Posts Tagged ‘DTD’

Vinylmation: Nightmare Before Christmas Release Date Announced

The Vinylmation Nightmare Before Christmas 3″ and 9″ figures will be released at D-Street at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts on September 10, 2010 a per the official Vinylmation blog.

The 9″ Oogie Boogie and Santa Jack (with elf) figures are limited to an edition size of 1,000

Dooney & Bourke to Launch Exclusive Disneyland ‘55 Collection at Disneyland Resort July 17

On the 55th Anniversary of the Disneyland Resort, Ian Ray of Dooney & Bourke will be on hand to celebrate the release of an exclusive Disneyland-inspired handbag collection.

The bags’ design features iconic Disney and Disneyland elements such as Mickey Mouse through the years, Mickey Mouse Club member IDs, Ears and more. Although the event will take place at Downtown Disney’s Vault 28 from 2 pm – 4 pm PT, the bags will be available for purchase at the store at opening. A special gift with purchases over $150 will be offered and distributed at the time of the event.

The special 55th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke collection consists of: Large Wristlet ($70), Letter Carrier ($155), Checkbook Wallet ($175), Small Messenger ($255), Medium Tote ($270)

Vinylmation: Release Dates Set for Urban #4 and ‘Have a Laugh’ at Walt Disney World

We have previously advised that both the Urban #4 and Have a Laugh Vinylmation series will be released at the Disneyland Resort on July 2.

We can now confirm that both series will become available at D-Street at the Walt Disney World Resort’s Downtown Disney West Side exactly one week later on July 9.

Both series have already been on sale at the new Disney Store in Montebello, CA, the first Disney Store to sell Vinylmation figures. Although the store has also been selling the Toy Story series, no release dates for the Parks have been made available to us at this time.

Vinylmation: Release Dates for ‘Black Cauldron,’ Disneyland Anniversary Sets

We have learned of two additional Vinylmation release dates.

First, the Black Cauldron 25th Anniversary set consisting of a 9″ Horned King and 3″ Gurgi by Disney Design Group artist Monty Maldovan will be released on July 2 at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts at their respective D Street shops in Downtown Disney districts.

Then on July 9, D Street at Disneyland will exclusively begin offering the Vinylmation ‘55 collection, a combo set of two 3″ mousketeer figures and a set of 9″ Bandleader Mickey and a 3″ figure, both sets of which are limited to an edition of just 555 pieces and detailed on the Disney Parks blog here.

Note that on July 9, Disneyland’s D Street opens early at 8 am PT to accommodate early sign-up for the Pin-vited Press Event.

Vinylmation: Disneyland Release Dates for ‘Have a Laugh’ and ‘Urban #4′

We have confirmation that the Have A Laugh Series and Urban Series #4 will be released at Disneyland’s D Street located in Downtown Disney on July 2.

No dates for Walt Disney World or DisneyStore.com have been released as of yet, nor has there been a date mentioned for the Toy Story series which made its Disney Store debut at the Montebello ‘Imagination Park’ store earlier this week.

Allstar Weekend to Perform at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney June 22

Disney recording artist and winner of Radio Disney’s Next Best Thing, Allstar Weekend will be on-hand to perform live at Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort in front of  Studio Disney 365 on Tuesday, June 22. The band will perform a free mini-concert beginning at 1 PM PT which will be followed by an autograph session from 1:45 PM – 3:45 PM in honor of the band’s new album, Suddenly.

Those wishing to get an opportunity to have a copy of the new CD signed must obtain a wristband which will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis at Studio Disney 365’s opening. CDs can be purchased at the shop with a limit of 2 items being signed per guest. No personal items from home may be brought to be signed.

Downtown Disney Area Hotels Offer ‘Summer Nightastic’ Specials Through August 14

Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels are giving vacationers another reason to enjoy Summer Nightastic! at the Walt Disney World Resort with special discounts up to 25 percent off regular rates good from now through August 14, 2010 or later.

