This is the Silver Limited Edition Lightning McQueen! Silver McQueen is $99.50 and limited to an edition of only 250 pieces.
Visit the Disney Store pop-up store at the D23 Expo to see silver
McQueen in person or you can check out more Cars merchandise on
DisneyStore.com/cars
Disney Store guests will get a first look at this year’s hottest Halloween costumes, join in Disney Store’s 25
th
Anniversary kick-off celebration, and get a first look at the Disney
Princess Designer Doll Collection. Make sure to take home the Disney
Store magic and shop exclusive merchandise when you stop by our pop-up
store in Disney Consumer Product’s Disney Living Pavilion.
Here’s a schedule of Disney Store celebrations and events you won’t
want to miss
Friday, Aug. 19
- 9 a.m. – “Unlock Imagination” Opening Ceremony with Mickey Mouse at the Disney Store booth
- Disney Store president, Jim Fielding, will kick off the weekend
celebration (Be one of the first 25 guests in line and you will receive a
special limited edition 25th anniversary pin!)
- 10 a.m. – Disney Store artist signing
- Jim Salvati will sign exclusive 25th anniversary commemorative art (Follow us @DisneyStore at 10 a.m. and you just might win a prize)
Saturday, Aug. 20
- 9 a.m. – “Unlock Imagination” Opening Ceremony w/ Cinderella at the Disney Store booth
- 10 a.m. – Disney Designer Doll Artists Signing
- 1 p.m. – Disney Store Halloween Costume Parade on the Disney Living
Pavilion Center Stage (Watch the parade and enter in our costume
sweepstakes!)
Sunday, Aug. 21
- 9 a.m. – “Unlock Imagination” Opening Ceremony with Alice in Wonderland at the Disney Store booth
- 10 a.m. – Vinylmation Artist Signing of the new Lion King Vinylmation series
- 1 p.m. – Kidada Jones unveils the new Wish-A-Littles and meets fans at the Disney Living Pavilion Center Stage (take photos with Kidada!)
Stay connected and get more Disney Store D23 Expo news by following:
Disney Store:
- Facebook-
www.facebook.com/DisneyStore
- Twitter-
@DisneyStore,
@DisneyStorePrez
D23 Expo:
- Facebook-
www.facebook.com/D23Expo
- Twitter-
@D23Expo,
#D23Expo
The next one is the the Disney Store 25
th Anniversary 3”
Vinylmation
with Pin ($26.95). The figure was designed by Disney Store Artist,
Enrique Pita. The vinyl and pin set is limited to a total edition of
2,500. D23 Expo guests will have the first opportunity to purchase the
set, but for those who aren’t attending the Expo don’t worry; D23
members will still have the opportunity to purchase the set after the
Expo only at
DisneyStore.com/D23.
"You may recall that I’m a
huge fan of
anything Tron.
I remember the day in March 2011 that Cody Hampton, Associate Product
Developer for Toys and Games, shared with me the first sample of this
new die-cast vehicle. I was as excited as the first day I saw the actual
“
TRON: Legacy” monorail at
Epcot.
The monorail measures approximately 12 inches long and has wheels on
the bottom of it. The toy will have an edition size of 3,000 and will be
packaged two different ways – Sam Flynn’s blue Lightcycle version and
Clu’s yellow Lightcycle version (roughly 1,500 of each packaging version
were made). While the toy will debut at the
D23 Expo, there will be limited quantities also offered at the
Walt Disney World Resort."
"Speaking of monorails, this past April I gave you a first look at the
new Disneyland Monorail toy that is coming to
Disney Parks.
One of the coolest new features which Cody didn’t want to spoil is the
remote control, a first for the monorail playset! When the sound button
is pressed, you will hear the infamous monorail welcome spiel. Similar
to the actual
Disneyland Resort monorail, the doors only open on one side. The tops on some of the cabins also open so mini-figures can be placed inside."
Do you know what year the monorail was first introduced at
Disneyland? The official opening was June 14, 1959, and it was the first
daily operating monorail in the United States. If you answered that
question correctly, then I challenge you to a game of “Trivial Pursuit:
Disney For All” edition.
