Monday, September 13, 2010
Miss Isn't The Right Word
6:45 PM
They say change is always for the better. Do they really mean that? Just because something needs to be changed, does that mean it will be changed and does that mean it will be changed into something better?
Who knows. All we know is that Disney California Adventure is going through a HUGE change. Whether we like it or not.
As the billion dollar expansion continues, the DCA overhaul has made it's progress to the main entrance and plaza area. Remember those cool California statehood mural things that had that 'postcard, scrapbook' kind of feel? Forget about it. The model of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. Gone. The C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A letters? Even those are leaving. The sunshine 'hubcap', rounded floating benches, etc, etc?...ok you get it. They might as well just tear down the entire park and re-build everything from scratch.
To be honest with you, the only thing I'll really be missing from all of this going is the California letters spelled out a short distance from the turnstiles. Something about this letters just looks nice. The postcard murals and GGB? I don't mind them going. But when you ask 'How much will you miss the California letters?' I honestly can't say I 'miss' them. Miss isn't the right word. I'll just 'not enjoy not seeing them there anymore'
But this change IS for the better. Admit it. You think DCA, specifically circa 2001, is a poorly themed park lacking typical 'Disney-esque' attractions. But this new huge re-theming? Oh, this is for the better. By 2013, DCA could be one of the best Disney Parks. Okay, maybe not that good. But....maybe.
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
Disney Collectibles - Football
Movies, parks, etc. Collecting has a huge variety of categories when it comes to Disney. Even types of collectibles, it comes to a large number. Pins, Vinylmation, Pencils, Figurines, Notebooks, TONS more. There is no question that if you collect something, you're likely to find something of it; Disney style.
When it comes to Pins, sports is no exception of one of those types of categories. And even Vinylmation, some sort of sports thing has been represented.
Those four pins above are the 2010 'GameTime' College Football rivalry Pins. Definitely a good collection of pins, especially if you're a fan of local Southern teams such as Florida, Georgia, etc. Even some northern flair is represented, with an Ohio State-Michigan pin.
Even Vinylmation has some sports items, with a large 9'' football figure, and solid 3'' collectible sports balls type models.
The referee 3'' is unique, but I'd go for the football field or playbook with the X's and O's. Even the giant 9'' football is awesome, but the nine inch ones are rare and expensive. Anyone wanna buy me one?
Monday, August 30, 2010
Space Mountain gets audio
The new audio soundtrack is apparently called 'Starry-O-Phonic Sound', and features many new sound effects, and a 'zippy' musical track.
Friday, August 27, 2010
The Black Cauldron: 25th Anniversary coming this September
The Black Cauldron: 25th Anniversary Special Edition is coming home to DVD September 14th.
The DVD comes with many exciting new bonus features. Check it out:
The DVD comes with many exciting new bonus features. Check it out:
- Deleted scene: The Fairfolk: Join Taran, Fflewddur Fflam, Gurgi, and Princess Eilonwy as they travel into the depths of the earth, and meet the Fairfolk
- The Witches’ Challenge Game: In order to defeat the dark powers of the Horned King, you must get the magical sword. The sword is held by the Witches of Morva. Solve their riddles and the sword is yours
- The Witches’ Challenge Game: In order to defeat the dark powers of the Horned King, you must get the magical sword. The sword is held by the Witches of Morva. Solve their riddles and the sword is yours
DVD Features:
- Still frame gallery – Gallery of behind-the-scenes artwork and photos
- Theatrical trailer: Original theatrical trailer
- Quest For The Black Cauldron: Race to reach the Black Cauldron before the evil Horned King does in this trivia game
- Trick Or Treat: Donald Duck cartoon from 1952
- Quest For The Black Cauldron: Race to reach the Black Cauldron before the evil Horned King does in this trivia game
- Trick Or Treat: Donald Duck cartoon from 1952
Duffy The Disney Bear Coming Overseas
Apparently the success overseas has been great. Duffy The Disney Bear, a popular walk around character (and teddy bear) at the Tokyo Disneyland Resort has been around for some time in Toyko, but has never really made it into the American parks. Until now. The huggable stuffed bear is coming to stores at the parks very soon, and even the character in person will be making daily schedule meet and greets at Epcot starting this October. Many are very excited about this news, as Duffy is a pretty cute bear. But other aren't as thrilled, and thinks the American parks shouldn't take things from overseas. Comment your thoughts! 
Thursday, August 26, 2010
No New Country For A While?
Epcot's World Showcase originally opened with 9 countries, and has since then added Morocco and Norway in 1982. So many are asking, 'When is a new World Showcase Country coming'? Well, no one knows for sure. But some say; never. Or at least; not for a while.
Rumors have been spilling all over numerous sites, reporting that Disney is working on a new Country to be added to the famed Epcot World Showcase, a section of the park spotlighting world culture and cuisine. A possibility has been in between the France and Morocco pavilions, and the country would be Spain. But this has been a rumor for some time now; and no announcement has been made yet.
We looked up exactly where the possible new country could be on Google Maps; and didn't find much room. Or we might have found a small country.
Disney Public Relations had reportedly denied any rumors of a new country, as of now; as World Showcase currently is focusing on new restaurants such as Italy's Via Napoli and the La Hacienda de San Angel at Mexico.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Dis Characters Coming To MK?
Ever since it's a small world at Disneyland was updated not too long ago with Disney characters (such as Peter Pan in England, Aladdin in Egypt, Lilo in Hawaii, etc.), people have been wondering if the Magic Kingdom was next to get these characters in the classic Fantasyland Boat Ride. The attraction has been closed since August 1st, and isn't set to re-open again for a month or so, which leaves some people wondering 'Is the update to get Disney Characters?' Disney reports it is down for refurb to fix the queue, but that doesn't mean they will spoil everything. WDW MouseTales found some merchandise that might confirm Characters coming to IASW:
First, this miniature snow globe features native characters already in IASW, but also has Peter Pan, who is not in the MK version of the attraction.
Also, this magnet features a bunch of Disney Characters, most who of which are featured in the Disneyland version of the ride.
The same design on a coffee mug:
So after seeing these images of new merchandise, many wonder and worry if the refurb will be used to include new Disney Characters. Some say that the refurb isn't long enough to include new dolls, as the Disneyland refurb was a lengthy fix (also used to totally refine the water depth of the canal, however). But we never know, it could be true.
There are some reports that this is just merchandise that was once at Disneyland, and just shipped to Florida and changed to 'Magic Kingdom' script on it, as reportedly there was Matterhorn merchandise sold as Expedition Everest merchandise. We never know.
First, this miniature snow globe features native characters already in IASW, but also has Peter Pan, who is not in the MK version of the attraction.
Also, this magnet features a bunch of Disney Characters, most who of which are featured in the Disneyland version of the ride.
The same design on a coffee mug:
So after seeing these images of new merchandise, many wonder and worry if the refurb will be used to include new Disney Characters. Some say that the refurb isn't long enough to include new dolls, as the Disneyland refurb was a lengthy fix (also used to totally refine the water depth of the canal, however). But we never know, it could be true.
There are some reports that this is just merchandise that was once at Disneyland, and just shipped to Florida and changed to 'Magic Kingdom' script on it, as reportedly there was Matterhorn merchandise sold as Expedition Everest merchandise. We never know.
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