops. The sides of display featured dancing animals included ostriches, hippos and gators. Of course, the Fab 5 graced the entrance to [...]
Star Wars \ Star Wars Weekends. \ Walt Disney World
New Star Wars Figures Coming Soon
by Nick LoCicero I’ve been waiting so long for these! The Disney Parks Blog has announced a March release for the Disney Character Star Wars Series 5 set. Series 5 will feature Huey, Dewy and Louie as Jawas and then, for the first time, a few Clone Wars figures made the cut. Donald Duck as [...]
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