This new version of the classic Trivial Pursuit game will feature
three question types (as the official press release describes): “’Take 2
Trivia’ – giving two chances to earn the wedge, ‘My Disney’ – a little
personal trivia sparked by favorite Disney moments or characters, and
‘Disney List’ – work together to create lists or choose which don’t
belong.”
Alright Disney fans, with only 10 days left, the
D23 Expo
countdown is officially on. I hope you have your tickets. I do. I’m so
excited to see some of the presentations that are scheduled and from
what I’m hearing, there’s a lot of buzz about the Disney Parks and
Resorts
“Carousel of Projects” pavilion,
so I am calling that out on my list as a “don’t miss.” And of course, I
will be working the D23 Auction so I expect to see all of you there.
Since this is my last D23 post before the Expo begins, I thought I
would give you a couple of last minute reminders, including a sneak peek
at the Pinocchio’s Daring Journey attraction sculpture set to release
during the Expo from expert miniaturist and sculptor, Robert Olszewski.
This is just one of the “must have” debut items bound to be on
everyone’s shopping list.
This newest piece from Olszewski takes collectors one step closer to completing the
Fantasyland
area. My grandma’s favorite Disney film of all time is “Pinocchio,” so
I guess you could say I have a soft spot in my heart for the characters
and the attraction, which makes this piece an instant hit for me.
Reminder for D23 Members attending the Expo – be sure to ask about the
D23 Member exclusive Pokitpal.
Now I know that many of you are also familiar with Disney artist Dave
Avanzino. Known for his impressive and intricately detailed paper
sculpture art, Dave will be making appearances in the
Dream Store during the D23 Expo, where he will debuting a new program in which you can select some of your favorite
Disneyland Resort attractions and icons to spell your name.
What else? How about a handful of new releases from ACME Animation
Archives or the latest DVD and book releases that are sure to set your
imagination spinning. Renowned authors Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry
will be making an appearance, along with author and filmmaker Don Hahn.
Also on hand for signings and meet-and-greet opportunities will be Ted
Thomas and Kuniko Okubo, Gregg Sherman and Jeff Sherman as well as Alex
Maher, Robert Olszewski, Larry Nikolai, Noah, Linda Rick, Eric Scales
and Thomas Scott.
I’m beyond fascinated with time. Whether you believe that time is
linear or cyclical, the biggest challenge I face is that I never have
enough of it (oh, 36-hour day – where are you?). Luckily, there are
several new timepieces coming to
Disney Parks
that will help me keep track of my disappearing time. Some of these
new timepieces salute the first Mickey Mouse watches made by the
Ingersoll Waterbury Clock company. Signed by the late Disney Legend
Kay Kamen,
Ingersoll was the first Disney licensee to introduce Disney watches at
the 1933 Chicago Exposition. The original watches were an immediate hit
and are now highly desired collectors’ items. I spoke with Tracie Alt,
Product Developer for Timepieces, about the introduction of these
tribute timepieces.
“We are excited to introduce these classic Mickey Mouse timepieces to
Disney Parks in the United States,” explained Tracie. “There is a lot
of history that comes with these watches and they are a great tribute to
the heritage of the Walt Disney Company. While the watches look like
the originals, they were made with modern materials.”
I think my favorite is
the pocket watch
as it reminds me of a pocket watch I had when I was younger (except I
think I need a waistcoat). Good news if you are attending the
D23 Expo this coming weekend! These Mickey Mouse watches will debut in the
Dream Store. Tracie also told me that guests attending the Expo will get a sneak preview of something new.
“We will have a sneak preview of several classic Disney watches by
Ingersoll at the D23 Expo,” continued Tracie. “These watches feature
classic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald
Duck, paired with fashionable designs. They will be released this
coming fall.”
Spoiler alert for my mother – I think I found your next birthday
gift. She is a Minnie Mouse fan yet I’m drawn to the Donald Duck
design. Each classic Disney watch will be packaged in a Mickey Mouse
shaped metal tin.