Summer nights at Walt Disney World Resort enchant theme park guests when the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot present special events designed to add summertime energy to the after-dark theme-park experience. Summer Nightastic! — which runs from June 6, 2010 through August 14, 2010 — lights up the entertainment experience at the Vacation Kingdom with the return of the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade, a fireworks extravaganza, a rockin? dance party, concerts and more.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror adds new effects — and a summer-only drop sequence — to the mix for guests daring to step into the attraction?s infamous service elevator. On nearby Hollywood Boulevard, guests are invited to the Rock n? Glow Dance Party, where a DJ and live rock band keep popular tunes coming five nights a week. And at Epcot, live Sounds Like Summer tribute-band concerts rock guests each evening from June 12 to July 31 with familiar tunes ranging from Hotel California to Stayin’ Alive.

Visitors planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort for Summer Nightastic! will find special savings at Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels. The Royal Plaza is featuring Hot Summer Night values with rates starting at $69 per night, with a free upgrade to deluxe tower rooms. Guests also receive the Royal Savings Passport at check-in, which features up to $275 in additional savings throughout the hotel. Passport offers include: 25 percent off a dinner check at the hotel?s restaurant (up to a $50 value), buy one movie and get one free, buy one 16-inch pizza and get one of equal or lesser value for free, and 50 percent off the second night of a subsequent stay at the property. Guests must reserve a room by June 30, 2010 and travel between now and Sept 30, 2010.

AFTER THE JUMP: Specific 'Summer Nightastic' offerings at the Downtown Disney area hotels

Big Sale for Annual Passholders and DVC Members at Disney Parks July 24

On July 24, 2010, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. local times, Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can enjoy an early shopping opportunity with incredible discounts of up to 50% off select merchandise items, special doorbusters, surprise markdowns and more at the World of Disney® Store in the Downtown Disney® District.  The first 1000 Annual Passholders or Disney Vacation Club Members at the World of Disney® Store on July 24, 2010, will receive a complimentary gift.

A valid Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member I.D. must be presented to enter the World of Disney® store for the early shopping opportunities and must be presented at time of purchase to receive offers. Merchandise and offers valid while supplies last.  Offers not valid on any previous purchases nor for phone, e-mail , on-line, or mail orders. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply.  Information and offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Sterling Confections to Debut Mickey Truffle Bars at Disneyland Resort May 8

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Sterling Confections presents its newest creation, this Mickey Mouse-inspired truffle bar.

Jim Martin, President of Sterling Confections will be on hand Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 9 am to 11 am in Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland® park (park admission required) and from 1 pm to 4 pm at Marceline’s Confectionery in the Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort to talk about the process of candy making and what makes Sterling Confections and the Truffle Bar such a delectable treat.

Not unlike an original painting, each Sterling Truffle Bar is a one-of-a-kind chocolate experience.  Sterling has transformed the common truffle into a distinctive chocolate canvas, hand-painted with vivid and artistic designs that not only entice the eye, but also tempt the palate.

The Mickey Truffle Bars are currently available in only a few flavors including Double Hazelnut Caramel and Pineapple Ginger Macadamia Nut and will be available soon at Disney Parks.

Urban Pop Culture Meets Disney Product at D Street Now Open at Downtown Disney West Side

A new store has joined the unique collection of shopping and dining experiences in the Downtown Disney area with the opening of D Street, where urban-inspired product “intersects” with a Disney creative edge.

D Street is located in Downtown Disney West Side and showcases a mix of products for both men and women.  Items include cutting-edge apparel, pop culture novelties and Vinylmation™ collectibles.  The store offers an unfinished “industrial look” with fun, oversized props adorning the venue.

Product lines feature vintage looks from Disney and urban influences.  Vintage apparel includes artwork from classic Disney attractions and characters.  D Street also provides a great venue to showcase Disney art created by local artists.

This new urban-style location is the flagship store for Vinylmation serving as the place for launching the latest releases and trading of this new Disney collectible. Designed by artists from Disney Design Group, Vinylmation gives a whole new meaning to creative expression. Disney artists use a blank three-dimensional canvas bringing to life classic characters, attractions or icons inspired by Disney Parks & Resorts from around the world.  They also showcase their own artistic styles with edgy and graphic-focused looks. These collectible figures come in a variety of sizes including 1.5- or 3-inch limited-release mystery or open edition boxes, to 9-inch limited-edition figures.