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Something Silver Lands in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World
Resort
Disney Store puts brakes on Ridemakerz custom toy
cars
Mouse ears: Disney tries to top itself
Look inside new Disney Store at Florida Mall
Renovated Disney Store at Florida Mall to reopen Wednesday
Select Disney Cruise Line merchandise for sale off ships
Disney toy developer reveals details about TRON, Disneyland monorail
sets
Disney Store at Florida Mall closes this week for interactive
makeover
Disney World turns 40, churns souvenirs
Disney recalls watches sold in theme parks
Honor Your Hero at Walt Disney World or at Home
New high-tech, innovative Disney Stores and renovations announced
Disney contest: Winning family to help open Times Square Disney
Store
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Jennette writes about recovering deleted photos: "Hi John!! I just wanted to let you and your readers know of something that happened to me and my family while we were in WDW last week. We were sitting in Chef Mickey's, on day 5 of an 11 day trip, and my husband accidentally pressed "delete all" on our digital camera. Of course, we were devastated, and my daughter was crying hysterically. The cast members tried consoling her, and had the characters come back over. Here's what we did to save the day though: We immediately stopped taking photos, and bought a new memory card for future photos. The next day, we did an online chat with SanDisk, the maker of the memory card, and they gave us a website, and download, for $40.00, and we were able to recover all of the photos on the card. Now, we were able to do this because we had our computer with us, and because we didn't take anymore photos on the card. The new card cost us $24.00, on WDW property of course, because my husband ran out during dinner to buy it. But all was saved in about 24 hours, and $64.00.....not too bad!!! This may not work for all cameras, but it would work for some. I guess the main thing is don't panic, and start taking more photos!!!! I just wanted to let your readers know how to take care of an issue like this, in case this should ever happen to any of them!!"
New Images of Disney Label Buzz Lightyear - a Buzz Lightyear
transformer!
Disney Floral & Gifts: Beth, our travel agent, writes: "Ever know of someone headed to Disney for the first time, or maybe a special occasion, and wish you could surprise them with a gift? Well, here’s your chance. Check out disneyflorist.com. They’ve got every occasion covered, and prices start at about $30 (although, admittedly, most items cost a lot more). Delivery to Disney and immediate vicinity is $9.00 and the service fee is $3.45 per order; 6.5% tax is additional. They do have some cute stuff, and it would be really fun to send something like this." Jenn writes: "Just wanted to add a note about the florist article you mentioned. They will deliver to WDW parks. We have celebrated many special occasions @ WDW in the last 10 years, from B-days to recovering from brain surgeries, to hitting the 5 year mark on a serious illness-marking a great time to celebrate being out of the woods. We have had the candy cake delivered to Le Cellier, and flowers delivered to Tutto's Italiano in Italy; they will accommodate everything. Just wanted to let you and everyone else know. As long as you have a reservation later in the day, say after 2 or 3 ish, like their delivery time, they can get it there, and the restaurant will hold it for you. Very nice to have at the table waiting for the guest of honor!!!"
Disney World bets Duffy the Disney Bear will lift theme-park souvenir
sales
Disney introduces princess line to compete with American Girl
dolls
Downtown Disney store debuts custom ‘Cars’ toys
How to Trade Vinylmation
Children’s Halloween pajamas a treat for Disney fans
A peek at Disney Pins, Vinylmation leading up to 40th anniversary of Disney
World
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride fans: Check out T-shirts, passholder-only
Vinylmation
Fashion Inspiration: Belle from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Florida Shopping Guide -- sometimes the best thing about vacation
Disney Store Dreams BIG
Parents Warned Against Use of Cheap Kids' Jewelry - "Princess and
the Frog" pendant included
Disney to close several stores across the United States
Disney’s Retail Plan Is a Theme Park in Its Stores
Disney Theme Park Merchandise Expands Online Offerings to 500
Favorites
Disney Theme Parks Merchandise Offered Online
The Disney Store online is now selling merchandise from the theme
parks!
Disney Resort Collection Expands With All New Bedding By Wamsutta
Orlando Premium Outlets grows by 40 new stores
Shop Disney’s surplus for frugal furniture
"Walt Disney Co. announced Friday that it will not renew its lease for its
World of Disney store at 711 Fifth Ave. when it expires in 2010 because
of hefty rent increases."
"With nearly a hundred of these shops closing around the country this week...
Disney Consumer Products' plans to make the Disney Stores seems special
& unique again."
"Three Disney-licensed charm bracelet sets and four "Charm It!" charms for
children were tested and found to contain illegal levels of lead,
according to the U.S. advocacy group Centre for Environmental Health."
Disney Recall For Lead Paint: "The recall targets 4,100 Pirates of
the Caribbean sleeping bags and 8,000 Tinker Bell wands sold at Disney Stores
nationwide between April and October of 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission said."
Hannah Montana Disney Glamour Shots Candy subject of lawsuit. "An
Oklahoma company (Glamour Shots Licensing Inc.), saying it doesn't want its
name associated with candy packaging, has filed a trademark-infringement
lawsuit against the Walt Disney Co."