I have “time” for one more preview (yes, I write all the jokes). My fellow
Disney Parks Blog author
Michelle Harker
shared with me this artwork by Disney artist Eric Scales. The designs
are part of the Artisan Watch Program at Disney Parks and were created
especially for the D23 Expo. Each watch will have an edition size of
100 and a retail of $125.
What I can tell you now is that the
Dream Store
will be filled to the brim and bursting with D23 themed merchandise and
other specialty items from Disney Theme Park Merchandise, including D23
Expo logo assortments to Disney-inspired art and collectibles, ear
hats,
pins,
Vinylmation
and more. It will be a Disney enthusiast’s dream come true. From the
timeless look of Mickey Mouse to assortments filled with classic
characters, you’ll find something for everyone, no matter the occasion.
The heart of this collection is the official logo of the D23 Expo 2011,
the ultimate Disney fan event. Here’s a look at the D23 merchandise
logo and a sneak peek at the art for the limited edition ear hat.
Also “in store” for you are releases from the Disney Vintage
Collection which pays tribute to attractions from yesteryear. Giving the
feel of the 1950s and early 1960s, this program is sure to become a
treasure for any Disney fan.
I wanted to share one last thing with you before I go. Each day the
Dream Store will release a limited assortment of commemorative
merchandise from our D23 Expo Anniversary Collection, including
t-shirts, mugs, pins and more, themed to the following Disney classic
films, Walt Disney’s “101 Dalmatians,” “Alice in Wonderland” and
“Dumbo,” in celebration of their historical anniversaries.
Next week, just wait until you see what I have in store for you for
the D23 Live and Silent auction. For now, all I can tell you is that
there are behind-the-scenes tours and experiences, original artwork that
is sure to dazzle you and artifacts and props that would make any
collection complete. Remember tickets to the auction are on sale now. So
don’t miss out!
Take a look at the actual list and some of the images of
the lots set for the auction block come Saturday, Aug. 20, as part of
the
D23 Expo 2011 Live and Silent Auction.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make the magic come alive?
Our artists know firsthand, that’s for sure. They say that birds of a
feather flock together, so here’s a behind-the-scenes look at artist
Kevin Kidney
who – in my opinion – is never one to ruffle any feathers, but in this
case he’s putting the final touches on the Pirate Barker Bird,
replicated in exquisite detail from the parrot which appeared in the
Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in
Magic Kingdom Park at the
Walt Disney World Resort. See the completed piece by Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily on
www.ArtofDisneyParks.com.
What else, you ask? How about out-of-this-world experiences, like a tour of the newly re-mastered
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
attraction or go behind the scenes of the Walt Disney Animation Studios
for a one-of-a-kind advance screening of Disney’s “Naughty vs. Nice,”
the sequel to the beloved ABC special “Prep & Landing,” where you’ll
find out the inspiration behind it all with the producer and directors
of this holiday classic. Maybe you’d like to explore
Walt’s Hollywood?
Or take a guided tour of the Walt Disney Archives… It doesn’t stop
there. That’s just a sampling of some of the experiences being offered
this year.
Many of our Disney-inspired artists were also eager to hop on board,
creating original pieces and custom items in a variety of different
mediums. You’ll see creations from artists such as Dave Avanzino, David
Bird,
David Christiana, Ken Crow, Jody Daily,
Chip Foose, David Garibaldi, Kevin Kidney, Greg McCullough and
Larry Nikolai, among others.
Up next, artifacts and props that are sure to draw some attention,
from pirate skulls and cannons to materializing ghosts, from wild jungle
animals to a wonderland of displays. Is that all? Of course not. This
year, we are excited to host a Silent Auction experience, also taking
place on Aug. 20. I see spots, sharp teeth, things of beauty, film and
TV props and a statue familiar to all. Take a look!
At this point you have to be saying to yourself, where do I sign up?
ArtofDisneyParks.com
has all the details about the Auction, including a look at all the Live
Auction lots and even a few of the Silent Auction pieces. Tickets for
the D23 Live and Silent Auction are $45 and available now at
www.ArtofDisneyParks.com. Remember, you’ll need a D23 Expo ticket too, so find out more at
http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/.
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