"Magic Kingdom guests now can create their own variations of Disney's
signature ear hats, even if that means choosing fuzzy trim or bejeweled
ears that (gasp!) don't match." So far only one location is offering this
service - The Chapeau near the park's entrance. Cost: Up to $15 or more depending
on options! In issue #407 (http://www.affordabledisney.com/issue_407.html) I posted an article about Disney's new Magic Connection electronic device that allows you to determine actual wait times for attractions, availability of FastPasses, etc.. The device will be able in 2009 if testing goes well, but you'll have to give Disney a refundable credit card deposit of $300 to do so. The Disney Character Warehouse Outlet Store is now open in Midvale, UT. (See our book for the locations in Florida where you can buy authentic Walt Disney World merchandise at great discounts.) (http://www.sltrib.com/ci_8261886)
Shopping at Theme Park Stores at Orlando International Airport: "Disney
dwarfs the competition. Its stores -- the flagship Disney's EarPort in the
terminal's east hall and the Magic of Disney in the west hall -- outsell
all of the other theme-park stores combined. Its stores ring up as much as
$1.2 million in receipts in a single month." OIA is going to open two more
theme park stores in Airside 4, the international flight area.
For video of Thomas Kinkade discussing his painting, "A New Day at the
Cinderella Castle" see: Donna and I saw this painting on our recent Disney World vacation. I believe it was $300 for an unframed lithograph.
For Theme Park merchandise, call 407/363-6200 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT. You can email them at: wdw.mail.order@disneyworld.com.
Disney PhotoPass deals in the parks: "I learned that if you plan to
purchase at least three 5x7s, the Family Package is the best deal at $29.99.
If you were to purchase the same photos online, they would be $12.95 apiece,
or $38.85 for three." You can also buy a 4x6 photo in the parks, but not
online.
Disney Reaches to the Crib To Extend Princess Magic: "Disney's princess
minders are hoping to hook even younger girls and their moms on the craze
with a new range of princess products aimed at newborns. The princess clan
will feature on cribs, diaper-changing mats and other infant products next
year."
"Orange County is a constantly evolving shopping Mecca, a trendsetter of
fashion and design, as well as a hub of eclectic shopping locales
and experiences. From high-end retailers and trend-setting boutiques to bargain
shopping, there's something to be found for every kind of shopper."
Consumer Alert: "Retail giant Target is recalling 110-thousand magnetic
game pieces that are part of Disney's 'Cars' backpacks... The pieces could
be potentially swallowed by youngsters and, if ingested, the magnetic pieces
could lead to blood poisoning and even death." You can combine Disney characters with your photos at Wal-Mart to create mugs, mousepads, and more. http://photos.walmart.com/storepage/storePageId=Disney
JC Penney is recalling Disney's Deluxe Winnie The Pooh Play sets which contain
high level of lead.
To search for Disney pins, click here.
Disney's PhotoMovie Combines your digital photos and your Disney's PhotoPass photos (if you have any) on DVD with Disney video, music and characters. Also includes a slide show of all your photos set to Disney music.
Facts
Disney Park and Cruise Line Memorabilia & Collectibles Mouse Surplus: 1217 Spruce Avenue, Orlando, FL 32814. 407/854-5391. MouseSurplus is a clearinghouse for memorabilia from the Disney parks and cruise line.
Free Disney Character Photos! Did you know that Disney will send your
children autographed photos of their characters at no charge? Send the request
for your favorite character to:
This new service for WDW guests allows you to view your photos online and share them with others at no charge. (If you wish to buy your photos on property, visit Disney's Photo Centers located throughout the resort.)
Here's how to take advantage of Disney's PhotoPass:
Disney Dollars... Order them through Walt Disney World Mail Order at 407/363-6200.
Disney Liquidators Mouse Surplus has a showroom in south Orlando.
Pin-trading fans can visit DisneyPins.com to purchase pins from the Disney theme parks.
Pal Mickey is a plush toy that advises guests about parades and show schedules and where to find their favorite Disney characters. You can buy Pal Mickey for $56.33 plus tax.
You can buy Disney shirts at DisneyDirect.com. You can personalize them. I searched for "personalized."
Disney Direct Clearance Sales: Beth writes: "I met with our new Disney sales rep today who mentioned to me that it looks like the sale of the Disney Store chain to Children's Place will go through sometime next month. She suggested that, while she knows nothing at all officially about the plans that CP has for the stores, Disney fans might want to start watching for big clearance sales - and I'd say she's probably correct, but who knows what the timing will be on it. Click here."
Gift Certificates I called customer service at the Disney Store online (800/328-0368) and they say that Disney sells no gift certificates. They sell a Disney card at the Disney store online, but it cannot be redeemed at the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney in Florida. They suggest that you buy Disney dollars and give them to your friends.
Shipping Packages: We have heard about merchandise arriving broken from WDW. You may want to use the nearby UPS. For the nearest location, click here. Enter Walt Disney World, Florida 32830. For rates, click here. I assume they sell packaging material, but it won't be cheap. You may want to call them first to see what they require. It may pay to stop at a local store and pick up mailing boxes, etc.
Disney no longer allows people to trade in their Disney Dollars for cash. You will have to pay full price for them and your employees will have to use them to purchase Disney items only at WDW and the Disney stores.
Log onto Disney Pin Trading Web site to get the latest pin event information, new release dates and search for your favorite Disney pin.
Disney Dollars... Disney treats them just like real dollars.
For Theme Park merchandise, call 407/363-6200 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT.
Pressed coins... For information on pressed coins, please click here.
Disney does auction some of its merchandise, but not vacations. Promoters for off property hotels are auctioning packages. Disney Vacation Club members are auctioning off their vacation points and those with days left on their passes are accepting bids for their passes. Although you have to be careful when shopping on the 'net, you have to be especially careful about buying used Disney passes. There is no way you can tell if a pass has any days left on it. Only Disney can scan the passes and determine that. We don't want any of our readers to get to the turnstiles and then find out that they bought an expired pass!
Disney merchandise online... Click here to visit the Disney store.
If you'd like to order Walt Disney World
Theme Park Merchandise...
To order merchandise from the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney's Marketplace, call 407/828-1451.
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